Fargo North High School’s Law and Justice students took a trip to Bismarck on Thursday, November 20th, for a firsthand look at the judicial process.
Led by Social Studies teacher Melissa Evensen, the students attended a live oral argument at the state Supreme Court and had the opportunity to meet with the justices.
During the visit, students heard directly from the attorneys presenting the case—Michael Geiermann for the appellant and Howard Swanson for the appellee. They also spoke with Law Clerk Alexander Hook, who explained the role of a law clerk in the appellate process and how they assist justices in reviewing cases.
The visit gave students a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on how cases are argued and decided at the highest level of the state judiciary.