The first edition of FIFA Diploma in Football Law was aimed to take place in five different locations around the world over a period of 13 months. These locations were specifically selected in order to reflect and cover the international dimension of this unique football law programme around the world. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak in early 2020, the participants could only meet once for the first module in Miami. For the remaining four modules the participants met in the virtual classroom and studied four intensive two-weeks module covering key topics.
Diploma in Football Law - 1st edition (2020-2021)
Modules
The FIFA Diploma in Football Law was taught by highly reputed football law specialists. The various modules were delivered by FIFA staff, independent lawyers, CAS arbitrators, in-house general counsels and managers of football institutions.
CONCACAF HQ. Miami, USA, 17-21 February 2020 Various sessions, round tables and case studies related to the main rules and regulations of the international football governing bodies, good governance and leadership.
Online, 25-29 May 2020 Various sessions, round tables and case studies related to the FIFA Transfer Regulations, the dispute resolution system, player-club matters, such as the signing and breaching of contracts, registration issues and national team matters.
Online, 21-30 September 2020 Various sessions, round tables and case studies related to club matters, such as the signing and breaching of contracts, transfer issues, solidarity and training compensation.
Online, 16 November-2 December 2020 Various sessions, round tables and case studies related to disciplinary, doping and integrity matters, commercial rights, TV rights and sponsorship, among others.
Online, 2-10 March 2021 Various sessions and case studies related to the activity of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), its ordinary, appeal and anti-doping procedures and the leading football-related decisions rendered by CAS in recent years. Oral exams and Graduation Ceremony.