North Dakota Law

Updates from the University of North Dakota School of Law.

UND Law Student Earns $25,000 National Scholarship from AccessLex

Categories: Students

SaNoah Larocque recognized among top first-year law students for commitment to financial wellness education A first-year student at the University of North Dakota School of Law is gaining national recognition after being selected as one of only two 1L students in the country to receive a $25,0 00 scholarship through the AccessLex Institute. SaNoah Larocque earned […]

UND Law Students and Faculty Honored at 2026 Leadership Awards

Categories: Faculty, Staff

Annual ceremony recognizes outstanding student leaders, student organizations, and dedicated faculty advisors The University of North Dakota celebrated student leadership and faculty mentorship during the 2026 Annual University of North Dakota Leadership Awards, held Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Memorial Union Ballroom. Among those recognized were several law students who received the Lilian Elsinga […]

Professor Jennifer J. Cook Publishes Groundbreaking Article on AI and Data Privacy

Categories: Alumni, Faculty

Research compares U.S. and EU approaches, offering a new framework for regulating AI in legal practice Associate Professor Jennifer J. Cook’s recent article, Assessing Risk & Protecting Personal Data: An EU Approach to Artificial Intelligence as a Model for the A.B.A.’s Model Rules, was published in the North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology. The […]

UND Law Students Make Debut at Prestigious International Moot Court Competition

Categories: Faculty, Students

First-time team gains global experience, showcases dedication and resilience Three students from the University of North Dakota School of Law recently took on the challenge of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition in Atlanta, Georgia, marking the university’s first-ever participation in the prestigious global event. The students—Elizabeth Drewlo, Denise Carpena, and Monica […]

Del Crandall Named Dean of UND School of Law

Categories: Public

After a nationwide search, retired Vice Admiral Darse E. “Del” Crandall, Jr. has been appointed to the position of dean of the School of Law at the University of North Dakota. The appointment was made by Eric Link, UND provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Crandall is expected to begin his new role on […]

Law Student SaNoah LaRocque Elected to National Leadership Role

Categories: Students

SaNoah LaRocque has been elected to serve on the Executive Board of the National Native American Law Student Association The National Native American Law Student Association (NNALSA) is a student-run organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for Indigenous law students across the country. NNALSA also works to strengthen Native American representation in the legal profession […]

Lessons in Life, Law, and Living Donation

Categories: Faculty, Students

Local couple shares powerful transplant journey with UND law students Keith and Becky Ronkowski recently visited Professor Paul Traynor’s Health Law class to share a deeply personal perspective on organ donation and the legal frameworks that support it. Both retired teachers from Grand Forks, the Ronkowskis brought more than just knowledge to the classroom—they brought […]

Andriana Longwell Named ACS Next Generation Leader

Categories: Students

University of North Dakota School of Law Student Recognized for Leadership, Service, and Commitment to the Law Second-year law student Andriana Longwell has been selected as a 2026 Next Generation Leader by the American Constitution Society (ACS), a national honor recognizing rising law students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, commitment, and engagement within their chapters and […]