• The Entertainment Law Practicum is a supplementary class offered in conjunction with students’ work experience. The class supplements the work that students are doing in their positions. Students obtain positions in the legal departments of companies in most branches of the entertainment and media industries—from the largest studios to independent production companies, and in law firms with entertainment and media practices. Students in the past have worked at Marvel; Warner Bros.; Lionsgate; Insomniac; Anonymous Content; Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, and more.

     

  • No. Students are responsible for identifying, applying to, and securing placements on their own. However, students who have particular areas of interest can discuss their interests with Prof. Barbara Rubin and Prof. Julie Shapiro for recommendations on where to apply.

     

  • Yes. All students who extern/clerk at an entertainment placement, whether paid or unpaid, are required to take ELP during the term in which they initially extern/clerk at the entertainment placement, absent permission otherwise. 

     

  • ELP course will be offered in the Fall and Spring semesters.

  • No. The Entertainment Law Practicum ("ELP") course is offered only in the Fall and Spring semesters.

     

  • Students enrolled in ELP will receive 2 units for the course.

  • A student interested in ELP should begin planning at least one semester before the student intends to participate in the private field placement. Students should identify the firm or office for the private field placement and a licensed attorney at that firm or office who will serve as a supervisor.