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.

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.

Judicial Branch audit for biennium completed

The Office of the State Auditor has issued an Audit Report for the Biennium Ended June 30, 2023 for the Judicial Branch of the State of North Dakota.

Chief Justice Jensen appears on N.D. Public Radio 'Main Street' program

Chief Justice Jon Jensen appeared on North Dakota Public Radio's 'Main Street' program on July 31st.

Supreme Court welcomes new law clerks

The North Dakota Supreme Court is pleased to announce the following individuals who began their one-year clerkship with the North Dakota Supreme Court on August 1, 2024: Danielle Middleton, Jack Blotsky, McKenna Weisenburger, Gabrielle Frawley, and Taylor Schmidt.

Chief Justice Jensen visits with federal district court externs in Bismarck

North Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen met with federal district court externs in Bismarck on June 25th.

Kindred Students visit the Supreme Court

Fourth Grade students from Kindred visited the Supreme Court on May 22nd and met with Justices and the Attorney General

ND Courts Updates Jury Orientation Video

The North Dakota State Court Administrator’s Office announces the debut of its updated video about jury service in North Dakota.

Judges, Court Personnel trained on Mental Health First Aid

The North Dakota Court’s Mental Health Workgroup recently completed its initiative to train judges and court personnel on Mental Health First Aid.

ND Court System Releases 2023 Juvenile Court Annual Report

The 2023 Juvenile Court Annual Report for the North Dakota Court System has been posted

An order regarding the vacancy in East Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 8 has been posted.

An order regarding the vacancy in East Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 8, with chambers in Fargo, has been posted.

UTTC Criminal Justice Students Observe Supreme Court Arguments

Instructor Mark Turner and students from the Criminal Justice class at the United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck, observed a Supreme Court oral argument followed by a visit with Justice Douglas Bahr.

North Dakota Appellate Case System notification system update

The public portal notification in the North Dakota Appellate Case System received an update April 18.

Director of Admissions awarded WDALA Legacy Award

Laurie Guenther, Director of Admissions for the State Board of Law Examiners, was awarded the Legacy Award.

February 2024 bar examination results released

The State Board of Law Examiners has announced the results of the February 2024 bar examination. Of the 28 applicants who sat for the bar examination in Bismarck, North Dakota, 17 applicants achieved a passing score.

Students from Napoleon and Strasburg High Schools visit the Supreme Court

Students from Napoleon and Strasburg High Schools visited the Supreme Court to listen to live oral arguments and visit with Justices.

Job Announcement - Director of Juvenile Services

A job announcement for Director of Juvenile Services in Fargo has been posted

Registration Reminder - Supreme Court E-filing

The public portal of the North Dakota Appellate Case System is now live, effective April 8. Attorneys are required to e-file and self-represented parties are encouraged to file.

Instructions on using the new Supreme Court public portal

Supreme Court posts instructions on its website regarding using the new public portal

ND Court System Releases 2023 Annual Report

The 2023 annual report for the North Dakota Court System has been posted.