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North Dakota Supreme Court Justices Teaching Institute

Application For 2025
Available Here

October 16: 

  • The North Dakota Court System Structure and Function
  • 4th Amendment
  • Actively Participate in a Mock District Court Trial using a real North Dakota court case.

October 17: 

  • Play the role of a Justice on the North Dakota Supreme Court using a real North Dakota appeals case.
  • Learn effective case study methodology

Don’t just attend—participate in professional development that actively engages teachers and provides you with the tools to make the courts come alive in your classroom!

Taught by North Dakota Supreme Court Justices, teachers will understand how to use mock trials and moot court to facilitate student inquiry of the courts.

There is no fee for this program. Expenses for lodging, meals, and mileage will be reimbursed.

Credit: The Institute is designed to provide the minimum contact time of 15 program hours, including 12 hours on-site and three additional hours for classroom implementation, as required for the participants to earn one graduate credit from the University of North Dakota. The credit fee is covered by the program.

For more information, contact Bryan Pechtl at 701- 328-4292 or email bpechtl@ndcourts.gov