James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

LA4050 - Sport and Entertainment Law

Subject Description

While the law and sport, at one time, rarely interacted, the growth of the business of sport has seen sports law grow into a distinct and important area of law. Decided cases have also stated that Australian sport is part of a wider entertainment industry. This subject therefore involves examining what areas of law apply to the sport and entertainment industries, and how they apply.

Learning Outcomes

• explain and apply common law and statutory principles to factual scenarios set in the sports and entertainment industry
• analyse and apply the legal requirements in the context of risk management in the sports and entertainment industry
• conduct legal research and analyse relevant primary and secondary sources

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
• Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Presentation or Case Note - (10%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  BX3120

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