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Sports Law, MLS

Advance Your Sports Business Career with a Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Sports Law from Seattle University Law School. Gain In-Depth Legal Knowledge to excel in the Sport Industry.

About this Program

Gain High-Demand Legal Skills to Advance Your Sports Business Career

The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Sports Law is for students who seek an education focused on the legal issues pertaining to the sports industry.

Students may work in league governance, intellectual property, sponsorships, event production, venue management, contract management, employment and labor negotiations, and in many other areas of sports business.

The purpose of the MLS degree program* is to educate professionals who work in areas related to the law by providing them with knowledge of legal principles and law related to the sports industry.

Program Designed for Sports Professionals

  • In-person, evening classes
  • Full- and part-time options
  • One-year program for full-time students
  • Two-year program for part-time students

*ABA requirements do not allow MLS coursework to count toward a future Juris Doctorate (JD) degree. The MLS does not enable you to sit for a bar exam or practice law.

Sports Law, MLS, at a Glance

Learn how this MLS will contribute to your career goals. Then, explore course requirements and see how impactful a Seattle University degree can be.

The MLS program requires the completion of 30 credits, which includes required courses and a specific number of core courses, with the remaining credits chosen from approved electives and independent study.

Required courses

All MLS students in this program will be required to take:

All students earning an MLS in Sports Law will be required to take one of the following:

Core courses

Students in the MLS Sports Law program are required to take a minimum of three (3) core courses, unless waived.

The MLS Sports Law track is specifically tailored to the individual student’s area of interest depending on the student’s professional goals and learning objectives.

The purpose of the MLS degree program is to educate professionals who work in areas related to the law by:

  • Providing general knowledge of law
  • Providing specific knowledge of sports law

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Renowned Legal Writing Program

Our top-ranked Legal Writing Program will give you the tools to become a highly effective legal writer who can communicate legal knowledge to get results for your organization.

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Global and Inclusive Environment

Earn your degree at one of the nation's most diverse law schools, marked by an inclusive and welcoming community for all.

Get in Touch

We’re here to help. For information about Sports MLS programs at Seattle University, contact:

Seattle University School of Law

901 12th Avenue, Sullivan Hall 209