Entertainment Law LLM

Entertainment, in forms such as music, film, media, sports and the arts, is a large part of life globally. It's a combination of society, popular culture and commerce, and the interaction of these with law produces an exciting, contemporary subject. It's an area deeply affected by technological progress as well as business adaptation.

Our Entertainment Law LLM combines academic analysis and commercial practice elements of entertainment law from an international perspective. The diverse nature of entertainment law will enable you to follow a number of relevant specialisms, all of which are underpinned by issues of contract and intellectual property.

The course is for you if you're a graduate from a law background or if you're from a non-law background but have significant relevant experience. There have been many successful international graduates on the course from all over the world. Studying this course will give you the opportunity to explore new ideas, thoughts and academic experiences within a supportive environment.

The course aims to develop your understanding of how key fields within the entertainment industries operate, assess the impact of the law upon them, and give you the practical skills necessary to succeed in a career in entertainment and media law.

Top reasons to study with us

• Learn in the heart of London – Studying at our campus in central London, you'll be perfectly placed to access London's legal, cultural and entertainment resources
• Prepare for your career in entertainment law – Our course will give you a systematic and structured knowledge of the entertainment business and the impact of the law on it, and specific areas of entertainment law
• Study on a vibrant multicultural course – The Entertainment Law LLM attracts students from many countries and backgrounds, which creates a uniquely vibrant and stimulating learning environment
• Learn from experts – Our teaching staff includes renowned researchers who have widely published in entertainment law, and we arrange expert-led, industry-focused seminars
• Flexible start time – You can begin the course in September or January
• An established course – We have over twenty-two years of experience in delivering Entertainment Law courses

Why study this course?

• Fantastic central London location
  You'll be studying in the centre of one of the world’s greatest cities, within easy reach of London's unrivalled cultural, legal and entertainment resources.
• Vibrant research community
  Our well-established Centre for Law, Society and Popular Culture organises activities including the Theory Meets Practice and Film Matters seminar series and coordinates the Entertainment and Sports Law Journal.
• Enhance your career prospects
  Our course is designed to give you the analytical and practical skills and knowledge of the entertainment industry to succeed in your career in entertainment and media law.