The Law Advocate degree program is intended to prepare students to successfully complete the requirements for admission to the Navajo Nation Bar Association and to work as legal advocates in the legal and judicial systems of the Navajo Nation. Classes will allow local community residents to receive training to acquire new job skills or enhance existing job skills. Classes are offered in criminal, civil, and family law; with an emphasis on court procedure and practical skills. Legal research, legal writing, and legal ethics will be stressed.
| Estimated Cost of Attendance | $16,022/academic year |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $2,402 |
| Room and Board | $6,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,600 |
| Transportation | $1,600 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,500 |
Degree Checklist (PDF) Enrollment Data
Program Advisors
Robert Yazzie, J.D., Associate Professor of Law Advocate
Email: ryazzie@navajotech.edu
Phone: 505.786.4368
J.D., Law, University of New Mexico
B.A., Sociology, Oberlin College
Lola Natay, Assistant Professor of Law Advocate
Email: lnatay@navajotech.edu
Phone: 928.882.3148
J.D., Law, University of Colorado School of Law
M.B.A., University of Arizona, Eller College of Management
B.A., Communication Studies, Brigham Young University
Bar Admissions: Navajo Nation and Arizona