KU Law Blog
Hands-on Learning Q&A: Alex Valin, Tribal Judicial Support Clinic
The Tribal Judicial Support Clinic provided Alex Valin hands-on experience working with a sovereign Native Nation. Valin was introduced to an expansive and complex legal field. The opportunity solidified her interest in the area of law and desire to integrate it into her legal studies and future…
Graduate Profile: Aidan Graybill, L’21
Exemplary student to pursue career in tribal lawAidan Graybill, L’21, decided to become a lawyer to pursue her dream of advocating for Indian tribes. Three years later, Graybill is turning her dream into reality.Graybill’s legal ambitions brought her to the University of Kansas…
Alumna Strives for Change
Sarah Deer, L’99, aims to end gender-based violence in Native American communities through legislative change, legal scholarship and advocacySarah Deer, L’99, has dedicated her career to ending violence against women in Native American communities. For nearly 30 years, she has advocated…
Gaining Unique Legal Perspective Through Tribal Judicial Support Clinic
Photo courtesy of Aidan GraybillParticipating in the Tribal Judicial Support Clinic provided me with a unique perspective on tribal law practice. During my time in the clinic, I conducted research to be used for consideration in larger governmental projects by a tribal attorney. The majority of the…
Recent Graduate Spotlight: Becky Howlett Advocates for Navajo Nation
Earning a certificate in tribal law was pivotal in Becky Howlett’s legal education. “Ultimately, my experiences in KU Law’s Tribal Law and Government Center were part of the underlying reason I chose to dedicate my legal career to advocating on behalf of tribal governments and…