Registration for Judicial Clerkship and Professional Development SeminarsThe American Indian Law Center, Inc. is partnering with the Tribal In-house Counsel Association (TICA), National Native American Law Student Association, and the UNM School of Law Career Services to hold two workshops for American Indian and Alaskan Native law students attending the Federal Bar Association Indian Law Conference (FedBar) on April 17-18, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. These workshops are designed to promote judicial clerkships and proper preparation for professional job applications and interviews. Networking with attorneys and potential employers is expected. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. - Step 1 of 4Form Instructions Who Can Attend: Current American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) law students. How to Attend: Complete this registration form, including all required documents by April 10, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. The AILC has funding to help qualified AIAN law students to attend the workshops and networking events. We have reserved funding from our Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) grant to support up to 40 law students who are members of a federally recognized tribe or 1/4 descendant of a tribal member. We also have additional funding from TICA to support law students who do not qualify under our BIE grant (i.e. members of state recognized tribes, or other descendants). TICA funding is limited and available to law students until funding runs out. Who is Eligible for Travel Reimbursements: American Indian and Alaska Native full-time J.D. students attending ABA accredited law schools. Must complete this registration form and submit required documents by April 10, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Must participate in the required programming offered by AILC at FedBar. Must complete a reimbursement request with copies of appropriate receipts. To be completed after the conference. IMPORTANT: 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. Students are strongly encouraged to seek other funding sources and to utilize AILC funding to supplement any unmet needs. REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2023 AT 11:59 P.M. Personal DataLayoutLast Name *First Name *Email *Cell Phone *LayoutDid you attended PLSI? *NoYesLaw School *Are you member of the National Native American Law Students Association? *YesNoAre you active with your law school's NALSA chapter? *YesNoYear Attended *Year Attended19701971197219731974197519761977197819791980198119821983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022School Year *1L2L3LTribal Data You will be asked to submit your proof of tribal membership before submitting this application. Tribal Affiliation *DegreeEnrollment NumberI am interested in travel reimbursement. *YesNoNextSave and Resume LaterFunding 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 40 law students who are members of a federally recognized tribe or 1/4 descendant of a tribal member. We also have additional funding from TICA to support law students who do not qualify under our BIE grant (i.e. members of state recognized tribes, or other descendants). TICA funding is limited and available to law students until funding runs out. IMPORTANT: • 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. • Students are strongly encouraged to seek other funding sources and to utilize AILC funding to supplement any unmet needs. How much funding have you received or requested from other sources? *Provide an estimate and include funding received, or requested, from your school, NALSA chapter, your own contribution or any other source. If you have not received or requested funding from other sources please indicate that in your response.What are your anticipated funding needs to be covered by AILC? Below is a list of eligible costs that AILC can reimburse. Check ony the boxes that you anticipate you will apply for in your application for reimbursement. Be sure to read the description for each category which incldues the required documents you will need to provide to have your application for reimbursement approved. LayoutBaggageBaggage FeesAILC can reimburse baggage fees for one bag. Does not include upgrades or additional fees. Must provide receipts.Travel Costs (by car or train)Travel Costs (by car or train)AILC can reimburse travel costs for mileage if the mileage at the federal rate is less than or equal to economy airfare scheduled at least 3 weeks out. For instance, if the cost of an economy flight from South Dakota to Albuquerque is $499 and the cost of mileage to drive is $1250 roundtrip, AILC will NOT reimburse you the cost of unreasonable mileage.Ground TransportationGround TransportationAILC can reimburse the cost of ground transportation, including rideshares or mileage to and from the home airport and the Albuquerque airport and to and from your Albuquerque hotel to the conference site. No upgrades, regular rates only.MealsMealsIf there is funding available, AILC can reimburse the cost of meals on your travel days at the federal per diem rate.I anticipate my travel costs to exceed $500.I anticipate my travel costs to exceed $500.If there is funding available and on a case-by-case basis, AILC can reimburse travel costs beyond $500. The criteria will be based on distance and other factors determined by AILC staff.EconomyEconomy AirfareAILC can reimburse the cost of ECONOMY airfare to and from Albuquerque for the dates of the conference. LodgingLodgingAILC can reimburse the cost of double occupancy (i.e. sharing aroom w/ another person) hotel stay for the dates of the conference up to the federal per diem rate for Albuquerque ($121) or at the host hotel's conference rate. Receipts must show your name and a zero balance. AirportAirport ParkingAILC can reimburse the cost of airport parking for the home airport. No upgrades, regular parking only.Conference RegistrationConference RegistrationAILC can reimburse the cost of conference registration at the student rate. Receipt must show your name and the amount paid.PreviousNextSave and Resume LaterLayoutSurvey QuestionsYour answer to these questions will help AILC provide effective programming to all attendees.What are your career interests after law school? *Tribal In-House CounselGovernmentLaw Firm with an Indian Law DepartmentOtherOther Career Interests *Please DescribeWhat are your concerns about career planning or job seeking? *For instance, does networking make you nervous , are you concerned about how your grades will be viewed by potential employers, or are you struggling with drafting a resume etc.My school's career services promotes opportunities that align with my career interests. *Strongly AgreeAgreeSomewhat AgreeUnsureDisagreeI am satisfied with the resources my school's career services provides. *Strongly AgreeAgreeSomewhat AgreeUnsureDisagreeHow many times have you sought out advice from your school's career services since being in law school? *more than 10between 5-10between 2-5once0Do you have some knowledge about judicial clerkships? *YesNoHas anyone at your law school talked to you about judicial clerkships? *YesNoWhat questions do you have about judicial clerkships?Is there any other professional development programming you would like to see AILC provide in the future? If so, include your ideas in your answer.Additional CommentsIs there anything else you would like AILC staff to know?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. Proof of Enrollment in an ABA Accredited Law School * Click or drag a file to this area to upload. Proof of enrollment in an ABA accredited law school as a full-time J.D. student. Must provide your transcript that shows current semester enrollment. Transcripts must be issued by your school and show the name of the school, your full name, and your current schedule. You can also submit a letter from your registrar with the required information. Proof of Membership Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 2 files. Proof of membership in a federally recognized tribe. Submit both sides (front and back) of your Tribal ID card, preferably with the entire card (both sides) in the frame. If the card is expired, please contact your tribe or membership office for a letter of explanation and confirmation of membership. CDIB can be acceptable if it has your membership status, name, blood quantum, address of agency, and signature of enrollment officer.If you are not enrolled, but have a quantum of ¼ or more, please provide that documentation, along with an explanation on why you are not enrolled. Click or drag a file to this area to upload. If you are not enrolled, but have a quantum of 1/4 or more, please provide that documentation, along with an explanation on why you are not enrolled. Also, if you do not qualify for funding under our BIE grant, then submit a statement explaining your heritage to be considered for TICA funding.PreviousNextSave and Resume LaterCheckboxes (copy) *I commit to attending the Judicial Clerkship and Professional Development Seminars, and networking with attorneys and potential employers at FedBar.AILC's ability to provide funding to help qualified American Indian and Alaska Native law students to attend the workshops and networking events is contingent on our ability to meet specific grant requirements. Thus, it is important that law student applicants fulfill their commitment to participate in the required programming offered by AILC at FedBar. If you come to the Federal Bar Conference and do not attend the workshops, you are NOT eligible for this reimbursement. Make sure to ask for the sign-in sheets at each of our events to show that you were there. E-SignatureI hereby certify that the information supplied by me to the AILC is true and correct to the best of knowledge. I consent to the release of information in my file or other information regarding my participation in the Judicial Clerkship and Professional Development Seminars to the BIA, other governmental agencies, law schools, or other appropriate groups, for purposes including, but not limited to: complying with AILC reporting requirements or other statistical purposes; determining my eligibility; obtaining financial assistance; completing my file; or studying program effectiveness. I further acknowledge that I am requesting reimbursement from federal funds and any misrepresentation or false statements made in this form could constitute professional misconduct, an honor code violation, or violation of federal law. Moreover, AILC's ability to provide similar opportunities to law students in the future could be jeopardized. 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