Looking to advance your legal career in entertainment?
Pursue a specialized Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Los Angeles.
LL.M. Specialization in Media, Entertainment, Technology Law and Policy
The UCLA LL.M. specialization in Media, Entertainment, and Technology Law and Policy is a one-year graduate degree program designed for both international and U.S. law graduates.
Entertainment Program Highlights
- Come to Los Angeles to learn how to practice law across the creative industries, including in film, television, and music
- Pursue the optional sports law track
- Bolster your legal education with course offerings at UCLA’s renowned School of Theater, Film and Television or the Anderson School of Management
- Enjoy networking opportunities with peers and prominent entertainment alumni to gain insider tips for launching a successful career
- Connect with 18,000+ members of our active alumni community, located in cities across the globe and engaged across the full spectrum of legal disciplines
- Be considered for our limited partial tuition scholarships based on merit and financial need
UCLA ranked #1 in Entertainment Law in The Hollywood Reporter’s 2021 Top Law Schools Ranking.
Sample Courses
- Entertainment Law
- Copyright Law
- Intellectual Property
- Television Law
- Music Industry Law
- International and Comparative Sports Law
Centers, Programs, & Events
- Ziffren Institute for Media, Entertainment, Technology and Sports Law
- Institute for Technology, Law & Policy
- Annual Entertainment Symposium
Student Organizations & Journals
- Entertainment Law Review
- Entertainment Law Association
- Intellectual Property Law Association
- Sports Law Federation
- Art Law Society
- Journal of Law and Technology
Alumni Insights
Jon Mechanic (Canada)
Associate at Rimon Law, Montreal
“Thanks to UCLA, I have the privilege of practicing daily in the area of law that is my lifelong passion - entertainment! UCLA served as an unparalleled training ground. It offered me access to classes taught by industry leaders, many of whom remain tremendous mentors to this day, and the chance to immerse myself in Los Angeles, where I built meaningful relationships about town."
Manojna Yeluri (India)
Founder at Artistik License, Hyderabad;
Asia Regional Representative for PEN America’s Artists at Risk Connection Program
“UCLA Law’s LL.M. program was deeply enriching and had a profound impact on my career as an entertainment and artist rights lawyer. The specialization allowed me to tap into insights from a robust network of industry experts and colleagues from across the globe. These diverse connections and perspectives helped to shape my career, enabled me to build a strong entertainment practice with a South Asia and global footprint, and laid a strong foundation for skill development on topics in intellectual property, cultural heritage, music business law, and more."
Gabriel Guerra Medellin (Mexico)
Corporate Counsel at Microsoft, Seattle
“UCLA provided me with a deeper understanding of American law and customs that has proven essential in my current role. In a field as specialized as entertainment law, the resources and course offerings available at UCLA in the discipline were pivotal in helping me find firm footing in the industry. I had the privilege of learning from countless professionals with longstanding careers in the entertainment business; this network, alongside the expertise I gained in intellectual property and entertainment classes equipped me with the tools to reach a significant milestone in my career.”
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