Indian Law (Online), MJIL

The Master of Jurisprudence in Indian Law (MJIL) at the University of Tulsa College of Law is a cutting edge degree program that moves students’ careers forward and helps them work effectively in Indian Country. The courses in the MJIL program are developed and taught by TU professors as well as other recognized experts. MJIL candidates will successfully complete seven required courses, elective courses of their choice, and a capstone master project totaling 30 credit hours.

Required Courses (18-19 hours)

MJIL 6602 Introduction to the Federal and Legal Administrative System (2 hours)
MJIL 6603 Principles of Federal Indian Law (3 hours)
MJIL 6623 Tribal Government (3 hours)
MJIL 6723 Introduction to Legal Writing (3 hours)
MJIL 6883 Research Methods in Indian law (3 hours)
MJIL 6671 Introduction to Capstone Master Project (1 hour)
MJIL 6601 Advanced Research Methods (1 hour)
MJIL 6672-4 Capstone Master Project (2-4 hours)

Elective Courses (11-12 hours)

Chosen from the following:

MJIL 6853 Energy and Indian Land Title (3 hours)
MJIL 6683 Rise of International Indigenous Rights in the U.S. (3 hours)
MJIL 6633 Tribal Gaming Law (3 hours)
MJIL 6643 Civil Jurisdiction in Indian Country (3 hours)
MJIL 6653 Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country (3 hours)
MJIL 6862 Finance and Accounting Concepts in Native American Business (2 hours)
MJIL 6813 Indian Property Rights (3 hours)
MJIL 6693 Basic Environmental Law (3 hours)
MJIL 6703 Federal Contracting and Compacting (3 hours)
MJIL 6803 Social Services Law in Indian Country (3 hours)
MJIL 6833 Indigenous Rights (3 hours)
MJIL 6863 Family Law in Indian Country (3 hours)
MJIL 6843 Basic Oil and Gas Law (3 hours)
MJIL 6713 Economic Development in Indian Country (3 hours)
MJIL 6613 Indian Civil Rights (3 hours)
MJIL 6873 Water Rights and Water Law (3 hours)

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Indian Law (Online), MJIL

Required Courses (18-19 hours)

Elective Courses (11-12 hours)