A career in law seems a natural choice for Native Americans looking at graduate school. More than any other people in the United States, the rights and heritage of Indians are circumscribed and threatened by the law. However, great opportunities to effect change are available to Indian attorneys trained at the University of Wisconsin Law School, and elsewhere.
Indian attorneys have the ability to protect and advance tribal rights and sovereignty.
They do this by counseling tribes in exercising their inherent authority, and advocating for change in an area of law where legal incoherence is frequently used against tribal interests. Law school allows dedicated Native Americans to enter this effort at the ground level. The Indian Law Students Association provides personal, academic, and career support for Native American students at the University of Wisconsin Law School. The University of Wisconsin Law School currently has more than 27 Indian law students - one of the largest Indian student populations among law schools. Outlines and Tests.