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Fashion Law

Based on the book "Fashion Law and Business: Brands & Retailers" 2nd Ed. by Howard S. Hogan and Jennifer B. Maguire. PLI Item # 240525

Classes that may help:

  • Fashion Law
  • Contract Law
  • Business Associations
  • Trademark Law 
  • International Business Transactions 
  • Drafting Commercial Documents
  • Public Companies and Security Regulations 
  • Business and Legal Affairs in the Entertainment Industry 
  • Intellectual Property Law 
  • Worker's Compensation

 

****DISCLAIMER: This classes may not be offered every semester and are subject to change from year to year 

Fashion Law Resources

Legal Subjects Involved:

  • Intellectual Property 
    • Copyright 
    • Trademark
  • Business Law
  • Contract Law
    • Drafting 
    • Negotiations 
  • Tax Law 

How to become a Fashion Attorney

Fashion law has become an up and coming legal practice area. With fashion law become a new field of law, it means that there is a lot of growth potential, but the number of lawyers hoping to get into the field still outweighs the number of job opportunities. This does not mean it is impossible to break into fashion law, it just means you have to focus on your connections and experience you can gain during law school. During law school, shadowing someone who does what you want to do in fashion law is a great way to gain insight and make connections. Also, always be open to taking an internship in a different city, such as New York, Milan, and Los Angeles, as these are considering fashion cities. Looking for internships and connections in fashion-rich cities is often more respected by employers than experience only gained in the classroom or in smaller cities/markets. Be open to taking positions in the fashion industry, that are not strictly legal as well; this can help gain connections for when you are looking for an attorney position