University of London - King's College (England)
Sports Law PG CERTThis taught programme is provided by the School of Law.
Purpose
For any graduate, whether a law graduate or not, with an interest in sport and the law. Provides an introduction to the main ways in which sport and law interact, in domestic UK and EU law.
Professional/vocational links/accreditations
Law Society CPD points.
Programme description
Looks at: constitutional framework of the sports sector; the commercialisation of sport; issues for individual sportsmen and women; European law and sport; comparative sports law.
Programme format and assessment
One evening class per week; one essay to be submitted in April and examination in May.
Student destinations
Academic careers, careers in legal practice and in sports administration. Some sportsmen and women also take the programme.
Funding
Self-funded.
Application procedure
Applications can be submitted from 1 October 2006. You must submit original transcripts of your previous degree(s), or of results to date if the degree is yet to be completed, and two academic references. Employment references will only be accepted if you graduated prior to or during 2002. Applications should be sent to the Sports Law Administrator. Applications are processed in order of receipt Applications are considered by the Programme Director and we aim to reply within four weeks. Incomplete applications will not be processed until all the required documentation has been submitted.
Contact for further information
PG Cert Sports Law Administrator, tel 020 7848 2923, fax 020 7848 2912.