CAS launches Summer Academy programme

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has launched an inaugural education programme designed to provide a practical and comprehensive introduction to sports arbitration. 

The CAS Summer Academy is a week-long, virtual course where participants will learn about the mechanics of sport dispute resolution, key areas of CAS jurisprudence and about the structure and operations of major sports institutions. The programme will exclusively be taught by CAS counsels and leading CAS arbitrators who are highly regarded as experts in their field.

The CAS Summer Academy will take place online from 6-10 July 2026 with 4-5 hours of daily participation. Sessions will be conducted in English and will combine presentations with interactive exchanges.

The CAS Academy is aimed towards students and legal practitioners. Whilst no advanced experience in international arbitration or sports law is required, it is necessary to have a foundational knowledge in law for the course to be beneficial.

The programme agenda is as follows :

• 6 July 2026 – International Arbitration
  Carmen Nunez-Lagos (CAS Arbitrator) & Hervé Le Lay (CAS Arbitrator)
   

• 7 July 2026 – Sports Arbitration
  Despina Mavromati (CAS Arbitrator) & Antonio de Quesada (CAS Head of Arbitration Services)
   

• 8 July 2026 – Structure of Organized Sport
  Marianne Saroli (CAS Arbitrator) & Jean‑Philippe Dubey (CAS Head of Scientific Department)
   

• 9 July 2026 – Football Disputes
  Omar Ongaro (CAS Arbitrator) & Imen Larabi (CAS Scientific Counsel)
   

• 10 July 2026 – Anti-Doping
  Annett Rombach (CAS Arbitrator) & Fabien Cagneux (CAS Managing Counsel, Anti-doping Division)

Registration is now open to all interested participants here. 

The cost to participate is CHF 300 for students and CHF 500 for other applicants.