Flagship programme · 2026-2027 edition
Master in International Sports Law (LLM)
The Ultimate Sports Lawyer Experience.
Programme
Elevate your career in sports law.
Join an exclusive programme designed for future sports law professionals, combining rigorous legal training with hands-on, real-world experience in international sport. Live the life of a sports lawyer from day one.
This Private LLM offers a clear pathway into sports law through practical cases, global regulations, and exposure across multiple sports. Ten modules cover core and advanced topics from both a theoretical and practical perspective, culminating in a guaranteed three-month internship.
Programme features
Duration
October 2026 · July 2027 (10 months) - Full time
Location
Paseo de la Castellana 79, Madrid
Tuition
€23,000
Language
English
Practical experience
3-month internship at a leading sports law firm or organisation
Networking
Engage with top professionals, guest speakers, and alumni
Academic structure
Ten modules. One year. The whole industry.
Meeting the Sports Law Family
Module 1 introduces students to the sports law ecosystem: international and national federations, leagues, governance structures and the key differences between the European and U.S. models of sport.
Sources of Law, Lex Sportiva and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Module 2 explores the sources of sports law, lex sportiva and ADR, introducing students to federation’s dispute resolution mechanisms, CAS and other specialised chambers such as BAT.
Organisation of Sports Competitions
Module 3 examines how major sports competitions are organised and regulated through a multidisciplinary approach covering motorsports, tennis, basketball, equestrian and more.
Good Governance and Integrity
Module 4 focuses on good governance and integrity in sport, covering safeguarding, compliance, anti-corruption, betting, ethics, and competition protection.
Anti-Doping in Sport: Rules, Institutions and Case Law
Module 5 provides a practical and institutional view of anti-doping, covering the key institutions before studying the anti-doping regulations and leading doping cases.
Commercial Law, Taxation and Corporate
Module 6 examines the business side of sport, covering corporate structures, taxation, financial advice, financial fair play, intellectual property and entertainment-driven commercial models.
Football Law and Swiss Law
Module 7 explores football law through the lens of Swiss law, covering the key departments of FIFA and how they regulate contractual stability, football transfers, agents and disciplinary offences.
Sports Arbitration
Module 8 trains students in sports arbitration practice, from CAS dispute strategy and written submissions to advocacy and case management in hearings. A particular focus is placed on practical skills.
The Moots
The Moots train students through a full dispute cycle, from claim and response to decision, appeal and hearing developing written advocacy, legal strategy and oral argument skills. The Moots challenge our students in the same way we sports lawyers are challenged in real life.
The final sprint
Internship
A quality three-month placement with a carefully selected partner firm, federation or sports organisation, designed to provide meaningful professional exposure and real sports law experience.
Differentiators
Why O REI?
One-of-a-kind disruptive educational journey. Experience the life of a sports lawyer from day one. O REI stands out for its hands-on approach, preparing the next generation of sports lawyers with an industry-aligned curriculum for careers at leading law firms and sports associations worldwide. Aside from our theory modules, students work on weekly practical sports law tasks and must write a thesis on a topic of their choice. Students will also be invited to publish academic articles in collaboration with members of the faculty.
Campus
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Testimonials
Hear it from the students themselves.
“The O REI International Sports Law Master’s is truly second to none. I am incredibly happy and grateful that I decided to join the programme, and I can confidently say that it has been one of the best decisions for both my professional and academic development. O REI is much more than just a master’s programme; it is a family. From day one, you feel supported, valued and surrounded by people who genuinely care about your growth and success. The lecturers are among the best in the sports law industry, and learning directly from professionals working at the highest level has been an invaluable experience. What makes the programme particularly unique is its practical approach and focus on real-life scenarios. Through the moot courts, the Sports Lawyer from Day One exercises and thesis work, every activity is designed to prepare students for the realities of the profession. The programme combines academic excellence with practical training in a way that is difficult to find elsewhere. I could not be more satisfied with my experience and am proud to be part of the O REI family.”
Hassan Youssef
LLM 2025-2026 O REI Sports Law Graduate · Cohort 2025-2026
“I want to thank O REI Sport Law Institute for this programme. They have built a master where people interested in Sports can really dive into this field and challenge themselves with practice experience. This master is not only a programme with a Professor delivering a lesson, it is more than that. Each lecture is a discussion between colleagues. I had the opportunity to work for a law firm after the master and I felt well prepared to every challenge I had to face. What was really different is that I had to the chance to discover and done real life exercises from different issues in Sports Law. Above all, I had the opportunity to build real relationships among the students, the lecturers and the directors of the master.”
“Joining the O REI Sports Law Master felt like a natural step for me. I wanted to connect my legal background with my lifelong passion for sport, and from day one O REI felt like the right place: supportive, approachable, and genuinely committed to student development. What stood out most was the programme’s practical approach. Through weekly assignments, moot courts, and simulations inspired by real sports law cases, we were constantly challenged to think and work like sports lawyers while learning from experienced practitioners in the field. Studying alongside classmates from around the world and living in Madrid made the experience even more rewarding, creating both professional opportunities and lifelong connections. I left O REI with greater knowledge, confidence, and a clearer vision for my future. For anyone considering a career in sports law, O REI provides the skills, network, and experience to help you take the next step. ”
“O REI is about starting a new academic journey into sports law, far from traditional university-style programmes. For me, it was exactly what I had been looking for after previous experiences that did not fully meet my expectations, especially in terms of belonging, purpose, and long-term value. "What stands out most is the programme’s structure. There are no traditional written exams; instead, the focus is on building meaningful relationships with leading sports law professionals who teach small groups and remain available to guide and support students afterwards. This is crucial for students moving into the sports law world after graduation, often without knowing where to begin. Being personally guided by some of the O REI Institute’s founders and gaining visibility before top sports lawyers is an opportunity that cannot be missed."”
Ready to live an authentic international experience in sports law?
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