What is entertainment law? Entertainment law is the practice of law as it pertains to the entertainment industry. Entertainment lawyers work with entertainers, producers, and directors to ensure that contracts are successfully negotiated and upheld across all areas of entertainment.What do entertainment lawyers do for their clients?  Entertainment lawyers negotiate deals that protect an entertainer's integrity and creativity, ensuring that artists can voice their opinions without fear of repercussion. Entertainment lawyers help performers negotiate contracts for their work with movie studios and music labels, protecting both the musician and the label owner. Entertainment lawyers may also negotiate product endorsement deals on behalf of an actor or athlete. Sometimes called 'celebrity endorsement,' entertainment lawyers negotiate deals to place products in movies and television shows, allowing the celebrity endorser to earn royalties on each product sold. Entertainment lawyers may also represent entertainers in contract disputes or negotiations when accused of violating a moral clause in their contract.What are the benefits of studying entertainment law for people who want to work in the entertainment industry? Entertainment law is an exciting and lucrative career choice for lawyers interested in entertainment matters. Entertainment lawyers can work closely with famous entertainers and frequently represent some of the biggest companies or brands in the world. In some cases, entertainment law provides the opportunity to earn a large salary and is a good option for someone who wants to work closely with entertainment but may not have the desire to become a performer.How to study entertainment law at university? Entertainment lawyers should have a Juris Doctor, or JD degree from an accredited law school. In the USA, admission to a top-tier entertainment law program usually requires a minimum undergraduate GPA and excellent LSAT scores. After earning their JD, students interested in pursuing a career in entertainment law may then take the bar examination at the state level where they hope to practice. Some students may choose to pursue an LLM degree in entertainment law, specializing in a particular area of entertainment law.

LLM is Latin for Legum Magister, signifying Master of Laws. Our Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program in American Law is a one-year graduate program. Foreign law graduates who successfully complete the program are awarded the degree “LL.M. in American Law.”

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