The University of Maine School of Law is a wonderful and distinctive place in which to study law. The state's only law school - public or private - is distinguished by the excellence of its students, faculty, and graduates. Situated in Portland, Maine the Law School is home to 260 individuals with at least one common characteristic - the desire to learn to be an excellent lawyer amongst a strong and supportive community. Students from a variety of backgrounds are educated through the Juris Doctor program, providing the public and private sectors with outstanding members of the legal profession.