The University of Miami School of Law and UM's Frost School of Music - consistently ranked one of the top music business schools by Billboard Magazine - offer the first-ever JD MA joint degree program in law and music business. Upon completion of this program, a student earns the Juris Doctor degree from the School of Law and a Master of Arts in Music Industry degree from the Frost School of Music.
In this specialization, students not only learn the essentials of law, but also the common practices of the music business – essential skills for becoming a successful attorney in the music industry.
Through this joint music and law program, students can complete both degrees in less time (3 to 4 years) while studying at a top law school and one of the best music schools in the country.
Why Combine Music and Law?
A JD MA in Music Industry combines legal education with specialized knowledge of the music business, preparing students to navigate the legal and commercial issues that shape the music industry. By studying areas such as music copyright law, music industry agreements, music publishing and licensing, intellectual property, entertainment law, and tax lax, students can develop the expertise needed to advise artists, businesses, and other related organizations. This foundation in music and law can support careers across the industry, including areas such as recorded music operations, marketing and promotion.
