Masters of Law - Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy in Tucson United States | University of Arizona

The Master of Laws (LLM) program is tailored for individuals who have obtained an initial law degree, offering advanced study opportunities alongside faculty and policy experts.
This LLM curriculum enables law graduates to specialize in federal Indian and indigenous peoples' law through an intensive, two-semester program comprising 24 credit hours. Participants must complete core courses in Federal Indian Law and International Human Rights (or International Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples). International candidates are additionally required to take Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research along with Introduction to the U.S. Legal System.
The Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy (IPLP) Program's LLM degree provides Juris Doctor or LL.B. holders with focused training in federal Indian law, tribal governance, and Indigenous human rights through flexible full-time or part-time options requiring 24 credits. This specialized LLM is offered both on-campus and through online platforms.
IPLP's LLM curriculum cultivates expertise through intensive research and advocacy training. Graduates develop professional competencies to tackle contemporary challenges affecting Indigenous communities, gaining mastery in areas such as federal Indian law, human rights advocacy, environmental law, community development, cultural preservation, and critical race theory applications.
IPLP faculty collaborate with students on impactful human rights initiatives and legal representation for Indigenous groups. The program has facilitated advocacy for diverse communities including Mexico's Rio Yaqui, Belize's Maya people, and Canada's Hulquminum Treaty Group in landmark international cases. Aspiring academics benefit from mentorship opportunities with renowned scholars while conducting innovative research.