Also called: Tribal Attorney, Indian Law Attorney
Represents Native American tribes and members on sovereignty, land, gaming, and treaty rights.
Tribal lawyers might negotiate a casino compact with a state, defend tribal land in federal court, or work as a prosecutor in a tribal court system. Tribes are sovereign nations, so this law is unique. Some tribal nations run their own law departments.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 7 years after high school. Bachelor's degree, 3-year JD, and passing the bar exam.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: American Indian Studies, Political Science, History, Environmental Studies.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). BLS projection for all lawyers (2024-34); niche areas vary.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps research treaties and federal Indian law; sovereignty work, compacts and community trust stay deeply human.
Classes: AP U.S. History, AP U.S. Government, Native American studies, Speech and debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 23-1011.
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