Master of Studies in Law (MSL) in Sports Law and Negotiation Degree - Hybrid

The hybrid Master of Studies in Law (MSL) in Sports Law and Negotiation is designed for professionals seeking to enter or advance in the sports industry.

The MSL in Sports Law and Negotiation provides you with practical legal and business skills to negotiate and close deals involving athletes, teams and media partners. With immersive insights into real-world applications of law and negotiation strategy, the program prepares you to confidently navigate a high-stakes sports environment with confidence and strategic insight.


Format: Full-Time \| Part-Time \| Hybrid	Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree	Start: Fall

Through the hybrid MSL in Sports Law and Negotiation degree, you will be positioned to:

Understand core legal principles, regulatory frameworks, and business concepts that govern sports, media and entertainment transactions.
Analyze contracts, agreements, and deal structures to identify risks, assess stakeholder interests and evaluate alignment with strategic objectives.
Apply structured negotiation frameworks and legal-business reasoning to real-world sports and entertainment scenarios, advising stakeholders on regulatory, contractual and commercial considerations.
Communicate legal and business analyses clearly while navigating ethical and compliance challenges in complex, high-stakes environments

Tailored for working professionals and recent graduates, the Hybrid MSL in Sports Law and Negotiation offers the best of both worlds: the flexibility to take courses online and weekly evening classes at USC’s University Park Campus.

If you are interested in studying completely online, please consider our online MSL in Sports Law and Negotiation degree, which is offered anywhere you have internet access.

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Top-Rated Law School

Earn your master's degree from one of the premier law schools in the United States and learn from some of the nation's top experts and practitioners in sports and entertainment law.

Scholarships

All USC Gould applicants who apply by the priority application deadline are considered automatically for our generous scholarship awards. No additional application materials are required.

Renowned Trojan Family

USC’s worldwide network — hundreds of thousands strong — actively supports fellow Trojans, with Gould alumni among the top partners at major law firms and the CEOs and leaders of cutting-edge entertainment companies.

Customizable Degree

Complete your degree within 9 months on a full-time basis or 12+ months on a part-time basis. We offer one start a year: Fall.

The City of Champions

Study in Los Angeles, home to 11 professional sports teams with 30+ championships, iconic venues, a thriving sports market and host of the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games.

Convenient and Flexible

Law school classes take place at USC's University Park Campus in the evenings and select courses offered completely online to accommodate working professionals.

A top-rated law school nationwide, USC Gould is the first law school in Southern California, renowned for its history of innovation and excellence in legal education.