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Kansas Federal Court Dismisses (mostly) Prairie Band Suit against Jackson County Sheriff over Jurisdiction

February 11, 2025Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation v. Morse (D. Kan.):

Virtual Law Clerk Externship

February 7, 2025Angie Sanchez

Location: REMOTE (Virtual) Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Civil Tribal Court

Job Description/Main Duties

The Rincon Virtual Law Clerk will be working in the leading tribal courts in the country
under the direct supervision of Rincon’s tribal judges. The law clerk will work on projects
related to tribal court development and perform designated duties involving legal
research and writing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This legal externship offers assistance with legal matters involving court development
under the direction and supervision of a licensed attorney. Essential duties and
responsibilities include:

Work on creating Rincon’s common law
Assist with developing court rules
Drafting memo’s, orders, and internal communications
Be on call to assist judge with research questions

Qualifications, Education and Experience

Must be currently enrolled as a 2L or 3L at an ABA accredited law school.
Must have an interest in learning about Tribal Justice Systems.
Preferred candidate has completed coursework in American Indian Law or
Federal Indian Law.
Must be able to conduct legal and general research that is accurate and
thorough.
Must have knowledge of the Tribe’s customs, traditions, and decision-making
processes or be willing to learn.
Must have excellent capacity to organize, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
Prior experience working with confidentiality is preferred.
Must have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Must comply with the Rincon’s Tribal Government Drug-Free Workplace,
including pre-employment, post-accident and injury, and random drug testing.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Must have access to a strong and reliable internet connection.

Salary: Rate of Pay: $25/hr (Max. 20 hrs/wk)($2,000/mo. Stipend) combined with Academic
Credit, if law school allows. Open until filled.

Link to job announcement with instructions for applicants.

The Jim Rubin International Fellowship (2025)

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025Angie Sanchez

Environmental Law Institute, Washington, DC

Job Description/Main Duties

The Fellowship Program empowers rising environmental lawyers from developing countries to tackle complex environmental problems. It reduces financial barriers, provides mentorship, and fosters leadership and creativity so fellows can conduct research that engages and informs the public and policymakers. The Fellowship is based in
Washington, D.C.

Fellows will have the opportunity to conduct legal research, analysis, writing, and editing on a focused project and explore a wide variety of ongoing and short-term research projects at ELI. Fellows will be fully integrated into ELI’s research and policy team, and as such will be expected to work on-site in ELI’s office.

Two fellowships will be available for 2025 for a duration of up to three months. Fellowships will consist of:

Mentorship from ELI’s senior staff;
Opportunities to participate in educational workshops, seminars, and conferences offered by ELI;
High-level networking opportunities; and
A desk at ELI’s office in Washington, D.C.

Eligibility and Selection

Completion of a legal degree (LLB, JD, SJD, or LLM equivalent) prior to start of fellowship.
Preference will be given to candidates from developing countries.
Ability to communicate in English in a professional environment.

Legally authorized to travel to and volunteer in the United States for the entire duration of the fellowship. For information on authorization requirements, visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website (https://www.uscis.gov/). Please note that ELI is unable to sponsor visas for fellowship applicants.

Successful applicants will be environmental lawyers in the early stages of their career who show promise as leaders. They embody Jim Rubin’s dedication to environmental protection law and policy, community engagement, and access to justice. They will be committed to research excellence and possess the ability to bring clarity to complex issues.

Candidates should be:

Early in their career, preferably within five years of graduating with their legal degree.
Interested in building thought- and practical management skills.
Show promise and a commitment to excellence.
Possess exceptional research, writing, and interpersonal communication skills.
Have a strong desire to gain knowledge of the environmental field.
Focused, independent, reliable, and meticulous

Salary: Each Fellow is eligible for a one-time travel and accommodation stipend (up to $7,500).

Closing date: February 28, 2025

Instructions for applicants.

Webinar on ReIndigenizing the Law: Indigenous Legal Perspectives in the Pacific Northwest

February 7, 2025Singel

Save the date! The American Indian Law Journal and the Center for Indian Law & Policy at Seattle University School of Law will host a day-long webinar on “ReIndigenizing the Law: Indigenous Legal Perspectives in the Pacific Northwest” on March 1, 2025 at Seattle University School of Law. The flyer is below, and you can register here.