PLSI & NNALSA Professional Development Workshops

Form Instructions

How to Attend: Complete this registration form, including all required documents by February 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST.

The American Indian Law Center is working with the National Native American Law Student Association to provide professional development workshops as a part of their 55^th Anniversary Celebration. The AILC is able to reimburse reasonable and necessary travel expenses up to $500 for 50 attendees. Applications will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis, with a preference to those participating in the Moot Court Competition. We have reserved funding from our Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) grant to support up to 50 law students who are members of a federally recognized tribe, ¼ blood quantum, or a first descendant of a tribal member. If you do not qualify for BIE funding, submit a registration and include documentation of your state or other tribal affiliation.

Who is Eligible for Travel Reimbursements:

1. American Indian and Alaska Native full-time J.D. students attending ABA accredited law schools.
2. Must complete this registration form and submit required documents by February 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST.
3. **Reimbursement is contingent upon attending all AILC and NNALSA workshops and Keynote Panel during the event on Saturday, February 15th**
   • The later rounds of the Moot Court Competition will overlap with workshops and Keynote Panel. Applicants for reimbursement who advance to the Sweet 16 and further will be required to write an essay reflecting on their experience to receive funding. Details will be communicated with the members of the advancing teams shortly after the conclusion of the competition.
4. Must complete a reimbursement request with copies of appropriate receipts. Please submit Travel Reimbursement Form and all receipts within 21 days after travel is complete.

IMPORTANT:

• Funding will be paid out as a reimbursement (up to $500) to YOU for your travel expenses to attend this event. The student must be the individual who purchases the airfare and lodging, the AILC cannot reimburse expenses not paid for by the students. AILC is not able to provide funding in advance.
• Students are strongly encouraged to seek other funding sources and to utilize AILC funding to supplement any unmet needs.
• Qualified students receiving reimbursement from the American Indian Law Center must disclose all other sources and amounts of funding for this event.  Applicants must certify that their submitted expenses are not and will not be covered by another source of payment or reimbursement.

Students are encouraged to attend a pre-trip meeting hosted by AILC over Zoom for further information concerning the reimbursement.

It is the responsibility of the student to complete all registrations and to provide all documentation necessary for reimbursement. AILC staff will not provide reminders. Please contact Josh Brynildsen at jbrynildsen@ailc-inc.org if you have any questions.

**The American Indian Law Center is only able to reimburse expenses to attend the NNALSA  55th Anniversary Celebration and Moot Court Competition that the student's law school of any other organization has not already paid.**

REGISTRATION CLOSES Saturday, February 1st, 2025 AT 11:59 P.M. MST.

Tribal Data

You will be asked to submit your proof of tribal membership before submitting this application. 

Please register whether or not seeking reimbursement.

Funding Needs

The AILC will reimburse reasonable travel expenses up to $500 per qualified applicant who attends and participates in the workshops. We have reserved funding from our Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) grant to support up to 50 law students who are members of a federally recognized tribe, 1/4 blood quantum, or first descendant of a tribal member.

IMPORTANT:

• Due to strict grant requirements, funding will be paid out as a reimbursement to you for your travel expenses to attend this event. AILC is not able to provide funding in advance.
• This reimbursement is not intended to cover all expenses, but to support your participation.
• Qualified law students must submit appropriate receipts, proof of mileage, and completed reimbursement form NO MORE THAN 21 DAYS AFTER the conclusion of the event.
• Receipts and proof of mileage cannot be accepted prior to the conclusion of the event.
• Students must provide receipts for ALL items requested for reimbursement.

What are your anticipated funding needs to be covered by AILC?

Below is a list of eligible costs that AILC can reimburse. Check only the boxes that you anticipate you will apply for in your application for reimbursement. Be sure to read the description for each category which includes the required documents you will need to provide to have your application for reimbursement approved.

Document Upload Section

Name all documents by last name, first initial, doc name. PDFs and docx only. Incomplete applications will not be considered, so be sure that you have submitted all the necessary documents. Do not upload receipts for travel reimbursement - a separate form will go out after the conference to submit your receipts and application for reimbursement.