Mar 28, 2022
Tribal Justice
The Native Nations Law & Policy Center connects students to Native American communities to strengthen legal systems on tribal lands while protecting and advancing tribal cultural and legal values.
Through clinical programs led by eminent faculty, the Native Nations Law & Policy Center addresses critical public policy issues facing Native tribes while offering students invaluable opportunities for legal training. Our Tribal Legal Development Clinic serves Native American communities directly, providing legal expertise and support to those most in need, while students engage with tribal leaders, officers and attorney to contribute services to Indian tribes. A joint J.D./M.A. degree in American Indian Studies offers an integrated study program to produce law graduates with a rich understanding of tribal cultures. Additionally, The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria has established the Graton Scholarship, which provides a three-year, full tuition scholarship to students interested in pursuing legal careers in Native American law.
Projects
Supporting Native Nations
Resources and educational opportunities are interwoven to sustain and enrich Indian nations’ laws and focus on key public policy issues and challenges.
Native Nations Events
Addressing critical public policy issues facing Native tribes through timely programs.
Native Nations Publications
Developing publications that focus on critical issues facing Indigenous Peoples.
Tribal Legal Development Clinic
Offering law students the unique experience to work directly with tribal leaders, officers, and attorneys to offer direct services to Indian tribes.
Tribal Learning Community & Educational Exchange
Creating relevant courses for delivery to Native community members and UCLA students interested in American Indian Studies.
Who We Are
Student Opportunities
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Summer Law Clerk Opportunities With TLDC
The UCLA Law Tribal Legal Development Clinic is hiring summer law clerks for Summer 2022. We are currently recruiting incoming 2L and 3L students. Learn more and apply here.
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Graton Scholarship
The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria has established the Graton Scholarship, which provides a three-year, full tuition scholarship to students interested in pursuing legal careers in Native American law. The inaugural cohort of Graton scholars will also receive $10,000 a year to defray living expenses in addition to tuition.
More information about the Graton Scholarship.
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Native American Law Students Association
The Native Nations Law and Policy Center works closely with the Native American Law Students Association (NALSA). NALSA provides a support network for Native American law students and creates a base from which work can be done for the advancement of Native peoples.
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Joint Degree in Law and American Indian Studies
UCLA's J.D./M.A. American Indian Studies joint degree program is designed to produce law graduates who have a rich understanding of tribal cultures that will deepen their legal knowledge, facilitate their practice in the field of Indian law, and enhance their service to Indian nations.
For more details, visit Joint Degree in Law and American Indian Studies.
Event Recordings
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Events
Native Nations programming addresses critical public policy issues facing Native tribes. Please visit Native Nations Events for information about our events and program recordings.
Resources
- Mailing List & Newsletters
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Publications
The Native Nations Law & Policy Center develops timely publications address vital issues facing Native tribes. View our publications.
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