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UND Law Professor Kimberly Dasse Participates in Sirico Scholarly Writing Conference

Categories: Faculty

The conference provides mentorship, collaboration, and inspiration for academic publishing   UND School of Law Professor Kimberly Dasse recently participated in the Sirico Conference, an immersive professional development experience dedicated to scholarly writing and academic publishing. The conference brought together legal scholars to strengthen their research and writing through collaborative workshops, mentorship, and guided drafting […]

Former Interim Dean, Bradley Myers, Discusses Rising Law School Applications and AI’s Growing Influence

Categories: Alumni, Faculty

Applications to U.S. law schools have increased 12% to 21% over last year––and more than 38% over two years, according to the Law School Admissions Council. Myers offers expert insight into what’s driving the trend and how artificial intelligence is reshaping legal education. By Andrea Borsvold | Grand Forks Herald July 11, 2026 at 10:54 […]

Professor Blake A. Klinkner Discusses the Legal Risks of AI-Powered Crime Reporting Apps

Categories: Faculty

Addressing the rise of artificial intelligence-based crime reporting applications, Professor Klinkner discusses the legal challenges posed by rapidly evolving technology, the potential harms of inaccurate AI-generated reports, and steps individuals can take to protect their rights when falsely accused.   In a recent interview with WDAY ABC, Professor Klinkner  discussed artificial intelligence-based crime apps and […]

Professor Mavrova Heinrich Presents at National Trial Advocacy Conference

Categories: Faculty

Presentation Explores Strategic Use of Recorded Recollection in Expert Witness Examination Professor Mavrova Heinrich recently presented at the annual Educating Advocacy Teachers (EATS) Conference held at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. Her presentation, The Power of Forgetting: When the Expert Doesn’t Remember, But the Record Does, examined effective strategies for using the […]

UND Law Professor, Dan Lewerenz Quoted Throughout ICT’s ‘America 250’ Feature

Categories: Faculty

Lewerenz shares expertise on tribal sovereignty, language preservation, and federal Indian law in a story exploring the history and legacy of Indigenous erasure in America. AMERICA 250: A step-by-step guide to Indigenous erasure The missing and crucial truths not in America’s history books that redefined tribal nations and Native peoples 250 years after the country’s […]

For UND law students, study abroad offers intercultural competence, expanded worldview, personal growth

Categories: Faculty, Students

In an interconnected world, with roles mobilizing and the world getting smaller, having intercultural, international competence is important for the modern day profession, said Blake Klinkner. Grand Forks Herald By Delaney Otto GRAND FORKS — In an interconnected world, with roles mobilizing and the world getting smaller, having intercultural, international competence is important for the […]

UND Law to Host 2026 Central States Law Schools Association Annual Scholarship Conference

Categories: Faculty, Public

Professor Blake A. Klinkner welcomes legal scholars from across the United States and around the world to the University of North Dakota for the 2026 CSLSA Annual Scholarship Conference. UND Law is thrilled to host the 2026 Central States Law Schools Association (CSLSA) Annual Scholarship Conference on September 11–12, 2026. Professor Blake A. Klinkner, President […]

Understanding the Toolbox in Family Law Cases

Categories: Faculty

Ariana D. Meyers, Assistant Faculty of Law, Presents at the 2026 North Dakota Judicial Institute Ariana D. Meyers recently presented at the 2026 North Dakota Judicial Institute on “Understanding the Toolbox: Parenting Coordinators, GALs, Investigators, and Other Court Resources.” Her presentation highlighted the range of resources available to district court judges in family law matters, […]

UND School of Law Celebrates Class of 2026

Categories: Alumni, Faculty, Students

The University of North Dakota School of Law conferred the degrees of Juris Doctor (J.D.) during a commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center in Grand Forks. Seventy-three candidates completed the requirements for the degree of Juris Doctor. Fifty-seven members of the Class of 2026 completed degree requirements […]

Landmark Verdicts Against Meta and Google Signal a Turning Point for Social Media Liability

Categories: Faculty

Professor Blake A. Klinkner analyzes major jury verdicts involving Facebook and YouTube, examining how evolving legal standards could reshape future lawsuits against tech companies. Professor Blake A. Klinkner was interviewed on the international news program, The World Today, to discuss several recent landmark verdicts against social media companies. In his interview, Professor Klinkner analyzed a […]