From Arizona Native Net:
All LLM and JD students are eligible to participate. The deadline for submission is May 16, 2008. Essays are expected to be between 12 & 15 pages.
The topic this year is:
Provide an in-depth discussion of the past and current legal authority for development of renewable and non-renewable energy resources on Indian lands by federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal enterprises, and/or non-Indian entities. The paper should discuss the recently enacted Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self Determination Act of 2005 and include a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing Tribal Energy Resource Agreements (“TERA”) versus tribes developing the subject resources directly or through tribal enterprises such as a Section 17 corporation without utilizing a TERA. Describe how you would advise a tribal government regarding it options with respect to the development of renewable and non-renewable energy resources on Indian lands considering the Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self Determination Act of 2005 and any cases you deem relevant.
Please use the following links for complete information on the competition or for an entry form.
If you have any questions about this competition, please contact:
Amy Courson, Esq.
Strickland and Strickland, P.C.
4400 E. Broadway, Suite 700
Tucson, Arizona 85711
520.795.8727
fax: 520.795.5649
ACourson@stricklandlaw.net
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