The on-campus LLM in Media and Entertainment Law is offered on a full-time basis, and students may begin in the fall or spring semesters. To earn this degree, you must attend all classes in person and successfully complete 24 academic units over two semesters, including the mandatory courses. As part of the 24 units, students must complete a minimum of 12 units from the mandatory courses and the Entertainment Law electives listed below.
Three courses are required for all students:
International students must also enroll in Introduction to U.S. Legal System.
You will satisfy your remaining course requirements with electives of your choice. Please note that not all classes are offered every year or every semester, ensuring that a total of 12 units of mandatory and elective courses are completed from within the Entertainment Law-specific curriculum.
You will find our course offerings on the USC Schedule of Classes.
Select from among the electives below to meet the 12-unit Entertainment Law course requirement for the degree:
Students may enroll in select courses offered by the School of Cinematic Arts. Enrollment is based on availability and is not guaranteed. Cinematic Arts courses do not count towards the minimum units required for the LLM in MEL, nor can they be used to satisfy bar requirements. Please note all CNTV courses must be taken for a letter grade.
Students in the LLM in Media and Entertainment Law may elect to earn a certificate in one of the following specializations:
Each certificate requires the completion of 12 units of law coursework specific to that certificate, as outlined on the certificate curriculum page. This may or may not include classes outside of the law school, depending on the specific certificate curriculum. There are no additional tuition costs associated with the certificates. Students are limited to pursuing one certificate with their degree.
We can assist you with choosing courses that help prepare you to sit for the California, New York, Texas, or Washington state bar exams. Please see the Career and Bar page for more information.
Please note that enrollment in an LLM does not guarantee that you will be eligible to sit for a U.S. bar exam. Only the bar administrators of that jurisdiction can confirm your eligibility for that state’s bar exam.
