Networked for success A location like no other Maine Law graduates become lifelong Portland, Maine boasts unmatched East Coast members in an active global alumni network convenience with easy travel to Boston, New of legal professionals, government and York, DC, Canada, and Europe. You’ll take business leaders, and entrepreneurs. Our advantage of high-quality, affordable living graduates work for companies like Microsoft, and have access to a pristine environment Naspers Group, Accenture, and Earnst & Young. with a host of outdoor activities. Portland is a self-contained city with a great international airport, world-renowned restaurants, craft breweries, and a vibrant nightlife. The city is also home to a diverse and vibrant multicultural population.
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Like many top law schools, Maine Law has remained small and selective so that it can offer a personalized legal education that few schools can match. From the moment you enroll, we are here to guide you and support you with: »» Dedicated faculty and peer mentors; »» Academic support through one-on- one tutoring and workshops; »» A wide-ranging curriculum; »» Small class sizes; and Graduate Degrees at Maine Law A Personalized Approach »» Many school and cultural activities. Learn more Office of Admissions 207.780.4341 800.800.4876 (ext. 4341) [email protected]
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We bring the world Master of Laws (LL.M.) World-class faculty into our classrooms. The LL.M. Program is designed for those with Maine Law faculty are prolific, internationally a law degree or equivalent qualification to recognized scholars who bring to the classroom practice law in their home countries. This a real-world perspective and cutting-edge program allows students latitude to customize understanding of current legal issues.
their studies to meet their individual needs Faculty members include: and interests. Candidates can select from courses in a variety of subject areas, including: »» Business & Commercial Law Danielle Conway »» General U.S. Law Dean and Professor of Law »» Information Privacy Law Research Interests: Public Procurement Law, Doctor of Juridical Science (J.S.D.) »» Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property Licensing Law, and The J.S.D. Program is designed for individuals Internet Law & Policy »» International Human Rights Law who have attained superior academic »» Oceans & Maritime Law performance and high achievement in Charles Norchi »» Tax Law practice and/or published scholarship. University Trustee Professor Candidates in this program work closely with No thesis is required, and students may pursue and Professor of Law faculty supervisors on a rigorous research writing projects, applied research projects, or Research Interests: International Law, Law of the Sea, the Arctic, and International Human project leading to a doctoral dissertation of fieldwork in any area of interest. Rights significant contribution to legal scholarship. LL.M. to J.D. transfer option Candidates give a public oral defense of their This option allows qualified students to transfer Emily Michiko Morris dissertation before a panel of experts in their their completed Maine Law LL.M. degree credits Director of the LL.M. Program field. Applicants must have an LL.M. degree into our J.D. program. Admission is based on Research Interests: Patent Law and from Maine Law or an equivalent degree from Comparative Japanese & Chinese Intellectual the student’s overall performance but does not Property Law another institution. require an LSAT score.
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