Programs
Structured work, supervised closely, measured by capability.
Our programs sit inside the three pillars. Some prepare advocates, some build governance capacity, some build enterprise — and each states plainly what it prepares you for and what it does not decide.
Defend — Warchief Bench
Law as a Shield
Sovereign advocacy and disciplined defense for people, communities, and governments that are outmatched by process — not by merit.
Sovereign Advocacy Practicum
Advocacy competence built through supervised, real-world casework.
Who it's for: Participants preparing for advocacy roles in tribal and administrative forums.
DefendCommunity Legal Education
Communities that understand the systems acting on them.
Who it's for: Community members, families, nonprofits, and local organizations.
Educate — Haven Law School
Education as Empowerment
Experiential legal education that trains advocates inside real work: research, writing, governance, and supervised practice.
Tribal Law & Governance
Working fluency in tribal legal systems, codes, and institutional design.
Who it's for: Tribal staff, council members, students, and practitioners working with tribal governments.
EducateLaw Office Study
Structured, supervised study aligned with the California Law Office Study Program.
Who it's for: Qualifying participants pursuing a supervised study pathway rather than a traditional law school route.
EducateTribal Bar Education
Preparation in the substantive and procedural competencies tribal courts expect.
Who it's for: Advocates preparing for admission or practice in a specific tribal jurisdiction.
EducateSecond Chance Attorney Fellowship
A structured path back to disciplined, accountable legal service.
Who it's for: Individuals with a justice-involved or professional-discipline history seeking a supervised route to renewed service.
Build — Advanced Markets
Enterprise as Independence
Enterprise incubation, financial and risk architecture, and infrastructure capability that turns capacity into durable independence.
Haven Business Incubator
Enterprise readiness: structure, operations, and a credible path to market.
Who it's for: Community entrepreneurs, tribal enterprises, and early-stage ventures.
BuildFinancial & Insurance Regulation
Literacy in the regulatory frameworks that govern capital and risk.
Who it's for: Enterprise leaders, tribal finance staff, and advocates working near regulated activity.
Not sure which program fits?
Describe your background and what you are trying to be able to do. We will point you to the right starting place — including elsewhere, if that serves you better.