Also called: Tribal Advocate, Spokesperson (Tribal Court)
Represents people in tribal courts, many of which allow trained, licensed non-lawyer advocates who know the tribe's laws and traditions.
In many tribal court systems, advocates admitted by the tribal bar handle child welfare, family, and minor criminal cases. They might help a grandmother keep custody of her grandchildren, using both written tribal codes and traditional values. Often they are tribal members serving their own community.
Varies widely by tribe; many work for tribal legal aid programs. Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Requirements set by each tribe: often training in tribal law, a bar exam for the tribal court, and community standing.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: American Indian Studies, Paralegal Studies, Tribal Law (certificate).
Growing about average. Tribal courts are expanding their caseloads and jurisdiction.
Low risk for 10 years. AI may help with paperwork; knowing tribal law, language and community and speaking for people in tribal court stay human.
Classes: AP U.S. Government, Native American studies or history, Speech and debate, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 23-2099.
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