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Dreaming of a dynamic legal career that means that you get to brush shoulders with celebrities, immerse yourself in art, or sit courtside at a big game? You might not realize that one thing your favorite pastimes have in common is that they simply wouldn’t be able to exist without lawyers.

Entertainment, Arts, and Sports lawyers are employed for a bunch of different reasons to make sure that our favorite hobbies go off without a hitch. Check out 10 awesome jobs that require Entertainment, Art, and Sports lawyers in the slideshow below. And if you’re interested in learning more about how to become an Entertainment, Arts, or Sports lawyer, check out the University of Miami School of Law’s LL.M program.

Video Game Lawyer

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Yeah, that’s actually a thing. And it’s pretty cool. Like most other jobs in Entertainment law, it incorporates working with contracts, as well as navigating IP law. According to Ryan Morrision, an actual, live “video game lawyer,” a lot of his work involves providing legal help to small startups with cool ideas for games and apps. They often need help with things like incorporating, legally hiring freelancers to do some of the work, trademarking their games, and setting up privacy policies.

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The University of Miami School of Law’s mission is to foster the intellectual discipline, creativity, and critical skills that will prepare its graduates for the highest standards of professional competence in the practice of law in a global environment subject to continual–and not always predictable–transformation; to cultivate a broad range of legal and interdisciplinary scholarship that, working at the cutting edge of its field, enhances the development of law and legal doctrine, and deepens society’s understanding of law and its role in society; and to fulfill the legal profession’s historic duty to promote the interests of justice. Visit www.law.miami.edu for more information. The University of Miami School of Law is a partner of Law Street Creative. The opinions expressed in this author’s articles do not necessarily reflect the views of Law Street.

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Catch up on the stories you may have missed by checking out Law Street’s best of the week!

What Does it Take to Become an Entertainment, Arts, or Sports Lawyer?

Do you read every article you can find about the Tidal lawsuits? Are you fascinated by the legal effort to recover art stolen by the Nazis during World War II? Do you have strong feelings about the legal side of “Deflategate?” Do you want a legal career that’s dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging? If you answered yes to any or all of those questions, a career in Entertainment, Arts, or Sports law may be something to consider. So, how do you get started? The University of Miami School of Law, home to the unique Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M program, has the answer.

Melania Trump Settles With One Defendant in Defamation Battle

Shortly after refiling a $150 million defamation lawsuit involving claims that she worked for an escort service, Melania Trump has reached a settlement with one of the defendants named in her original defamation suit. According to Trump’s lawyers, Maryland-based blogger Webster Tarpley–who published the escort claims on his website Tarpley.net–has “agreed to pay her a substantial sum as a settlement.” However, the specific amount of money remains unknown.

Cannabis in America February 2017: Which State Will Be Next to Legalize?

Last week Law Street released its first monthly Cannabis in America newsletter! Click the link to find out which states are readying to legalize marijuana next and review a recap of our latest cannabis coverage. Also learn more about how 2017 is becoming “the year of local” cannabis from an exclusive interview with Jackie Subeck, CEO of cannabis lifestyle brand Hey Jackpot, and the Vice Chair of the Women Grow Los Angeles chapter. Click here to subscribe to our cannabis newsletter.

Alexis Evans
Alexis Evans
Alexis Evans is an Assistant Editor at Law Street and a Buckeye State native. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and a minor in Business from Ohio University. Contact Alexis at aevans@LawStreetMedia.com.

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