Entertainment Law & Industry Certificate - Online
USC Gould's online Entertainment Law and Industry certificate provides you with the fundamental knowledge of entertainment law necessary to work with legal issues in the entertainment industry.
Based in the world's entertainment capital, our certificate increases your fluency in laws specific to the demanding film, television and media industries. It will prepare and familiarize you with the business aspects of the entertainment industry, related contracts, work with guilds and other organizations, and copyright and trademark matters.
The online Entertainment Law and Industry certificate is ideal for those who want to learn more about entertainment law and how it affects such fields as:
- Film, television, media and other entertainment entities
- Guilds and other organizations
- Business/corporations
- Law firms and legal-related entities
Why Choose the Entertainment Law & Industry Certificate at USC Gould?
The online Entertainment Law and Industry certificate — taken independently or concurrently with our online Master of Studies in Law (MSL) — will provide you with a competitive edge in the entertainment field, whether you are a recent university graduate or an established professional.
You will learn alongside our online LLM in Media and Entertainment Law students and our online MSL students in a dynamic and engaging virtual classroom. Our innovative format fosters interaction among students and our outstanding law faculty, who design courses to ensure you gain a foundation in legal and business issues in the entertainment field. The online curriculum features entertainment law courses that provide a convenient, flexible way to pursue this advanced training, while meeting the demands of your profession.
You can complete the Entertainment Law and Industry certificate in as few as three semesters.
Learning Outcomes
Through the online Entertainment Law and Industry certificate, you will:
- Learn advanced legal terminology
- Obtain practical knowledge of the legal profession
- Strengthen your critical thinking skills
- Review and draft legal agreements
- Research use of trademarks for clearance and renewals
- Review entertainment-related content for compliance with federal and state regulations
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