July bar examination begins

The North Dakota Bar Exam began on Tuesday, July 27, with 65 applicants taking the exam. Of the applicants sitting on Tuesday, 60 percent are graduates of the UND School of Law and 79 percent are first-time test takers. The exam ends Wednesday.

Law clerks honored for service to Court

The Supreme Court's law clerks for the 2020-2021 term were recognized for their work on behalf of the Court at a July 21 luncheon.

Court issues order on vacancy in SCJD judgeship

The Supreme Court has issued an order retaining Judgeship No. 9 in the South Central Judicial District in its present location.

Courthouses to close for Independence Day holiday

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Dakota Datebook: Gudmundur Grimson

Prairie Public: "North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Gudmundur Grimson was born in Iceland in 1878. When he was four, his family of 15 emigrated to Dakota Territory and settled north of Milton."

Chief Justice Jensen administers governor's oath at Boys State

Last week, Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen participated at the 78th Session of American Legion North Dakota Boys State in Wahpeton by administering the oath of office to the duly elected governor of Boys State.

Justice McEvers part of panel discussion at Girls State

Justice Lisa Fair McEvers participated in a panel discussion on civic involvement and public service at the annual Girls State event.

23 complete court manager program

Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen recognized the court system’s latest graduates of the National Center for State Court’s Institute for Court Management at a ceremony June 11 at the State Capitol in Bismarck.