Colorado Law offers an American Indian law certificate demonstrating the completion of a concentrated course of study in the legal issues facing Native peoples and American Indian tribes. This certificate is attractive to legal, tribal and governmental employers, as well as employers seeking to do business with tribes and tribal members.
Program Requirements
Students must complete at least 92 credit hours (89 credit hours are required for the JD), at least 18 of which are in designated Indian law and related courses.
Each certificate course must be completed with at least a C in every course. The student will be awarded the certificate "with honors" if they earn at least an A- cumulative average in those courses. Students must earn at least three credit hours beyond the minimum number of credit hours required for graduation.
Required Courses and Credits
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| American Indian Law I | ||
| American Indian Law II | ||
| American Indian Law Clinic | ||
| Electives (approved by faculty director) | ||
| At least 18 credits are required for the certificate | ||