Job Announcement - Public Defender

Three job announcements for Attorney Public Defenders with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Bismarck, Dickinson and Williston have been posted.

UND School of Law Dean appointed

UND Provost Eric Link has appointed Brian Pappas as dean of the UND School of Law after a national search. Pappas is expected to begin his new position in July.

UND celebrates Helen Hamilton Day

On April 8, the Law Women's Caucus welcomed judges, attorneys and others to the UND School of Law for the annual Helen Hamilton Day conference.

New N.D. Law Review issue available

The latest issue of the North Dakota Law Review is available for online viewing.

National Center releases pandemic caseload models

The National Center for State Courts has developed recommendations for using weighted caseload models in the pandemic.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: April 6

The Office of Attorney General has issued an opinion on the failure of the City of Benedict to properly notice a meeting.

Job Announcement - Director of Admissions

A job announcement for a Director of Admissions with the University of North Dakota School of Law in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Hearing Officer

A job announcement for a Hearing Officer with the Department of Transportation in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the North Dakota Legislative Council in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Indigent Defense Contractors

A job announcement for contractors with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in the Southwest Judicial District has been posted.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: March 25

The Office of Attorney General has issued an opinion that the Board of University & School Lands has authority to lease previously unleased lands through a subsequent public auction.

Law dean finalists to visit UND

The four finalists for dean of the University of North Dakota School of Law will visit campus March 23-29. They are all scheduled to attend open forums while in Grand Forks.

UND Law Trial Team advances to national competition

The UND Law Trial Team of Kirsten Allen, Haylee Borgen, and Anna Ingersoll emerged as the champions of the National Trial Competition for Region 12 held virtually February 18-20.

Job Announcements - Public Defenders

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

Job Announcement - Legal Secretary

A job announcement for a Legal Secretary with Legal Services of North Dakota in Bismarck has been posted.

Legislative branch website changes set for Feb. 28

The legislative branch website domain change is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 28.

Job Announcements - Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents

Six job announcements - four for attorneys and two for support staff - with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents have been posted.

Burgum appoints Wrigley to serve as attorney general

On Feb. 8, Gov. Doug Burgum appointed former U.S. attorney and lieutenant governor Drew Wrigley to serve out the remainder of Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem’s term after his sudden passing on Jan. 28.

Legislative branch to change website addresses

Beginning as early as this week the North Dakota legislative branch domain name will be changing from legis.nd.gov to ndlegis.gov.

Job Announcement - Contract Defense Attorney

A job announcement for Contract Defense Attorneys with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in the South Central and Southwest Judicial Districts has been posted.

Job Announcement - Attorney I Public Defender

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

Job Announcement - Attorney II Public Defender Juvenile Specialist

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

Job Announcement - Attorney II Public Defender

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

Job Announcement - Attorney II Public Defender

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

Edgeley High School team tops 'We the People' finals

After a morning of simulated congressional hearings that tested their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, Edgeley High School took top honors at the 'We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution' state finals challenge.

N.D. Attorney General opinions: Jan. 19

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued two new opinions.

Big Muddy Bar Association posts 2022 schedule, seeks members

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

Burgum names Mandan attorney Norrell as general counsel

On Jan. 13, Gov. Doug Burgum announced that Mandan attorney Ryan Norrell will serve as the next general counsel for the governor’s office, effective Feb. 28.

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the City Attorney department in Bismarck has been posted.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Jan. 4

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that when distributing funds, the Treasurer should not take into account the gross production and oil extraction tax revenue derived from oil and gas exploration and production from wells located on reservation lands.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Dec. 30

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the requirement for recusal of a public official if there is an appearance of bias to a reasonable person is not manifestly contrary to the federal constitution.

DOJ awards grants to UND Tribal Judicial Institute

The Department of Justice has awarded $850,000 in grants to the Tribal Judicial Institute at the University of North Dakota School of Law.

Courthouses to close for Christmas

The Supreme Court and courthouses across the state will be closed Dec. 24 for the Christmas holiday. On Dec. 23, courthouses in Barnes, Foster, Griggs, LaMoure, McKenzie, Nelson, Ransom, Renville, Stark and Traill counties will close at noon while Hettinger County will close at 2 p.m. The courthouses in Adams, Benson, Billings, Golden Valley, Morton, Pembina, Ramsey, Rolette, Sargent, Sheridan, Sioux and Steele counties will be closed all day Dec. 23 while Bottineau and Towner counties will be closed Dec. 27.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Dec. 17

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that Horse Race North Dakota violated the open meetings laws because a notice of meeting did not include the information necessary to join the remotely held meeting or an agenda.

Job Announcement - Client Support Position

A job announcement for a Client Support Position with the Legal Services of North Dakota in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Specialist Attorney

A job announcement for a Juvenile Specialist Attorney II with the Commission on Legal Counsel Indigents in Minot 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 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 Williston has been posted.

N.D. Law Review posts latest issue

North Dakota Law Review Volume 96, Number 3 is now available online.

Job Announcement - Law School Dean

A job announcement for Dean of the University of North Dakota School of Law in Grand Forks has been posted.

Williams honored with Richard S. Arnold Award

The Eighth Circuit Bar Association has presented the “Richard S. Arnold Award for Distinguished Service” to Fargo attorney Mike Williams.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Nov. 11

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that, provided in-state firms are qualified and investment decisions are consistent with the prudent investor rule, the State Investment Board may give preference to in-state firms when investing the legacy fund.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Nov. 8

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that city officials with the City of Oberon blatantly violated the open records laws when they failed to respond to a record request for three months.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Nov. 3

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the requirements of SB 2030 should be read to carry out the purpose of the Legislative Assembly to prevent state funds from flowing to organizations that perform or promote the performance of abortions.

Job Announcement - Public Defender

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

Job Announcement - Temporary Hearing Officer

A job announcement for a Temporary Hearing Officer (Attorney I) with the Department of Transportation in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Municipal Court Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Public Defender

A job announcement for an Attorney II Public Defender with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents 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.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Sept. 23

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the Mandan Public School Board provided proper notice of a special meeting because it filed the meeting notice with the county auditor.

Job Announcement - Legal Director

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

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the Legislative Council in Bismarck has been posted.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Sept. 3

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that a public entity has an obligation to provide requested records within a reasonable time and to communicate to the requester the reason for any delay in responding.

Hamilton begins second term as president of national paralegal association

Melissa Hamilton, a paralegal with the attorney general's office, has been sworn in for her second term as president of the National Association of Legal Assistants.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Aug. 26

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the City of Velva properly posted and filed the notice of a special meeting.

Job Announcement - Public Defender

A job announcement for an Attorney II Public Defender with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Dickinson 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.

School of Law welcomes incoming students

East Central Judicial District Judge Stephannie N. Stiel gave the convocation address as the UND School of Law welcomed a new class of students Aug. 15.

Job Announcement - Clerk of Court

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with Legal Services of North Dakota's Medical Legal Partnership - Legal Advocates for Health in Fargo has been posted.

Binder joins Office of Administrative Hearings

Jessica J. Binder joined the Office of Administrative Hearings as an administrative law judge on July 19.

New UND degree unites law and public health

UND's School of Law and School of Medicine & Health Sciences have announced a new dual Juris Doctorate and Master of Public Health degree.

William B. Fisch 1936-2021

Professor William Bales Fisch died July 7. He was a Professor of Law at the UND School of Law from 1965-1970 and at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law from 1970-2012.

Uniform Law Commission approves seven acts at annual meeting

With North Dakota commissioners attending in-person and remotely, the Uniform Law Commission approved seven acts as its annual meeting concluded Wednesday.

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the Office of Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

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

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Office of Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted,

N.D. Attorney General opinions: July 8

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued three new opinions.

July 8 dedication set for marker honoring Native American attorney, suffragist Baldwin

A National Votes for Women Trail Marker honoring Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin, a Native American suffragist and attorney, will be dedicated July 8 in Pembina.

Governor proclaims Legal Assistant/Paralegal Day

Governor Doug Burgum proclaimed June 24 as Legal Assistant/Paralegal Day.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Public Defender

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

Attorney General issues annual crime report

On June 9, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem released the annual crime report detailing statistics for 2020.

Attorney Lynn Aas celebrates 100th birthday

Attorney Lynn Aas, a 1949 graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Law and a longtime Minot lawyer, turned 100 on Friday, June 4.

Job Announcement - Contract Defense Attorney

A job announcement for Contract Defense Attorneys with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents has been posted.

UND Law’s McGinniss to step down as Dean in 2022

University of North Dakota School of Law Dean Michael S. McGinniss has announced his decision to conclude his deanship after the next academic year and return to his role as a full-time faculty member.

New N.D. Attorney General opinions

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued two open meetings opinions and an open records opinion.

Law Review seeks submissions

The North Dakota Law Review Board of Editors would like to extend an invitation for submissions of written work for publication in Volume 97.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: April 16

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the Covid-19 Expert Panel created by the mayor of Grand Forks was not subject to the open meetings laws because it was not created by the city council nor had it been delegated authority by the governing body.

Helen Hamilton Day takeaway: Empowered women empower women

UND Today: "Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time Olympic hockey player Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson summarized Helen Hamilton Day, which took place at the UND School of Law last Friday, as a conference highlighting the fact that 'empowered women empower women.'”

Job Announcement - Public Defender

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

Job Announcement - Administrative Law Judge

A job announcement for an Administrative Law Judge with the Office of Administrative Hearings in Bismarck has been posted.

Helen Hamilton upends American Bar Association Convention in 1915

UND Today: "Hamilton, first female graduate of the UND School of Law, asked the ABA to be its first female member – and the rest is history."

N.D. Law Review to host energy law symposium

The North Dakota Law Review Energy Law Symposium is scheduled for Thursday, April 15.

Job Announcement - Administrative Law Judge

A job announcement for an Administrative Law Judge with the Office of Administrative Hearings in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Supervising Attorney

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

New issue of N.D. Law Review now available

The latest issue of the North Dakota Law Review has been published and is available online.

With speeches, salutes and drum songs, Tribal Flags installed at School of Law

UND Today: "In a formal ceremony on Friday, the five American Indian tribes of North Dakota presented their national flags to the UND School of Law."

U.S. Attorney resignation announcement

United States Attorney Drew Wrigley resigned his office, effective Feb. 28. First Assistant United States Attorney Nick Chase will serve as the Acting United States Attorney.

Job Announcement - Public Defender

A job announcement for Lead Attorney in the Devils Lake Public Defender Office has been posted.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Feb. 24

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the Steele County Commission did not violate the law when it held a meeting in the locked courthouse building, because it provided contact information in the notice and on all the courthouse access doors for the public to call to gain access to attend the meeting.

Job Announcement - Indigent Defense Contractor

A job announcement for an Indigent Defense Contractor with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in the East Central Judicial District has 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 - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with the Office of Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant City Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Attorney

A job announcement for an Attorney for Legal Services of North Dakota's Medical Legal Partnership-Legal Advocates for Health in Fargo has been posted.