Online edition
Executive Course in International Football Law
Empowering lawyers worldwide to master the global football industry.
Programme
Programme Overview
This programme is designed for lawyers seeking to strengthen their legal skills in the sports industry and develop a specialist practice in global football. It combines advanced regulatory knowledge with a practical focus on real-case drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution, mirroring the daily work of football lawyers.
Structure
Academic Structure
The programme is structured to provide both theoretical understanding and practical application.
10 weekly modules
2 live classes per week
Bi-weekly practical assignments
Method
Football Lawyer from Day 1
The course is built around a practical methodology focused on the real work performed by sports lawyers. Participants engage with legal scenarios involving clubs, players, coaches, agents, and governing bodies, developing the skills required to provide legal services in the global football industry from day one.
Programme features
Duration & modality
3 months (Online)
Language
English
Tuition
€3,500
Networking
Engage with top professionals from the sports law community
Other
Limited spots · Flexible payment structure · Interview-based admission
Testimonials
Hear it from the students themselves.
My experience with the O Rei Executive Course has been outstanding. Beyond the high-quality content, the course provides an exceptional opportunity to build a truly international network, connecting participants with colleagues and lecturers from all over the world. The classes, with their unique practical focus, were exceptional. They were delivered by leading professionals who generously shared their expertise and were always available to engage with participants. The online format also made it possible to learn from football professionals and experiences across different continents, offering valuable perspectives that are essential for anyone working in the global sports industry. Whether you are looking to break into sports law or, like me, deepen your expertise while expanding your international network, I would recommend the O Rei Executive Course without hesitation.
João Marcello Costa
Lawyer at Asseff Advogados · 2026
“O REI has been a genuinely different academic experience for me. What I value most is that the Executive Course in International Football Law does not treat football law as a distant theoretical subject, but as a living professional practice shaped by real cases, negotiations, disputes and decisions. Each class creates the feeling of being part of a serious legal discussion among practitioners. The lecturers are not only highly experienced and distinguished professionals; they bring into the classroom the judgment, discipline and practical instincts that come from working at the highest levels of football law. This makes every session dynamic, demanding and intellectually exciting. The practical discourse of the programme is its strongest feature. We are encouraged to test ideas, ask questions, challenge positions and apply legal concepts to real football situations. The discussions often move beyond the materials and become an exchange of professional experience, which is exactly what makes the course so valuable. For someone already involved in football, O REI offers a rare opportunity to look at the industry through a sharper legal lens. It combines structure, expertise and genuine interaction, while keeping the focus on the practical work that football lawyers are expected to do every day.”
