Apply to Oregon Summer Sports Law Institute

Oregon Summer Sports Law Institute Application

Oregon Summer Sports Law Institute's summer courses are designed to engage students no matter where they are in their sports law journey.

If your home institution does not offer sports law courses (or you haven't yet had an opportunity to take a foundational course), we recommend taking our "Professional Sports Law" course first. 

If you have already taken a sports law course, you may find that the "Pathway to Practice" summer course is the best way to build on your existing sports law knowledge and skills. Of course, some students will opt to take both courses, first taking a deep dive into sports law concepts and then moving on to the more practice- and professional development-focused course. You will have the option to indicate which course(s) you are applying for in the application form.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in January. The deadline to apply for Summer 2025 is May 9.

If you have questions about the program or the application process, contact Institute Director Bryan Dearinger.

UO Students:

If you are a currently enrolled student at the University of Oregon School of Law, there is no need to submit an application. Simply register for “Professional Sports Law” and “Pathway to Practice” just as you would register for any summer session course. Summer course registration will take place on April 9, 2025.

Please also be sure to send Professor Bryan Dearinger a courtesy email to let him know you’ve registered. 

Non-UO Students:

A description of the application process and requirements for non-UO law students is provided below.

Click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of the page to access the application form and submit the required documents. 

The application process involves just two steps.

STEP ONE: Complete the biographical information (e.g., name, school, graduation year, contact information, etc.), as requested.

STEP TWO: Upload four documents (in PDF or similar format):

  1. Updated resume
  2. Law school transcript (unofficial is fine)
  3. Letter or certificate from your home law school dean or registrar that confirms you are a student in good academic standing
  4. Cover letter that indicates why you are interested in the program and what you hope to achieve by attending. Also feel free to include any other information you’d like us to know that isn’t obvious from reading your resume.

After submitting your completed application, you will receive a form email confirming that everything is in order. Our faculty director will then email you regarding your status within two weeks following your application. If you do not hear back promptly, feel free to reach out to Bryan Dearinger directly.

There is no fee required to apply. However, assuming you are admitted, we will ask for a $500 seat deposit within three weeks of receiving your notice of admission. We will send you the deposit link after you have been assigned your nine-digit UO-ID number.

The University of Oregon School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. We are an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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