- The Clinic is part of Colorado Law鈥檚 American Indian Law Program
- Mission and Clients
- Scope
- Type of Legal Assistance
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The American Indian Law Clinic, established in 1992 as a leading institution in its field, is dedicated to advocating for Indigenous individuals, Native Nations, and Tribal entities. We specialize in federal Indian law, Tribal law, and international engagements, including collaborations on global Indigenous rights initiatives brought before the United Nations. Guided by principles of self-determination and sovereignty, our mission is to uphold Indigenous rights through rigorous advocacy and client-centered legal representation.
During this听 yearlong course, students receive classroom instruction and hands-on experience听regarding Indian law issues, focused primarily on projects that have a听 uniquely Indian law dimension. 鈥淯niquely Indian law鈥� issues are addressed by听that body of law that concerns the status of Indian tribes and regulates the听legal relationship between them, the federal government, the states and their听citizens鈥攃ommonly known as federal Indian law. All cases accepted and projects听undertaken by the Clinic involve issues of听Indian law or the law of a听particular tribe. Student attorneys handle cases under the supervision of a听 licensed attorney, the American Indian Law Clinic Director.
Type of听 Legal Assistance 听听听听听
Colorado Law听students provide valuable legal advocacy research, writing, and education to individuals, tribal governments, tribal courts, tribal communities, and Indigenous-led non-profits.听听Work includes some court-based projects and some transactional projects, as well as travel in Indian Country and to the UN in New York.
The American听Indian Law Clinic seeks out opportunities to expand its legal听services to the Native American community in critical areas. Please reach out to Professor Christina Stanton听if you are interested in becoming a client.听听Please note the clinics are not open during the semester breaks and typically only accept cases at the start of the school year.听 While we try to help as many as possible, we may need to refer you to outside sources.
