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The Master of Laws (LLM) in Media and Entertainment Law degree provides a specialized focus for law students who wish to further refine their knowledge of relevant laws, policies and trending issues in film, television, communications, digital media and the internet, copyright and trademark, music and sports.
As a student earning the LLM in Media and Entertainment Law degree, you will gain fundamental knowledge of media and entertainment law necessary to work with legal issues in this industry. Gain specialized training necessary to be a competitive candidate in the entertainment field, with coursework designed to build negotiation and contract drafting skills, as well as a deeper understanding of niche industries, including music, sports, and video game law.
The LLM in Media and Entertainment Law is a 24-unit degree program offered on campus on a full-time basis, with enrollment in the fall and spring semesters. This LLM is open to anyone with a law degree (JD, LLB or equivalent).
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Full-Time | On-Campus | JD, LLB or equivalent | Fall | Spring |
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