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Graduate Certificate in Native American Law at University of Idaho

University of Idaho, United States

Programme overview

With more than 500 federally recognized tribes and at least 35 states with sovereign tribal nations, there is an ever-growing demand for legal professionals with specialized knowledge in tribal law. Through the Native American law certificate, J.D. students study three core areas of Native American law: tribal law, federal Indian law, and the intersection of state law. You'll explore a variety of topics, including tribal civil jurisdiction, criminal jurisdiction, sovereignty, natural resources management, tribal economic development and many others.

Faculty: College of Law  |  Duration: 12 credits  |  Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include LAW 9490 Native American Law.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers; Lawyers; Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates; Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators; Postsecondary Law Teachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/law/admissions

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