Student Organizations

Mock Trial in a fun opportunity to learn trial procedures while practicing a case and taking rolls as attorneys or witnesses. The team travels out of state to compete against other teams and sharpen their skills! Mock Trial is open to all majors and meets weekly based on the team members’ availability.

Dr. Benjamin Kassow, Mock Trial Advisor
701.777.3549
benjamin.kassow@UND.edu

The Nonprofit Leadership Student Organization provides social and cultural opportunities for its members, as well as preparing future leaders in the field of nonprofit leadership. The NLSO focuses on community service and volunteerism in the Greater Grand Forks Community. In addition to leadership, members are given the opportunity to develop skills in working as a team.

Dr. Brian Urlacher, NLSO Advisor
701.777.3541
brian.urlacher@UND.edu

The goal of PLS is to help students decide if they want to begin a legal career- they don't have to know for certain that they want to be a lawyer to be in our organization, and it is open to all majors! If students do decide to have a career in law, our aim is to help them succeed on their way to law school with tours of the UND law school, LSAT help, professional panels, events at the law school, and assistance with the application process. We'll also do some casual hangouts just to get to know each other and have fun!

Dr. Benjamin Kassow, Pre-Law Society Advisor
701.777.3549
benjamin.kassow@UND.edu

The UND Public Affairs Club is a student organization open to all students who have an interest in political science, current events, and public policy. The organization coordinates socials, community events, and is closely affiliated with two other student groups.

Pi Sigma Alpha

Pi Sigma Alpha is the political science undergraduate honor society.

Model UN Student Group 

UND Model UN Student Group participates in regional, national, and international Model United Nations conferences.

Dr. Brian Urlacher, Public Affairs Club Advisor
701.777.3541
brian.urlacher@UND.edu

Forensics (derived from the Latin word "forum," meaning to "speak publicly"), is a group of dedicated students committed to the sport of competitive public speaking. Speech and Debate is focused on competing against the best speakers in the region and nation, as well as developing students' research, speaking abilities, and performances for their future careers. We travel regionally and nationally to various tournaments throughout the year.

Dr. Paul Sum, Speech and Debate Advisor
701.777.3550
paul.sum@UND.edu