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Kristen Cain joined Maine Law’s Refugee and Human Rights Clinic (RHRC) in August as the Sally L. Stevens Immigration Law Fellow and Staff Attorney, bringing a background in immigration advocacy, human rights, teaching, and community-based legal work to the role.… Read More… about Kristen Cain joins Maine Law’s Refugee and Human Rights Clinic
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Maine Law recently welcomed Professor William “Bill” Marshall as a visiting professor for the fall semester. Marshall, who most recently taught at the University of North Carolina School of Law, brings decades of experience as a scholar and teacher to… Read More… about First Amendment scholar Bill Marshall joins Maine Law as Visiting Professor
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Maine Law welcomed its newest class to Portland last week, as members of the Class of 2029 came together for three days of orientation, introductions, and the beginning of their legal education. The incoming class arrives with robust academic credentials,… Read More… about Maine Law welcomes Class of 2029 after highly competitive application cycle
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On March 16, 2026, the University of Maine System Board of Trustees approved Maine Law’s tenure nomination of Professor Scott Bloomberg, effective September 1. “Professor Bloomberg has served on the Maine Law faculty since 2020 and has proven to be… Read More… about Professor Scott Bloomberg awarded tenure at Maine Law
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This fall, two new professors will join the Maine Law faculty. Professor Lisa Avalos joins the faculty as a professor of criminal law. A nationally respected scholar whose work centers on gender based and sexual violence, Avalos brings to Maine… Read More… about Maine Law Welcomes Professors Lisa Avalos and Alice Farmer
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For Laura Prince and Blake Shepherd, working on the University of Maine System Board of Trustees is about more than attending meetings or reviewing budgets. It is an opportunity to advocate for their peers, learn how public institutions are governed,… Read More… about Two Maine Law students helping shape the future of higher education in Maine
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As part of its ongoing efforts to grow Maine’s in-demand attorney workforce and increase access to justice, the University of Maine School of Law (Maine Law) has entered into an agreement allowing students at the College of the Atlantic (COA)… Read More… about Maine Law Expands 3 + 3 Program with College of the Atlantic Partnership
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Information privacy law is changing. What once was a niche field focused on personal data protection has evolved into a complex ecosystem that now encompasses AI governance, cybersecurity frameworks, trust and safety, and other facets of digital governance. As early… Read More… about Maine Law’s Privacy Program Continues to Innovate
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Professor Jon Chapman is closing a remarkable chapter at Maine Law after a decades-long career in public service. Known to students for his practical insight, steady presence, and trademark sense of humor, Chapman leaves behind a legacy shaped by both… Read More… about Professor Jon Chapman’s enduring influence
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Maine Law dedicated the Edward S. Godfrey III Reading Room on June 11, honoring the founding dean whose vision, leadership, and commitment to legal education helped create Maine Law’s reputation for quality education, supportive community, and dedication to public service.… Read More… about Maine Law Dedicates Edward S. Godfrey III Reading Room
