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.

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 - Legal Director

A job announcement for a Legal Director with the Protection & Advocacy Project in Bismarck 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.

June 22 declared Legal Assistant/Paralegal Day

Governor Doug Burgum has issued a proclamation declaring Thursday, June 22, as Legal Assistant/Paralegal Day.

Job Announcement - Public Defenders

Job announcements for Public Defenders with the Commission on Legal Counsel for indigents in Williston have been posted.

Job Announcement - General Counsel

A job announcement for General Counsel of the North Dakota Ethics Commission has been posted.

Job Announcement - Attorney Advisor

A job announcement for an Attorney Advisor at Grand Forks Air Force Base has been posted.

Ethics commission seeks members

Applications are being accepted for service on the North Dakota Ethics Commission.

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.

New Law Review issue available

The North Dakota Law Review has published Volume 98, Issue 2, which is available online.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General/Special Assistant U.S. Attorney/HIDTA Attorney 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 Civil Litigation Division in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Municipal Court Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Public Defenders

Job announcements for three Attorney Public Defenders with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents have been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Consumer Protection & Antitrust Division in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the General Counsel Division in Bismarck 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.

Rand, Light named Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors

UND School of Law Professor Kathryn Rand and UND Political Science & Public Administration Professor Steven Light have been honored as Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors. They are co-directors of UND’s Institute for the Study of Tribal Gaming Law & Policy.

At UND Law, ‘A Conversation about Wrongs, Rights and Repatriation’

UND Today: "On Tuesday, April 11, dozens of UND students, faculty and staff members packed a third-floor lecture bowl in the School of Law to gain a better understanding of repatriation, a process deeply affecting UND."

Job Announcement - Public Defenders

Job Announcements for five Attorney Public Defenders with the Commission for Legal Counsel for Indigents have been posted.

Job Announcements - Public Defenders

Job announcements for three Attorney Public Defenders with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents have been posted.

Job Announcement - Public Defenders

Job announcements for three Attorney I Public Defenders and one Supervising Attorney Public Defender with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents have been posted.

Law Review to present Energy Law Symposium

The North Dakota Law Review will be sponsoring an Energy Law Symposium on March 23 in Bismarck.

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 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 - Assistant Attorney General

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

UND Law Women’s Caucus celebrates Helen Hamilton Day

On March 3, the UND Law Women’s Caucus held its annual Helen Hamilton Day celebration. Helen Hamilton was the first female graduate of the UND School of Law and the first woman to petition the ABA for membership.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the City of Minot has been posted.

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

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

Helen Hamilton Day celebration to be held today

The UND Law Women’s Caucus will hold their annual Helen Hamilton Day celebration on Friday, March 3.

Job Announcement - 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 - 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 - Public Defenders

A job announcement for three Attorney Public Defenders with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents has been posted.

Job Announcement - Contractor Attorneys

A job announcement for Contractor Attorneys with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in the East Central Judicial District has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program in Bismarck 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.

Big Muddy Bar Association posts 2023 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.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the City of Minot has been posted.

Job Announcement - Solicitor General

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

We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution

Nine teams from seven schools competed Jan. 11 in an academic competition where students demonstrate their knowledge of the Constitution in simulated congressional committees and were judged by state Supreme Court justices, constitutional scholars, lawyers, and public officials.

Job Announcement - Coordinator

A job announcement for a Coordinator with the Protection & Advocacy Project's Olmstead Commission has been posted.

Job Announcement - Public Defenders

Job announcements for two Attorney I Public Defenders and one Supervising Attorney Public Defender with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents have been posted.

Hegvik sworn in as Cass County State's Attorney

Fargo attorney Kimberlee Hegvik is replacing long serving Birch Burdick as Cass County State's Attorney. Her term begins Jan 1.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Dec.22

Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley has issued a new open meetings opinion.

Job Announcement - Attorney

A job announcement for an Attorney with the Protection & Advocacy Project in Bismarck has been posted.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Dec.1

Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley has issued an opinion regarding Teacher Support Program grants.

Job Announcement - Municipal Court Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Supervising Attorney Public Defender

A job announcement for a Supervising Attorney Public Defender with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Public Defender

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

New issue of N.D. Law Review now online

North Dakota Law Review Volume 97, Issue 3, is now available at the Law Review website.

Job Announcement - Assistant City Attorney

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

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Nov. 16

Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley has issued a new opinion on health records.

Job Announcement - Legal Counsel

A job announcement for Legal Counsel to the ND Real Estate Commission in Bismarck has been posted.  

Judicial outreach liaison publishes newsletter on treatment courts

Retired Judge John Grinsteiner, the judicial outreach liaison for the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, has released a newsletter focused on North Dakota's treatment courts.

Job Announcement - Deputy Court Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Supervising Attorney Public Defender

A job announcement for a Supervising Attorney Public Defender with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Williston has been posted.

N.D. Attorney General opinions: Oct. 17

Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley has issued two new opinions.