North Dakota Law

Updates from the University of North Dakota School of Law.

Articles by
Rob Carolin

North Dakota Supreme Court to hear cases at UND Law

Categories: Alumni, Public

The North Dakota Supreme Court will be at the UND School of Law to hear oral arguments on Wednesday, October 24 and Thursday, October 25, and will also judge the final argument of the internal fall Moot Court competition. The Supreme Court visit to the law school provides a unique opportunity for the members of […]

Professor Grijalva Presents at National Tribal Environmental Law Conference

Categories: Faculty

In August, Professor James Grijalva conducted a 4-hour workshop at the Tribal Lands & Environment Conference (Spokane, WA), hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals. This conference is the preeminent national meeting for tribal and federal professionals involved in managing environmental programs for Indian country. His presentation Strengthening Tribal Self-Determination and Self-Governance by Administering Environmental […]

UND Announces Nationwide Search for New School of Law Dean

Categories: Alumni, Public

The University of North Dakota announces a nationwide search for a new Dean of its School of Law. The position description has been posted and applications and nominations are now being accepted.  They will be accepted until a new Dean is selected, however review of applications will begin on October 11, 2018.  Interested parties are […]

Lu Jiang, ’12, Establishes Endowment to Empower Women

Categories: Uncategorized

Through education, Lu Jiang has reached great heights. Now a trained legal professional and inspiring community advocate, she is promoting education to women at Seattle Central College by establishing the “Lu Jiang Women’s Empowerment Endowed Scholarship.” This new scholarship will support diverse women who have overcome obstacles to pursue education. “The greatest investment one can […]

Tammy R. P. Oltz Appointed to the North Dakota Library Coordinating Council

Categories: Faculty

Tammy R. P. Oltz has been appointed by Governor Burgum to the North Dakota Library Coordinating Council (NDLCC). According to the State Library web-site, the NDLCC “assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating the services and programs of North Dakota libraries.” Members of the Council participate in duties such as selecting Library Vision 2020 grant recipients, […]

UND Homecoming 2018 at the School of Law

Categories: Alumni

Join your law school alumni and friends at this year’s celebration of Homecoming.  We have a comprehensive list of events planned to celebrate Homecoming at the law school.  On Thursday, we will celebrate two of our graduates who will be receiving the UND Alumni Association’s highest honor the Sioux Award.  Friday’s events include a free […]

Celebration Luncheon for Professor Patti Alleva on Friday, September 21

Categories: Uncategorized

The UND School of Law invites you to join faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends to celebrate Patti Alleva, UND Professor of Law, and her outstanding career.  Professor Alleva has been invited to share her career reflections prior to the lunch, so all are invited to attend both the presentation and luncheon reception, which will […]

Brad Myers Begins Interim Deanship at University of North Dakota School of Law

Categories: Faculty

Brad Myers assumed the deanship at the University of North Dakota School of Law on August 1, 2018.  He will serve as interim dean until a new permanent dean has been named. “I have had the opportunity to work with Brad on the Senate Budget Committee and have been impressed with his knowledge and expertise […]

Energy Hawks research group brings together students from many different majors

Categories: Students

UND Law third-year student John Gonzalez featured in Energy Hawks story A new program at the EERC is bringing together UND students from across campus and across disciplines to better understand North Dakota’s energy landscape. The group of 10 undergraduate and graduate students, known as the Energy Hawks, are spending their summer as employees of […]

Committee to select new law school dean announced

Categories: Uncategorized

UND alumnus Gerald VandeWalle joins longtime University law professor Jim Grijalva in leading panel University of North Dakota Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Tom DiLorenzo announced today that North Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle and UND’s Lloyd & Ruth Friedman Professor of Law James Grijalva will serve as co-chairs of the […]