UCLA Law: Home to the #1 Entertainment Law Program

UCLA Law's Master of Legal Studies in Entertainment & Media Law is a top-ranked program designed for aspiring entertainment professionals. Whether you're interested in television, film, music, or sports law, this specialization provides a strong foundation in legal principles and industry practices.

Learn from the Best in the Business

Our program leverages its unparalleled location to bring together renowned industry leaders and legal minds. Gain insights from top practitioners and UCLA Law's distinguished faculty as you develop the expertise to thrive in the dynamic world of entertainment law.

Someone in the entertainment industry would absolutely benefit from this program. When we look at the history of...the entertainment industry, folks with a legal footing and a legal background have a track record of success. The entertainment industry relies on creativity, but it also relies on how you protect that creativity, which is why there's a real opportunity to learn in this program.
Jesse Cannady (MLS '22), VP, Business Development / Head of North America at TAIT

Sample Curriculum

All students start with the core curriculum and then complete electives from this list.  

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_{This list is offered as an example, with over 200 courses available. The exact list of courses that will satisfy each specialization will vary from year to year.}

How will the Master of Legal Studies help you?

Since starting the MLS program, I was promoted [from Creative Director of TV] at DC Comics. The MLS program has helped prepare me for this new position, while also cementing my professional credibility with an education in Entertainment Law.
Katie Nicholson (MLS '22), Former Vice President of Television, Global and Kids at DC Comics

As a leader and someone who wants to continually progress their career in a corporation, I can focus on media and entertainment, but also better understand HR, which could help me on a COO path. The MLS will teach me the content that can really help sharpen my skills.
Brad Burnside (MLS '24), Vice President of Creative Music Strategy at Paramount

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