Category Archives: Students

Pipeline to Law Initiative: Native American Law School Admissions Workshops

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Pipeline To Law WorkshopsThis fall the Native American Pipeline to Law team will host sessions in three different states to help students better understand the law school admissions process. Attend a session at Michigan State University Law, University of South Dakota Law or Arizona State University Law. Housing provided and a limited number of LSAT Prep courses will be available for participating students. Space is limited, register soon!

Register for these events online at: https://www.law.asu.edu/conferences/native-american-law-school-admissions-workshops

Download PDF Pipeline To Law Workshops Flyer.
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Tribal Court Trial Skills College – June 6-8, 2016 – Register Today!

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Trial Skills 2016 Flyer

 

June 6: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
June 7: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
June 8: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day)

Do you need to improve your trial skills? Our Tribal Court Trial Skills College is a robust, 3-day program designed for tribal advocates and attorneys who want to improve all facets of their trial advocacy skills.

Test your skills and gain immediate feedback from practicing trial lawyers and judges who specialize in the field of Indian Law.

The agenda is filled each day with informational lectures on Indian Law and trial advocacy, culminating in a trial simulation, where you can test your skills by participating in interviewing and preparing witnesses, opening statements, direct and cross examination, evidence and exhibits, and more.

For more information, see conference webpage: http://conferences.asucollegeoflaw.com/tribalcourt2016/

Lunch Lecture with Christopher Deschene – April 19!

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Chris Deschene

Christopher Deschene (’05) will be on campus to meet students and share information about his position as Director of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy.

April 19 (12:15pm) in Room 114, Armstrong Hall.
Free and open to the public. Food will be reserved to those who RSVP to ILP@asu.edu. We hope you will join us!

Job Opportunity – Student Trainee

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Student Trainee
Department of Housing and Urban Development – Agency Wide

Agency contact information

  • 1 vacancy – Phoenix, AZ
  • 1 vacancy – San Francisco, CA
  • 1 vacancy – Minneapolis, MN
  • 1 vacancy – Newark, NJ
  • 1 vacancy – New York, NY
    More Locations (4)

Opened Thursday 3/31/2016
Closes Monday 4/4/2016

Who May Apply
Students who are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis at a qualifying educational institution in a certificate, degree, or diploma program.

Job Announcement Number
PW16-007-AP

Summary
This is an excepted service appointment under the Pathways Intern Program. This appointment may be extended depending on the organization’s needs and funding.

To be eligible for consideration for this position ALL of the following requirements must be met:

  • You must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) seeking student in an accredited high school or State approved home school, technical or vocational school, 2 or 4-years college or university, or graduate or professional school, with at least half-time course load.
  • You must meet student eligibility for the duration of the appointment. Students graduating this spring and not continuing in another degree seeking program are NOT eligible.
  • Transcript and proof of current student status is required with your application. Official transcript and proof of summer and/or fall enrollment will be required before appointment.
  • You must have at least a 2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average. This must be verifiable by the transcripts you submit with your application.
  • You must be a US Citizen and at least 16 years of age.
  • Intern Not-To-Exceed (NTE) Appointments are not eligible for promotion.
  • If selected, you must successfully complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. A background investigation may also be necessary depending on the length of your appointment.

For job description and application process, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/434385900

National Native American Bar Association Panel – April 6

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Join the NNABA Young Lawyers Committee for an engaging panel on serving as In-House and General Counsel in Indian Country Wednesday, April 6, 2016.

NNABA Program:
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Talking Stick Resort, Road Runner C

Sponsored by NNABA Young Lawyers Committee
Serving as In-House Counsel: Tales from Inside

Panelists:
Ethel Branch, Attorney General, Navajo Nation
Fatima Abbas, General Counsel, Karuk Tribe
Sarah Lawson, Tribal In-House Counsel Association

For more information, please contact Lauren van Schilfgaarde at lauren@tlpi.org

**NNABA Reception to follow, at 6PM – 8PM**

Lunch Lecture with Steve Bodmer – One week from today!

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Steve Bodmer

Steve Bodmer (’06) will be on campus to meet students and share information about his position as General Counsel for the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians. The Pechanga Band is located near Temecula in southern California.

April 6 (12:15pm) in Room 114, Armstrong Hall.
Free and open to the public. Food will be reserved to those who RSVP to ILP@asu.edu. We hope you will join us!