Also called: Entertainment Attorney
Negotiates and writes contracts for actors, musicians, producers, and studios.
An entertainment lawyer reviews a record deal, negotiates a TV actor's contract, and handles copyright questions for a film.
Approximate; lawyers overall median about $150k.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 7 years after high school. Law degree (JD) plus passing the bar exam.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Pre-Law, Business, Political Science.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Tracks lawyer growth.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts and reviews contracts fast, trimming junior lawyer work; licensed counsel and deal negotiation stay human.
Classes: Government or law, English, Speech and debate, AP US History.
Official data: O*NET occupation 23-1011.
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