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Sports Law

This research guide has been designed to assist law students, law faculty and practitioners with topics related to sports law study, research and practice.

Purpose and Scope

This research guide has been designed to help law students with topics related to sports law study, research, and practice.  Because of the diversity of sports law, student may need to research several different areas of the law.  This guide will assist students with finding information about the major areas of practice in sports law, including the following: 

  • Antitrust
  • Contracts 
  • Entertainment
  • Intellectual Property

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Developing a Research Strategy

Before diving into a research project, it's essential to have a strategy for how you will conduct your research. 

At the Law Library, we've developed a research worksheet that you can use to help organize the information you've been given and develop a plan for your research. Feel free to make copies and use it as you're given research assignments.

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