Entertainment Careers for Lawyers, Third Edition

Entertainment law is a popular area of study for law students and a desired career path for practitioners. Yet the glamour of working with actors, production companies, musicians, writers, and others to create works of art comes with long hours, hard work, and fierce competition for jobs. Entertainment Careers for Lawyers, Third Edition, will dispel many of the myths surrounding the practice and help lawyers and law students gain an understanding of the realities of entertainment law. This book will help you: Gain an overview of the substantive law areas included in entertainment law, from intellectual property and litigation to contract negotiations and estate planningUnderstand the pros and cons of specializing in entertainment lawLearn about the career trajectories available in four major entertainment genres: music, theater, film, and televisionGet the academic and work experience you need to succeed in this specialtyLand your first job as an entertainment lawyer as a law studentSuccessfully transition to entertainment law as a mid-career attorneyExplore non-legal career options in the entertainment fieldUnderstand the day-to-day realities of working as an entertainment lawyerhttps://commons.law.famu.edu/faculty-books/1015/thumbnail.jp