Legal Education in Maine

Portland, Maine — Maine's only law school — ABA-accredited since 1962 with leading programs in information privacy and environmental law. 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Bangor, Maine — Regionally Accredited — BS in Paralegal Studies and 15-credit paralegal certificate — curriculum aligned with ABA standards.

South Portland, Maine — Online paralegal and legal studies courses offered in partnership with CLS by BARBRI — flexible scheduling.

Free six-week introductory steno machine shorthand program — Maine has no in-state court reporting programs.

Court ADR program (CADRES) maintaining statewide rosters of approved mediators — 40-hour basic training required.

Member-run organization dedicated to ADR education and professional development — membership directory, events, and resources for mediators.

National professional organization offering the LNCC certification — the only legal nurse consultant credential accredited by ABSNC.

Official guide to becoming a Maine notary. Requirements: 18+, Maine resident, open-book exam, $50 fee. Seven-year commission — one of the longest in the nation.

Official bar admissions body. Maine administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) — minimum passing score of 270, one of the higher UBE thresholds in the country.

Official CLE regulatory body — attorneys must complete 12 credits per year, including 1 ethics credit and 1 harassment/discrimination credit. Deadline December 31.

CLE course provider for Maine attorneys — seminars, webinars, and on-demand programs across all practice areas.

Bangor, Maine — Regional leader in legal education — BS in Paralegal Studies and certificate program preparing graduates for legal assistant and law office support careers.