Curriculum

The on-campus LLM in Sports Law and Negotiation is offered on a full-time basis, and students may begin in the fall semester. To earn this degree, you must attend all classes in person and successfully complete 24 academic units over two semesters, including the mandatory courses.

Two courses are required for all students:

Law, Leadership and Ethics in Sport
Sports Law in Practice

Students who received their first degree in law outside of the U.S. must also enroll in Introduction to U.S. Legal System.

You will satisfy your remaining course requirements with electives of your choice. Please note that not all classes are offered every year or every semester.

You will find our course offerings on the USC Schedule of Classes.

The following electives cover topics relevant to sports law and negotiation:

Accounting for Lawyers
Labor Law
Entertainment Law
Television and Digital Media
Digital Media Transactions
Corporate Finance
Antitrust Law
Contemporary Name, Image and Likeness
Intellectual Property
Dealmaking in the Entertainment Industry
Negotiation Skills
Directed Research
Legal Research
Law of Sports Events and Facility Management
Sports Law and Representation
Contract Drafting, Analysis and Negotiation

Students in the LLM in Sports Law and Negotiation may elect to earn a certificate in one of the following specializations:

Each certificate requires the completion of 12 units of law coursework specific to that certificate, as outlined on the certificate curriculum page. This may or may not include classes outside of the law school, depending on the specific certificate curriculum. There are no additional tuition costs associated with the certificates. Students are limited to pursuing one certificate with their degree.

We can assist you with choosing courses that help prepare you to sit for the California, New York, Texas, or Washington state bar exams. Please see the Career and Bar page for more information.

Please note that enrollment in an LLM does not guarantee that you will be eligible to sit for a U.S. bar exam. Only the bar administrators of that jurisdiction can confirm your eligibility for that state’s bar exam.