North Dakota Law

National Legal Writing Institute training highlights innovative approaches to assessment, citation, and teaching in the age of generative AI University of North Dakota School of Law Professor Carolyn V. Williams presented twice at the Legal Writing Institute’s 2026 New Teacher Training Bootcamp, a national program designed to prepare professors in their first few years of […]

Williams Highlights AI, Legal Writing, and the Future of Legal Education at 2026 LWI Conference University of North Dakota School of Law Professor Carolyn V. Williams presented twice at the 2026 Legal Writing Institute (LWI) Biennial Conference, where she also received the Teresa Godwin Phelps Award for Scholarship in Legal Communication and was elected to […]

UND School of Law professor recognized nationally for advancing legal education in the age of generative AI University of North Dakota School of Law Professor Carolyn V. Williams has been named one of the Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia for 2026 by The National Law Review and Wickard. The inaugural national recognition honors educators, […]

Ninety-eight first-year students began their legal education with a call to professionalism, service, and integrity Ninety-eight members of the University of North Dakota School of Law Class of 2029 began their legal education last week with a Convocation ceremony and a weeklong orientation focused on preparing them for the challenges and opportunities ahead. The Class […]

Award recognizes William’s leadership in legal citation and generative AI rules University of North Dakota School of Law Professor Carolyn V. Williams has received the 2026 Outstanding Service Award from the Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD). The ALWD Board of Directors voted unanimously to recognize Williams for her work as author of the eighth […]

Professor Dan Lewerenz reminds graduates that success is never achieved alone. In his Summer Commencement address, Dan Lewerenz, associate professor of law at the University of North Dakota, encouraged the Class of 2026 to recognize and thank the people who helped them reach graduation. Drawing on his own family history—including the story of his great-grandmother’s […]

UND Law graduate brings prosecutorial experience and public service record to new role. Morrison County prosecutor Laura Welle has been appointed by Gov. Tim Walz to serve as a district court judge in Mille Lacs County. Welle, who prosecutes felony cases and handles child protection matters, will replace retiring Judge Gail T. Kulick and be […]

The University of North Dakota School of Law is growing its faculty and inviting accomplished legal scholars and educators to join its community in Grand Forks. With two faculty opportunities available for Fall 2027, UND School of Law is seeking individuals who are passionate about teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and preparing the next generation of public-minded […]

Professor Ariana D. Meyers presented on two panels at the Southeastern Association of Law Schools (SEALS) Annual Conference, held July 31–August 1 in Amelia Island, Florida. During the Family Law Workshop, she spoke on the panels “New Developments in Reproductive Rights and Justice” and “Reproductive Rights and Justice”. Her presentation, drawn from her forthcoming article, […]

Law professor shares practical guidance with Midwest professionals on protecting data and navigating cybersecurity obligations. Professor Blake A. Klinkner recently presented “Cybersecurity & Privacy Essentials: What Every Young Professional Should Know to Safely Manage Their Data” at the 2026 Young Professionals Regional Summit in Grand Forks. Speaking to several hundred professionals from across the Midwest, […]