“It has been my honor and privilege to learn from the students, professors, and staff at University of Arizona Law’s IPLP Program. The wealth of knowledge, both theoretical and applied, contained within the halls of this program is absolutely astounding. Perhaps most wonderful of all is the willingness and enthusiasm with which that knowledge is shared with students. The IPLP Program is more than just an education. Through IPLP and IPLP alumni I have had opportunities to make meaningful connections and do meaningful work in Indian Country during my time as a student. Those opportunities will continue to make me a better advocate long after I've graduated. I have been truly fortunate to receive a world-class education and training in both Federal Indian Law and International Indigenous Peoples Law from the IPLP Program, and I cannot recommend the program enough to any individual interested in those fields.”
Vince Redhouse (Navajo), JD Class of 2021
The JD certificate in Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy through a structure of combined academic and experiential learning. Students receive professional training to effectively advocate for Indigenous rights and progressive policies and will develop a proficiency in federal Indian law, tribal law and tribal courts, Indigenous human rights, Indigenous community and economic development, and the protection of cultural and natural resources.
Sample Course Work
JD certificate courses include:
- Federal Indian Law (Law 631A)
- International Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples (Law 527)
- Tribal Courts and Tribal Law (Law 631B)
- Native American Natural Resources (Law 643D)
- Tribal Water Rights (Law 656W)
- Critical Race Practice (Law 631H)
- Indian Gaming (Law 631E)
- Cultural Property of Indigenous Peoples (Law 656F)
- Tribal Courts and Tribal Law (Law 631B)
- Indian Energy Law (Law 656C)
- Child, Tribe, and State (Law 612C)
IPLP JD Certificate Requirements
To view the requirements to obtain the IPLP JD Certificate download the certificate requirements below:
IPLP graduates are developing new legal strategies to advance the rights of Indigenous communities around the world and are conducting pioneering research in the field of Indigenous rights. They hold important policy-making positions in governments, the UN, and other international organizations. Join the growing movement of legal advocates, scholars, and policy-makers promoting the rights of Indigenous communities across the world.