The University of Montana School of Law proudly announces the inaugural Indian Law Summer Program. Students may enroll in up to five Indian law courses for a total of 6 credits.

Each class lasts one to two weeks; students may choose which courses and how many to take. Experts from around the country will teach these courses.

Lawyers who enroll in these courses earn CLE credit. Call 406.243.6509 for CLE credit information.

If you are not currently enrolled at The University of Montana School of Law and wish to enroll in courses within this program, you must first apply for admission to the School of Law.

If you have not attended The University of Montana in the past two years, you must complete the immunization form found at the following link. This form must be on file with the Curry Health Center before you will be allowed to register.  http://www.umt.edu/curry/immunization/immuform.html

Tribal Courts/Tribal Jurisdiction
LAW 688, sec. 80
CRN #51358
Professor Maylinn Smith
2 credits
June 2-13, 2008
Monday-Friday, 9am-noon

This course is a study of tribal laws and tribal justice systems, both historically and currently, to evaluate the scope of tribal jurisdiction. The course will evaluate a variety of tribal justice systems, including the tribes located in Montana, to evaluate similarities and difference between tribal systems. Students will then compare tribal justice systems to state and federal systems of justice in the areas of criminal, civil, and regulatory laws.

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Indian Law Research
LAW 611, sec. 80
CRN #51347
Professor Stacey Gordon
1 credit
June 16-20, 2008
Monday-Friday, 9am-noon

Because tribes are sovereign governments, the field of Indian Law encompasses distinct legal issues and legal sources. Researching both federal Indian law (the law of the relationship between tribal governments and the U.S. government) and tribal law (the law of individual tribes) requires a different set of tools and research skills than what students are introduced to in a basic legal research course. In this course, students will learn the skills and sources necessary to research general Indian law issues as well as the very specialized skills and sources used in researching reserved treaty rights. The course will cover researching treaties, Indian land claims, statutory and case law, and tribal law.

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Economic Development in Indian Country
LAW 595, sec. 82
CRN #51355
Professor Robert Miller
1 credit
June 23-27, 2008
Monday-Friday, 9am-noon

Economic development for Indian Nations and their citizens is one of the most important topics in Indian law and policy today. Indian gaming gets all the headlines but the grinding poverty and lack of economic activity on reservations is a fact of life for almost all American Indians and their governments. This class will analyze this crucial topic and explore the practical and theoretical issues facing American Indian governments in bringing economic development to their reservations that is profitable, sustainable, and culturally appropriate.

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Indian Gaming
LAW 595, sec. 81
CRN #51353
Professor Danna Jackson
1 credit
June 30-July 3, 2008
Monday-Thursday, 9am-1pm

The objective of this one credit class is to give students a review of federal statutes, regulations, and case law pertaining to Indian gaming. Students will review legislative initiatives seeking to amend laws affecting Indian gaming, the gaming regulation system, and contemporary issues facing "gaming" tribes. Special emphasis will be placed on Montana tribal gaming concerns.

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Contemporary Issues in Indian Policy
LAW 595, sec. 82
CRN #51354
Professor Danna Jackson
1 credit
July 7-11, 2008
Monday-Friday, 9am-noon

The objective of this one credit class is to give students a review of contemporary policy issues in the United States Congress affecting Indian Country. The class will review the congressional process and committees with jurisdiction over Indian issues. Students will survey pending legislation including legislation related to Indian gaming, taxation, pension reform, education, health, housing, trust reform, lobby reform, economic development, labor, and appropriations.

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For more information about this program:
Professor Elizabeth Kronk
406.243.6781
elizabeth.kronk@umontana.edu