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I Want to be an Educated Sports Agent

Chad Sloat over at Help me become a sports agent… (yes, the 2nd Sports Agent blog on the internet that we totally support) made a post about the value of completing a dual JD/MBA program. I believe that he makes a very good point, and receiving a dual degree is something that I have been considering for a long time.

Many Law Schools have excellent JD dual degree programs (the other degree does not have to be an MBA) where you can get 2 degrees in around one extra year of work. The length of time required varies by school and by 2nd degree chosen. I feel that an MBA in addition to a JD would be even more valuable than only a JD, which is definitely an advantage to only having a Bachelors.

On December 22nd, I revealed my spreadsheet that lists Self-Identified Sports Law Professors @ The Top 50 Law Schools.  If you are looking to get a JD/MBA, you want to pick a school that also has a good Business school.  Chad Sloat provides a spreadsheet that lists the Top 50 Law Schools next to the Top 50 MBA Programs that can be looked at concurrently with the spreadsheet that I recently made concerning Sports Law Professors.  Enjoy!

Top 50 Law Schools/MBA Programs: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pqEK1iAf88wqyAsjfp-fsOQ&gid=0
Self-Identified Sports Law Professors @ The Top 50 Law Schools:  http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=p0IqF9XgoxMLoqCT85fJgHg

-Darren Heitner 

p.s. – I have highlighted a few specialized Sports Business programs already at select schools.  Southern California, Oregon, and Penn have been discussed so far in the Sports Business category.  Go take a look.

By Darren Heitner

Darren Adam Heitner, Esq., is a preeminent sports attorney and the founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm specializing in sports law, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and arbitration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2007, where he was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Admitted to practice in the state bars of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as multiple federal courts, Darren also serves as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

As an adjunct professor, Darren imparts his expertise through teaching Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Miami School of Law in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program. His scholarly contributions include authoring several books published by the American Bar Association, such as How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, and numerous articles in prominent publications like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. His thought leadership in NIL has earned him recognition as one of the foremost experts by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, and he has been lauded as a “power player in NIL deals” by Action Network and a “top sports trademark attorney” by Sportico.

Darren’s passion for sports law led him to establish Sports Agent Blog on December 31, 2005, initially titled “I Want To Be A Sports Agent.” The platform, created as a New Year’s resolution, has grown into a cornerstone of the sports agency community, offering in-depth analysis of industry trends, legal disputes, and agent-player dynamics. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his representation of numerous athletes and sports agents, as well as his prior role as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, where he developed and taught a course on Sport Agency Management from 2011 to 2014.

Darren’s contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and designation as the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. He remains an active voice in the sports law community, sharing insights through his weekly NIL newsletter and his X posts, engaging a broad audience on legal developments in sports.

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