The online LLM in Media and Entertainment Law is a 24-unit, part-time degree designed for attorneys who want to build specialized legal expertise in the entertainment and media industries. Delivered 100% online, the program combines foundational intellectual property principles with practical, industry-driven coursework focused on real-world application.
Students gain an understanding of the entertainment industry’s structure, digital distribution models and the evolving legal frameworks that shape film, television, music, sports and digital media. Coursework emphasizes common entertainment transactions, contract drafting and negotiation, rights clearance and licensing, as well as the business and regulatory frameworks that shape the entertainment and media industries.
Graduates are prepared to advise clients on content protection strategies, structure complex entertainment deals and address legal challenges arising from streaming platforms and technological innovation.
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Licensing/Credentialing Information
The online LLM in Media and Entertainment Law is designed for career advancement in entertainment law and is not intended as a pathway to U.S. bar exam eligibility, as the curriculum does not cover all tested subject areas.
Degree Outcomes
Through the online LLM in Media and Entertainment Law, you will:
- Apply intellectual property principles to creative industries
- Navigate entertainment industry operations
- Draft and negotiate entertainment agreements and handle other common transactions
- Develop and apply business acumen to entertainment practice