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Maine Law is once again accepting applications for its Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), an initiative designed to support graduates pursuing careers in public interest law. Applications for the 2026 cycle are open through June 15, 2026. The program helps… Read More… about Applications open for Maine Law’s 2026 Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)
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The 2026 Maine Law Review symposium, Rural Legal Perspectives: Challenges and Opportunities, brought together scholars, students, practitioners, and policymakers at Colby College to examine the persistent challenges facing rural communities. The conference focused on attorney shortages, access to justice, and… Read More… about Maine Law Review symposium at Colby College aims to shine light on the places the law doesn’t always reach
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On an April afternoon in Portland, far from the ice fields of Greenland and the shifting shipping lanes of the far north, a conversation was taking place about the Arctic that felt far less distant The 2026 Arctic Law, Science,… Read More… about Conference brings together experts to discuss the Arctic’s emerging challenges
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Maine Law has been recognized among the nation’s top law schools for a second consecutive year. In the newly released 2026–27 national law school rankings from the U.S. News & World Report, Maine Law ranked No. 91 overall, marking another… Read More… about Maine Law remains in top 100 in U.S. News & World Report ranking, receives recognition for Clinics and Environmental Law programs
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Join Maine Law for our annual Privacy in Practice Conference and Information Privacy Institute—where leading experts, practitioners, and students come together to explore the latest developments in information privacy law. Read More Read More… about Registration Open for Annual Information Privacy Summer Institute with Signature One-day Privacy in Practice Conference
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Every year, the University of Maine School of Law comes alive with one of its most anticipated and spirited traditions: the Maine Association for Public Interest Law (MAPIL) Annual Auction. This year, the 38th annual event didn’t just meet expectations—it… Read More… about Maine Law Students Helping Fund the Future of Public Interest Law
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At the University of Maine School of Law, the bridge between classroom learning and professional impact is more than a promise—it’s a lived experience. This year’s Student Impact Summit brought together students, faculty, and alumni to celebrate the tangible difference… Read More… about Where Education Meets Practice: Maine Law Students Showcase Real-World Impact
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Maine Law hosted the 2026 Justice for Women Lecture on March 12, featuring Dr. Jane Anyango, a globally recognized leader in nursing education, intimate partner violence prevention, and rural community health. In her lecture titled “The Power of Community,” Anyango… Read More… about Justice for Women Lecture highlights the power of community-driven healthcare solutions
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Dear Maine Law Community, It is with deep gratitude that I write to share news of a transformational gift to the University of Maine School of Law. Through his estate, Dr. Edward David, M.D., J.D. ’87, has made an extraordinary… Read More… about A message from President and Dean Leigh Saufley: A historic gift for Maine Law
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Chris Northrop, Emeritus Professor of Law and Director of the Rural Practice Clinic (RPC) in Fort Kent, awarded the 2026 recipient of the Downing Award from the Maine Justice Foundation on January 28. The Downing Award recognizes legal aid staff… Read More… about Maine Law’s Chris Northrop Honored with 2026 Maine Justice Foundation Downing Award
