BA in Law - Certificate in Tribal Courts and Justice Administration

Some tribes offer internal training programs, but many tribes take advantage of programs developed and offered by government entities and private organizations.  These entities offer training on such topics as law & governance, human resources, finance, gaming, tribal court operations - case management, probation, peacemaking, victim assistance & juvenile justice, among others.  Tribal technical assistance programs offer expertise and collaborative tools to support tribal operations and expansions of tribal capabilities.  Some programs are funded through federal grants and private donations. 

Training Programs:

• January In Tucson at the University of Arizona provides intensive education sessions for 3 weeks in January, bringing together distinguished faculty in the field of Indigenous governance and Indigenous rights, and giving them the opportunity to teach and hold discussions with Indigenous leaders, practitioners, and community members, as well as other individuals interested in Indigenous affairs.
• National Judicial College offers tribal court training programs, including in-person and online courses, as well as a Tribal Judicial Skills Certificate.
• Falmouth Institute was founded to provide quality and comprehensive education and information services to the North American Indian community.  Falmouth delivers public (open-enrollment) training seminars, and customized on-site courses in the areas of law & governance, human resources, finance, and gaming.
• American Indian Law Center, Inc. (AILC) provides training and technical assistance to tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal courts; legal and policy analysis on various issues important to tribal governments; and preparatory legal education to individuals. AILC directs the Pre-Law Summer Institute for American Indians and Alaska Natives, an eight-week program to prepare Native American students for law school.
• Tribal Court Clearinghouse – Native Education provides a listing of tribal colleges and Native American Studies programs. 

Technical Assistance Programs:

• The Tribal Justice Exchange within the Center for Court Innovation works with tribal communities to enhance their justice systems to support and enhance tribal sovereignty. They work with tribes to incorporate traditional practices and values into tribal justice systems.
• National Indian Justice Center designs and conducts numerous education programs for tribal courts, tribal governments, law enforcement, social services, medical personnel, victim’s assistance programs and others throughout Indian country.
• National American Indian Court Judges Association  (NAICJA) is a national association comprised of tribal justice personnel & others devoted to supporting and strengthening tribal justice systems through education, information sharing, and advocacy.  It was established as a non-profit after the enactment of the Indian Civil Rights Act.  NAIJCA provides targeted training and technical assistance to Tribal Courts and is the Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance provider under the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA) Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance (TCCLA) program
• Falmouth Institute was founded to provide quality and comprehensive education and information services to the North American Indian community.  They provide consulting and technical assistance by reviewing objectives; reviewing and assessing the current situation; development or revamping policy, procedures or systems; and help to implement change.
• American Indian Law Center, Inc. (AILC) provides training and technical assistance to tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal courts and legal and policy analysis on various issues important to tribal governments.
• The Tribal Law and Policy Institute offers a wide range of training, technical assistance, and resource services. offers extensive free training and technical assistance with funding provided by the various bureaus of the U.S. Department of Justice, the Children's Bureau (in the Department of Health and Human Services), and other funding sources. Please see TLPI’s Current Projects and Request Technical Assistance pages for more information on these programs and how to request free TLPI training and technical assistance.