This on-campus Summer School offers unique insights into the legal context in which international sports organizations currently operate as well as into the limits to their autonomy. Participants will also explore the relevance of state law, more particularly of criminal law in sports-related matters.

The focus is on one of the most heavily regulated matters in organised sport, namely the fight against doping. The course will examine in particular the history of anti-doping, the stakeholders involved in anti-doping, the  legislative and procedural framework of the sports organisations in the fight against doping, the role and the functioning of criminal and international law related to anti-doping and interdisciplinary aspects of anti-doping.

Participants will be able to put their knowledge into practice in a Moot Court designed specifically for this Summer School, allowing everyone to engage actively with a fictional case in the field of anti-doping and to be judged by professionals.

Flyer - International Sports Law (PDF, 1 MB)

In this Summer School, you will:

• Become acquainted with the (legal) specificities of organized sport
• Understand national and international regulatory frameworks
• Gain expertise related to the field of anti-doping law and practices as well as dispute resolution by internal tribunals and arbitration
• Build knowledge on and understand the relevance and functioning of criminal law
• Analyse the leading cases in the field of anti-doping
• Actively apply the above to disputes arising in the sports industry related to anti-doping

We encourage students from all subject areas to apply for this course who meet the following entry requirements:

Study Level:

Advanced Bachelor students and Master students are encouraged to apply.

Subject Areas/Prior Knowledge:

This summer school is open to all students with a strong interest in the topic. Basic knowledge in legal studies is desirable, but not mandatory. 

Language Requirements:

Applicants must possess a sufficient command of English (broadly CEFR B2 or equivalent) to be able to actively contribute to classes.

The regular fee for this summer school is approx. 3,450 Swiss Francs (incl. accommodation).*

Generous discounts are offered to students from UZH partner universities, including strategic partners and international networks.

The tuition fee includes:

All teaching lessons (incl. sessions, podcasts, guest lectures, group assignments, academic trip etc.); participation in our Moot Court; accommodation; an exciting and comprehensive social program that will foster your intercultural competence; a final certificate and a transcript indicating the credits earned in the program.

Discounts:

Generous discounts are offered to students from UZH partner universities, including strategic partners and international networks. Once we have received your full application, we will notify you of any potential discounts available to you.

*If you would like to arrange your own accommodation, you can select the option while filling out your application. The fee for the summer school will be adjusted accordingly.

All our programs offer a mix of daily (Monday – Friday) interactive classes, Q&A-sessions and guest lectures. Attendance and active participation in the sessions is mandatory to successfully pass the program. Next to these classes, you are most welcome to join our social activities.

Please consider that outside of classes, field trips, etc., you will also be expected to do group work and self-paced learning. Please also note that the summer schools are intended as full-time programs and we recommend students to not commit to any other time-consuming engagement during the three weeks of the course. The estimated workload per program is approx. 30 hours per week during the three weeks of the summer schools. We will also expect you to prepare properly for the course. Instructions and pre-readings will be provided by the end of May to all enrolled participants.

In order to get 6 ECTS credits for this Summer School, participants will have to:

• Before the start of the Summer School: prepare for the course with pre-readings and podcasts (instructions will be sent to students at the end of May 2025; ca. 5-6 hours)
• Attend all lectures/sessions, watch all podcasts and participate actively in live sessions
• Actively participate in the Moot Court and plead a fictional case

Grading:

Pass or fail