A Fashion Lawyer is a legal professional specialising in the legal issues surrounding the fashion industry. This can include intellectual property (e.g. trademark, copyright), contracts, licensing, and labour law. Fashion Lawyers advise clients on a wide range of legal issues, such as protecting their designs and brand, negotiating and drafting contracts, and resolving disputes with supplieRs manufactureRs and other industry partners.
Fashion Lawyers can work in private practice, in-house for a fashion company, or a government agency. Critical skills required for a career in fashion law include understanding the fashion industry, solid legal research and writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to negotiate and communicate effectively.
For Bachelor’s
For Masters
The below-listed colleges and universities offer courses in fashion law, and some offer specialised LL.B. and LL.M. programs. In India, there are a few colleges and universities that offer specialised programs in fashion law:
Some top universities/colleges in abroad that offer programs in fashion law are listed as given below:
The job roles for a Junior Attorney typically include:
Employment Sector Jobs
Fashion lawyers can work in a variety of employment sectoRs including:
Here are some of the top recruiters in the fashion law industry:
The salary of a fashion lawyer can vary widely depending on several factors such as location, experience, industry, and the size and type of the employer.
Entry-level Fashion Lawyer
Approx Rs 1 lakhs to 2 lakhs per year
Senior Fashion Lawyer
Approx Rs 5 lakhs - 6 lakhs per annum
Top-level Fashion Lawyer
Approx Rs 20 lakhs - 30 lakhs per annum
The scope of a fashion lawyer's work can be wide-ranging and can include the following areas:
Here are some of the benefits of working as a fashion lawyer:
Here are some of the potential drawbacks of working as a fashion lawyer: