CILP News & Events
Grad works for 'a better tomorrow'
June 04, 2021
Makayla Gustafson, citizen of Tlingit and Haida Tribal Nation, was inspired to attend law school and seek a career as a lawyer by her great-great-great grandfather.
Native grad's law school journey is a story of resilience
May 21, 2021
Congratulations to Brittany Jones, citizen of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, on obtaining her law degree from Seattle University School of Law.
Scholarship recipients driven by passion for social justice
August 28, 2020
Both scholarships are three-year, full-tuition awards that recognize outstanding law students. The Scholars for Justice award goes to a student committed to working in public interest, and the Nash award goes to an enrolled member of an Indian tribe (or lineal descendant of an enrolled member).
Tribal justice event celebrates power of community, healing
May 07, 2019
Law students learned about an innovative approach to restorative justice, called “Healing to Wellness,” at a special event hosted by the Center for Indian Law and Policy (CILP) last month.
Former competitive rower's new goal: a law degree
January 22, 2018
First-year student Natalie McCarthy takes on law school after years of pursuing Paralympic dreams.
Derek “Red Arrow” Frank earns federal clerkship, launches career in advocacy
October 19, 2017
3L Derek “Red Arrow” Frank has been selected for a federal clerkship that will start him down the path to his ultimate career goal.
Scholarship recipients driven by passion to help others
September 12, 2016
The recipients of Seattle University School of Law's most prestigious scholarships have different passions — immigration, at-risk youth, and tribal representation — but all three share the same devotion to helping others and the same belief in the power of a legal education to give them the skills they need to do so.
Center for Indian Law and Policy welcomes new staff director
August 11, 2016
Attorney Brooke Pinkham has joined the Center for Indian Law and Policy as the new staff director. A member of the Nez Perce tribe who grew up within the community of the Yakama Nation in south central Washington State, she brings a lifelong commitment to Indian people and tribes throughout Washington State.
Seattle U offers advanced law degrees
March 14, 2016
After more than 40 years of bestowing juris doctor degrees, the law school will offer a master of laws (LLM) in two fields – tribal law and technology – as well as a master of legal studies (MLS). The American Bar Association has also acquiesced in an LLM program in elder law, which will be added soon.
1L selected for Native American Congressional Internship
April 20, 2015
Elisabeth Guard will spend her summer in Washington, D.C., interning at the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the office of Assistant Secretary Kevin Washburn. She is one of just 12 students in the country to be selected for the Native American Congressional Internship Program.