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Students Witness Real Cases Argued at South Dakota Supreme Court's March Term of Court
High school and college students were able to witness three cases argued Wednesday at the South Dakota Supreme Court’s March Term of Court
South Dakota Supreme Court to Hold March 2025 Term of Court at Black Hills State University
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen invites the public to attend the Court’s March Term of Court at Black Hills State University in Spearfish on March 25-26, 2025.
Supreme Court Adopts Public Service Pathway to Bar Admission Pilot Program Rules
The South Dakota Supreme Court today adopted rules implementing a five-year pilot program providing a public service pathway to bar admission.
The speeches that kicked off South Dakota's legislative session
Three speeches before the South Dakota Legislature this week kicked off the 100th legislative session.
2025 State of the Judiciary Message Posted on UJS Website
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen delivered the 2025 State of the Judiciary.
Chief Justice Jensen to Present State of the Judiciary
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen will deliver the 2025 State of the Judiciary.
Supreme Court to Hold Rules Hearing on Proposed Public Service Pathway to Bar Admission Program
The South Dakota Supreme Court will hold a rules hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, 10 a.m. CST in the Supreme Court Courtroom in the State Capitol, Pierre, to consider adoption of rules for a proposed public service pathway to bar admission program.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Jensen Selected for a Second Term
The South Dakota Supreme Court is pleased to announce the Justices have selected Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen to a second term as Chief Justice of South Dakota’s highest court.
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Former State Supreme Court Justice Robert Amundson
Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in honor of former South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Robert (Bob) Amundson.
South Dakota Adopts NextGen Bar Exam Beginning in July 2027
The South Dakota Supreme Court is announcing the adoption of the NextGen bar exam for those seeking admission to practice law in South Dakota beginning in July 2027.