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When Natalie Jump ’26 arrived at Maine Law, she thought she had a pretty clear sense of what she wanted to do. After studying environmental studies at Ursinus College, she imagined a future rooted in environmental policy and advocacy. Law… Read More… about Natalie Jump ‘26: An ever-evolving understanding of the law
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Somewhere between the classroom, clinical work, and raising a newborn during law school, Jacob Stern found clarity about the kind of lawyer he wanted to become. Not the kind primarily interested in the law as an abstract system or intellectual… Read More… about Jacob Stern ‘26: Finding purpose in the law through practice
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When Ryan Morse ’26 arrived at Maine Law, he had a clear plan: “It was important for me to practice in Maine,” he said. “I wasn’t going anywhere else.” At the time, his interests were firmly rooted in trust taxation… Read More… about Ryan Morse ‘26: Charting his own path at Maine Law
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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
