First Nations Fellowship
Vermont Law School is committed to helping tribal governments and the people of Indian communities deal with the challenges of protecting their environments. In addition to the First Nations Environmental Law Fellowship, the faculty of Vermont Law School can help students to fashion individualized educational experiences in the field of Indian country environmental law, such as internships with inter-tribal organizations and independent research projects.
The purpose of the Fellowship is to enable members of federally recognized Indian tribes to pursue careers in environmental management and resource conservation, as well as to assist them in developing the legal and institutional framework to administer environmental programs throughout Indian country. MELP and LLM students learn the basics of pollution control, land use, and resource allocation, as well as more sophisticated concepts of pollution prevention, ecosystem management, and international law. Special courses dealing with the unique jurisdictional and cultural aspects of Indian Country environmental issues are also offered. Graduates are required to perform one year of service to their respective communities at the completion of the MELP or LLM degree.
The First Nations Environmental Law Fellowship provides financial assistance for tuition to at least two candidates for the MELP or LLM degree each year.
For more information on this Fellowship, please contact the Admissions Office at 888-277-5985 (admiss@vermontlaw.edu).
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