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Advanced Topics in Federal and Tribal Law in Indian Country

Advanced Topics in Federal and Tribal Law in Indian Country - Professor Jessie Young

Course Number: LAW-353
Course Type: Foundational
Credits: 3
Enrollment Limit: Determined by the Registrar
Description: This course provides an in-depth examination of current legal issues in Indian country, including tribal gaming and economic development, tribal policy and governance, treaty rights, international indigenous peoples, and other contemporary topics. Students will analyze complex legal issues in Indian country and explore the relationship between federal and tribal law. Students will analyze current legal issues in Indian country and their impact on tribal sovereignty and self-determination, evaluate the relationship between federal and tribal law in Indian country, and develop effective strategies for representing clients in Indian country.
Prerequisite: Federal Indian Law
Evaluation Method: Class participation: 20%
• Case briefs and short papers: 30%
• Midterm exam: 25%
• Final paper: 25%
Capstone: no
WIE: no

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