What skills will be useful?

• Understanding corporate and financial issues is critical.
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Enhance relationship-building skills to achieve success in this field.  According to Lisa Abrams,
“In entertainment law you are building a network of relationships.  It’s a small bar.  There’s a very limited number of film studios.  You can’t alienate anyone—you need to get along with everyone”.
• Strong negotiation and good listening skills are critical for lawyers, especially for those working in the entertainment and sports industries.

For more useful skills by Lisa Abrams, please review the Entertainment and Sport section of The Official Guide to Legal Specialties, located in the Career Services Library.