March 19, 2020
Chief Justice Heavican Recognized by Nebraska State Bar Foundation for 45 Years of Public Service
Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Heavican received the Nebraska State Bar Foundation’s prestigious Public Service Award. The award was presented March 13 at the Foundation’s 32nd Annual Fellows Dinner at the Holland Center in Omaha.
March 12, 2020
National Mock Trial Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Concerns
2020 National High School Mock Trial Championship tournament has been cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19.
January 9, 2020
Lincoln East High Schools Wins We The People
Lincoln East High School Wins We the People 2019-2020
December 12, 2019
Duchesne Academy Wins 2019 Judge Lyle Strom High School Mock Trial Nebraska Competition
Duchesne Academy Wins 2019 Judge Lyle Strom High School Mock Trial Nebraska Competition
November 26, 2019
Nebraska Mock Trial Regional Winners Announced
Regional winners for Nebraska state high school mock trial.
November 12, 2019
The Nebraska Supreme Court Traveled to South Sioux City
The Nebraska Supreme Court Traveled to South Sioux City.
October 3, 2019
NSBF Celebrates Constitution Day 2019
Constitution Day is a day set aside to observe the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787. The Nebraska State Bar Foundation celebrated Constitution Day 2019 with two events at Concordia University.
August 20, 2019
Constitution Day Concordia CLE 2019
Join us on Constitution Day at Concordia University for a one-hour educational seminar on the Meyer v Nebraska decision and its ongoing relevance. You will receive a one (1) CLE credit. Register Here.
July 29, 2019
Constitution Day is September 10, 2019 in Seward, NE.
In honor of Constitution Day, the Nebraska Court of Appeals will convene on the campus of Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska, on September 10, 2019.
The Court of Appeals will divide into its customary two panels with three judges each to hold arguments at 9:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. at the Thom Leadership Education Center Auditorium (212 College Avenue).
The Court of Appeals will hear several cases during both the morning and afternoon sessions, followed by an open question and answer session with students in attendance. Students will be given detailed descriptions of each case to help them follow the legal arguments.
Concordia College students, along with government and social studies classes from area high schools, are invited to attend. Reporters, including student journalists, are encouraged to participate and ask questions.
This college campus initiative, designed by judges of the Court of Appeals, is intended to provide Nebraskans the opportunity to learn about the judicial branch.
The Court of Appeals will divide into its customary two panels with three judges each to hold arguments at 9:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. at the Thom Leadership Education Center Auditorium (212 College Avenue).
The Court of Appeals will hear several cases during both the morning and afternoon sessions, followed by an open question and answer session with students in attendance. Students will be given detailed descriptions of each case to help them follow the legal arguments.
Concordia College students, along with government and social studies classes from area high schools, are invited to attend. Reporters, including student journalists, are encouraged to participate and ask questions.
This college campus initiative, designed by judges of the Court of Appeals, is intended to provide Nebraskans the opportunity to learn about the judicial branch.
July 17, 2019
4th Annual Dan Jewell Trial Institute
The 4th Annual Dan Jewell Trial Institute, offered annually to attorneys seeking to gain trial experience, took place on July 12-13 at the University of Nebraska College of Law.