FLAM – Football Law Annual Moot

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Building future Sports Lawyers through networking and mentorship with industry experts…

Who We are

About FLAM

FLAM is dedicated to shaping the future of football law in Africa by equipping the next generation of legal professionals with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship they need to thrive in the sports industry. Our commitment lies in promoting excellence in football law, fostering collaboration, and advancing the interests of African football talent through expert training and knowledge sharing.

As a leading institution in football law education and talent development, FLAM aspires to set the benchmark for integrity, professionalism, and expertise in the field. Our vision is to cultivate highly skilled and ethical football lawyers who will play a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape of African football. By bridging the gap between legal expertise and the dynamic world of sports, we aim to ensure that football law becomes a cornerstone for growth, integrity, and success in African football.

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Our Core Values

Professionalism

We are dedicated to developing football law practitioners who embody excellence, ethics, and commitment in their legal practice. Through rigorous training, structured mentorship, and exposure to real-world football law challenges, we equip participants with the skills and knowledge

Collaboration

At FLAM, we believe that collaboration is key to advancing football law in Africa. By fostering a strong network of aspiring and established football law professionals, we create opportunities for knowledge exchange, mentorship, and partnership.

Excellence

Through rigorous competitions and expert training, we challenge participants to push the boundaries of legal reasoning and advocacy in football law. By setting a benchmark for outstanding performance, FLAM ensures that its members are prepared to shape the future of football law in Africa

Advocacy

Through our moot competitions, training programs, and expert mentorship, we empower participants to engage in impactful legal discourse and drive positive change in football governance. By fostering a culture of strong legal advocacy, FLAM contributes to a more just, transparent, and well-regulated football ecosystem in Africa.

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Testimonials

What people are saying about Flam

BRENDA SHIMA (THE MEDIA GIRL) SPORTS PRESENTER AND RADIO HOST

I really enjoyed my involvement with FLAM. The competition created an opportunity for me to know about sports law and meet with key players in the football world. It was indeed an impactful event all around, and I look forward to the next edition of the competition this year. It was brilliant.

AMIKE PRECIOUS WINNER, BEST COUNSEL, FLAM'24

"The Football Law Annual Moot 2024 was a revelation. It was a revelation of a world I knew of on the periphery and one of numerous possibilities in the legal field. My journey into FLAM was adventurous and stimulating. I enjoyed the brief-writing process and the oral rounds. My most memorable part of the moot is being in a round where it felt like the case was skewed against the party I was representing but still being able to present a solid case. For many competitions, the laurels sum up everything but for FLAM, it is the journey that makes it memorable. I went from knowing nothing about football law to being able to articulate legal issues. FLAM was phenomenal and I trust it’s going to get better in the future.”

AYENI IDESUHKE PARTICIPANT FROM UNIABUJA, FLAM ‘24

"Participating in the Football Law Annual Moot Competition was an exciting and transformative experience. I gained valuable insights into the unique jurisprudence of football law through collaboration with my teammates, exposure to compelling arguments from fellow contestants, and the invaluable guidance provided by judges at various stages of the competition. The event deepened my understanding of the FIFA Statutes, RSTP rules, and other key legal frameworks governing association football. This experience has solidified my commitment to pursuing a career in football law."

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Meet our Founder

Pius C. Ndubuokwu

Pius C. Ndubuokwu is an international Sports Lawyer and a top industry player. He acquired his LLB from the University of Nigeria Nsuka in 2017 before proceeding to the Nigerian law school for his BL. Since then, he has completed an LLM in international Sports Law at the ISDE, Madrid, Spain. He also has a master’s in Business administration from Ohio University, U.S.A and is currently pursuing a Masters in Sports Administration from Ohio University.

Pius has achieved numerous milestones. He co-founded the first virtual sports law firm in Africa in 2020. He is also the founder of the Football Law Annual Moot Competition (FLAM).

He has handled numerous contractual disputes, training rewards, ITC disputes, and other cases before the FIFA Football Tribunal. Additionally, he has handled complex and novel cases before the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS).

Pius was invited to attend the FIFA Football Law Annual Review (FLAR), and he has had the distinction of being physically present at the event.
He has also been invited twice by the…