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In October, two third-year law students and student attorneys with Maine Law’s Refugee and Human Rights Clinic (RHRC), Sahra Hassan and Haley Brazier, took a week-long trip to Mexico City. They were accompanied by Maine Law Professor and Founding Director… Read More… about Maine Law students working across borders on behalf of asylum seekers
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Maine Senator Angus King visited Maine Law as part of the school’s annual Constitution Day Lecture Series in October. The signature event brings in guests from outside of the Maine Law community to discuss facets of the U.S. Constitution. King… Read More… about Senator King visits Maine Law for Constitution Day lecture
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In early October, Maine Law held its inaugural Annual Day of Service. The event, which was tailored to first-year law students, harnessed all the energy of 1Ls to serve eight different nonprofits around Greater Portland. Not only were students able… Read More… about Maine Law’s inaugural Annual Day of Service
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On October 3rd, Maine Law’s Students for the Sixth Amendment hosted a panel discussion entitled Answering the Call: Serving Your Community in Public Defense. Students for the Sixth Amendment is a group that advocates for the constitutionally guaranteed right to… Read More… about Students for the Sixth Amendment highlight importance of public defense
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Maine Law’s Class of 2026 is a cross-section of both the country and the State of Maine. With students from 24 different states, three countries outside of the U.S, age representation that ranges from 20 – 56, and a student… Read More… about Maine Law welcomes the Class of 2026
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Shea Watson, a Portland native who graduated from Maine Law in 2019, discovered her passion for the legal profession while working as a constituent caseworker for Connecticut U.S. Senator Chris Murphy. Many of the requests Watson handled pertained to intricacies… Read More… about New Dean of Students returns to alma mater to foster connections and facilitate student success
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Maine Law and the entire University of Maine System are mourning the passing of Donald Zillman, who died last week in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the age of 79. Zillman served the UMaine System in a variety of roles,… Read More… about Maine Law mourns passing of former Dean Donald Zillman
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Even before Deborah Johnson decided to accept the position of Law Professor with the University of Maine School of Law, she already felt a strong connection to the school. Out of college, Johnson worked for an insurance company handling hazardous… Read More… about Professor Deborah Johnson’s experience enhances Maine Law’s curriculum and cybersecurity offerings
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Maine Law’s newest faculty member brings a wealth of experience to her latest role. “My nature is to bounce around,” Marcia Levy said. “I just really enjoy meeting new people and experiencing new places. I’ve moved from coast-to-coast, several places… Read More… about New director of field learning brings experience and energy to Maine Law
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On June 19, 2023, we celebrate Juneteenth, our nation’s second Independence Day. This holiday commemorates the emancipation of all enslaved people in the United States. It is a holiday that brings to mind the words of Civil Rights leader Fannie… Read More… about Statement from Maine Law Dean on Juneteenth, 2023
