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University of North Dakota School of Law

November 25, 2023

The University of North Dakota School of Law is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota at the University of North Dakota (UND) and is the only law school in North Dakota. It was established in 1899. The law school is home to approximately 240 students and has more than 3,000 alumni. It has one of the smallest student populations among the American Bar Association accredited law schools.[1]

University of North Dakota
School of Law
MottoLux et Lex
(Latin for Light and Law)
Established1899
School typePublic law school
DeanBrian Pappas
LocationGrand Forks, ND, USA
47°55′17″N 97°04′14″W / 47.92139°N 97.07056°W / 47.92139; -97.07056
Enrollment241[1]
Faculty17 professors, 2 visiting professors and 20 affiliated members
USNWR ranking147th–192nd (bottom 25%) (2023)[2]
Websitelaw.und.edu

The institution offers the J.D. degree and a joint degree programs in law and public administration (J.D./M.P.A.) and also business administration (J.D./M.B.A.). It also offers certificates in Indian law and aviation law. The school is also home to the Northern Plains Indian Law Center. According to North Dakota's official 2016 ABA-required disclosures, 51.3% of the Class of 2016 obtained full-time, long-term, JD-required employment nine months after graduation.[3]

History edit

The UND School of Law was founded in 1899. The first dean of the law school was Guy C. H. Corliss, who served as the first Chief Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court.[4]

Admissions edit

In 2018, the median GPA for incoming UND Law students was 3.13, while the median LSAT score was 148.[5] In 2018, the School of Law received 275 applications for its J.D. program, of which 176 were accepted and 62 were enrolled.[6] In recent years, the school has increased its student diversity through partial tuition waivers for members of minority groups as well as transfers from Charlotte [7] and Arizona Summit School of Law.[8] In addition, the school attracts a number of international students from Canada, Norway and other countries.

Ranking edit

In its 2015 ranking of American law schools, U.S. News & World Report ranked UND Law 144 out of approximately 194 accredited law schools.

Curriculum edit

UND Law has a formal Curricular Mission Statement to guide changes to its educational program. In 2013–14, the school reconfigured the required first-year curriculum, adding a new Professional Foundations course.

Building edit

In 2013, the North Dakota legislature approved $11.4 million for a major addition and renovation to the existing building. Construction started in Summer 2014 and was completed in Fall 2015, with the dedication and ribbon-cutting taking place on October 9.[9]

Thormodsgard Law Library edit

 
Thormodsgard Law Library

The three-story Thormodsgard Law Library adjacent to the School of Law building at UND is named in honor of Olaf H. Thormodsgard, who was Dean of the University of North Dakota School of Law from 1933 to 1962.

The library underwent a renovation in 2003 that added mobile compact shelving. The upgrade increased the shelf-space for the library's growing collection of legal materials (which includes a core collection of 312,000 volumes). Following a 15-month renovation a new wing opened.[9]

Employment edit

According to North Dakota's official 2016 ABA-required disclosures, 51.3% of the Class of 2016 obtained full-time, long-term, JD-required employment nine months after graduation.[3] North Dakota's Law School Transparency under-employment score is 31.6%, indicating the percentage of the Class of 2016 unemployed, pursuing an additional degree, or working in a non-professional, short-term, or part-time job nine months after graduation.[3]

Costs edit

The total cost of attendance (indicating the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses) at North Dakota for the 2015–2016 academic year is $27,987 for residents and $41,976 for nonresidents.[10] The Law School Transparency estimated debt-financed cost of attendance for three years (2013) is $113,029 for residents and $163,484 for nonresidents.[11]

Notable alumni edit

  • Kelly Armstrong - (J.D. 2003), U.S. Congressman (R-ND) (2019–present)
  • Earl Pomeroy - (J.D. 1979), U.S. Congressman (D-ND) (1993–2011)[12]
  • Olger B. Burtness - (LL.B 1907), U.S. Congressman (R-ND) (1921–1933), North Dakota District Judge (1950-1960)[13]
  • Kermit Edward Bye - (J.D. 1962), Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (2000–2016)[14]
  • Ralph R. Erickson - (J.D. 1984), North Dakota District Judge (1994–2003), Chief United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota (2003–2017), Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit[15]
  • Daniel L. Hovland - (J.D. 1979), United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota (2003–present)[16]
  • Rodney S. Webb - (J.D. 1959), United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota (1981–1987), United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota (1987–2009)[17]
  • Edward J. Devitt - (LL.B 1935), U.S. Congressman (1947–1949) (R-MN), United States District Judge for the District of Minnesota (1954–1992)[18]
  • James R. Carrigan - (J.D. 1953), United States District Judge for the District of Colorado (1979–1995)[19]
  • H.F. Gierke III - (J.D. 1966), Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (1991–present), elevated to Chief Judge in 2004[20]
  • Gerald W. VandeWalle - (J.D. 1958), Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court (1978–present), elevated to Chief Justice in 1993.[21]
  • Daniel J. Crothers - (J.D. 1982), Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court (2005–present)[22]
  • Mary Muehlen Maring - (J.D. 1975), Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court (1996–2013)[23]
  • Dale V. Sandstrom - (J.D. 1975), North Dakota Public Service Commissioner (1983–1992), Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court (1992–2015)[24]
  • Lisa K. Fair McEvers - (J.D. 1997), Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court (2014–present)[25]
  • William Langer - (LL.B 1906), Attorney General of North Dakota (1919–1920), Governor of North Dakota (1933–1934, 1937–1939), U.S. Senator (R-ND) (1940–1959)[26]
  • John Moses - (LL.B. 1915), Governor of North Dakota (1939–1945), U.S. Senator (D-ND) (1945)[27]
  • Allen I. Olson - Governor of North Dakota (1981–1985)[28]
  • Rosanna M. Peterson - (J.D. 1991), United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington (2010–present)[29]
  • Charles Tighe - (1951), Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota (1965–1969)[30]
  • Peter D. Welte - (J.D. 1997), United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota (2019–present)
  • Daniel M. Traynor - (J.D. 1997), United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota (2020–present)

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b "J.D. Enrollment By School" (PDF). American Bar Association. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  2. ^ "University of North Dakota". U.S. News & World Report – Best Law Schools. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Employment Summary for 2016 Graduates" (PDF). law.und.edu.
  4. ^ "UND School of Law History".
  5. ^ "2016 UND Standard 509 Information Report" (PDF).
  6. ^ "2018 UND Standard 509 Information Report" (PDF).
  7. ^ "Charlotte Law students join UND Law for spring semester". law.und.edu.
  8. ^ Mook, Sydney (2 September 2018). "UND law school welcomes Arizona Summit transfers". Bismarck Tribune.
  9. ^ a b "UND Law Celebrates Building Project Completion With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony". law.und.edu. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  10. ^ "Tuition and Expenses" (PDF).
  11. ^ . lstscorereports.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2016.
  12. ^ "Bioguide Search". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  13. ^ "Olger B. Burtness". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  14. ^ "Kermit Edward Bye". Federal Judicial Center. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  15. ^ "Ralph R. Erickson". Federal Judicial Center. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  16. ^ "Daniel L. Hovland". Federal Judicial Center. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  17. ^ "Rodney S. Webb". Federal Judicial Center. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  18. ^ "Edward J. Devitt". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  19. ^ "James R. Carrigan". Federal Judicial Center. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  20. ^ "Herman Fredrick "Sparky" Gierke III". North Dakota Courts. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  21. ^ "Gerald W. VandeWalle". North Dakota Courts. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  22. ^ "Daniel J. Crothers". North Dakota Courts. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  23. ^ "Mary Muehlen Maring". North Dakota Courts. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  24. ^ "Dale V. Sandstrom". North Dakota Courts. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  25. ^ "Lisa K. Fair McEvers". North Dakota Courts. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  26. ^ "William Langer". Notable Names Data Base. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  27. ^ "John Moses". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  28. ^ "Allen I. Olson". Notable Names Data Base. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  29. ^ "Rosanna M. Peterson". Federal Judicial Center. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  30. ^ . North Dakota Courts. Archived from the original on 25 October 2013.

External links edit

  • University of North Dakota School of Law website

November 25, 2023
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The University of North Dakota School of Law is located in Grand Forks North Dakota at the University of North Dakota UND and is the only law school in North Dakota It was established in 1899 The law school is home to approximately 240 students and has more than 3 000 alumni It has one of the smallest student populations among the American Bar Association accredited law schools 1 University of North Dakota School of LawMottoLux et Lex Latin for Light and Law Established1899School typePublic law schoolDeanBrian PappasLocationGrand Forks ND USA 47 55 17 N 97 04 14 W 47 92139 N 97 07056 W 47 92139 97 07056Enrollment241 1 Faculty17 professors 2 visiting professors and 20 affiliated membersUSNWR ranking147th 192nd bottom 25 2023 2 Websitelaw und eduThe institution offers the J D degree and a joint degree programs in law and public administration J D M P A and also business administration J D M B A It also offers certificates in Indian law and aviation law The school is also home to the Northern Plains Indian Law Center According to North Dakota s official 2016 ABA required disclosures 51 3 of the Class of 2016 obtained full time long term JD required employment nine months after graduation 3 Contents 1 History 2 Admissions 3 Ranking 4 Curriculum 5 Building 6 Thormodsgard Law Library 7 Employment 8 Costs 9 Notable alumni 10 Notes 11 External linksHistory editThe UND School of Law was founded in 1899 The first dean of the law school was Guy C H Corliss who served as the first Chief Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court 4 Admissions editIn 2018 the median GPA for incoming UND Law students was 3 13 while the median LSAT score was 148 5 In 2018 the School of Law received 275 applications for its J D program of which 176 were accepted and 62 were enrolled 6 In recent years the school has increased its student diversity through partial tuition waivers for members of minority groups as well as transfers from Charlotte 7 and Arizona Summit School of Law 8 In addition the school attracts a number of international students from Canada Norway and other countries Ranking editIn its 2015 ranking of American law schools U S News amp World Report ranked UND Law 144 out of approximately 194 accredited law schools Curriculum editUND Law has a formal Curricular Mission Statement to guide changes to its educational program In 2013 14 the school reconfigured the required first year curriculum adding a new Professional Foundations course Building editIn 2013 the North Dakota legislature approved 11 4 million for a major addition and renovation to the existing building Construction started in Summer 2014 and was completed in Fall 2015 with the dedication and ribbon cutting taking place on October 9 9 Thormodsgard Law Library edit nbsp Thormodsgard Law LibraryThe three story Thormodsgard Law Library adjacent to the School of Law building at UND is named in honor of Olaf H Thormodsgard who was Dean of the University of North Dakota School of Law from 1933 to 1962 The library underwent a renovation in 2003 that added mobile compact shelving The upgrade increased the shelf space for the library s growing collection of legal materials which includes a core collection of 312 000 volumes Following a 15 month renovation a new wing opened 9 Employment editAccording to North Dakota s official 2016 ABA required disclosures 51 3 of the Class of 2016 obtained full time long term JD required employment nine months after graduation 3 North Dakota s Law School Transparency under employment score is 31 6 indicating the percentage of the Class of 2016 unemployed pursuing an additional degree or working in a non professional short term or part time job nine months after graduation 3 Costs editThe total cost of attendance indicating the cost of tuition fees and living expenses at North Dakota for the 2015 2016 academic year is 27 987 for residents and 41 976 for nonresidents 10 The Law School Transparency estimated debt financed cost of attendance for three years 2013 is 113 029 for residents and 163 484 for nonresidents 11 Notable alumni editKelly Armstrong J D 2003 U S Congressman R ND 2019 present Earl Pomeroy J D 1979 U S Congressman D ND 1993 2011 12 Olger B Burtness LL B 1907 U S Congressman R ND 1921 1933 North Dakota District Judge 1950 1960 13 Kermit Edward Bye J D 1962 Circuit Judge United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit 2000 2016 14 Ralph R Erickson J D 1984 North Dakota District Judge 1994 2003 Chief United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota 2003 2017 Circuit Judge United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit 15 Daniel L Hovland J D 1979 United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota 2003 present 16 Rodney S Webb J D 1959 United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota 1981 1987 United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota 1987 2009 17 Edward J Devitt LL B 1935 U S Congressman 1947 1949 R MN United States District Judge for the District of Minnesota 1954 1992 18 James R Carrigan J D 1953 United States District Judge for the District of Colorado 1979 1995 19 H F Gierke III J D 1966 Judge United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces 1991 present elevated to Chief Judge in 2004 20 Gerald W VandeWalle J D 1958 Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court 1978 present elevated to Chief Justice in 1993 21 Daniel J Crothers J D 1982 Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court 2005 present 22 Mary Muehlen Maring J D 1975 Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court 1996 2013 23 Dale V Sandstrom J D 1975 North Dakota Public Service Commissioner 1983 1992 Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court 1992 2015 24 Lisa K Fair McEvers J D 1997 Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court 2014 present 25 William Langer LL B 1906 Attorney General of North Dakota 1919 1920 Governor of North Dakota 1933 1934 1937 1939 U S Senator R ND 1940 1959 26 John Moses LL B 1915 Governor of North Dakota 1939 1945 U S Senator D ND 1945 27 Allen I Olson Governor of North Dakota 1981 1985 28 Rosanna M Peterson J D 1991 United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington 2010 present 29 Charles Tighe 1951 Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota 1965 1969 30 Peter D Welte J D 1997 United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota 2019 present Daniel M Traynor J D 1997 United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota 2020 present Notes edit a b J D Enrollment By School PDF American Bar Association Retrieved January 13 2013 University of North Dakota U S News amp World Report Best Law Schools Retrieved 5 May 2022 a b c Employment Summary for 2016 Graduates PDF law und edu UND School of Law History 2016 UND Standard 509 Information Report PDF 2018 UND Standard 509 Information Report PDF Charlotte Law students join UND Law for spring semester law und edu Mook Sydney 2 September 2018 UND law school welcomes Arizona Summit transfers Bismarck Tribune a b UND Law Celebrates Building Project Completion With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony law und edu Retrieved 22 April 2022 Tuition and Expenses PDF University of North Dakota Profile lstscorereports com Archived from the original on 4 April 2016 Bioguide Search Biographical Directory of the United States Congress Retrieved 1 April 2013 Olger B Burtness Biographical Directory of the United States Congress Retrieved 1 April 2013 Kermit Edward Bye Federal Judicial Center Retrieved 22 April 2022 Ralph R Erickson Federal Judicial Center Retrieved 22 April 2022 Daniel L Hovland Federal Judicial Center Retrieved 22 April 2022 Rodney S Webb Federal Judicial Center Retrieved 22 April 2022 Edward J Devitt Biographical Directory of the United States Congress Retrieved 1 April 2013 James R Carrigan Federal Judicial Center Retrieved 22 April 2022 Herman Fredrick Sparky Gierke III North Dakota Courts Retrieved 22 April 2022 Gerald W VandeWalle North Dakota Courts Retrieved 22 April 2022 Daniel J Crothers North Dakota Courts Retrieved 22 April 2022 Mary Muehlen Maring North Dakota Courts Retrieved 22 April 2022 Dale V Sandstrom North Dakota Courts Retrieved 22 April 2022 Lisa K Fair McEvers North Dakota Courts Retrieved 22 April 2022 William Langer Notable Names Data Base Retrieved 1 April 2013 John Moses Biographical Directory of the United States Congress Retrieved 1 April 2013 Allen I Olson Notable Names Data Base Retrieved 1 April 2013 Rosanna M Peterson Federal Judicial Center Retrieved 22 April 2022 Charles Tighe 1927 2004 North Dakota Courts Archived from the original on 25 October 2013 External links editUniversity of North Dakota School of Law website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title University of North Dakota School of Law amp oldid 1173052930, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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