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Juris Doctor (J.D.) in Sports Law and Intellectual Property

Nation's foremost sports law curriculum at the National Sports Law Institute in Eckstein Hall, teaching athlete representation, NCAA compliance, intellectual property, and collective bargaining.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree with competitive undergraduate GPA and LSAT score
English language proficiency: English fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): LSAT score required
Thesis / Research statement: Law school personal statement and resume
Recommendation letters: Two academic or professional recommendations

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: National Sports Law Institute Fellowships and Marquette Law Merit Scholarships up to full tuition
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: $51,800/year (Merit scholarships available)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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