Extra Time - Early Careers: Sports Law
The focus of this episode of Extra Time, shifts to a discussion about becoming a lawyer in the sport sector. Thus far, the debate has looked at the operational side of sport and the legal infrastructure around it, but how does one actually become a sport lawyer? Richard Davies, Partner and Head of the Sport Group at Charles Russell Speechlys, sat down with Danielle Sharkey, Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution team, and Anna Sowerby, Associate in the Commercial team, to discuss how their mutual passion for sport propelled them into a career which allowed them to blend a personal passion with their respective careers.
The team share key insights on their routes to becoming sport lawyers, top tips for establishing your sport law practice, high-lights, as well as some of the challenges that come with being a lawyer in such a dynamic and constantly evolving industry.
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