BSL Summer School students exploring Lisbon together at the historic Belém Tower.
From 21–26 July 2025, the boutique firm Berlin Sports Law (BSL) is staging its Kick Off Your Future! Summer School in Sports Law & Football Management in Lisbon. Over six compact days you will meet—and rotate through—the roles of an agent, a sports lawyer, a club executive, a CAS arbitrator and a sports-media expert, solving real-world case studies under the guidance of leading practitioners.
The week is rounded out with surf lessons on the Atlantic, a sunset boat cruise on the Tagus and networking events. Berlin Sports Law, Ocean Adventure, GetYourGuide.
Lisbon: a living sports classroom
Lisbon’s football pedigree is hard to miss. The city has hosted two UEFA Champions League finals and is home to powerhouses such as SL Benfica and Sporting CP, while multi-sport venues like the 20 000-seat MEO Arena anchor a year-round calendar of major events. That buzz is set to intensify with the return of the global SBC Summit in 2025, drawing thousands of executives in betting, media and data analytics.
Inside the Summer School: A Day in the Life of…
BSL’s format puts theory in motion. Each day you will step into the shoes of a different
sports professional:
| Day | Focus | Sample activities* |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Football Agent | Transfer-fee simulations, FIFA Agent regulations |
| Tue | Sports Lawyer | FIFA legal framework, contract drafting, dispute-resolution strategy |
| Wed | Club Manager | Sports-club organization, compliance & governance, licensing & financial fair play |
| Thu | CAS Arbitrator | CAS procedures, football-related jurisprudence, moot arbitration hearing |
| Fri | Sports Media Expert | PR & marketing in sport, media & broadcasting rights, EU vs US perspectives |
| Sat | Networking Event & Closing Ceremony | Industry networking, final group lunch, certificate awarding |
Interactive study abroad session with real-world sports law training.
*Detailed agenda published on the program site.
What’s included
- Expert-led sessions with FIFA-licensed agents, CAS arbitrators and in-house counsel.
- Hands-on activities: contract negotiations, moot courts.
- Site visits to a leading football club in Lisbon. Instagram
- Surf class & Tagus boat trip to experience Lisbon’s coastline from the water. Ocean AdventureGetYourGuide
- Career-oriented networking and closing ceremony with certificate. LinkedIn
Fee: €1 900 (travel and accommodation extra).
Why it matters for your career
Demand for sports-law specialists is projected to grow roughly 10 percent between 2021 and 2031, in tandem with the professionalization of global sport (Sports Management Degree Guide). Meanwhile, legal challenges around image rights, gender equity and cross-border transfers are reshaping club risk profiles (ArentFox Schiff).
Understanding arbitration is equally critical: recent CAS case loads confirm the court’s central role in resolving disputes across football and Olympic sports (Swiss Arbitration Academy).
Practical essentials
- Eligibility: age 18+, English B2, interest in sports law/management; no prior experience required.
- Visas: non-EU citizens may need a Schengen visa; BSL provides guidance on request.
- Accommodation: curated hostel/hotel list sent on admission.
- Application deadline: 30 June 2025 via the online form.
How to apply
Complete the short application at berlinsportslaw.com/summer-school-apply-now, or use Abroad101’s “request more info” form on the program’s page.
Still unsure whether the BSL Summer School is right for you? Let’s talk!
Schedule a quick call with the organizing committee via Calendly
or e-mail us at [email protected].
