SPORTS LAW
OVERVIEW
The University of Ghana School of Law in collaboration with the Sports & Justice Law Firm in Egypt is offering a professional certificate course in Sports Law for persons seeking to understand the regulatory, contractual and dispute resolution frameworks governing sports. The course is designed to provide law students and sports enthusiasts with a structured foundation in international sports law; introduce key regulatory institutions governing global sports; examine practical case studies involving clubs, players, agents, federations and sports entities; and encourage academic engagement and future specialization in sports law, arbitrations, and commercial sports practice.
PROGRAMME DETAILS:
Duration: 3rd – 20th August 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
In-person Venue: University of Ghana School of Law
Online Access: Link to be provided to registered participants
Certification: Certificate to be awarded for the module
SUBJECT AREAS:
- Introduction to Sports Law and Historical Background
Date: 3rd August 2026 - Legal Architecture of International Sports Organization
Date: 6th August 2026 - Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Sports (FIFA & CAS Systems)
Date: 10th August 2026 - Women Athletes’ Rights in International Sports Law
Date: 13th August 2026 - Sports Contracts in Professional Football
Date: 17th August 2026 - The Commercial and Regulatory Dimensions of Sports
Date: 20th August 2026
WHO SHOULD APPLY:
This programme is suitable for:
- Legal Professionals & Law Students
- Sports Administrators & Executives
- Athletes & Sports Agents
- Sports Journalists & Marketers
- Members of the General Public with interest in sports
No prior training in law is required.
Venue & Time
In-person: University of Ghana School of Law
Online: (link to be provided via the portal)
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Registration Deadline: 13th July 2026
Fees & Award
Ghc6,500 with 15% discount.
Certificate to be awarded for the module.
Further Information
+233 (0) 20 319 8444
ugsol-shortcourses@ug.edu.gh
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