Master of Laws in Sports Law and Negotiation (LLM in SLN)

The Master of Laws (LLM) in Sports Law and Negotiation equips law graduates with the legal knowledge and practical skills needed to represent clients and organizations in the sports industry. The program focuses on sports law, contract negotiation, and transactional skills, with coursework covering athlete representation, league governance and sports business operations.

Students benefit from opportunities to learn from and network with legal practitioners, executives, and leaders in sports and entertainment. The 24-unit, full-time program is offered on campus with fall enrollment and is open to anyone with a first law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent).


Format: Full-Time \| On-Campus	Eligibility: JD, LLB or equivalent	Start: Fall

Pending ABA acquiescence.

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

Represent professional athletes, teams, leagues, and sports organizations in legal and contractual matters.
Advise on negotiations, endorsements, sponsorships, and licensing agreements.
Serve as in-house counsel for sports and entertainment companies.
Work in regulatory compliance, governance, and dispute resolution within sports organizations.
Pursue roles in sports agencies, legal consulting, or policy and advocacy in the sports industry.

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 in the legal field.

Scholarships and Stipends

All USC Gould LLM in Sports Law and Negotiation applicants who apply by the priority application deadline are considered automatically for our scholarship awards and housing stipends.

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 presidents of cutting-edge companies.

Dedicated Career Support

USC Gould offers workshops and tailored guidance on developing your career plan, as well as mentorship opportunities and tools for law school exam and bar exam preparation.

Students for now. Trojans for life.

When you graduate, you join USC's famed Trojan Family — a vast, global alumni network that will remain one of your most valuable, lifelong professional resources. Thousands of law alumni around the world share a steadfast commitment to nurturing the next generation of students at USC Gould.