Applicants should possess a stellar academic and professional record and a commitment to tribal representation. We prefer that applicants have 2-7 years of practicing or judicial clerkship experience subsequent to law school, but such experience is not an absolute requirement for highly qualified applicants. Prior experience in the field of Indian law, while helpful, is not a pre-requisite to employment.

The firm offers competitive salaries and an opportunity to hone advocacy skills in a wide variety of interesting settings.

To apply, please send by email a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample addressed to Phil Katzen, pkatzen@kanjikatzen.com.

The Native American Bar Association -DC Chapter is hosting a summer long mentorship program. NALSA members will be matched up with NABA members in the DC area to learn and experience the ins and outs of being a Native attorney or practicing Indian law in DC.

* The level of commitment is at the availability of the mentor and protege, but not an inconvenience to either
* Non-native interns pursuing Indian law as well as undergrads who have shown a commitment to law are encouraged to apply, but depending on availability of mentors, members of Native nations and law students are given preference
* A kick-off event scheduled for the beginning of the summer, will be the opportunity for matched proteges and mentors to meet
* This program is different from the Brown Bag lunches and students are encouraged to participate in both

Please submit registration information or any questions via e-mail to Corey Hinton at mhinton@akingump.com

NAME:
NATIVE NATION:
SCHOOL:
LEGAL INTEREST(s):
PERSONAL INTEREST:

Name:
Tribal affiliation (if applicable):
School and year of study:
Email address:
Field of interest:

To apply please visit the posting (http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=214127&company_id=16049&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=978724&aid=1) on Aspen Institute’s career page and follow the instructions to submit a cover letter and resume for the Senior Program Manager – Center for Native American Youth position.

The Justice Program needs assistance in researching and preparing legal analysis of treaty rights litigation. The goal of this project is protection of natural resources. This protection is critical to ensuring that future generations will be able to carry out traditional economic and cultural activities as intended by the Ojibwe signers of the treaties. Interns would be responsible to complete a series of internal legal memoranda as assigned by the Justice Program.

Civil Rights Interns:

The Justice Program also needs assistance in researching and community outreach on constitutional protections and recent developments in the law regarding civil rights. The goal of this project is to ensure that educational and other resources regarding civil rights are available to members and others that may engage in nonviolent demonstrations and civil disobedience. Interns would be responsible for completing a series of internal legal memoranda as assigned by the Justice Program.

Relevant to both types of interns:

We will seek candidates who have completed their first or second year in law school, instituting a preference for tribal members and Native Americans. The internships will last six to eight weeks during the summer and interns will be compensated. We intend to work with other departments to provide the interns opportunities to learn about the government, meet with the natural resources department, partake in tours of the reservation, and visit with tribal members to give the interns a full picture of the community, which will likely lead to better legal analysis.

CONTACT:

Erick Arnold
Lead Attorney
P.O. Box 39
Odanah, WI 54861
attorney@badriver-nsn.gov

Federal Indian Law
Professor Frank Pommersheim

Gaming and Economic Development in Indian Country
Professor Colin Hampson

Strategies and Innovations to Strengthen Indian Children and Families
Professor Sarah Deer

Alaska Native Corptations and the Law
Professor David Voluck

Second Session – July 3 – August 6, 2012

Criminal Law in Indian Country
Professor Barbara Creel

Contemporary Issues in Indian Country
Professor Alexander Tallchief Skibine

Themes in Sovereignty
Professor Gerald Torres

http://law.lclark.edu/programs/summer_session/courses/indian_law/

corcoran@lclark.edu

The mission of NIGA is to protect and preserve the general welfare of tribes striving for economic self-sufficiency. To fulfill its mission, NIGA works with Congress and the Executive branch to develop sound policies and regulations, as well as providing technical assistance and advocacy on gaming-related issues.

Internship Description:
NIGA is currently seeking two second or third year law students for six week internships. The internships will run from May 28th to July 6th and from July 9th to August 17th. The successful candidate will have strong research and writing skills; a demonstrated interest in Indian law; knowledge and experience of working with tribal communities. The internship will offer a unique opportunity to see and participate in the daily activities of NIGA, including meetings with Tribal Leaders and members of Congress.

Interns will be given a major research project to complete during their internship that NIGA will use as a resource throughout the year, to help with their professional development. NIGA will pay a competitive salary for the D.C. area and will also provide housing.

Responsibilities may include the following:
• Researching current tribal issues as well as maintaining current issue files
• Assisting the NIGA Staff with the Legislative Summit
• Handling Tribal Leader and Members phone calls and requests
• Participating in staff meetings and discussions
• Responding to general information inquiries as requested
• Performing additional duties to support NIGA’s work for Legislative and Executive meetings.
• Assisting with correspondence
• Opening and Sorting Mail

Applicants submit resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to Richard Frias at rfrias@indiangaming.org, by April 14, 2012.

Mission and Projects
The Native American Law Internship provides an opportunity for a Native American Law Student, or Law Student emphasizing Native American Law the opportunity to gain hands-on experience dealing with everyday legal issues facing the Native American Community. The intern will be exposed to matters that deal with specific Indian law related legal practice matters and other legal problems which do not raise inter-tribal or intra-tribal issues. The intern will assist in legal research on various Native American matters for Tribal Clients and pro bono matters affecting Indian country and gain experience working in a law firm. Projects may include the development of programs for Tribes that they can use in their governmental operations, including Tribal Histories, Program Audits and development, employment manual audits, strategies for cultural resource protection and legislative and rulemaking review and analysis. There will be a single annual internship position which will typically last 8 to 10 weeks during the summer months (timing is flexible). Internships are paid a stipend of $700 per week.

Application Process
Applications should include a short cover letter expressing applicant’s interest in Native American Law, along with a brief resume and Law School transcript. Applications are accepted through March 30 of each year. Applications are submitted to the Firm attention Ted Griswold (ted.griswold@procopio.com). The internship is scheduled to begin after June 15, 2012 .

Because we represent Native American and Alaskan Native tribes, we
select law students who have an interest in Indian law and who have
strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills. Second year
students are preferred but not required. If you are interested, please
send a cover letter, law school transcript and writing sample to the
attention of: Hiring Manager at info@hobbsstraus.com.