North Dakota Law

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, […]

Student chapter of the American Constitution Society at UND recognized as 2026 Rising Chapter of the Year The student chapter of the American Constitution Society (ACS) at the UND School of Law has been selected for two national awards, including ACS’s 2026 Rising Chapter of the Year. As a newly-revived chapter, UND’s ACS student chapter […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

From Mobridge, South Dakota to the University of North Dakota School of Law, the Cerney brothers are proving that ambition, support, and a little sibling rivalry can shape a shared path to the legal profession. On any given day at the University of North Dakota School of Law, it’s not unusual to see students huddled […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]