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National Conference of Bar Examiners to Conduct Survey The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) has established a task force to embark on a comprehensive, future- focused study to ensure the bar examination continues to test the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for competent entry-level legal practice in the 21st century. The study will consider the content, format, delivery method, and timing of the bar examination and the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE). The goal of the task force’s study is to develop a set of recommendations for the NCBE Board of Trustees.  As a phase of the study, NCBE will be conducting a survey to identify activities, tasks of new lawyers, knowledge, and the skills and abilities to perform them. The State Bar Association of North Dakota (SBAND) will distribute the survey link to its membership. SBAND members are encouraged to participate in this study. Please watch for this information in “News from SBAND” emails beginning August 1. SAVE THE DATE 2020 SBAND Annual Meeting Grand Forks • June 10-12, 2020 ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES QUALIFIED NEUTRAL MEDIATORS Mediation is an effective and cost efficient method to resolve disputes. We are experienced to provide mediation in the following areas: JACK G. MARCIL [email protected] Fargo Office ROGER J. MINCH REBECCA S. THIEM [email protected] Fargo Office [email protected] Bismarck Office 701-232-8957 1-800-726-1963 serklandlaw.com • Personal Injury • Wrongful Death • Professional Malpractice • Construction • Products Liability • Estates • Discrimination • Commercial • Contract • Bankruptcy • Banking Alternate dispute resolution can also include Arbitration, Early Neutral Evaluation, Mediation/Med. Arbitration. FARGO — Fax: 701-237-4049 • 10 Roberts St. N., PO Box 6017, Fargo ND 58108-6017 BISMARCK — Fax: 701-751-7358 • Phone: 701-751-7355 • 1800 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 200, Bismarck ND 58501-4756 36 THE GAVEL