UC Student Loan Law Initiative

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Directed by @dalie.bsky.social at UCILaw & Jonathan Glater at BerkeleyLaw, driving cutting-edge research into one of the most pressing challenges facing America. www.slli.org

Application Process and Deadlines
SLLI Emerging Scholars will be expected to design and propose their own research project, and
to execute on that project independently with periodic oversight.
To be considered for this program, applicants should submit:
● A detailed (2-3 page) proposed research plan, which should include a specific research
question, datasets and variables you plan to examine (if applicable), and a description of
how this research project contributes to larger scholarship or policy conversations on
student loan debt. For those who intend to use the UC-CCP for their project, more
information can be found about the credit panel data at this link (and here).
● An up-to-date CV or resume.
● Any additional details related to educational and research background.
All applications should be submitted by January 15th to
emergingscholars@protectborrowers.org.
Applications from persons of color, LGBTQI persons, women, and persons with disabilities are
strongly encouraged.

Poster for a film screening and teach-in about debt and debt collection - "Shame on You" is the film that will be screened on Nov. 21, 2024 at UC Irvine School of Law from 12-1pm in Law 3750. The film explores how the debt collection industry is enabled by shame and fear of the judicial system and shines a light on the hardships of the industries' victims.