UA Native American Law Students Association

The Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) at the University of Arizona seeks to create a strong sense of community among its members while actively recruiting Native American Law Students. NALSA strives to provide academic support, primarily for its first-year students, and aims to integrate Indian law and policy throughout the law school curriculum. NALSA also networks with other NALSA chapters, as well as practicing attorneys, throughout Indian Country to provide its members with professional and extracurricular activities.

If you would like more information about the program or admissions, please contact one of the students below.

Indian Law and the Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program at the University of Arizona

The Indigenous Peoples Law Program program offers a rich variety of specialized course and clinical opportunities in areas of law and policy concerning Native Americans and Indigenous peoples in the United States and around the world.

Indigenous Peoples Law Clinic. Students practice lawyering skills at the tribal, state, federal, and international levels by assisting local tribes and Indigenous peoples from throughout the world find legal solutions.

Joint Degree Program The University of Arizona American Indian Studies Department and the Law College offer one of the few joint J.D.-M.A. programs in the country.

Unparalleled Comprehensive Course Offerings UA Law School offers over 10 course offerings in a wide range of topics covering Native American law and policy.

Outstanding Faculty Students have the opportunity to learn from leading faculty including Robert A. Williams Jr., S. James Anaya, Robert A. Hershey, James C. Hopkins, and adjunct faculty such as Vine Deloria Jr. and Justice Raymond D. Austin.

NALSA Moot Court Every year UA NALSA sends teams to compete the in the National NALSA Moot Court Competition.

Tucson Indian Center Through the IPLP students have the opportunity to put their legal training to use by providing referrals services to members of the Indian community seeking advice.

The Native American Student Affairs for the University of Arizona connects all of the Native students and organizations through its listserve and calender. Please visit its website to learn more about the 22 Native organizations on campus. They all welcome and seek leaders and participation.

Current Students

Officers:

Fred Urbina, President
Pascua Yaqui
urbina1@email.arizona.edu

Wizipan Garriott, Vice President

Sicangu Lakota (Rosebud Sioux)
wizipang@email.arizona.edu