When the Clock Runs Out: Legal Issues in Student-Athlete Eligibility – Live Online CLE Webcast

"When the Clock Runs Out: Legal Issues in Student-Athlete Eligibility" is a live online Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webcast scheduled for December 11, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET. Offered by Attorney Credits, this program delves into the evolving legal and regulatory landscape governing student-athlete eligibility, focusing on the five-year eligibility period commonly known as the "5-for-5" rule. The course is designed for attorneys specializing in litigation, sports, and entertainment law.

Key topics include eligibility requirements, medical redshirts, hardship waivers, and the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, which proposes a federal framework for student-athlete eligibility. The program also examines federal and state court decisions, recent eligibility disputes, and emerging federal legislation, analyzing legal challenges brought by student-athletes and the arguments and remedies available to them. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how eligibility rules intersect with contract, antitrust, administrative, and other evolving areas of law in collegiate athletics.

The webcast will be presented by Dominique Price, a litigator with experience in complex product liability, commercial, personal injury, and employment matters. A former NFL player, NFL agent, and sports law professor, Dominique also advises sports and entertainment clients on professional and collegiate athletics, NIL, endorsements, and NCAA compliance.

This program is ideal for attorneys seeking to enhance their understanding of student-athlete eligibility issues and their implications in collegiate athletics.