The complaint, available below, was filed on March 7 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The Tribal plaintiffs include the Pueblo of Isleta, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, and the complaint names the Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum, Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Bryan Mercier, and Director of BIE Tony Dearman as defendants.
From Kekek Stark, Montana’s intrepid Anishinaabe law professor:
We would love for you and your students to join us at Montana’s Law School on Monday April 14th for our annual Indian Law Preview day.
Indian Law preview day is a great way to give students an overview of our Indian Law Certificate program, an overview of what types of jobs Indian Law specialists can have, and insights into the law school application process in general. The program is open to anyone interested in Indian Law as a subject matter, and students who are anywhere from application-ready to several years out from law school.
If you would like to continue to receive updates, please use the form below to register for the event, and please feel free to circulate this save the date to your interested students. Even if a student is unsure if they’ll be able to attend, please have them “register” using the form below to be sure to get updates.
Register for Indian Law Preview Day
Our tentative schedule is as follows- students should plan to be in Missoula In-Person:
8:00- Check in and Welcome from Dean Gagliardi
8:30- Law School Admissions Basics
9:00- Strategizing for the Law School Admissions Test
10:30- Attend Indian Law Class
12:00- Lunch with panel of Indian Law specialists, including a presentation from the American Indian Law Center and Pre-Law Summer Institute
1:00- close.
This preview day is the kickoff to our full Indian Law week that will include interesting lectures and events.
We’re thrilled to co-host this year’s Native American Pathway to Law Workshop at the University of Wisconsin Law School, which will be held on June 3–7, 2025. This immersive, five-day program offers invaluable guidance for Native American students looking to successfully navigate the law school application process—an essential step toward addressing the profound underrepresentation of Native Americans in the legal field.
What you’ll gain at the Pathway to Law Workshop:
Who should attend?
College sophomores, juniors, seniors, master’s students and graduates preparing for law school are all encouraged to apply. This workshop is free and designed to help motivated, aspiring law students achieve their goals.
Don’t miss out! Submit your application by March 16 to secure your spot in this empowering program. Join us for a transformative experience that will help pave the way for a more inclusive and representative legal profession.
Apply today: law.asu.edu/pathwaytolaw
The Pathway to Law program is sponsored by the National Team: J.D. Admissions Office at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, the Indigenous Law & Policy Center at Michigan State University College of Law, the American Indian Law Center, Inc. and the Indian Legal Program at ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.
Wiring the Rez: Building Tribal Economies through Digital Sovereignty
February 20-21
Wild Horse Pass and Casino
Chandler, AZ
The Indian Legal Program and the Rosette, LLP American Indian Economic Development Program at ASU Law are proud to partner with the ASU American Indian Policy Institute, the National Congress of American Indians’ Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty and the Self-Governance Communication and Education Tribal Consortium to bring you an impactful event.
Register today: law.asu.edu/wiringtherez
Register here:
Join the Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) to learn more about the law school application process. Current NALSA members will provide tips, best practices, and answer general questions about SLS and admissions. This event is open to the public.
Here:
This online workshop will offer valuable insights and guidance as you prepare to apply and matriculate into law school.
Facilitated by Shelbi Fitzpatrick 1L, Stanford Law School, Gabriella Blatt, 1L, Stanford Law School, Erica Mendez 1L, University of Wisconsin Law School, and Manuel Lewis 1L, University of Michigan Law School
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88564637160?pwd=TFJLelpCZDkzdFhsVERzSUZkamwwQT09
Meeting ID: 885 6463 7160
Passcode: 064903
Here.
An upcoming online and in person recruitment event, aimed at providing prospective Native law students with tips for the application process, a student panel, info about IPLP, and our admissions office will be there as well to answer questions and be a resource for folks that want to know more about applying to law school.
Join IPLP faculty, staff, and students for Indigenous Law Day, January 23, in person or online!
Attendees will get more information about the application process, our Indigenous law program, and get tips for success from current students.
Register today: https://lnkd.in/gs-8Kr4m
Here:
Session 1, Tuesday, January 21 5-6:30 PM EST: https://admissions.law.yale.edu/register/?id=2e726802-8890-4334-8672-6f5614dbefa9
Explore Your Path to Law School: Join HLS, Texas Law, Tulsa Law, YLS & YLS NALSA for Insights Into the Legal Profession and Application Process
Join law school admissions representatives from Harvard, University of Texas, University of Tulsa, and Yale to learn about the legal profession, law school access programs, and how to position yourself to apply to law school successfully. This program is geared towards students who are considering applying to law school in a few years and want to determine whether a legal career is a good fit for them. Current students from YLS Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) will discuss opportunities for community and ways to explore issues important to Native American and Indigenous peoples. There will be ample opportunity to ask questions! This session is open to all prospective applicants, and all attendees will receive access to discounted LSAT preparation services from LSAT Lab.
Session 2, Thursday, January 23 5:30-7 PM EST: https://admissions.law.yale.edu/register/?id=68df9059-5e65-441f-8dfc-b4e225e6628c
Optimizing Your Law School Application: Join Minnesota Law, Stetson Law, UCLA Law, YLS & YLS NALSA for Insights Into the Law School Application Process
Join law school admissions representatives from Stetson, UCLA, University of Minnesota, and Yale to learn about the law school application process and how to make the most of your application. This program is geared towards students who are planning to apply to law school in the next year or two. Current students from YLS Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) will discuss opportunities for community and ways to explore issues important to Native American and Indigenous peoples. There will be ample opportunity to ask questions! This session is open to all prospective applicants, and all attendees will receive access to discounted LSAT preparation services from LSAT Lab.
Selected participants will learn the nuts and bolts of applying to law school and hear from law students, current practitioners, LSAT prep staff, university admissions and others in order to “demystify” the law school process, starting with the application and beyond. More information about CILA is available at calindianlaw.org. If you have any questions about the Pathway to Law Program, please email us directly at info@calindianlaw.org.
This program is offered at no cost (to include lodging and food) and we have limited travel scholarships available. Everyone that completes our in-person program wil
l receive a free 10-week LSAT prep course from 7Sage, valued at over $500.
Applications are due 1/24/25.
For more info and to apply, visit: https://forms.gle/QEftcdUxykVzVgL9A
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