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University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy is poised to appoint Leigh Ingalls Saufley as the next dean of the University of Maine School of Law. Saufley was selected after an extensive national search for the Law School’s next leader… Read More… about Leigh Ingalls Saufley to be named Dean of the University of Maine School of Law

The University of Maine School of Law recently announced the law students who have been selected as Rural Law Fellows for this summer. The Fellows will work under the guidance of rural practitioners to learn the breadth and potential of… Read More… about Maine Law announces Rural Law Fellows for summer 2020

A student research blog by Kayla Estes ’20 With the rapid evolution of technology and science comes a risk – a privacy risk. As fortunate as we are to be alive at a time where we can connect with others… Read More… about “I Already Consented for You” – The Privacy Implications of Consenting to Genetic Family Tree Sites

Susan Faunce, a 2006 graduate of the University of Maine School of Law, has been elected as a Revitalization Governor from Maine for the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Board of Governors. This position is reserved for only one lawyer… Read More… about Susan Faunce ’06 chosen to represent Maine as Revitalization Governor for the American Association for Justice

Maine Law students Shianne Bowlin ’21, Hilary Forsley ’20, and Sanchita Mukherjee ’21 competed in and won the Bryant-Moore Invitational Moot Court Competition on February 28-29, 2020. Established in 2003, the Bryant-Moore Invitational is held annually at Howard University School… Read More… about Maine Law students win 2020 Bryant-Moore Invitational Moot Court Competition

The University of Maine School of Law has launched an innovative Arctic Law Fellowship program. The new program provides opportunities for students to study the intersections of law and science coupled with field experiences at an Arctic location. The inaugural… Read More… about Maine Law launches Arctic Law Fellowship Program

The University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine School of Law are partnering to host a Law Day event on Thursday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Campus Center, providing information for… Read More… about UMPI hosts Law Day with University of Maine School of Law

Jennifer Crane, the director of advancement at the University of Maine School of Law, has been awarded the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation. She joins over 6,700 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation. Individuals granted the… Read More… about Maine Law’s Director of Advancement, Jennifer Crane, awarded the Certified Fund Raising Executive Designation

The University of Maine School of Law invites recent graduates who are employed in law-related public interest careers to apply for the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP). The LRAP Program is made possible by an endowment fund established by generous… Read More… about Applications now open for Maine Law’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program

In light of the continuing spread and impact of COVID-19, Maine Law will not be hosting Reunion Weekend as planned this year. We are disappointed we had to make this difficult decision, but the health and safety of our Maine… Read More… about Maine Law to host Reunion Weekend on June 12-13, 2020