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Link to events page here.
Emerging Issues Conference is September 21-22, 2016, and the Advanced Court Clerk/Administrator Training is September 20-22, 2016. Both happen at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, AZ.
Education
Registration Extended for 2-Day Admissions Workshop at MSU Law
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New Application Deadline: July 20, 2016
Questions? Contact Kate Rosier, Executive Director, Indian Legal Program
Apply Today!
Native American Law School Admissions Workshops
August 5-6 at Michigan State University College of Law (2-day)
Pipeline to Law Initiative: 2-Day Admissions Workshop at MSU Law in August
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Native American Law School Admissions Workshops
August 5-6 at Michigan State University College of Law (2-day)
The Native American Pipeline to Law Pre-Law programs educate and help students successfully navigate the law school application process. The workshops will assist participants in preparing competitive applications. Learn how to successfully apply to law school and network with law school professionals.
Who should attend?
- College Sophomores
- Juniors/Seniors
- Master’s Degree Students
- College Graduates Preparing for Law School
Why attend?
- Learn about law school and career options
- Obtain information about the varied admissions criteria for law school
- Work with mentors to develop an effective application, resume, and personal statement
- Explore law school funding options
- Receive test prep tips for the LSAT
- Network with other participants, faculty, and professionals
- Hear from former and current American Indian law students
Application Deadline: June 30, 2016
Questions? Contact Kate Rosier, Executive Director, Indian Legal Program
First Lady Michelle Obama at Santa Fe Indian School Commencement
Rebecca Tsosie Joins Univ. of Arizona
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Nebraska State Bar Indian Law Section CLE
The Nebraska State Bar Indian Law Section will be hosting an Indian Law CLE that will focus on Indian Law 101 information for jurisdiction, ICWA, and tribal court practice.
The CLE will be webcast, so other attorneys from other states can register and gain CLE credit.
Call for 2016 DC Interns for NABA-DC Mentorship and Brownbag Lunch Program
Do you know a student that will be in D.C. to intern or clerk at an organization or firm that works in Indian law and policy? If so, please encourage them to sign up for the NABA-DC Brown Bag Series and Mentorship Program!
Interns sign up here: http://goo.gl/forms/EGUKmk6Zte
If you are an attorney and would like to sign up as a mentor, click here: http://goo.gl/forms/1c0r6VP8Ld
Brownbag Program: Every year, the Native American Bar Association of Washington, D.C. (NABA-DC) organizes events for summer interns working in the field of Indian law and policy. Events include brownbags lunches at government agencies, law firms, and non-profit organizations, as well as happy hours and a summer picnic. The Brownbags are a wonderful opportunity for interns to network with fellow interns and potential employers.
If you have any questions about the Brownbag lunch series please contact nabadcbrownbag@gmail.com.
Mentorship Program: NABA-DC also coordinates a Mentorship Program each summer to give legal interns working in Indian law a personal networking experience. Interns are matched with professionals working in Washington D.C., with efforts made to find mentors who are working in the same fields the interns wish to enter, enriching the interns’ educational experience in D.C. and connecting practitioners with the next generation of Native leaders.
If you have any questions about the NABA-DC mentorship program, please contact nabadcmentorship@gmail.com.
Pipeline to Law Initiative: Michigan State, Arizona State, and South Dakota Law Schools
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Montana Law School 2016 Summer Indian Law Program
UPDATED: New card with class descriptions.
Download course card here.
2016 Course Schedule
Indian Law Research
Credits: 1 Professor: Stacey Gordon Dates: June 6 – 10 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CLE Credits: 11.5 (pending) CLE Tuition: $650 CLE Registration: Online
Given that American Indian and Alaska Natives are sovereign governments, the field of American Indian and Indigenous Law encompasses distinct legal issues and sources. Researching both federal Indian law (the relationships between tribal governments and the U.S. government) and tribal law (the law of individual tribes) requires a unique set of tools and research skills . In this course, students will learn the skills and sources necessary to research general Indian law issues as well as the very specialized skills and sources used in researching the legal history of a tribe, including reserved treaty rights. The course will cover researching treaties, Indian land claims, statutory and case law, and tribal law.
Mastering American Indian Law
Credits: 2 Professor: Maylinn Smith Dates: June 13 – 17 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
CLE Credits: 23.75 (pending) CLE Tuition: $1,300 CLE Registration: Online
This course looks at fundamental aspects of American Indian law and provides a basic understanding of core Indian law principles, both on the federal and tribal level. The course familiarizes participants with the development of foundational concepts in the area of Indian law and addresses the continuing impact of federal legislation and court actions on tribal governance structures and principles of sovereignty. In addition to providing substantive information on legal principles associated with American Indian law, participants with engage in practical skills building exercises that build upon the substantive materials being covered.
Energy in Indian Country
Credits: 1 Professor: Monte Mills Dates: June 20 – 24 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CLE Credits: 11.5 (pending) CLE Tuition: $650 CLE Registration: Online
This course will trace the history of energy development and related issues in Indian Country, discuss the statutory, regulatory, and other legal issues that arise in that context, and provide participants with background and perspective on the issues currently facing Indian tribes interested in pursuing energy development. In doing so, we will learn more about the social, cultural, and other policy issues faced by tribes when considering decisions about development and examine the federal government’s role in fulfilling it trust responsibilities to Indian tribes engaged in energy-related activities.
Indian Gaming
Credits: 1 Professor: Melissa Schlichting Dates: June 27 – July 1 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CLE Credits: 11.5 (pending) CLE Tuition: $650 CLE Registration: Online
This class reviews federal statutes, regulations, and case law pertaining to Indian gaming issues. Participants will learn about contemporary issues affecting Indian gaming, the gaming regulation system, and the compacting process. Special emphasis will be placed on Montana tribal gaming concerns.
Supreme Court Jurisprudence and Indian Country
Credits: 1 Professor: Matthew Fletcher Dates: July 5 – 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Course Capacity: 30 Students
CLE Credits: 12 (pending) CLE Tuition: $650 CLE Registration: Online
This course will introduce participants to the distinctive constitutional issues arising from and affecting Indian country. The initial portion of the class will cover the legal history of federal Indian law, dating from pre-constitutional times, the Marshall Trilogy, the Plenary Power Trilogy, to the modern era of federal Indian law beginning in 1959. The main portion of the class will address critical modern era cases and their impacts on contemporary tribal governance and Indian affairs.
Indian Water Law
Credits: 1 Professor: John Carter Dates: July 11 – 15 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Course Capacity: 25 Students
CLE Credits: 11.5 (pending) CLE Tuition: $650 CLE Registration: Online
This course provides information about the various aspects of Indian water law and addresses the historical sources for Indian water rights, the scope of Indian water rights, protection of Indian water rights and the compacting process.
Current American Indian Legislative Issues
Credits: 1 Professor: Kevin Washburn Dates: July 18 – 22 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CLE Credits: 11.5 (pending) CLE Tuition: $650 CLE Registration: Online
Federal Indian law and policy develops in the courts, in Congress, and in federal agencies. This course will focus on the legislative and administrative processes in forming laws and regulations, but will also explore the relationship between the courts and these other forums by focusing on Congressional and administrative reactions to decisions in the Supreme Court and the lower courts. The content of the course will include recent developments in the 114th Congress and the Obama Administration.
NHBP Still Looking for Summer Legal Intern
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