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The Indian Legal Program (ILP) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University was established in 1988 to provide legal education, generate scholarship in the area of Indian law, and undertake public service to tribal governments. The ILP trains students to effectively engage the representation of Native peoples and seeks to promote an understanding of the differences between the legal systems of Indian Nations and those of the state and federal governments. Today, the ILP is one of the best Native law programs in the nation. Graduates are working at all levels of tribal, state, and federal government, as well as in private practice. ILP provides a unique set of academic and clinical opportunities for students, and is committed to maintaining strong partnerships with American Indian Nations and other Native governments and organizations. This ILP FB page is a place where current student, alumni, prospective students and those interested in Indian Law come to hear about what exciting news from the faculty, alumni, students and staff, academic and social events being held, and available jobs, scholarships and fellowships in Indian Law.

From voting access to changes in election law, the 2026 election cycle presents important legal issues for Navajo and Na...
10/16/2026

From voting access to changes in election law, the 2026 election cycle presents important legal issues for Navajo and Native voters.

Join us at the Navajo Nation Law CLE for a timely conversation with Patty Ferguson-Bohnee, associate dean of Inclusive Excellence, faculty director of the Indian Legal Program and Indian Legal Clinic at ASU Law and coordinator of the Arizona Native Vote Election Protection Project.

Review the full agenda, speaker roster and register today: law.asu.edu/navajolaw

Professor Alex Pearl has hit the ground running since joining the ILP faculty in July! In recent weeks, he presented at ...
10/16/2026

Professor Alex Pearl has hit the ground running since joining the ILP faculty in July!

In recent weeks, he presented at the Sovereign Policy Intensive and the Tribal Water Law CLE. He also served as a panelist for “Cultural Heritage Protection for Native American and First Nations People” at the North American Indigenous Digital Sovereignty Summit, hosted by the University of Notre Dame.

When he’s not sharing his expertise at conferences, Professor Pearl is teaching Federal Indian Law this semester. 🔱

The ILP community had plenty to celebrate during NABA-AZ’s 2026 Seven Generations Awards Dinner and Silent Auction! 🎉Dor...
10/15/2026

The ILP community had plenty to celebrate during NABA-AZ’s 2026 Seven Generations Awards Dinner and Silent Auction! 🎉

Doreen N. McPaul (’01) was named Member of the Year, and Professor Pilar Thomas received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

We also celebrated nine ILP students who received NABA-AZ scholarships for their academic achievements: Saraya Hamidi (1L), Laci Pendergraff (3L), Keelin Rice (2L), Simone Sampson (3L), Grant Schoen (3L), Delanie Seals (1L), Gabrielle Tiger (3L), Riley Witz (2L) and Taylor Van Why (3L).

A big thank-you to NABA-AZ for its continued partnership and generous support of our students and community. Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees and scholarship recipients!

10/14/2026
⚖️ Arizona attorneys — put your legal skills to work for the community!The Indian Legal Clinic is seeking Arizona-licens...
10/14/2026

⚖️ Arizona attorneys — put your legal skills to work for the community!

The Indian Legal Clinic is seeking Arizona-licensed attorneys to volunteer at the Urban Native Estate Planning Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 17, in downtown Phoenix, in partnership with the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona’s Area Agency on Aging.

This is a great pro bono opportunity to help individuals and families prepare essential estate planning documents. No estate planning or Indian law experience is necessary. Training and user-friendly document preparation software will be provided.

Choose one of two four-hour shifts:
🕘 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
🕐 1-5 p.m.

Volunteer benefits:
✓ 0.5 CLE hour for completing the training
✓ 1 CLE hour for volunteering for a four-hour shift
✓ 4 pro bono hours
✓ Lunch and snacks provided

Ready to make a difference? Email [email protected] to volunteer.

What should practitioners know about ethics within the Navajo Nation government?Join us at the Navajo Nation Law CLE for...
10/14/2026

What should practitioners know about ethics within the Navajo Nation government?

Join us at the Navajo Nation Law CLE for a session with Jonelle Benally-Clytus, executive director of the Navajo Nation Ethics & Rules Office, for insight into the office, its role and the ethical standards that guide public service within the Navajo Nation.

📚 Earn 1 hour of Navajo Ethics CLE credit while gaining practical insight directly from the Ethics & Rules Office.

Review the full agenda, speaker roster and register today:

The Navajo Nation Law CLE Conference is open to attorneys, legal scholars, tribal leaders, policymakers, and professionals working in areas related to Navajo law, governance, and economic development. The event is hosted by the Indian Legal Program at ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, an...

How did slavery and federal Indian law intersect in the Southwest during Reconstruction?At this year's Navajo Nation Law...
10/14/2026

How did slavery and federal Indian law intersect in the Southwest during Reconstruction?

At this year's Navajo Nation Law CLE, Professor Paul Spruhan will examine the legal history of the enslavement of Navajo people and the federal government’s role during the Civil War and Reconstruction eras. The presentation will consider this history within the broader legal relationship between the Navajo Nation and the federal government, including the Navajo Treaty of 1868.

Review the full agenda, speaker roster and register today: law.asu.edu/navajolaw

Join us on the livestream!
10/14/2026

Join us on the livestream!

🔴 Watch LIVE tonight!

The Navajo Nation Presidential Candidate Debate begins at 5:30 p.m. MST at ASU Law.

Hear from the final candidates for Navajo Nation president and vice president as they discuss important issues and respond to moderated questions on a range of topics.

Can’t join us in person? Watch the debate live online:
https://mediasite.law.asu.edu/mediasite/Play/111a19fb5c5e40bea88c2bafd25abd271d

📅 Tuesday, Oct. 13
⏰ 5:30–8:30 p.m. MST

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