Guardianship Monitoring Program hosting 3 online seminars in December

The Guardianship Monitoring Program is hosting 3, no-cost, online seminars in December for anyone that work with vulnerable adults.

Studies find high participant satisfaction, declining settlement rate with mediation program

A recently completed survey of participants in the Family Law Mediation Program found satisfaction with mediators and the program remain high, although the average settlement rate has declined in recent years.

Lawyers Reminded to Verify Their Contact Information

Lawyers are reminded that Admission to Practice Rule (1)(C)(2) requires you to notify the Board of Law Examiners in writing within 10 days of a change of address. North Dakota Rule of Court 3.5(e)(3), requires all lawyers to provide at least one e-mail address to the Board of Law Examiners.

Job Announcement - Supreme Court Law Clerk

A job announcement for five Law Clerk positions with the Supreme Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Court chooses law clerks for 2025-2026 Term

The North Dakota Supreme Court is pleased to announce the following individuals who have been selected to serve a one-year clerkship with the North Dakota Supreme Court for the 2025-2026 term beginning August 1, 2025: Alexander Hook, Peter Liffrig, James Nicolai, Katie Snyder, Haakan Thorsgard

Board of Law Examiners 2025 Online License Renewal Reminder

The State Board of Law Examiners will continue online license renewal for 2025.

Supreme Court accepting applications for Rural Attorney Recruitment Program

The North Dakota Supreme Court is currently accepting applications from counties, municipalities and attorneys interested in participating in the Rural Attorney Recruitment Program.

North Dakota adopts NextGen Bar Examination

On September 16, 2024, the North Dakota Supreme Court announced adoption of the State Board of Law Examiners recommendation to administer a new exam known as the NextGen bar exam beginning in July 2027 to those seeking admission to practice law in North Dakota.