Maine Law Review Symposium

Rural Legal Perspectives: Challenges and Opportunities

Join the Maine Law Review, in partnership with Colby College, for a one-day conference titled Rural Legal Perspectives: Challenges and Opportunities on April 24, 2026, at Colby College in Waterville.

The conference will feature new research and practical perspectives on the legal, economic, and policy challenges facing rural communities, as well as opportunities for growth and innovation in Maine. Together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and community stakeholders will take stock of what’s working, identify where we need to improve, and explore where collaboration can meaningfully support rural communities going forward.

The conference will count for 5 CLE credits.

This event is free, but registration is required for in-person or remote via ZOOM —please submit your RSVP no later than April 17, 2026.