MISSION STATEMENT
Maine Law’s mission is to advance justice and leadership in a changing world. We provide an exceptional, inclusive, and student-centered legal education and serve our local and global communities through teaching, scholarship, and public service.
VALUES
We pursue our mission through the implementation of our values by an engaged faculty and staff who provide students with the knowledge, ethical framework, and skills needed for their professional careers.
- Leadership: We are committed to preparing the next generation of legal professionals in Maine and beyond, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead and shape the future.
- Academic Excellence: We offer depth and breadth of theoretical and practical learning and are committed to academic freedom in an environment where research and scholarship are supported, and intellectual curiosity is encouraged.
- Professionalism: We promote the highest ethical standards, support the Rule of Law, and foster a strong sense of professional identity.
- Experiential learning: We provide practical opportunities inside and outside the classroom, preparing the next generation of lawyers and legal professionals through hands-on experiences that bridge theory and practice.
- Community: We support a collaborative culture for the study of law, promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment for our Maine Law community.
- Public Service: We serve the State of Maine and beyond, and we advance public service by working closely with government and community partners.
- Collaboration: We foster a collaborative environment that enriches learning and innovation, which is enhanced by our partnerships with the Maine Center and our unique role within the University of Maine System.