Alayna Farris. Photo from Facebook

Two Cherokee students from the University of Arkansas School of Law have landed summer clerkships at the Native American Rights Fund and the National Indian Gaming Commission.

Alayna Farris, a member of the Cherokee Nation, will be working at NARF in Boulder, Colorado. She's excited to learn more about U.S. Supreme Court litigation.

"NARF is involved when any tribal issue goes before the Supreme Court," said Farris. "I hope to gain real experience working with indigenous people in the courtroom."

Bryan Shade with retired Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R). Photo from Facebook

Bryan Shade, a member of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, will be working at NIGC in Washington, D.C. He'll be in the agency's Office of General Counsel.

"I am very grateful for this opportunity and cannot wait to get started," said Shade. "I put myself through undergrad and graduate school while working in tribal government. I hope my education and experience will mesh well with this opportunity for a solid foundation for a career in Indian affairs."

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