Rural Attorney Recruitment Program

Rural Attorney Recruitment Program

Location

Multiple Locations in ND, ND

Job Type

Full-Time/Regular

Job Number

2026-RARP

Department

Office of the State Court Administrator

Opening Date

05/04/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Summary or Purpose

Interested persons must submit a copy of law school transcript and a Certificate of Good Standing from the North Dakota Supreme Court.

The Rural Attorney Recruitment Program is an incentive program that was established by the legislature in 2021 with the goal of increasing the number of attorneys residing and working in rural North Dakota. Under the program, the state of North Dakota, the North Dakota State Bar Association, and a participating community each contribute funds to retain an attorney in an eligible community for a 5-year period. An eligible county must have five or fewer attorneys or a municipality must have a population of 5,000 or fewer. To be eligible for the program, an attorney must be licensed to practice law in North Dakota and be in good standing with the North Dakota Board of Law Examiners. More information can be found at N.D.C.C. 27-02.2 and N.D.Sup.Ct.Admin.R.62.

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01

Are you a U.S. citizen, U.S. National or permanent resident of the U.S.?

• Yes
• No

02

If this question does not apply, state N/A. Have you ever previously participated in ANY scholarship, loan repayment or tuition reimbursement program that obligated you to provide attorney services within an underserved area? If yes, please indicate the name of the program and dates of participation

• Yes
• No

03

If this question does not apply, state N/A. Are you licensed to practice law? If so, where? If currently licensed, please provide a Certificate of Good Standing from the North Dakota Supreme Court with this application. Providing a Certificate of Good Standing is required before you may participate in this program.

04

If this question does not apply, state N/A. If selected for participation in this program, are you willing to locate your law office in a participating county or municipality and your residence in close proximity to a county or municipality you contract with?

• Yes
• No

05

If this question does not apply, state N/A. Are you aware that you will be required to carry malpractice insurance and provide proof of coverage if accepted into this program?

• Yes
• No

06

If this question does not apply, state N/A. Have you ever been subject to an investigation or disciplinary action by any bar association in which you were a member? If so, what was the outcome?

07

If this question does not apply, state N/A. Have you ever been convicted or pled guilty to a felony, Class 1 misdemeanor, non-traffic Class 2 misdemeanor, or equivalent offense? If so, list the date and place where the crime was committed and a short narrative explaining the matter.

08

If this question does not apply, state N/A. From the list of eligible locations, please provide in order of preference your top three choices of where you would like to live and practice law if accepted into the Recruitment Assistance Pilot Program.

09

I, the undersigned, hereby waive any claim of confidentiality and consent to an inquiry into my professional record with the State Bar of North Dakota for purposes of this application. I, the undersigned, attest and affirm that the above information is true and correct.

• Yes
• No

10

When is the best time to contact you?

Required Question

Employer North Dakota Court System

Address 600 E Boulevard Ave, Mailstop 180

Bismarck, North Dakota, 58505-0530

Phone (701) 328-4216

Website http://www.ndcourts.gov