Length: 1 year
Core Modules: 25
Format: Hybrid — flexible online learning combined with immersive on-site sessions
On-Campus Locations:

• 3 academic blocks in Slovenia
• 1 Swiss session with direct exposure to Global Sports Governing institutions & Tribunals

Faculty: Industry-leading specialists in sports law, regulation, and governance
Cost: 16,500.00 EUR

1. General Introduction to Sports Law
Part 1 – Nature and Sources of Sports Law

Part 2 – Institutional Framework of Global Sport

2. Sport Law – Intersection with Other Fields of Law
Part 1 – Public Law Dimensions

Part 2 – Private Law Dimensions

3. EU Law and its substantial impact on the worldwide Sport Industry
Part 1 – Free Movement & Competition Law

Part 2 – Governance & Regulatory Intervention

4. Swiss Law in International Sport
Part 1 – Legal Framework of Associations (Art. 60 ff. CC)

Part 2 – Swiss Arbitration & Federal Tribunal Review

5. WADA, ITA & The Anti-Doping System
Part 1 – Institutional Structure & Substantive Rules

Part 2 – Enforcement & Dispute Resolution

6. Football Law
Part 1 – FIFA Regulatory Framework

Part 2 – Domestic Implementation & Licensing

7. Football Legal Practic
Part 1 – Player Transfers & Contract Drafting

Part 2 – Dispute Resolution & Risk Mitigation

8. The IOC
Part 1 – Governance & Legal Structure

Part 2 – IOC Disciplinary & Eligibility Framework

9. CAS – History, Structure & Procedure
Part 1 – Institutional Structure & CAS Code

Part 2 – Practical & Strategic Issues

10. CAS Ad Hoc Divisions (Olympic & Major Events)
Part 1 – Structure & Jurisdiction at Major Events

Part 2 – Procedural Particularities & Case Studies

 
11. Sport & Politics
Part 1 – State Influence & Sanctions

Part 2 – Human Rights & Sport

12. Jurisdiction & Conflict of Jurisdiction
Part 1 – Internal Sporting Jurisdiction

Part 2 – Parallel Proceedings & State Courts

13. E-Sports
Part 1 – Governance & Legal Status

Part 2 – Regulatory & Integrity Issues

14. Basketball Law
Part 1 – Structure & Regulatory Framework

Part 2 – Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

15. Legal Functioning & Specific Legal Aspects in Sport
Part 1 – Governance & Compliance Structures

Part 2 – Risk Allocation & Liability

16. Specific Sport-Related Organizations
Part 1 – FIFPRO & Players’ Associations

Part 2 – ECA & European Leagues

17. Professional Football Leagues
Part 1 – European League Structures

Part 2 – Comparative Governance (e.g., US model)

18. US Sport Structure
Part 1 – Closed League Model & Antitrust

Part 2 – Arbitration & Dispute Mechanisms

19. Sports Justice
Part 1 – Sport Resolution, CAS and BAT

Part 2 – Middle East Dispute Resolution

20. Sports Finance, Tax & Sustainable Governance
Part 1 – Financial Structures & Investment Models

Part 2 – Taxation & Financial Sustainability

21. Commercial Rights, Sponsorship & IP
Part 1 – Media & Broadcasting Rights

Part 2 – Sponsorship, Branding & IP Protection

22. Sports Integrity, Compliance & Risk Management
Part 1 – Integrity Risks

Part 2 – Compliance & Governance Tools

The University & the Academic Directors reserves the right to amend, modify, update, or discontinue any course, module, programme content, teaching staff, schedule, or method of delivery where they considers such changes to be necessary or appropriate either in response to academic developments or other organizational needs.

• Strong focus on sports governance and regulation
• Direct, practical and strategical insight into decision-making processes within international sports governing bodies and global sports dispute resolution forums
• Combination of legal, financial and managerial perspectives
• Access to a high-level international network of leading practitioners and institutions in global sport

University of Ljubljana

Faculty ob Public Administration

Gosarjeva ulica 005, SI - 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Email: sportslaw@fu.uni-lj.si

LJUBLJANA is a green, safe and vibrant European capital, perfectly positioned between Western and Eastern Europe. A city that combines academic excellence, high quality of life and international accessibility.

FACULTY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA is one of the leading public administration and governance institutions in the region, known for its strong international orientation and research excellence.

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On March 4, 2026, we organized a conference Sport Beyond the Field: Management, Law and Good Governance, which took place at the Faculty of Public Administration and online.

Sport today is not about competition on the field. It is also a complex global industry shaped by legal frameworks, governance structures, commercial interests and increasingly sophisticated dispute resolution systems. From regulatory frameworks established by international federations to arbitration before the CAS, law plays a crucial role in ensuring that sport remains fair, transparent, and sustainable.

We were very fortunate to be able to host a distinguished group of experts who represent different perspectives within the field of sports law, from academia and arbitration to legal practise and the sports business sector.

Bringing together perspectives from data experts, federation leadership, club management, coaches, and league representatives, the panel highlighted how each level of the sporting ecosystem approaches these issues. From regulatory oversight and league organization to club strategy and the coach’s use of performance data, the conversation provided a comprehensive view of how leadership, collaboration, and innovation contribute to the long-term sustainability and success of sport.

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Conference program

16.30-17.00            Registration

17.00-17.20            Introductory greetings

• Mirko Pečarič, Dean of the Faculty of Public Administration

17.20-18.20             Protecting the game: The Role of Law in Sport

• Blaž Tomažin Bolcar, Attorney at Law
• Davor Lazic, Attorney at Law, No9 Sports Law and Consulting co-founder
• Dennis Koolaard, Disciplinary Judge at EuroLeague Basketball, Member of the Disciplinary and Appeals Tribunal of World Athletics
• Bruno Blumenschein, 6points, Co-founder
• Petra Pocrnic Perica, International Sports Law professor, Consultant and CAS Arbitrator

18.20-19.20             Fair Play Beyond the Field: Good Governance and Management in Sport

• Alexandra Vegh, FC Osijek president
• Mladen Čičmir, Slovenian FA, Head of Executive office
• Esteban Casado Urbina, LaLiga Delegate - Hungary and Balkans
• Ivan Rudež, KK Cibona head Coach, ex Swiss and Slovak National Team Head Coach
• Tarkan Batgun, CEO Comparisonator

19.20-19.30            Conclusion