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 and advanced coursework led by preeminent faculty experts in the field, the Native Nations Law & Policy Center addresses critical public policy issues facing Native Nations 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 Law and American Indian Studies offers an integrated program to produce law graduates with a rich understanding of tribal cultures and tribal, national and international legal systems. 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.
Supporting Native Nations
Addressing critical public policy issues facing Native tribes through timely programs.
Developing publications that focus on critical issues facing Indigenous Peoples.
Offering law students the unique experience to work directly with tribal leaders, officers, and attorneys to offer direct services to Indian tribes.
Creating relevant courses for delivery to Native community members and UCLA students interested in American Indian Studies.
Who We Are
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Rue Cepeda
Program Administrator for the Native Nations Law and Policy Center and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal Legal Development Clinic
Student Opportunities
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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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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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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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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
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The Native Nations Law & Policy Center develops timely publications address vital issues facing Native tribes. View our publications.
