The Indian Legal Program was established in 1988 to provide legal education, scholarship, and public service to tribal governments. It was designed to help train Indian lawyers and promote an understanding of the differences between the legal systems of Indian Nations and the United States. The program has become one of the best in the nation, educating students in Indian law and providing students with practical work experience.
Typically, the program includes 30-40 students representing numerous tribal nations from the U.S., as well as Canada, Mexico and South America. This represents one of the largest groups of Indian law students in the nation. Additionally, the program has over 100 alumni, working in various positions, including private firms, non-profit organizations, tribal communities, federal agencies, state offices, and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Some alumni are currently serving as Superior Court and Tribal Court Judges.
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