
Overview
Key Features
Students of the Law - Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy program at the University of Arizona are trained in the classroom and in real-world settings by faculty who are leaders both in their academic fields and as practitioners in tribal, national, and international forums.
For nearly three decades, Arizona Law has been a leader in the field of American Indian and indigenous peoples law, policy, and human rights. Arizona Law is the only law school in the world offering all three graduate degrees in the field (JD, LLM, and SJD), a Master of Legal Studies (MLS), and a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) with a concentration in indigenous peoples’ law and policy. Throughout the academic year IPLP offers robust course offerings and significant scholarship funding for qualified students.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Federal Indian Law
- International Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples
- Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research
- U.S. Legal System
- Tribal Courts and Tribal Law
- Tribal Water Rights
- Child, Tribe & State
- Law of Gaming & Gambling Law
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2 letters of recommendation: At least one letter of recommendation should be from a faculty member at the institution awarding the first law degree. If not, please explain why this is not available in the appropriate departmental question on the application.
- 1-2 page personal statement
- If you are seeking financial assistance, please include in your personal statement an explanation of any information you would like the Admissions Committee to consider in making financial awards.
- 5-6 page research proposal
- Resume or curriculum vitae
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
33600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33600 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
33600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33600 USD per year during 36 months. -
In-State
13400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13400 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Tucson
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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