Title: What is Native American Law? | Becoming a Native American Lawyer
Headings: What is Native American Law?
What is Native American Law?
Achievements in Native American law
Native American autonomy and courts
Jursidctional issues and questions
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971
Gaming rights
Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990
The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978
Civil disputes
Health initiatives
How can you practice in a Native American court?
Who practices Native American law?
Why Become a Native American lawyer?
Preserving Native American culture through the practice of law

Content: Native American autonomy and courts
Native American laws preserve the right of recognized American tribes to make and enforce their own laws. Federal laws say when, where and how Native American tribes can hear legal disputes. The laws also clarify when U.S. federal and state courts may hear cases that involve Native Americans. There are laws that reserve certain lands for the exclusive possession and disposition of tribal members. Native American tribes generally have their own constitution, laws and courts. Jursidctional issues and questions
Many of the issues that arise in the practice of Native American law are jurisdictional issues. There are rules for when a Native American court can hear a case that involves a non-native person or corporation. There are also rules for when a U.S. or state court may hear a case that involves a Native American. Jurisdictional issues often hinge on where the crime or civil dispute arose and whether the perpetrator or victim is a member of a Native American tribe. A great deal of the practice of Native American law involves knowing what jurisdictional issues exist in a case and knowing how to raise those claims.