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National Recognition and Publication that Remains Relevant
Founded in 1973, AILR was the first-ever journal dedicated specifically to Native American legal scholarship. While many journals have followed our lead, AILR is the flagship journal of U.S. Native American legal scholarship. AILR is both nationally and internationally recognized, trusted, and respected. As a result, papers published by AILR are often cited in appellate briefs and opinions of the U.S. Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of the United States.
Federal Indian Law is unique. In one sense, it is foundational and consistent, yet in another, entirely inconsistent and subject to change with every swing of the pendulum. AILR does not constrain itself to only publishing papers sympathetic to Indian Law. The issues published by AILR are thus, always needed and always relevant, no matter which direction the law moves. This continued relevance is the legacy of the American Indian Law Review–a legacy that we are committed to protecting and expanding. A legacy that we invite you to join.
Editors Trained in Federal Indian Law
To that end, I am proud to share that for the first time in our journal’s history – thanks to a Constitutional Amendment introduced by Baylee Ogle, the Editor-in-Chief 2025-26 – going forward, everyone on AILR is required to take Federal Indian Law. This means that the editors working on your piece are doing more than merely checking grammar or citation formatting. They are trained in the very doctrine your work engages.
You can trust that your work is in the hands of editors who care deeply about accuracy, but also the impact your scholarship has on our tribal communities.
Migwétch for entrusting us with your work. Your contribution strengthens this journal and adds to the legacy we are so proud to carry forward.