Law 730 - Federal Law and Indian Tribes

The study of the relationships between Federal, State, and Tribal governments, the source and scope of their respective sovereignties. Provides a comprehensive survey-level knowledge of the broad sweep of American history and Federal laws dealing with Indian Tribes, including sovereignty (territory and property, peoples, and legal recognition), jurisdiction (criminal, regulatory, civil causes of action), and varied topics, such as gaming, PL-280, taxation, water, sovereign immunity, and governance. 

Law 940 - Law of Indian Nations

This seminar will focus on the political and legal systems of the “Indian Tribes.” By introducing the study of tribal governments, this seminar will study the constitutions and laws of the Tribes, old and new, written and unwritten, as norm, custom, and positive law. This seminar will explore the ways history, legislation, and litigation influence the development of case law. It will study several judicial opinions rendered by the Tribes’ courts and regulatory bodies. There is no prerequisite.

Law 855 - Native Nations Externship

The Native Nations Externship Program will provide you with a unique, hands-on opportunity to participate in the many facets of legal tribal practice, from litigation and research and writing to policy creation and implementation. Under the direct supervision of clinical faculty and on-site externship supervisory tribal lawyers, you will gain rare, first-hand experience working in the native nations legal community.

Law 940 - Advanced Topics in Indian Law 

Details forthcoming

See the University of Wisconsin Law School Courses and Schedules for the availability of these courses.