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  1. Free Sites
  2. Subscription Based Sites
  3. Executive Training Sites

Sports Law Career Resources for Law Students and Alums

The following internet sites were compiled by the National Sports Law Institute as a service primarily to students and alums of the Sports Law Program at Marquette University Law School. The sites are categorized into three distinct areas: free sites, subscription-based sites, and executive training sites. Please note that the National Sports Law Institute does not endorse any particular site; instead, it provides them as a service to users of this webpage.

Free Job Search Sites

  • Chronicle of Higher Education

    • Users can find jobs by using a keyword search such as “athletics” and “compliance.” Jobs are categorized, and users can narrow the results by position or location.
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  • Conduct Detrimental

    • This site’s Job Bulletin provides a list of job opportunities in the sports industry. Users can view job postings for paralegal, general counsel, and professor positions. Clicking on a specific opportunity will redirect users to the application link.
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  • CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America)

    • CoSIDA is an organization of professionals in collegiate athletics. Users can access career opportunities in collegiate athletics, which include a general description, job duties, qualifications, necessary education, and a link to the application. The website also offers useful career planning and application tips.
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  • Disney Professional Careers

    • This site provides listings for jobs available at Disney Sports Attractions, Inc., ABC, ESPN, and other Walt Disney Company affiliates. Responsibilities include programming, event management, marketing, merchandise, sponsorship, and facility operations at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. The site also offers business planning and development opportunities.
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  • ESPN Careers

    • Users can find information on specific career areas at ESPN and take a simple trait quiz to determine suitable job matches. The site includes details about working at ESPN, company benefits, veteran hiring initiatives, and job postings with role rundowns, responsibilities, qualifications, and more.
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  • FOX Sports

    • This branch of the FOX Careers website lists job openings at FOX Sports and its local branches. Each job posting provides information about the brand, job type, location, description, responsibilities, qualifications, and an overview of the company.
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  • Higher Education Jobs

    • Users can search for jobs in higher education by category (administrative, faculty, or executive), location (state, country, or institution), or keyword search (e.g., “athletics” and “compliance”).
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  • Indeed

    • This website offers multiple search options, allowing users to refine their search by job type, specific websites, keywords, and desired location or area.
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  • Law Crossing

    • Users can search for jobs in the legal field and post their resumes on the site. The search bar allows users to narrow down results by keyword or location, and the homepage provides job search options by practice areas or location.
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  • LawInfo

    • Visitors can search for jobs by category (attorney, intern, law school staff, legal research, etc.) and/or state. The home page also offers links to specific categories for quicker searches.
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  • NAIA Career Center

    • Users can find job openings in intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics for NAIA division schools. The career center also provides information on job openings at the NAIA national office, including position descriptions, qualifications, application instructions, and contact information.
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  • National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA)

    • Users can search for jobs using the keyword search bar or conduct specific job searches through the advanced search tab. Each job posting includes a description, qualifications, application details, and contacts. Some postings may include salary information.
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  • NCAA Marketplace

    • Users can search job postings within the national office, eligibility center, or college athletics in general. The search can be narrowed by specifying terms like “compliance” or “legal,” as well as location, education required, country, level, type, or category. Job postings include full descriptions, required qualifications, application instructions, and contact information.
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  • Sports Career Institute

    • This free site provides links to job postings and opportunities in various areas of sport and athletics, including college, high school, recreational, professional, amateur, and internships. It also offers links to other relevant resources such as the NCAA Marketplace, Higher Education Jobs, and Chronicle of Higher Education.
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  • Teamwork Online

    • Job links are categorized by league or company, such as NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, IMG, and more. Each link contains categories for job openings, including legal, internships, sales, marketing, and administration. Job descriptions include details about the position, location, hours, salary, qualifications, relocation, benefits, and application requirements.
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  • Top USA Jobs

    • This site allows users to search for sports industry jobs by category or filter jobs by state, area, title, or detail. Job listings may include detailed summaries.

  • USA Jobs

    • Users can search for federal employment opportunities across the country by keyword or location. The site offers a free profile creation option, allowing users to upload resumes and save jobs of interest.
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  • USOPC Jobs

    • This site provides job listings for the USOPC, Olympic Sport Jobs (National Governing Bodies), and USOPC Internships. Each listing includes descriptions, conditions of employment, and minimum qualifications.
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  • Women Leaders in College Sports

    • This organization aims to develop, connect, and advance women working in the college sports industry. The job listing page is open to the public, featuring administrative, coaching, athletic training, internships, and professional jobs. Each posting includes relevant details about the position and application instructions.
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Subscription Based Sites

  • Internships USA

    • To view jobs, users must become members by subscribing for a fee of $330.00. Membership grants access to four hard copy resources and online listings from CEI Internships publications.
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  • Jobs in Sports

    • Membership is required to view job postings on this site. Members gain access to hundreds of jobs in sports marketing, media, sales, fitness, technology, and administration/management. Non-members can post their resumes for free and sign up for a newsletter. Sample job postings are available for non-members.
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  • LawJobs

    • Jobs can be viewed without membership, but becoming a member is necessary for applying, resume posting, or job posting. Membership is free and includes access to additional research sites, newsletters, and directories.
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  • Sports Agent Directory

    • For a fee of $59.95, users gain access to a directory containing the contact information of over 3,500 professional sports agents. The site also offers top sports agent profiles and news stories related to sports agents.
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  • Sports Career Finder

    • Free membership allows users to search for jobs and post their resumes. Each category provides detailed descriptions of various sports industry jobs, and members have access to additional job details, including pay information. The site also offers a free sports job newsletter.
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  • Sports Industry Job Board

    • This online job board features listings from organizations across the sports industry. Students can find internship information in the student area. Free membership allows users to receive job alerts, while premium accounts provide access to job search, application submission, and resume posting features.
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  • Work In Sports

    • Subscribers can search the site’s job database, post resumes, and access contact information for key contacts in various leagues and sports-related companies. Non-subscribers can apply for the featured job of the week, read the featured article, sign up for a free newsletter, and browse the site’s calendar of events. The site also provides a list of employers who have used the site to hire employees.
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Executive Training Sites

  • Game Face Inc.

    • Game Face Inc. offers a twelve-week academy that teaches sales principles and practices. Participants have the opportunity to work on real campaigns and develop skills for the sports marketplace. Graduates are guaranteed job offers within 90 days of graduation. The program includes online and in-person components.
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  • Pro Edge Sports Academy

    • This site offers paid instructional coursework and free daily job listings. Users can choose from various courses and membership options. The courses span eight weeks and provide a certificate of completion. Daily job listings are accessible for free by entering contact information on the main screen.
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  • Pro Sports Group

    • Pro Sports Group offers a comprehensive course for aspiring sports agents. The program covers the role of a sports agent, registration, certification, player signing, contracts, and more. It can be completed online in as little as 2-6 weeks, and participants receive a certificate of completion.
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  • Sports Management Worldwide

    • This site offers a wide range of sports job training programs, including athlete management, general management in various sports, sports broadcasting, and more. The online programs last for eight weeks and provide access to esteemed instructors in the sports industry.
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