Journey
Francisco Duarte Rodrigues is a Trainee Lawyer at Dower Law Firm since September 2024, where he primarily focuses on Corporate Law.
Holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from the Portuguese Catholic University, Faculty of Law of Porto.
Currently is a student in the Master's program in Business and Corporate Law, also at the Portuguese Catholic University, Faculty of Law of Porto.
Additionally, has completed courses in Sports Law, including a 'Brief Training Course in Sports Law' promoted by the Law School of the University of Minho; a Continuous Training Course for Sports Managers in Professional Football developed by Liga Portugal Business School; and training in the management of a legal department in football, conducted by the FC Porto Football Sciences Institute.
Was a speaker at the webinar "Analysis of Arbitration in Sports Disputes from the Perspective of the Sports Arbitration Moot," organized by the Law School of the University of Minho in partnership with the Portuguese Sports Law Association and in collaboration with Antas da Cunha ECIJA.
Participated in the University of Minho's team in the 3rd edition of the Sports Arbitration Moot.
Received a merit scholarship from the Portuguese Catholic University for being among the candidates with the highest admission scores for the Bachelor's program in Law in the academic year 2020/21.
