U of Idaho Native American Law Program Webinar on Applying to Law School
Deb Haaland on The Daily Show (Dec. 2024)
Deb Haaland officially launches campaign for governor of New Mexico
“If elected, she will be the first Native American woman to serve as a governor in the United States,” her campaign wrote.
Study of South Dakota Indian Country Lawyers
Bryce Drapeaux & Hannah Haksgaard have published Indian Country Lawyers: A South Dakota Survey in the South Dakota Law Review.
Here is an abstract representation of South Dakota:
Scholarship on the Legal History of the Leech Lake Reservation
Douglas P. Thompson, Jason Decker, Torivio A. Fodder, Gavin M. Ratcliffe, Michael J. Dockry, Ben Benoit, and Christopher Murray, have published “Opportunities for Reconciliation: The Legal History of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation and the Chippewa National Forest” in the Mitchell Hamline Law Review.
Here is the abstract (painting):
Human Rights Watch-Amnesty International Report on Thacker Pass Lithium Mine Human Rights Abuses
Kansas Federal Court Dismisses (mostly) Prairie Band Suit against Jackson County Sheriff over Jurisdiction
Here are the materials in Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation v. Morse (D. Kan.):
Publication of Weekly Job Announcements
Thanks to everyone who submitted a job announcement for us to publish last week! And thank you to Angie Sanchez, our new ILPC graduate assistant at MSU Law, for posting the submissions.
Starting this Thursday, we’ll publish the job announcements in a condensed single post so we don’t overload your inbox if you’re a Turtle Talk email subscriber.
If you have a new announcement, please share it with us by uploading the information requested on this Google Form. If you have any questions, please email the MSU College of Law Indigenous Law & Policy Center at indigenous@law.msu.edu.
Upcoming Arizona State ILP 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:
- Insight into law school and career options
- Guidance on admissions criteria
- Expert support in crafting your application, resume and personal statement
- Exploration of law school funding possibilities
- LSAT test preparation tips
- Networking opportunities with fellow participants, faculty and legal professionals
- Perspectives from former and current American Indian law students
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
Job Posting
Position Title
Assistant General Counsel
Employer Name
Gila River Indian Community – Office of General Counsel
Location (City, State or Remote)
Sacaton, Az
Job Description/Main Duties
The Assistant General Counsel assists the General Counsel in providing legal advice and legal representation of the Gila River Indian Community.
Minimum Qualifications and Desired or Preferred Qualifications
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona; or must be able to obtain admission to the State Bar of Arizona through reciprocity within a timeframe acceptable to the General Counsel.
- Submission of an acceptable legal writing sample (10-20 pages).
Salary Range
$117,627 to $152,627
Closing Date
02/19/2025
Link to job announcement with instructions for applicants.
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