New Jurist Law Course Certification- Level 1 of III
ARNA Aboriginal Law Firm Level 1 Jurist Course
UPON Registration Each Student Receives the New textbook
TRIBAL JURIST ENCYCLOPEDIA
Indigenous Law, Government, Restitution & Economic Sovereignty
12-Week Aboriginal University Tribal Jurist Certification Program.
The courses collectively focuses on:
• Indigenous Nationality & Political Status
• Indigenous Government Formation
• Plebiscites & Constitutions
• International Law
• Treaty Rights
• Business Registration
• Tax Exemption Processes
• Property Reclamation
• Genealogy
• Trusts
• Credit & Financial Recovery
• Contract Drafting
• Copyrights, Trademarks & Patents
• Lawsuits & Legal Remedies
• Indigenous Restitution Programs
ABORIGINAL UNIVERSITY
TRIBAL JURIST CERTIFICATION
Level I Jurist Doctor Program
Duration
• 8 Weeks Theory
• 4 Weeks Practicum
• Final Certification Examination
WEEK 1
Foundations of Indigenous Law & Jurisdiction
Topics
• What is a Jurist
• Jurisdiction
• Personam Jurisdiction
• Subject Matter Jurisdiction
• Natural Law
• Contract Law
• Commerce
• International Law
• Tribal Government
Sources:
Jurist Manual Chapter 1
Homework
1. Define Natural Law.
2. Define Jurisdiction.
3. Explain Personam vs Subject Matter Jurisdiction.
4. Write a 3-page paper on Indigenous Governance.
5. Create a jurisdiction flow chart.
WEEK 2
Nationality, Political Status & Indigenous Identity
Topics
• Nationality
• Political Status
• Denationalization
• Citizenship
• Indigenous Rights
• Self-Determination
• UNDRIP
• Montevideo Convention
Sources:
Jurist Manual & Indigenous Restitution Book
Homework
1. Create nationality timeline.
2. Explain denationalization.
3. Explain self-determination.
4. Draft nationality affidavit.
5. Research one indigenous nation.
WEEK 3
Plebiscites & Indigenous Government Formation
Topics
• Indigenous Constitutions
• Plebiscites
• Flags
• Nation Formation
• Ministerial Councils
• Government Structures
• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Jural Societies
Sources:
Plebiscite Formation Chapter
Homework
1. Draft a constitution preamble.
2. Create a tribal flag.
3. Draft a ministerial structure.
4. Explain Montevideo requirements.
5. Draft a plebiscite declaration.
WEEK 4
Indigenous Economics & Restitution
Topics
• Indigenous Economics
• Reparations
• Restitution
• Reclamation
• International Human Rights Remedies
• Treaty Claims
• Economic Sovereignty
Sources:
Economic Bible Chapters 1-5
Homework
1. Explain reparations.
2. Explain restitution.
3. Explain reclamation.
4. Write economic action plan.
5. Review UN Resolution 60/147.
WEEK 5
Business Registration & Entity Formation
Topics
• EIN Registration
• Business Structures
• Tribal LLC vs LLCs
• Sole Proprietorship use in Business expense Write-offs
• Trusts
• Partnerships
• Unincorporated Associations
• Holding Companies use with LLCs
• 501(c)(3)
• 501(d)
• 508 (c)1a Tribal Non Profit (FBO)
Sources:
Business Registration Chapter
Homework
1. Create business plan.
2. Draft Articles.
3. Obtain EIN worksheet.
4. Compare entity types.
5. Draft operating agreement.
WEEK 6
Tax Exemption & Property Exemption
Topics
• Labor Tax Exemption (Independent Contractors)
• Sales Tax Exemption
• Property Tax Exemption
• Determination Letters
• Property Transfers
• Trust Property
Sources:
Economic Bible & Restitution Book
Homework
1. Draft exemption request.
2. Create exemption checklist.
3. Review determination letters.
4. Explain property tax process.
5. Prepare client file.
WEEK 7
Genealogy & Tribal Membership
Topics
• Genealogical Research
• Census Records
• Family Trees
• Status Verification (Tribe Internal)
• Tribal Membership (Operative Orientation Process)
• Indigenous Identity Documentation (Proper Use of each ID and Protocols)
Sources:
Genealogy Chapter
Homework
1. Build family tree.
2. Research census records.
3. Create tribal lineage report.
4. Draft membership recommendations based on genealogy.
5. Present findings.
WEEK 8
Legal Drafting & Litigation
Topics
• Affidavits
• Notices
• Contracts
• NDAs
• Waiver of Liability
• Powers of Attorney
• Trust Documents
• Quo Warranto
• Federal Lawsuits
• Settlement Offers
Sources:
Jurist Manual & Lawsuits Chapter
Homework
1. Draft affidavit.
2. Draft notice.
3. Draft NDA.
4. Draft power of attorney.
5. Draft quo warranto action.
PRACTICUM
WEEKS 9-12
Week 9
Nationality & Genealogy Cases
Students complete:
• Family tree
• Status review (Background Checks)
• Membership packet (Based on 7 document format)
Week 10
Business & Tax Services
Students complete:
• EIN packet
• Business registration packet
• Tax exemption packet
Week 11
Trust & Property Services
Students complete:
• Trust package
• Property exemption package
• Asset protection package
Week 12
Litigation & Client Services
Students complete:
• Affidavit package
• Contract package
• Quo Warranto package
• Final Case Study
FINAL CERTIFICATION EXAM
Written Exam
100 Questions
Practical Exam
Complete:
• Nationality File
• Genealogy Report
• EIN Registration Package
• Tax Exemption Package
• Trust Package
• Legal Notice Package
SERVICES A CERTIFIED TRIBAL JURIST CAN OFFER
Nationality Services
• Nationality Applications
• Tribal Membership Enrollment
• Political Status Reviews (Genealogy for ARNA IPA or Yamasee Creek)
• Status Corrections
• Indigenous Credentials
Genealogy Services
• Family Tree Research
• Census Research
• Indigenous Lineage Reports
• Family Land Research
• Historical Documentation
Business Services
• EIN Registration
• Business Formation
• Tribal LLC vs LLC Formation
• Trust Formation
• Partnership Agreements
• Holding Companies
• Unincorporated Associations
• 501(c)(3) Setup
• 501(d) Setup
• 508 (c) 1 a set up
Tax Services
• Sales Tax Exemption
• Property Tax Exemption
• Labor Tax Exemption Process & W-9 Use
• Determination Letter Packages
Property Services
• Trust Transfers
• Quit Claim Deeds
• Property Protection
• Property Reclamation Research
Credit & Financial Services
• Credit Report Analysis
• Credit Disputes using CFPB
• Debt Validation
• Debt Removal Assistance
• Business Credit Development
• Tradeline Analysis
Contract Services
• Affidavits
• Notices
• NDAs
• Powers of Attorney
• Wills
• Trust Documents
• Marriage Contracts
• Prenuptial Agreements
Intellectual Property Services
• Copyright Filings
• Trademark Filings
• Patent Research
• Indigenous Intellectual Property Registration
Litigation Support
• Quo Warranto Actions
• Federal Lawsuit Drafting
• Settlement Offers
• Administrative Remedies
• Rights Violation Complaints
Government Services
• Plebiscite Formation
• Constitution Drafting
• Ministerial Government Setup
• Indigenous Institution Development
• Treaty Drafting