<p>my kid is ILR grad and is working for a union. (not sports related but also works within an industry that has that WOW! factor.) D got job through union website (aflcio site- I think) and had no difficulty securing employment- of course that was 2 years ago with her ILR degree.
my point- is that your ILR degree may open doors to secure a job with a union that represents athletes. Not too many degrees will give you that type of opportunity.</p>
<p>my kid is planning to start law school soon- (she LOVES her job and is not ruling out deferring for a year) and with her ILR background and job experience, she plans to concentrate her law studies in labor law and possibly IP/copyright issues as those are areas that affect her union membership.</p>
<p>so yes- I think if you follow a similar track: you can get the ILR degree- work for a union- get involved with contract negotiations and represent players etc within union environment. Then maybe get the law degree too!
I think working for the players union and learning about their employment issues may be a good way to become the next Ari Gold.</p>