Who actually protects the copyrights of your favourite band?

Music lawyers deal with the legal aspects of the music industry and advise artists and companies on legal matters. In this profession, you are a legal expert and ensure that contracts are fair, copyrights and exploitation rights are protected and musical creations are legally protected.

You primarily deal with legal issues in the music sector. You help artists and music companies negotiate contracts, solve legal problems and protect intellectual property. You advise on copyright issues, licensing and publishing rights. With your work, you ensure that all parties involved act within the legal framework and can implement musical projects without legal obstacles.

To work as a music lawyer, certain knowledge and skills are required. A deep understanding of copyright law and the legal aspects of the music industry are essential to protect the interests of artists and music companies. Your analytical thinking helps you to understand and interpret complex contracts. Your communication skills help to explain complex legal concepts in an understandable way and to advise clients.

There are several paths open to you to work in this job. A law degree with a focus on music law or intellectual property can give you the necessary knowledge. You can gain practical experience through internships in law firms or music companies. The job as a music lawyer is also open to career changers and is suitable for you if you have a passion for music as well as a great interest in legal issues and the desire to create legal clarity for artists and companies.

In the Podcast KLANGKARRIEREN from German Wahnsinn you can find out even more about entering the job market and everyday working life (in German):