Entertainment and Sports Law
At UC Irvine Law, we offer a robust and dynamic curriculum in Entertainment and Sports Law designed to prepare students for the fast-paced and evolving world of legal practice in these industries. Whether you're interested in representing athletes, film studios, music labels, or exploring the intersection of media and law, UC Irvine Law provides the essential knowledge and hands-on experience necessary for success.
Courses
UC Irvine Law’s curriculum in Entertainment and Sports Law focuses on providing students with a strong legal foundation while exploring cutting-edge issues. Below is a selection of relevant courses:
- Trademark Law
- Contracts
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Employment Law
- Introduction to IP
- Patent Law
- Sports Law
- First Amendment
- International Business Transactions
- AI, Technology, & Society
- Art Law
- Copyright Law
- Entertainment Law: Music Production, Licensing, and Distribution
- Entertainment Law: Feature Film Development and Production
Hands-On Learning and Public Service
- Externships and Practicums: Students can participate in externships with leading entertainment studios, music labels, sports agencies, and law firms.
- Clinics and Moot Court: Gain hands-on experience representing clients and navigating real-world legal issues in entertainment and sports law through UC Irvine Law’s robust clinical program. With 10 core clinics and six electives, students can engage in practical learning through specialized clinics like the Intellectual Property, Arts, and Technology (IPAT) Clinic, the Workers, Law & Organizing Clinic, and the Start-up and Small Business Clinic.
Alumni in Entertainment and Sports Law
UC Irvine Law alumni are leading the way in shaping the legal landscape of entertainment and sports. Our graduates have made an impact at top companies and law firms such as Netflix, Eisner LLP, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Their work spans key areas like corporate law, intellectual property, media, and litigation, driving innovation and providing legal expertise to some of the biggest names in the industry.
Engage Beyond the Classroom
Through the Entertainment and Sports Law Society and other student organizations, students connect with professionals in the industry, participate in networking events and attend panels featuring leaders in the field.
Industry Events & Networking:
- Career panels with alumni and industry experts give students insider access to the latest opportunities and career advice in the entertainment and sports law sectors.
- Bar Association events with Entertainment and Sports Law sections
- External competitions including Rose Bowl Sports & Entertainment Negotiation in Los Angeles, the National Sports Law Negotiation Competition in San Diego, the Cardozo BMI Entertainment Moot Competition in New York, and more.