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The University of Maine School of Law has expanded its offerings to include a new Certificate in Business and Transactional Law. Law students concentrating in business and transactional practice can now earn the certificate through an expansive course of study… Read More… about Maine Law offers new Certificate in Business and Transactional Law
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The University of Maine School of Law is pleased to welcome the following new professors: Heidi Gorovitz Robertson is a distinguished professor of law at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, as well as a professor of environmental studies in the University’s… Read More… about Maine Law welcomes new visiting professors
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Through the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic, University of Maine School of Law students have an opportunity to assist children and youth in a range of legal and policy matters and to be involved with leading juvenile justice reform initiatives in… Read More… about Maine Law continues its effective advocacy and innovative reform work in Child, Youth, and Family Law
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A complaint filed by Disability Rights Maine, in coordination with the ACLU of Maine, Kids Legal at Pine Tree Legal Assistance, and the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic initiated the DOJ investigation. Lewiston Public Schools (LPS) will have to end the… Read More… about U.S. Department of Justice reaches settlement with Lewiston Public Schools to end discriminatory use of shortened school days
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This week, the U.S. Senate passed a bill to make Juneteenth, the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, a public holiday. The State of Maine has also declared it a state holiday. We celebrate our Governments’… Read More… about DEI Task Force Message Regarding Juneteenth
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Josh Rosen, a rising third year student at the University of Maine School of Law, has been named the recipient of the 2021 Shur-Frinsko Award for Municipal Law and Local Government. The Award goes annually to a Maine Law student,… Read More… about Josh Rosen named the 2021 Shur-Frinsko Award for Municipal Law and Local Government Recipient
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On Saturday, May 22, more than thirty academic achievement and leadership awards were announced to graduates during the University of Maine School of Law’s Commencement. The Commencement Ceremony was held virtually, and featured remarks by Mary Bonauto, civil rights project… Read More… about Graduation awards announced for the Class of 2021
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Dear Maine Law Community, I write to update you on an exciting improvement related to the Law School. I am delighted to tell you that today the University of Maine System Board of Trustees approved a new interim home for… Read More… about An Update from Dean Leigh Saufley on the University of Maine School of Law’s Facility
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The University of Maine School of Law is pleased to announce the Summer Fellowships for 2021. This summer, thirty-three students from Maine Law will work as fellows in a wide array of jobs. Many of these jobs are public interest… Read More… about 2021 Summer Fellowships announced for Maine Law students
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Mary Bonauto, civil rights project director at GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), will present the keynote address for the University of Maine School of Law’s virtual commencement on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 10:00 am. Remarks will also be… Read More… about Civil Rights Advocate Mary Bonauto to present keynote address for the University of Maine School of Law’s virtual commencement on May 22
