NALSA at Washburn University School of Law

NNALSA is still seeking Preliminary Round Judges for the 34th Annual NNALSA Moot Court Competition, hosted by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago, Illinois, on February 13–14. Judges may participate one or both days.
If you are interested in serving, please complete the interest form linked in our bio or email [email protected].
This is a meaningful opportunity to give back to Native law students and support the only nationwide, annual Indian law moot court competition in the country.
You may book rooms at Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile located at 633 N. Sinclair St., Chicago, IL 60611, until January 31, 2026.

You may book using the following link: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/CHIMM/G-62NA, or by calling the hotel at 312-787-1234. If you call, please be sure to mention NNALSA's group block so that the discount can be applied.

If you run into any issues with booking, please contact Marny Lowe at [email protected].

The Smithsonian is here!

The "AMERICANS" traveling exhibit explores federal Indian law & policy, (mis)representation of Native Americans in popular culture, and the exquisite art of local masters.

Where:
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Rock Building
16281 Q Road
Mayetta, KS 66509

Exhibit hours:
Monday-Saturday, 10am to 3pm
(Closed when the Nation is closed)

NALSA hopes you all take the time to visit the exhibit while it's here.

Wichita friends - this sounds interesting!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the NALSA Halloween Costume Contest.

We hope you had fun and enjoyed your time with us!

Join us at Washburn University's Mulvane Art Museum next Friday afternoon for a discussion about representing Native perspectives in Kansas narratives. Three artists in "DoPiKa: Reinstate"—Norman Akers, Sydney Pursel, and Mona Cliff—will talk about how their communal identities, homes, and personal experiences shape their art.

We know law school keeps everyone busy, but Mulvane Art Museum is right on campus!

On view in "DoPiKa: Reinstate" 🎨

"It is common to hear Native American communities refer to their vehicles as 'ponies.' While progressing in the Cheyenne language, I noticed that many terms related to driving and automobiles had to do with horses. I was curious how to say the word 'tire' in Cheyenne and found one translation for it is 'leg.' This is the first time I remember wondering, 'What would the world look like if all Cheyenne translations were taken literally?'"
—Michael Elizondo, Jr.

Michael Elizondo, Jr. (Cheyenne/Arapaho/Kaw/Chumash)
Store Run, 2020
Colored pencil on paper
Mulvane Art Museum, Washburn University

The FirstGen fund will be awarding 50 $1,000 grants. Application opens Aug. 15th!

FELLOWSHIP — First Gen Fund First Gen Fellowship Thank you for your interest in a First Gen Fellowship! The 2025 First Gen Fellowship application will go live August 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. PST. Awardees will be contacted directly and announced on National First Gen Day on November 8th, 2025 on firstgen.org and on instagram ...

Calling all future lawyers!

Washburn Law is teaming up with Fort Hays State University, Pittsburg State
University, and Garden City Community College to host Legal Minds Academy —
a free, one-day summer event for high school students curious about law
and legal careers.

July 17th, 24th, & 31st
Hands-on activities
Connect with attorneys & judges
Multiple locations across Kansas
Space is limited — register early and explore the world of law today:
forms.office.com/r/XmMwRgVeMA

Come out & enjoy the show!

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Yale Law Journal Seeks Submissions from Scholars Who Follow Turtle Talk Starting July 18, 2025, the Yale Law Journal submission portal for Articles & Essays will open. The submission guidelines and portal can be found here. Any questions about the su…

2025's first event turned out well. Many students learned how to bead. Thanks Caleb Garcia for your guidance and patience with our newbies.