A new NIL hotline at Temple University's law school is helping student-athletes and their families navigate the new era of college sports.
According to the local ABC affiliate, the hotline is operated by Temple's law students at the Beasley School of law. Parents, students and coaches can call to inquire about rules and laws surrounding NIL.
"It's mostly just high school athletes calling and asking about the NIL process," said Briana Quinn, a second-year law student.
The caller's name, number and reason for called are recorded, and while law students aren't allowed to give advice, they can encourage a caller not sign anything until a licensed attorney calls them back within 24 hours.
The hotline comes as a bill to protect student-athletes makes it was through Philadelphia's City Council.
"There's a real need out there and I think the people that are calling are not aware of the approval process," said Law Professor Kenneth Jacobsen, who is also the director of the Sports Law program at Temple.
Jacobson and city councilman Isaiah Thomas are leading an effort to provide legal guidance to student-athletes receiving NIL deal.
"What we view as an important part of the program is getting into the schools' in-person education to athletes, parents, and guardians," he said.
"We also want to be a model and example for other cities across the country, who might have seen more NIL activity as it relates to NIL opportunities," said Thomas.
