LL.M. in Media Law / Entertainment Law
An LL.M. in Media / Entertainment Law can go a long way towards a successful career in the media industry. Indeed, by design, these industries need legal expertise, perhaps more than many other fields, in that they can be quite complex. Also, with the rise of the internet streaming and platforms like Netflix, iTunes, and Hulu, many new emerging legal issues are coming to the surface.
In fact, an LL.M. in Entertainment or Media Law can help students understand many of the legal issues involved in these industries, from contracts to intellectual property law and dispute resolution, among others. These topics can apply to many parts of the media and entertainment fields, from the motion picture industry to music and performing arts. Some law schools also offer specialized LL.M. degrees in specific parts of the entertainment industry, for example LL.M.s in Sports...
An LL.M. in Media / Entertainment Law can go a long way towards a successful career in the media industry. Indeed, by design, these industries need legal expertise, perhaps more than many other fields, in that they can be quite complex. Also, with the rise of the internet streaming and platforms like Netflix, iTunes, and Hulu, many new emerging legal issues are coming to the surface.
In fact, an LL.M. in Entertainment or Media Law can help students understand many of the legal issues involved in these industries, from contracts to intellectual property law and dispute resolution, among others. These topics can apply to many parts of the media and entertainment fields, from the motion picture industry to music and performing arts. Some law schools also offer specialized LL.M. degrees in specific parts of the entertainment industry, for example LL.M.s in Sports Law, or LL.M.s in Arts Law.
In any case, most LL.M. programs in Media / Entertainment Law will include coverage of topics like intellectual property (IP) law, contracts, negotiation, and copyright / trademark law. Electives in an Entertainment Law LL.M. might include immigration law, tax strategies, torts, and litigation, among others.
Many students opt to pursue their LL.M.s in Entertainment or Media Law in a location that's well-known in the fields, such as Los Angeles or London. However, these programs can be found all over the world.
Those who graduate with an LL.M in Media or Entertainment Law might go on to careers in law firms that handle large media clients, for example, or they might provide consulting services to performers in the fields.
See a complete list of Media and Entertainment Law LL.M.s below.
All LL.M. Programs in Media Law / Entertainment Law
The Master of Law programmes of the University of Luxembourg benefit from the long European tradition of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg as well as the proximity of several European institutions such as
- the Court of Justice of the European Union,
- the European Court of Auditors,
- the European Investment Bank,
- the European Investment Fund.
Full-Time: Master en Droit et Contentieux de l’UE (LL.M. in EU Law), Master in European Economic and Financial Criminal Law (LL.M.), Master en Droit Ba... more…
We have an international reputation for research into the legal profession and legal practice, international law and human rights, and commercial and financial law. This research forms the basis of our courses which offer the very latest in academic and practical learning. In the Hotcourses Diversity Index (HDI) the University has been named the most diverse university in the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand and studying at Westminster provides an unparalleled international experience.
Full-Time: Corporate Finance Law LL.M., Entertainment Law LL.M., International Commercial Law LL.M., International Law LL.M., International and Commerc... more…
Emory’s Master of Laws (LLM) is a highly customizable program designed for individuals with a first degree in law who are seeking to build upon their legal background for professional and scholarly advancement. Emory Law is a top-ranked US law school, offering a world-class faculty, a diverse student body, and a global alumni network. Students can structure a curriculum around their interests, either through a general course of study or by focusing on one of Emory Law’s many areas of strength.
Full-Time: LL.M. in Dispute Resolution, LL.M. in Entertainment, Media and Sports Law, LL.M. in United States Law, LL.M. in International Commercial Arb... more…
Dual Degree: Juris Doctor / Master of Dispute Resolution (JD/MDR), Juris Doctor / Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA), Juris Doctor / Master Publi... more…
Full-Time: LL.M. Art, Business and Law, LL.M. Banking and Finance Law, LL.M. Commercial and Corporate Law, LL.M. Comparative and International Dispute... more…
Distance Learning: LL.M. Computer and Communications Law, LL.M. Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Online more…
Dual Degree: Double LL.M. (Sorbonne Law School - Queen Mary University of London) more…
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