Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law

ENTERTAINMENT, MEDIA, AND SPORTS LAW

Entertainment, media, and sports (EMS) law are among Pepperdine Caruso Law’s most popular and exciting fields of study. Pepperdine’s many EMS offerings, as well as its proximity to Los Angeles—an entertainment capital of the world and home to more than 10 professional sports teams—create opportunities to develop real skills, immerse oneself in the industry, and network with practitioners in one of the world’s most exclusive practice areas. Pepperdine JD students can receive formal recognition for their interest and achievements with the certificate in Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law.

Gain expertise through coursework

The certificate in Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law is a 12-unit program available to enrolled Pepperdine Caruso Law students.

Some course options include:

» Communications Law

» Copyright

» Dispute Resolution:

Selected Issues in the Entertainment Industry

» International Entertainment and Copyright

» Entertainment Law

» Internet Law

» Intellectual Property Survey

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» Licensing

» Media and the Law

» Olympic and International

Sports Dispute Resolution

» Seminars in the film, music, and television industries

» Sports Law

» Trademark Law

OPPORTUNITIES

Pepperdine Caruso Law is also pleased to offer the LLM and certificate (non-JD) in Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law.

Gain practical experience through externships

Externships with media- and sports-related businesses provide Pepperdine law students with hands-on experience.

Organizations offering externships have included:

» Activision Blizzard

» Beverly Hills Sports Council

» Charlotte Hornets

» Lionsgate

» Los Angeles Lakers, Inc.

For additional information, go to graduatelaw. pepperdine.edu. Visit law.pepperdine.edu to learn more.