Job Announcement - Assistant City Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant City Attorney with the City of Bismarck has been posted.

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.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Public Defender

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Public Defender with the Spirit Lake Tribal Court in Fort Totten has been posted.

Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General

A job posting 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.

North Dakota Constitution Day - Oct. 1, 2024

October 1st, 2024 has been Proclaimed North Dakota Constitution Day by Governor Doug Burgum

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A Job Announcement for an Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Law has been posted.

Heather & Thistle Pipes and Drum Corps Play to welcome Veterans to Fargo

The Heather & Thistle Pipes and Drum Corps recently played to welcome Veterans to Hector International Airport on September 22nd.

UND hosts Criminal Justice Career Fair

The University of North Dakota in Grand Forks recently hosted a Criminal Justice Career Fair in the Memorial Union.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney in Ward County has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

July 2024 bar examination results released

The State Board of Law Examiners have announced the results of the July 2024 bar examination.

Job Announcement: Deputy Solicitor General

A Job Announcement for a Deputy Solicitor General with the Attorney General's office in Bismarck has been posted.

State Court Administrator Awarded the Gerald W. VandeWalle Medal

State Court Administrator Sally Holewa, was awarded the Gerald W. VandeWalle Medal at the 2024 annual meeting of the State Bar Association of North Dakota.

Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General

A Job Announcement for an Assistant Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Insurance Department Attorney

A job announcement for an Attorney with the Insurance Department in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement: ND DOT Temporary Hearing Office I

A Job Announcement for a ND DOT Temporary Hearing Officer has been posted.

Job Announcement: Attorney II - Health and Human Services

A job announcement for three Attorneys II with the Health and Human Services Department has been posted.

Big Muddy Bar Association Hosts the Banquet

Big Muddy Bar Association Hosts the Banquet at the Bismarck Dream Center

Hutton 2024 NACM President-Elect

The National Association for Court Management announces the new President-Elect for the 2024-2025 Board of Directors, Kelly Hutton of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Job Announcement: Deputy Solicitor General

A job announcement for Solicitor General for the Office of Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

July bar examination begins

The North Dakota Bar Exam began Tuesday, July 30th, with 68 applicants taking the exam.

Veterans Treatment Court Successes Featured

The work of the Grand Forks Veterans Court was recently featured in the news.

Job Announcement - Deputy Solicitor General

The application closing date for a Deputy Solicitor General for the Office of Attorney General in Bismarck has been extended.

North Dakota Delegation Attends Uniform Law Commission Meeting

North Dakota commissioners are in attendance at the Uniform Law Commission's annual meeting in Boston. The meeting runs through July 25.

Opening on the North Dakota Ethics Commission

Applications are being accepted for service on the North Dakota Ethics Commission. Commissioners serve a 4-year term, with the term of service to commence in September 2024.

Job Announcement - Law School Fellow

A job announcement for a Law School Fellow with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Child Support Attorney

A job announcement for a Child Support Attorney with the Department of Health & Human Services has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

June 27, 2024 declared Legal Assistant/Paralegal Day

Governor Doug Burgum has declared Thursday, June 27, 2024, Legal Assistant/Paralegal Day

North Dakota Delegation Attends All-Rise Conference

Annual RISE24 National Drug Court Conference held in Anaheim

Dakota Dilemmas: Navigating the Complaint Process

The North Dakota Ethics Commission is hosting a new webinar titled: Dakota Dilemmas: Navigating the Complaint Process

Job Posting: Juvenile Presenting Attorney

A job announcement for a Juvenile Presenting Attorney with the Spirit Lake Tribal Court in Fort Totten has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Indigent Defense Contractor

The North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents is currently looking for contractors in the South Central Judicial District for both adult and juvenile contracts.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Insurance Department Attorney

A job announcement for an Attorney with the Insurance Department in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement: Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with ND HHS Child Support has been posted.

NCSC announces 2024 Civics Education Essay Contest winners

National Center for State Courts announces student winners for the annual Civics Education Essay Contest.

Job Announcement - Lead Attorney Public Defender

A job announcement for a Lead Attorney with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Devils Lake has been posted.

Job Announcement - Attorney Public Defender

A job announcement with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Minot has been posted.

Job Announcement - Attorney Public Defender

A job announcement with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Williston has been posted.

NCSC launches access to justice explainer video series

The National Center for State Courts has launched a new explainer video series to help the public understand complex legal processes and feel more confident navigating the court system.

Job Announcement - Special Assistant U.S. Attorney/Assistant Attorney General/HIDTA Attorney

A job announcement for a Special Assistant United States Attorney/Assistant Attorney General/HIDTA Attorney with the Attorney General in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Attorneys for Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents

The Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents is seeking to fill Attorney positions in Bismarck, Fargo, Devils Lake, Minot, and Williston

Job Announcement - Administrative Assistant

A job announcement for an Administrative Assistant with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Bismarck has been posted.

February 2024 bar examination begins

The North Dakota Bar Examination began on Tuesday, Feb. 27, with 28 applicants taking the exam.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's office in Bismarck has been posted.

UND Pre-Law Society visits Supreme Court

Several members and the advisor of the UND Pre-Law Society visited the Supreme Court to learn about legal career paths and the different roles within the state's legal system.

NCSC Civics Education Essay contest is now open

The National Center for State Courts annual Civics Education Essay contest is now open for students in grades 3-12. Winners to be announced on May 1.

Travis Finck elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Executive Director of the North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents, Travis Finck, elected to Board of Directors of Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar

Ethics Commission to Host Educational Webinars

The Ethics Commission has two upcoming educational webinars at noon on March 14th and 28th approved for 1.5 ND CLE credit (general or ethics).

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the Department of Health and Human Services has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Civil Litigation Division in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Clerk of Court

A job announcement for a Clerk of Court for the City of Devils Lake Municipal Court has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk for the City of Mandan Municipal Court has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

Retired Judge John Grinsteiner recently named as a faculty member for All Rise

Retired Judge John Grinsteiner has recently been named as a faculty member for All Rise

Job Announcement - Child Support Attorney

A job announcement for a Child Support Attorney with the Department of Health & Human Services has been posted.

Justices participate in the 2023 North Dakota We the People State Competition

Four North Dakota Supreme Court justices served as judges for the North Dakota We the People State Competition held Jan. 10 at the State Capitol.

Big Muddy Bar Association posts 2024 schedule, seeks members

The Big Muddy Bar Association will again be hosting meetings and providing CLE opportunities for its members in the South Central Judicial District.

Lawyer licenses and pro hac vice registrations expire Dec. 31

All license and pro hac vice fees and the completed forms are due on or before December 31, 2023.

Frequently asked questions about 2024 attorney license renewal

A new online license renewal system for currently licensed lawyers and for pro hac vice admitted lawyers is available. The State Board of Law Examiners has developed a list of frequently asked questions, which is available here.

Job Announcement - Attorney II

The ND Protection and Advocacy Project is hiring an Attorney located in Bismarck.

Job Announcement - Legal Counsel

A job announcement for an Attorney I with the Commission on Legal Counsel for indigents in Devils Lake has been posted.

Job Announcement - Legal Counsel

A job announcement for an Attorney I with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Bismarck has been posted.

North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents seeking Contractors

The North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents is currently looking for contractors in the Northeast Judicial District.

Job Announcement: Attorney I

A job announcement for an Attorney with the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner has been posted.

Board of Law Examiners announces online license renewal

The State Board of Law Examiners is excited to announce the launch of an online license renewal process for 2024.

North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents seeking Contractors

North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents is currently looking for contractors in the East Central Judicial District.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

New Law Review issue available

The North Dakota Law Review has published Volume 98, Issue 3, which is available online.

North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents seeking Contractors

North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents is currently looking for contractors in the East Central Judicial District.

Job Announcement: Attorney I

A job announcement for an Attorney I for the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner has been posted.

July 2023 Bar Examination Results

The State Board of Law Examiners have announced the results of the July 2023 bar examination. Of the 43 applicants who sat for the bar examination in Bismarck, North Dakota, 26 applicants achieved a passing score. This is a 60 percent overall pass rate, compared to 59 percent a year ago. The passage rate for those taking the North Dakota examination for the first time was 69 percent.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement: Attorney I Public Defender

Job Announcement: Attorney I Public Defender in Williston, North Dakota

Job Announcement: Supervising Attorney Public Defender

Job Announcement: Supervising Attorney Public Defender in Williston, North Dakota

North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents seeking Contractors

North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents is currently looking for contractors in the Northwest Judicial District

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Natural Resources and Native American Affairs Division in Bismarck has been posted.

Sign up for email notifications from Child Support

Members of the bench and bar can sign up to receive email updates and other notifications from Child Support.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

Carlton Hunke 1943-2023

Longtime Fargo attorney Carlton "Mike" Hunke passed away on August 10, 2023. Services to be held Friday, August 18, 2023, 2:00 P.M. at Christ Church Lutheran, Minneapolis.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with the Attorney General's office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the Stark County State’s Attorney Office has been posted.

July bar examination begins

The North Dakota Bar Exam began on Tuesday, July 25.

North Dakota Child Support guidelines amended

North Dakota Child Support guidelines amended effective July 1, 2023.

Job Announcement - Chief Assistant State's Attorney

A job announcement for a Chief Assistant State's Attorney with Stutsman County has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney II

A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney II with Stutsman County has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney I

A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney I with Stutsman County has been posted.

Job Announcements - Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents

Five job announcements - three for attorneys, one for investigator lead, and one for support staff - with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents have been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Burleigh County State's Attorney's office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Legal Secretary

A job announcement for a Legal Secretary position available in the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office has been posted.

Job Announcement - Special Assistant United States Attorney/Assistant Attorney Genral/HIDTA Attorney

A job announcement for a Special Assistant United States Attorney/Assistant Attorney Genral/HIDTA Attorney with the Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.