P. Frick*y

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Federal Indian Law (P. Frick*y)

This course concerns the legal relationships among American Indian tribes, the United States, and the states. Topics include the history of American Indian law; the conflicting tribal, state, and federal jurisdiction over persons and property on Indian lands; the concepts of tribal sovereignty and self-determination; and natural resources on Indian lands.

Legislation (P. Frick*y)

This course examines the legislative process, the relationship between the common law and statutes, and statutory interpretation. It focuses primarily on the theoretical and practical aspects of statutory interpretation, including overall theories of interpretation, the canons of statutory interpretation, and the use of legislative history. Because statutory interpretation is a skill needed by all attorneys, the course is designed to be of interest to any student.