Related Student Organizations
The Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law (JETL) is a student-edited, scholarly publication focusing on contemporary legal issues facing the entertainment industry. JETL publishes articles and notes on film/television, music, sports and the Internet, and sponsors biannual academic symposia. The topic for this year’s conference is “On the Horizon: The Effect of Emerging Digital Technology on Entertainment Content Development.” Previous conferences have focused on the “Fair Use Doctrine in Copyright Law” and the “Economics of Baseball."
Vanderbilt Intellectual Property Association (VIPA) provides a forum for students interested in learning about or working in the dynamic field of intellectual property law. The field includes but is not limited to patent, copyright, and trademark. The organization seeks to create educational events for students, foster debate on current issues, develop employment networks with alumni and local practitioners, and take advantage of practical opportunities available right here in Nashville.
The Entertainment and Sports Law Society and the Patent and Intellectual Property Students Organization frequently invite outside speakers to discuss issues related to intellectual property and/or entertainment law.