Duration
6 months theoretical + 1 week Miami trip + 3/6-month qualified internship or specialization
Methodology
Combination of theoretical approach with case study and lecture-discussions format
Format
In person, streaming
Start
October
Location
Barcelona
Certification
ITTI Sports Institute Certification powered by AIAF
Language
English
Master in Football Law
Master's Objective
A pioneering program worldwide where you will share a classroom with professionals from the most important institutions and law firms specialized in football law; a door opener for unique professional opportunities.
The program was designed by our academic directors, Daniel Cravo and Andrea Bozza, and was developed in conjunction with lawyers and authorities of great renown and prestige within the sports sector, under the auspices of AIAF, the International Association of Football Lawyers.
Thanks to the involvement of the AIAF and the welcoming support of the most important football entities, you will enjoy the possibility of living an exceptional experience: networking events, professional visits, mentoring, international trips, internships in top-level organizations.
General objectives: the Master envisages to ensure that students learn and experience recurrent – legal, strategic and decisional – issues of the football industry.
Within the context of the lectures, students will be presented with some of the most common issues in the football industry. In particular, they will be asked to deal with – and handle – specific situations, by (i) applying their skills, (ii) evaluating the nuances of football business in light of their own learning, and (iii) suggesting alternatives for the resolution of the cases at hand.
Teachers will guide students through their research, analysis and application of the skills needed to carry out the relevant problem-solving exercises.
At the end of the Master, ideally, thanks to the enhanced ability to recognize the specificities and peculiarities of the football legal environment, students shall be able to address – and place into the right context – some of the most frequent issues related to football business, as well as to choose and apply the formal and substantive arguments most pertinent to each concrete situation that arises. On the other hand, it is expected that the knowledge acquired, coupled up with the capacity and self-interest of each student, can also result in the generation of innovative ideas and approaches.
Certification by ITTI, in collaboration with AIAF
Get a prestigious qualification, certified by ITTI and endorsed by the AIAF (International Association of Football Lawyers), which will open the doors of the industry for you.
Main objectives of the master's degree
- This Master will provide you with the specific knowledge and insights of the football legal field, addressing football law in a comprehensive, interdisciplinary way, under both a “horizontal” and “vertical” approach, which will allow you to adapt to the specific needs required by the practice of law before the different football organizations, whether to become a Football Law specialist or to enrich your existing practice (litigation, corporate, IP, tax, real estate, etc.) with an unrivalled Football Law expertise.
- Enjoy learning with the academic body of more than 50 active professionals who carry out their careers in the most prestigious law firms and institutions.
- The Master will provide a unique opportunity to connect you with a comprehensive network of relevant professional contacts.
- This Master is characterized by the direct involvement of the football sector in it. As a pioneering program, it implies 100% of the teachers of the master to be high ranking Law professionals actually dealing on a daily basis with Football, which in turn favors the most immediate immersion in the sector, generating unique and exclusive career opportunities. Within this context, you will also have the chance to develop professional practices in some of the most prestigious law firms in the football legal field, in club legal areas, as well as in prominent football institutions.
What will you learn in this Master?
- How to advise clubs, footballers, institutions, football associations, leagues, agents, brands, investors and other relevant stakeholders
- Negotiating and drafting football contracts
- Transfer and registration of players
- Doping cases
- Sponsorship contracts and exploitation of image rights
- Procedures before national and international organizations, courts and arbitration tribunals, notably the FIFA judicial bodies and the Court of Arbitration for Sports (TAS)
- Apply your day-to-day practice skills in more orthodox areas of law (tax, IP, corporate, etc.) to the specificities of the football industry
What is the process at the end of the first stage of the Master?
Specialist Training Program
Option 1
At the end of the master you can choose one of the following options : * Executive Program in International Expansion for Sports Properties powered by ISL Agency + one week in Miami
Internships in companies
Option 2
It's time to start working in the professional world of sports management. That's why in this second phase, you will do internships in the companies, clubs, federations, and organizations where the master's speakers are working. This completes the training circle.
Who is this training aimed at?
Whilst your passion for football may be a plus, the Master primarily seeks to recruit excellent law practitioners. This Master’s degree specialized in football law is aimed at Law graduates, whose aspiration is to develop their knowledge in the legal-football field. It is an excellent opportunity for young Law graduates who are looking for a solid specialization in a postgraduate degree with a high employability perspective, and for lawyers who wish to expand their professional dimension.
ITTI’s commitment, with this program, is to deliver trained and specialized professionals who will make a difference in the market, whether by acting as lawyers or by occupying command positions in the structure of the so-called Organized Football.
ACADEMIC DIRECTORS:
Andrea Bozza
Lawyer| Head of Football, Deloitte Tax & Legal Italy
“In football, talent is not enough. Talent must be trained, nurtured, developed and educated. That is the only way to achieve results. On the pitch for players, in the classroom for jurists. Get your talent trained by the best.”
Daniel Cravo
Founding partner of Cravo, Pastl & Balbuena, CAS Arbitrator, Member of the EXCO of AIAF.
“Football industry will increasingly need specialists. Because details matter and always make the difference. Join our cutting edge master program and discover the secret codes to unlock your full potential and build a successful future as a Football Law expert.”
Who is going to teach you?
The highest-level professionals in the football legal planet are going to be your teachers, who are those who will later take you on internships in their organizations.
Daniel Cravo
Arbitraror at CAS Cravo, Pastl e Balbuena Advogados Associados Member of the Disciplinary Tribunal at IAAF
Andrea Bozza
Head of Football at Deloitte Legal Italy
Marcos Motta
Founding partner of Bichara and Motta Advogados and Hubstage Culture & Entertainment
Juan de Dios Crespo Pérez
Ceo RH&C SPORTS LAWYERS
CEO at StadioPlus
Erika Montemor Ferreira
Head of Player´s Status at FIFA
Alexandra Gómez Bruinewoud
Jan Kleiner
Director of Football Regulatory at FIFA
Emilio Garcia Silvero
Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at FIFA
Ornella Desirée Bellia
Director of Professional Football Relations and Development at FIFA
Lucas Ferrer
Arbitrator at the Spanish Court of Arbitration for Sports (TEAD). Member of the Disciplinary Tribunal of World Athletics and the EBDRC of Euroleague
Jaime Cambreleng
Maite Nadal
Partner in Laffer Abogados (Madrid, Spain). CAS Arbitrator
Omar Ongaro
Former Deputy Chairperson FIFA DRC / CAS arbitrator
Patricia Moyersoen
Avocat chez Cabinet MOYERSOEN
Michele Colucci
Honorary President at Italian Association of Sports Lawyers
Paolo Lombardi
Managing Director at Lombardi Associates Limited
Reyes Bellver
Sports Lawyer & CAS Arbitrator
Carol Couse
Head of the Latin American Desk at Mills & Reeve. FIFA Mediator.
Maheta Molango
Martín Auletta
Partner at Estudio Jurídico Auletta & Asociados
Horacio González Mullin
Mullin: Partner & Director of the Legal Department
Pierfilippo Capello
Head of Sport at Deloitte Legal Italy
Josep. F. Vandellòs Alamilla
Partner & Co-founder UNO
Daniel Geey
Sheridans partner. Management Control Comission Member at Euroleague Basketball
Sean Cottrel
CO-Founder and CEO of LawInSport
Ebru Koksal
Non-executive director on the board of the Professional Footballers Association in the UK. Football Australia’s representative on the board of the Australian Professional Leagues (APL)
César Chaparro
Head of Clearing House at FIFA
Stefano Malvestio
Attorney-at-Law at Bichara & Motta Advogados
Ida Palombella
Partner - Head of IP, Tech and Data at Deloitte Legal Italy and Fashion Law Professor at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan
Gianluca Cambareri
Partner at Tonucci & Partners law firm . Head of M&A and Sport department
Vitor Butruce
Partner at BMA – Barbosa Müssnich Aragão. Professor of Commercial Law at UERJ and Ibmec/RJ. TAS/CAS Arbitrator
Francisco Lampreia
VP International @ WME Sports (Endeavor Company)
Beatrice Riva
Football Project Manager at ECA
Alexandre Durand
CEO chez Football Legal
Michele Bernasconi
Partner Bär & Karrer AG
Pedro Garcia Correia
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Master's content?
Master's Methodology
Without prejudice to the necessary theoretical approach to some topics, a practical perspective will prevail with regard to teaching methodology, including the study of concrete cases and the holding of lectures-discussions. Through a robust number of classes, “horizontal” knowledge of the legal landscape of football will be provided, followed by a “vertical” part focused on traditional practices (tax, intellectual property, corporate, etc.) applied to the football industry, which includes analysis of case law and relevant contracts.
Students will be prepared to actively participate to the sessions and to extract the most from the teachers. Depending on the subject, a 2/3 hours of preparation work might be suitable for a given session.
Learning should not be based on memory. Understanding the cases and materials, coupled with a problem-solving attitude, will be considered a key factor to successful completion of the Master. Some problems involving conflict of laws or judgment calls based on interpretation of factual circumstances simply do not entail one “right” answer. There may be good or bad reasoning, but students should never be afraid to give “wrong” answers.
Depending on the subject, students will also be provided with materials on industry trends, legislation and regulations, in addition to the cases and materials that are specific for one session.
The Master’s Degree is made up of 6 months of academic activity, which is completed with a period of between 3 and 6 months of internships and other international activities.
In particular, students will be able to carry out professional practices in the offices or legal departments of their teachers, AIAF members or other football-related organization.
Send your CV or LinkedIn profile link + video or cover letter to admisiones@itti.es
The Admissions Committee will carefully review your application.
Take the tests:
- Psychometric test.
- Global sports knowledge test.
Reserve your place with €2,000 included in the price within 7 days of your admission.
Characteristics of our training
ITTI platform and community
Tutor and individual tutoring
High level networking
Internships in companies, such as clubs, federations, offices specialized in football law, international organizations, etc.
First level case method with real cases from real life
Final project under the supervision of a coach
Scholarships available
Method of payment:
- 10% discount for full payment
- 5% discount for payment in two installments
- 0% payment in up to 4 interest-free installments
Professional outings
Once you finish the master's degree you will be able to work in:
Law firms
Football clubs
Public or private football institutions, associations and federations
Companies active in the football sector
Testimonios
Jon Manzanos
Jaume Boan-Montenegro
Profesorado del Máster
Frequent questions
Where are classes held?
The classes take place at our headquarters in Barcelona, Ronda General Mitre 116, as well as at sports industry companies, institutions, clubs, and law firms specializing in sports management.
Is the trip to Miami included in the price, or does it have an additional cost? Will it take place in the first or second semester?
The trip will take place in January, at the end of the first phase of the Master’s program. All visits and activities are included, but transportation, accommodation, and meals are not.
Can you provide details about the selection process?
1 – Submit your application:
Send your CV or LinkedIn profile link along with a motivation video or cover letter to admisiones@itti.es.
The Admissions Committee will carefully review your application.
2 – Complete the admission tests:
- Psychometric test
- General sports knowledge test
3 – Secure your spot:
Reserve your place with €2,000, which is included in the total program cost.
Will the internships take place during the studies or after the final project?
The internships will take place after completing the first theoretical-practical phase of the program.
What degree will I obtain after completing this master's program?
Upon completion, you will receive the Master’s in Football Law from ITTI in collaboration with AIAF. This is a private degree, which does not diminish its value, particularly in the sports industry.
The primary goal of this program is to build the right network to access top-level internships, something that is only possible through programs like this, where professors are leading professionals in the industry.
Therefore, this is not an official master’s degree, as it is conducted through private institutions that provide added value to help students secure internships and jobs in the sector.
