PLSI & NNALSA Professional Development Workshops

2025 National NALSA Moot Court Competition

February 14-15, 2025

UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law | Las Vegas, NV

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More details about the workshops coming soon!

Registration open until Monday, February 10th, 11:59pm MT. 

Travel Reimbursement Request
Travel Reimbursement Guidelines

TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT GUIDELINES

2025 NNALSA Moot Court Competition Professional Development Workshops

February 14-15, 2025
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas, NV

The American Indian Law Center can reimburse reasonable and necessary travel expenses up to $500 for 50 registered attendees of the 2025 NNALSA Moot Court competition. Applicants must complete the registration form in its entirety by February 1 to be eligible for reimbursement. **Reimbursement is contingent upon attending all AILC and NNALSA workshops and Keynote Panel during the event on Saturday, February 15th**. Funding comes from a Bureau of Indian Education grant to support current full-time J.D. students and members of a federally recognized tribe, ¼ 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.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

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

Please look for ways to save money.

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.

**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. **

 

Economy Airfare AILC can reimburse the cost of ECONOMY airfare booked three weeks in advance to and from your home airport to Las Vegas for the dates of the conference. Your flights cannot include upgrades.
Baggage Fees AILC can reimburse baggage fees for one bag. Does not include upgrades or additional fees.
Mileage (travel by car or train)

AILC can reimburse mileage in your personal vehicle at the federal rate (.67) to and from your home and the conference location. The miles driven should be the most direct route and must be equal to or less than an economy airfare ticket.

  • EXAMPLE: If the cost of an economy round-trip flight from South Dakota to Las Vegas is $499 and the cost of mileage is $1250 roundtrip, AILC will NOT reimburse the cost of the unreasonable mileage.

A MapQuest or Google Maps printout of your route is required to process reimbursement for mileage.
Airport Parking AILC can reimburse the cost of ECONOMY parking at your home airport for the duration of your travel. Upgrades such as covered parking or terminal specific parking will not be accepted.
Lodging AILC can reimburse for double-occupancy lodging at the host hotel.
Ground Transportation

For transportation to and from home and local airport:

  • AILC can reimburse the cost of a STANDARD rate (No Upgrades/ Priority unless equal or lesser value will be accepted) taxi, Uber, or Lyft service to and from your home and local airport. This expense can include a tip up to 15% of the total cost.
  • OR AILC can reimburse mileage to and from your home and local airport. See airport parking section below. This includes using your personal vehicle for drop-off and pick up.

 

Acceptable Tribal Documents  
Members of Federally Recognized Tribes Both sides of unexpired tribal ID
¼ Blood Quantum CDIB showing blood quantum
First Descendant of a Tribal member Both sides of parent’s unexpired tribal ID AND birth certificate showing relation to parent or other descendant document

 

2025 Student Travel Reimbursement: NNALSA - AILC Professional Development Workshops
The American Indian Law Center can reimburse reasonable and necessary travel expenses up to $500 for 50 registered attendees of the 2025 NNALSA Moot Court competition.

2025 NNALSA Moot Court Competition Professional Development Workshops

February 14-15, 2025
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas, NV

TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT GUIDELINES

The American Indian Law Center can reimburse reasonable and necessary travel expenses up to $500 for 50 registered attendees of the 2025 NNALSA Moot Court competition. Applicants must complete the registration form in its entirety by February 1 to be eligible for reimbursement. **Reimbursement is contingent upon attending all AILC and NNALSA workshops and Keynote Panel during the event on Saturday, February 15th**. Funding comes from a Bureau of Indian Education grant to support current full-time J.D. students and members of a federally recognized tribe, ¼ 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.
  • Participants MUST complete the workshop survey to receive a reimbursement. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JFTQ57W

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

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

Please look for ways to save money.

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.

**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. **

Economy Airfare

 AILC can reimburse the cost of ECONOMY airfare booked three weeks in advance to and from your home airport to Las Vegas for the dates of the conference. Your flights cannot include upgrades.

Baggage Fees

 AILC can reimburse baggage fees for one bag. Does not include upgrades or additional fees.

Mileage (travel by car or train)

 AILC can reimburse mileage in your personal vehicle at the federal rate (.67) to and from your home and the conference location. The miles driven should be the most direct route and must be equal to or less than an economy airfare ticket.

  • EXAMPLE: If the cost of an economy round-trip flight from South Dakota to Las Vegas is $499 and the cost of mileage is $1250 roundtrip, AILC will NOT reimburse the cost of the unreasonable mileage.

A MapQuest or Google Maps printout of your route is required to process reimbursement for mileage.

Airport Parking

 AILC can reimburse the cost of ECONOMY parking at your home airport for the duration of your travel. Upgrades such as covered parking or terminal specific parking will not be accepted.

Lodging

 AILC can reimburse for double-occupancy lodging at the host hotel.

Ground Transportation

 For transportation to and from home and local airport:

  • AILC can reimburse the cost of a STANDARD rate (No Upgrades/ Priority unless equal or lesser value will be accepted) taxi, Uber, or Lyft service to and from your home and local airport. This expense can include a tip up to 15% of the total cost.
  • OR AILC can reimburse mileage to and from your home and local airport. See airport parking section below. This includes using your personal vehicle for drop-off and pick up.
Acceptable Tribal Documents
Members of Federally Recognized Tribes Both sides of unexpired tribal ID
¼ Blood Quantum CDIB showing blood quantum
First Descendant of a Tribal member Both sides of parent’s unexpired tribal ID AND birth certificate showing relation to parent or other descendant document
*(If Airfare is not Economy, please include a statement explaining changes, including Economy Airfare quote)

Receipt Upload Section

All receipts must be in PDF or JPG format. Note: Screenshots will be accepted only if valid information (Name & form of payment) can be seen on the receipt.

Please make sure ALL receipts include Travelers name, and that Traveler paid for the expense. No other persons (Spouse, Family, Friend. etc.) will be accepted for reimbursement.

Please submit this form and all receipts within 21 days after travel is complete. You will be required to sign a separate form certifying that you seek reimbursement for only expenses the you paid, no one else paid for your travel, all amounts are true and correct, and that you are not seeking reimbursement from other institutions. Please reach out to Josh Brynildsen at jbrynildsen@ailc-inc.org with any questions.

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Please make sure ALL receipts include Travelers name, and that Traveler paid for the expense. No other persons (Spouse, Family, Friend. etc.) will be accepted for reimbursement.

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