High Specialization Training
Course on Image rights & legal insights for athletes
The new edition is scheduled for 2026.
Registration period open:
ENGLISH EDITION
Execution date:
From 3 to 24 June, 2026
Course duration:
8 hours
Training sessions:
4 weekly sessions on Wednesdays afternoons from 17:00 to 19:00 CET
Format:
Live Sessions. Attend in real-time or watch recordings of any sessions you miss.
Post-June 24. Registrations after this date will grant access to the full On-Demand (self-paced) format.
Lenguage:
English
Tuition fees:
520 €
(Taxes included)
In today’s digital age, athletes not only need to perform on the field but also manage their personal brand, image rights, and public reputation. As the sports landscape evolves, the importance of protecting and maximizing an athlete’s image has never been more critical. This specialized course is designed for athletes and industry professionals (agents, lawyers, and sports managers) who want to understand and navigate the complex world of image rights, commercial opportunities, and legal protections.
Methodology
Through an agile format and our own methodology, students will be able to concentrate their learning over a short period of time, allowing for full immersion in the key and strategic aspects of managing the image and representation of footballers and other professional athletes.
Objectives
This hands-on, interactive course provides a comprehensive introduction to Image Rights—a vital yet often misunderstood area of sports law. Each session blends legal theory with real-world application, offering practical tools for athletes and professionals working closely with them. We’ll focus on image, contracts and brand protection, and legal structuring while addressing the evolving challenges posed by digital environments like the metaverse, social media, and emerging technologies.
By combining theoretical knowledge with practical insights, participants will gain a clear understanding of how to manage and protect their image rights, maximize commercial opportunities, and mitigate reputation risks in a rapidly changing sports and media environment. This course equips you with the tools to navigate this complex world, ensuring you are prepared to tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities that arise in the digital era.
Lecturers
The image rights & legal insights for athletes course by Sports Law Hub brings together a distinguished faculty of legal professionals and specialists in image rights, intellectual property, and sports law. Our instructors possess in-depth expertise in the legal protection, commercialization, and management of athletes’ image rights across multiple jurisdictions, and they advise some of the world’s leading athletes, clubs, and sports organizations.
Committed to academic excellence, they deliver a high-level training experience that balances practical application with robust legal theory—empowering participants to confidently manage image-related legal matters in elite sports environments.
Daniel Rietiker
Head of unit at the European Court of Human Rights
Faraz Shahlaei
Adjunct professor of law at Loyola Law School (Los Angeles)
Elisabeth de Nadal
Head of the Sustainability, Business and Human Rights Practice at Cuatrecasas
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for athletes who want to better understand and manage their image rights, as well as for sports industry professionals—including agents, lawyers, and sports managers—who work closely with athletes and need legal and strategic tools to protect their image and reputation.
It is also ideal for those looking to maximize commercial opportunities tied to athletes’ public image in an increasingly digital world, where social media, the metaverse, and emerging technologies present both new challenges and opportunities.
Whether you’re an active athlete or a professional who advises or represents them, this course will equip you with the knowledge and resources needed to confidently navigate a legal and commercial landscape that is constantly evolving.
Certification
Upon completion of the Course on Image rights & legal insights for athletes, participants will receive a certificate of completion issued by Sports Law Hub. This credential validates the professional competencies acquired in the negotiation, protection, and commercial exploitation of image rights.
Beyond demonstrating highly specialized training, this certificate carries significant industry recognition and prestige, backed by Sports Law Hub’s strong global reputation in the field of sports law.
Why study at
Sports Law Hub?
Sports Law Hub is synonymous with educational quality and international prestige. Through our collaboration agreements with universities, law firms, and sports organizations, we provide unique opportunities for teaching and research on a global scale.
We collaborate with internationally renowned professionals, currently active in leading sports organizations, who share their knowledge and experience with our students.
CUTTING-EDGE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS
Our academic programs encompass a wide, comprehensive, and diverse range of sports law courses. We specialize in providing personalized attention and high-quality instruction that not only covers technical knowledge but also focuses on developing key skills essential for success in your future professional career.
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