Maine legal education

Law schools, bar exam, CLE, and legal education in Maine.

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Maine

Law Schools

ABA-accredited JD programs in Maine

University of Maine School of Law

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.

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Paralegal Programs

Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs

Regionally Accredited

Husson University — School of Legal Studies

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

Southern Maine Community College — Legal Studies Courses

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

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Court Reporter & Captioning Programs

Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training

NCRA A to Z Online Program

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

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Mediator & ADR Certification

Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster

Maine Judicial Branch — Mediation and ADR Program

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

Maine Association of Mediators (MAM)

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

Maine

Legal Nurse Consulting

Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC)

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

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Notary Public Certification

How to become a notary public in Maine

Maine Secretary of State — Notary Public Resources

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.

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Bar Admission & Exam

Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Maine

Maine Board of Bar Examiners

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.

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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

Requirements for licensed Maine attorneys

Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar — CLE

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

Maine State Bar Association — CLE Programs

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

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Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs

Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals

Husson University — School of Legal Studies

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

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