The North Dakota Supreme Court will hear three oral arguments at the University of North Dakota School of Law on Wednesday, October 28, and Thursday, October 29.          

The Supreme Court’s visit to the law school provides a unique opportunity for students and the public to see the state’s highest court in session. The Supreme Court justices will also be lecturing in classes and connecting with law students and faculty through special sessions on both days. Additionally, the court will judge the annual Moot Court competition. The UND School of Law Moot Court  provides students with the opportunity to hone written and oral advocacy skills in a competitive environment.

The public is invited to attend all of the oral argument sessions and the Moot Court finals. A schedule of public events is listed below. All events listed will be held in the Baker Courtroom on the third floor of the UND School of Law. 

Wednesday, October 28
9:10 – 10:10 Argument Case # 20090149  Interest of H.K. – (regarding protected speech by a Juvenile)
2:00 – 3:00 UND Law Moot Court final argument

Thursday, October 29
9:10 – 10:10 Argument # 20090167      Schoch v. WSI – (regarding Workers Compensation)
10:30 – 11:30 Argument # 20090076      State v. Grant –  (regarding Gross Sexual Imposition)

Read  detailed descriptions of the oral arguments at  www.law.und.edu/News/f09/NDSupCt.php

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Contact:
Rob Carolin
Director of Alumni and Public Relations
E-mail: carolin@law.und.edu
Phone: (701) 777-2856