Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, and Loyola Law School is one of the places where its lawyers are trained. The Hollywood Reporter and Variety have consistently ranked Loyola among the top entertainment law schools in the United States. Our alumni hold senior legal and business affairs positions at major studios, streaming platforms, talent agencies, record labels, and the law firms that represent them.
The specialization begins with Entertainment Law, a foundational course on how the film, television, music, and digital media industries operate and how deals are structured. You then choose electives that match your interests, from Law and Practice with the Hollywood Guilds and Negotiating Talent and Production Agreements for Film and Television to Music Law and AI in Entertainment & Media. International Entertainment Law gives you a view of how content is financed, produced, and distributed across borders, which is especially valuable for lawyers who will practice outside the United States.
Many of your courses are taught by practicing entertainment lawyers and studio executives who bring current deals and disputes into the classroom. Our campus is minutes from the studios, agencies, and firms that shape the industry, and Loyola's entertainment alumni network extends around the world.
This specialization is a strong fit if you want to work in business and legal affairs at a studio, network, or streaming company, represent talent or production companies, advise clients in music, sports, or digital media, or bring knowledge of the Hollywood business model to your entertainment practice at home. You graduate with a working understanding of how the American entertainment industry does business.