North Dakota Law

The North Dakota Ethics Commission will conduct their September Public Meeting at the UND School of Law on Wednesday, September 17 from 12:30-4:00 p.m. in the VandeWalle Courtroom. The North Dakota Ethics Commission works to promote integrity, transparency, and accountability in state government. This public meeting is an opportunity to: Learn about the Commission’s work. […]

J. Philip “Phil” Johnson March 28, 1938 – September 5, 2025 J. Philip “Phil” Johnson (1938-2025) passed away peacefully on September 5 in Fargo, ND. He was 87 years old.

Phil was born and raised in Minot. He attended Minot State University for two years before transferring to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, […]

Professor James Grijalva and Visiting Professor Luke Jones recently presented at the 2025 Tribal Lands & Environment Forum, held August 18–21 in Minneapolis. Their presentation, Public Participation in Indian Country Environmental Program Implementation, addressed key legal and administrative issues affecting the effectiveness and accountability of federal environmental programs in Indian country. Together, Grijalva and Jones […]

McGinniss will serve as chair of the Executive Committee for the Professional Responsibility and Legal Education Practice Group. Effective November 2025, Michael McGinniss, professor of law and J. Philip Johnson faculty fellow and former dean of the School of Law, will serve as chair of the Executive Committee for the National Federalist Society for Law […]

This fall, UND students will be able to enroll in the Immigration Law Clinic to gain hands-on experience with immigration law. Grand Forks Herald By Sophia Herman August 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM   GRAND FORKS – The UND Immigration Law Clinic officially opened this month to help students gain experience in immigration law and to […]

Ninety-nine first-year law students, members of the UND School of Law Class of 2028, began their legal education this week. Their journey began with a Convocation ceremony held Sunday, August 17 at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center with their family and friends in attendance. Andrew Armacost, UND president; Bradley Myers, UND School of Law […]

Professor Carolyn Williams, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of North Dakota School of Law, delivered two widely praised presentations at the 2025 Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD) Biennial Conference, held July 16–18 at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Her first presentation, “AI, Authorship, Accuracy, and Acknowledgment: […]

In his article, Professor Klinkner explains why digital court reporters and artificial intelligence-generated court transcripts will be the future of judicial proceedings. Professor Klinkner explains the benefits and negatives of digital court reporting, and he concludes by providing best practices for the adoption of artificial intelligence-generated court transcription. Read the full article

Her presentation, “Parenting Plans & Legal Substances: Balancing Parental Rights and the Best Interests of the Child,” discussed crafting effective parenting plans, balancing parental rights, and the best interests of the child. The presentation provided practical strategies for drafting comprehensive parenting plans that address the use of marijuana. The presentation explored key legal considerations, judicial […]

The convention took place on May 16 at Inver Hills Community College. Professor Meyers delivered a practical and informative presentation on drafting comprehensive and enforceable parenting plans. The session emphasized the critical role that well-structured parenting plans play in promoting clarity, stability, and cooperation in custody matters. Attendees explored the key legal requirements governing parenting […]