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Certificate Programs

Justice-Rotator

Certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice

This certificate recognizes Maine Law’s long history in public interest lawyering. Students may choose from an array of courses towards this certificate while also utilizing what they learn in the classroom towards clinical work and externships. Learn More

Environmental-Rotator

Certificate in Environmental and Oceans Law

As we combat climate change, laws and regulations become essential in ensuring a sustainable future. Maine Law’s environmental law program affords students the opportunity to work with leaders in this field while engaging with the many environmental law and sustainability efforts and organizations around the state.  Learn More

Privacy-Rotator

Certificate in Information Privacy Law

Maine Law offers one of the leading information privacy programs in the country. With dozens of courses and experiential learning opportunities, students graduate primed to enter the job market. With the school’s close ties to the International Association of Privacy Professionals, students make valuable connections and receive industry specific training. Learn More

Transactional-Rotator

Certificate in Business and Transactional Law

The business and transactional law pathway at Maine Law offers opportunities for students to explore the mechanics of business law, from startups to fortune 500 companies, while taking advantage of interdisciplinary opportunities through UMaine’s MBA program. Learn More

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Specific knowledge, a specific education or upbringing, a pre-law path or not, none of that determines how well you’ll do here. What matters is having an inquisitive mind and a learning process that works for you.
Edwards, Matt

Matthew Edwards
Business and Transactional
Law Certificate student
Lake Placid, New York

There’s a sense of congeniality and community here. My preference is to network and work in unison rather than elbow others out of the way, and that’s how things are also done at
Maine Law.
Alicia Rea
Admissions Fellow
Lewiston, Maine

The fact that Maine Law is plugged into the immigrant rights scene in Portland and the state is huge for me. Beyond that, I wanted an environment that was communal, not competitive.
Viv Daniel
Viv Daniel
Brooklyn, NY

I’m amazed by the minds and the questions and the diversity of viewpoints that surround me daily at Maine Law.
Gabriel Siwady
McKusick Diversity Fellow
Honduras