Job Announcement: Legal Director - Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship

A job announcement for a Legal Director for the newly created Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship has been posted.

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 search

The 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 Review

Job 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. 6

Request 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. 6