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NABA–DC 2025 Summer Brown Bag Program
Open to ALL Students & Recent Grads in DC Interested in Indian Law and Policy Careers
Every summer, the Native American Bar Association – DC organizes events and programs for summer interns working in the field of Indian law and policy. The NABA–DC programs include the Brown Bag Program and Mentorship Program. Through each Program, interns will be able to meet and engage with attorneys and policy staff currently working in DC on issues impacting Indian Country.
Brown Bag Program: The NABA–DC Brown Bag Program is for interns working in the field of Indian law and policy. This summer, NABA–DC will host Brown Bag events at host offices such as government agencies, law firms, and non-profit organizations. You will get a chance to visit with attorneys and policy advisors currently working in DC at the forefront of federal Indian law and policy. You will learn about their personal career paths and the interesting projects they work on. If you have any questions about the NABA–DC Brown Bag Program, please contact NABADC@nativeamericanbar.org.
Mentorship Program: NABA–DC coordinates a mentorship program each summer to give interns working or interested in Indian law and policy a more personal networking experience. Interns are matched with professionals working in Washington DC, with efforts made to find mentors who are working in the same fields the interns wish to enter, to enrich interns’ educational experience in DC and to connect practitioners with the next generation. The Mentorship Program is for interns and professionals who will physically be in DC this summer. If you have any questions about the NABA–DC Mentorship Program, please contact NABADC@nativeamericanbar.org.
If you will be in DC and are interested in either or both of these NABA–DC Programs this summer, please sign up at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/rWLij2Mwus
Appeals Court Judge
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Warm Springs, Oregon; May Be Remote
Judge to be appointed to the Court of Appeals, shall have the authority to hear appeals from final judgements and other final orders of the Tribal Court.
Must have: 1) Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the ABA. 2) No felony or criminal convictions. 3) Demonstrate knowledge of Tribal Codes, Tribal Constitution and By-Laws, and applicable laws; 4) Pass the Tribal Bar exam within 6 months of appointment. 5) Uphold the oath of office; 6) Be at least 26 years of age.
Closes: 06/30/25 https://warmsprings-nsn.gov/job-opportunities/
Attorney – Climate & Energy Program
Western Environmental Law Center; New Mexico
The focus of this position is strategic, legal, and policy advocacy centered on the confluence of the climate crisis with the federal public lands fossil fuels program and the Western U.S.’ transition from fossil fuels to a renewables-powered future. The position’s responsibilities will be allocated among 1) Litigation and administrative engagement pertaining to federal public lands fossil fuel planning, leasing, infrastructure, and drilling approvals; and 2) Engagement in federal and state-level climate, fossil fuels, public lands, and energy transition legislation, rulemaking, and policymaking.
Law degree from an accredited law school; Admission to and good standing with a U.S. state bar; 6-12+ years litigation experience
Salary: $84,000-$150,000 per year Closes: July 7, 2025 https://westernlaw.applicantpro.com/jobs/3755901-677881.html
Legal Intern – Summer 2026
Pechanga Tribal Government Temecula, CA
The Pechanga Tribal Government Legal Intern will work on cutting-edge legal projects under the direct supervision and guidance of experienced attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel. The Legal Intern will perform legal research and writing assisting the Office of the General Counsel in its role representing and advising the Pechanga Band and its governmental and corporate entities.
The internship period will extend for 8 weeks in Summer 2026, with start and end dates to be determined based on the Legal Intern’s law school calendar. In order to maximize the training benefit of the internship, the Legal Intern will be expected to work in person on the Pechanga Indian Reservation for the duration of the internship period. Telecommuting will not be permitted.
- Must be currently enrolled as a 2L at an ABA accredited law school
- Must have completed coursework in American Indian law including, at a minimum, Federal Indian Law
- Must be able to conduct legal and general research that is accurate and thorough
- Must have excellent capacity to organize and establish priorities
- Must comply with the Pechanga Tribal Government’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, including pre-employment, post-accident or injury, and random drug testing
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation
Salary: $25/hour Open Until filled https://pechangatribalgovernment.bamboohr.com/careers/51?source=aWQ9MzU%3D
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