LL.M. in Indigenous Peoples Law

The online LL.M in Indigenous Peoples Law is designed for lawyers seeking additional knowledge in the field of Federal Indian Law. This program exposes lawyers to advanced legal education focused on natural resources, criminal jurisdiction, gaming law and the Indian Child Welfare act. The program is offered fully online and can be completed in 15 months.

• 100% online delivery
• 15 months to complete
• 25 credit hours

Indigenous Peoples Expertise

The online LL.M. in Indigenous Peoples Law has been designed specifically for practicing attorneys by the Native American Law Faculty at OU. This program offers the opportunity to acquire broad knowledge of Indigenous Peoples Law to help clients better navigate the complexities of Federal Indian Law.

International Experts on the Faculty

Each faculty member was carefully selected based on their experience and expertise in Native American law. This group will challenge you, collaborate with you and provoke you to think deeply about how law impacts Indigenous Peoples.

Unique Student Experience

The OU College of Law is focused on providing each student a world-class experience to further their personal and professional life. The class size is small by design to ensure each student gets personal attention, and the cohort- based model ensures you build strong connections with your classmates.

Flexible Delivery

Subject to Graduate Programs Committee approval, students select 25 hours from the following list of the College of Law online Indigenous Peoples Law program. Students will take a common required 19 hours and 6 hours taken from those courses designated below.  The 6 hours of general electives can be drawn from rest of the College of Law’s Curriculum under the direction and advice of the Program’s lead faculty.

Required LL.M. in Indigenous Peoples Law Courses (19 hours)

• LSI-5622 History of Federal Indian Law and Policy-Part I
• LSI-5632 History of Federal Indian Law and Policy-Part II
• LSI-5603 Native American Natural Resources
• LSI-5623 Religion, Culture & Indian Law
• LSI-5613 Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country
• LSI-5653 Civil Jurisdiction in Indian Country
• LSI-5643 International Indigenous Peoples Law

Elective Courses (6 hours required)

• LSI-5673 Indian Gaming Laws & Regulations
• LSI-5693 Indian Child Welfare Act & Family Law in Indian Country
• LSI-5663 Water law in Indian Country

A College of Law LSI or LAW course may be substituted for one of the above courses with the advanced approval of the Indigenous Peoples lead faculty.

The M.L.S. in Indigenous Peoples Law was designed entirely by the Faculty at OU Law – including all courses in legal research and writing. This ensures that you are receiving the best legal education related to Native American law in the country. Here are the faculty members who teach in the program.