SBAND High School Mock Trial Registration Deadline Approaching
The State Bar Association of North Dakota’s mock trial program unites legal professionals and students in a hands-on courtroom experience that builds trial skills and teamwork, with registration open through December 31 for schools.Lawyers Reminded to Renew Law Licenses by December 31
Lawyers who have not yet renewed their licenses for 2026 are reminded to do so by December 31, 2025.Job Announcement: Part-Time Juvenile Case Aide - Fargo
A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Case Aide in Fargo has been posted.Job Announcement: Assistant City Attorney - Minot
A job announcement for an Assistant City Attorney in Minot has been posted.Cass County Courthouse celebrates National Adoption Day
The Cass County Courthouse in Fargo celebrated National Adoption Day by finalizing adoptions for four families.
Fargo North Law and Justice Students observe oral arguments and visit with Justices
Fargo North High School Law and Justice Students observe oral arguments and learn about the Supreme Court.Law Clerk Breaks Down Legal Careers and AI’s Developing Role in Law for High School Students
North Dakota Supreme Court Law Clerk Peter Liffrig recently visited a careers class at St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck.UND School of Law reopens Dean search
The University of North Dakota School of Law has re-opened its Dean searchThe North Dakota Supreme Court welcomes Dixie R. Holland as new Chief Deputy Clerk
Dixie R. Holland has been selected to serve Chief Deputy Clerk of the North Dakota Supreme Court.
Former Chief Justice VandeWalle receives inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award from UND Law Review
Former Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle received the inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of North Dakota Law ReviewJob Announcement: Investigative Counsel - ND Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship
A job announcement for Investigative Counsel for the ND Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship located in Bismarck has been posted.Judge Hurly elected to serve as the Unit 1 at-large representative on Administrative Council
Judge Michael Hurly has been elected to serve as the Unit 1 at-large representative on the Administrative Council. He will be finishing out the term previously held by Judge Anthony Swain Benson.North Dakota Courts Raises Awareness of Scams Targeting Potential Jurors
The North Dakota Court System Seeks to Raises Awareness of Recent Scams Targeting Potential Jurors
Hutton selected to serve as deputy state court administrator
Kelly Hutton has been selected to serve as the next deputy state court administrator, effective December 29, 2025.Job Announcement: Application Support Analyst I-Bismarck
A job announcement for an Application Support Analyst I in Bismarck has been posted.Job Announcement: Part-Time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator-Dickinson
A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator in Dickinson has been posted.
20 Complete Court Manager Program
Court staff completed the Court Manager Program in Bismarck on Nov. 6Request for Proposals for Transcription Services
The North Dakota Court System has released a Request for Proposal for Transcription Services.Deputy State Court Administrator Scott Johnson to Retire
Deputy State Court Administrator Scott Johnson will retire effective December 26, 2025.Job Announcement - Director of Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
A job announcement for a Director of Medicaid Fraud Control Unit located in Bismarck has been posted.Job Announcement: Attorney for N.D. Ethics Commission
A job announcement for an attorney for N.D. Ethics Commission has been posted.Coming in mid-November - Attorney License Renewal for 2026
The Board reminds all lawyers to ensure their e-mail address is and remains current because no paper statements will be mailed out.Municipal Judges Seminar
Municipal Judges from North Dakota attend annual seminar in Bismarck Oct. 6Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Protection and Antitrust
A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General
A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.Job Announcement: Staff Attorney-District Court-Bismarck
A job announcement for a Staff Attorney-District Court located in Bismarck has been posted.Job Announcement: Law Clerk-Bismarck
A job announcement for a Law Clerk-Bismarck has been posted.Job Announcement: Paralegal-Bismarck
A job announcement for a Paralegal-Bismarck has been posted.Job Announcement: Judicial Support Specialist-District Court-Bismarck
A job announcement for a Job Announcement: Judicial Support Specialist-District Court located in Bismarck has been posted.Rural Attorney Recruitment Program
The Rural Attorney Recruitment Program was established by the legislature in 2021 with the goal of increasing the number of lawyers residing and working in rural North Dakota.
New Lawyers Admitted to the Bar in Supreme Court Ceremony
Forty new lawyers were admitted to the North Dakota Bar during a ceremony on September 26, 2025 in the House Chambers of the North Dakota State Capitol.Job Announcement: Adult Criminal Court Public Defender
A job announcement for an Adult Criminal Court Public Defender with the Spirit Lake Tribal Court in Fort Totten has been posted.NECJD attends UND Criminal Justice Career Fair
Court System Professionals connects with Students at the UND Criminal Justice Career FairJob Announcement: Investigative Counsel for the N.D. Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship
A job announcement for the position of Investigative Counsel for the N.D. Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship has been posted.Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of District Court
A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court located in Williston has been posted.UND to celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17
On Wednesday, Sept. 17, UND will again host events on campus throughout the day commemorating Constitution Day — a federal observance honoring the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787.Job Announcement - Legislative Council Staff Attorney
A job announcement for a Legislative Council Staff Attorney located in Bismarck has been posted.Job Announcement - Administrative Assistant - Juvenile Court
A job announcement for an Administrative Assistant for Juvenile Court, located in Fargo, has been posted.Job Announcement - Paralegal
A job announcement for a Paralegal located in Williston has been posted.Job Announcement - Judicial Support Specialist - District Court - Williston
A job announcement for a Judicial Support Specialist in District Court located in Williston has been posted.Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General
A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General located in Bismarck has been posted.Job Announcement - Part-Time Case Aide
A job announcement for a part-time Case Aide for the Richland County Treatment Court has been posted.Job Announcement - Investigator
A job announcement for an Investigator with the Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office has been posted.Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Protection Division
A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General located in Bismarck has been posted.Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of Court
A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of Court located in Fargo has been posted.Job Announcement - Victim Witness Advocate
A job announcement for a Victim Witness Advocate located in Jamestown has been posted.Job Announcement - Law School Fellow
A job announcement for a Law School Fellow with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.
Kelly Hutton Sworn In as President of the National Association for Court Management (NACM)
Kelly Hutton Sworn In as President of the National Association for Court Management (NACM); Announces Priorities to Strengthen the Profession and Public TrustBe Aware of Jury Scams
The Federal Trade Commission is warning people about jury scams with new techniques to steal personal data and moneyJob Announcement: Deputy Clerk of Court
A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of Court in Watford City has been posted.July bar examination begins
The North Dakota Bar Exam began Tuesday with 63 applicants taking the exam.Job Announcement: Assistant State's Attorney
A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney located in Grand Forks has been posted.
Uniform Law Commission Approves Three New Acts at 134th Annual Meeting
New measures aim to modernize state laws on debt resolution, child custody proceedings, and commission governance
North Dakota Court Professionals Graduate from National Fellows Program
Four North Dakota Court Professionals Graduated from the National Fellows Program offered by the Institute for Court ManagementJob Announcement - ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
A Job Announcement for an Assistant Attorney General located in Bismarck has been posted.
Grand Forks Veterans Treatment Court Continues to Thrive
The Grand Forks Veterans Treatment Court has created a community of support around its participants with the use of mentors.
Attorney Doug Broden Steps Away from Devils Lake Juvenile Treatment Court
Doug Broden provided 16 years of service to the Devils Lake Treatment Court as a defense attorney.North Dakota Treatment Courts Attend Annual AllRise Conference
Members of North Dakota Treatment Courts joined over 7,000 participants in this year’s AllRise Conference in Orlando Florida.GNDC Announces Winners of the National Civics Bee® North Dakota State Finals
The Greater North Dakota Chamber Announces Winners of the National Civics Bee® North Dakota State Finals from July 11 CompetitionNorth Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents seeking Contractors
The North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents is currently looking for a contractor in the East Central Judicial District.Opening on the North Dakota Ethics Commission
Applications are being accepted for service on the North Dakota Ethics Commission.Job Announcement: Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator - HHS
A Job Announcement: Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator - HHS has been posted.Job Announcement: Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator at ND Health and Human Services’ Child Support Section
A job announcement for Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator at ND Health and Human Services’ Child Support Section has been posted.Notice of Fee Increases
Effective July 1, 2025, all court filing fees and service fees for clerks to prepare, certify, issue or transmit a document will increase.Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - State Court Administrator
A job announcement for a Staff Attorney for the State Court Administrator in Bismarck has been posted.Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer I - Grand Forks
A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer I located in Grand Forks has been posted.Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General
A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General located in Bismarck has been posted.Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General
A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General, located in Bismarck, has been posted.Job Announcement - Programmer Analyst I/Systems Analyst - Bismarck
A job announcement for a Programmer Analyst I/Systems Analyst located in Bismarck has been posted.Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - State Court Administrator
A job announcement for a Staff Attorney for the State Court Administrator in Bismarck has been posted.Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer I - Williston
A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer I in Williston has been posted.Job Announcement - Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator - Child Support
A job announcement for a Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator for ND Health and Human Services' Child Support Section has been posted.Family Law Mediator Applications Now Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for mediators for the Family Mediation Program in Williston.Job Announcement - Paralegal - Dickinson
A job announcement for a Paralegal in Dickinson has been posted.Job Announcement - Judicial Support Specialist - District Court - Dickinson
A job announcement for a Judicial Support Specialist for District Court in Dickinson has been posted.
Governor Armstrong Signs Bill Making Oct. 1 North Dakota Constitution Day
Governor Kelly Armstrong signed HB 1479 designating October 1 as North Dakota Constitution Day.
ND Court System Releases 2024 Juvenile Court Annual Report
The 2024 Juvenile Court Annual Report for the North Dakota Court System has been posted.Job Announcement - Accountant Analyst-Bismarck
A job announcement for an Accountant Analyst in Bismarck in the Office of the State Court Administrator has been posted.Job Announcement - Temporary Hearing Officer
A job announcement for a part-time temporary hearing officer has been posted.
New Lawyers Admitted to the Bar in Supreme Court Ceremony
Twelve new lawyers were admitted to the North Dakota Bar during a ceremony on April 17th, 2025, in the Supreme Court courtroom at the North Dakota State Capitol.February 2025 Bar Examination Results Released
The State Board of Law Examiners have announced the results of the February 2025 bar examination.
North Star High School Students Visits the Supreme Court
North Star High School students from Cando visited the Supreme Court on April 1st.Job Announcement - Temporary Deputy Clerk of District Court - WBL
A job announcement for multiple Temporary Deputy Clerks with District Courts various locations has been posted.
2025 State Bar Association of North Dakota High School Mock Trial Competition Winners Announced
Alexander High School wins first place and advances to the national championship in Phoenix, Arizona May 7-10, 2025.Job Announcement - Legal Administrative Assistant - City of Minot
A job announcement for a Legal Administrative Assistant for the City of Minot in the City Attorneys Department has been posted.Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney
A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney located in Cass County has been posted.Job Announcement - Child Support - Fargo, ND or surrounding area - Lead Attorney
A job announcement for a Lead Attorney - Child Support in Fargo or surrounding area has been posted.