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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
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March 15, 2012
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SLM Funding LLC
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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333-166301
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04-3480392
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of incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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2001 Edmund Halley Drive
Reston, Virginia
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20191
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
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703 984-5858
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Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
SLM Student Loan Trust 2012-2
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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SLM Funding LLC
(Exact name of Depositor as specified in its charter)
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Sallie Mae, Inc.
(Exact name of Sponsor as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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333-166301-06
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04-3480392
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of incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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c/o The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association
10161 Centurion Parkway
Jacksonville, Florida
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32256
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
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703 984-5858
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
In connection with the closing of SLM Student Loan Trust 2012-2, certain opinions of Bingham McCutchen LLP, Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. and Shearman & Sterling LLP relating to the due authorization, enforceability and legality of the Notes and to various tax matters are attached.
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(a)
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Not applicable.
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(b)
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Not applicable.
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Not applicable.
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(d)
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Exhibits.
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5.1 Opinion of Bingham McCutchen LLP, as to legality of the Notes
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5.2 Opinion of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A., as to due authorization and enforceability of the Notes
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8.1 Opinion of Shearman & Sterling LLP, as to various tax matters
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23.1 Consent of Bingham McCutchen LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)
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23.2 Consent of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. (included in Exhibit 5.2)
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23.3 Consent of Shearman & Sterling LLP (included in Exhibit 8.1)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the issuing entity has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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By: SLM FUNDING LLC
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Dated: March 15, 2012
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By: /s/ Mark D. Rein
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Name: Mark D. Rein
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Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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Description
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5.1
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Opinion of Bingham McCutchen LLP, as to legality of the Notes
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5.2
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Opinion of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A., as to due authorization and enforceability of the Notes
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8.1
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Opinion of Shearman & Sterling LLP dated March 15, 2012 with respect to tax matters.
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23.1
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Consent of Bingham McCutchen LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)
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23.2
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Consent of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. (included in Exhibit 5.2)
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23.3
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Consent of Shearman & Sterling LLP (included in Exhibit 8.1)
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