Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic at Maine Law is a distinguished legal services provider operating as part of the University of Maine School of Law, offering critical access to justice for underserved communities throughout the state. It stands out as a unique clinical program where law students, under the supervision of experienced faculty attorneys, provide high-quality legal assistance while gaining practical experience.
The clinic is deeply committed to public interest lawyering and social justice, aligning with the law school’s certificate programs and experiential learning opportunities. It primarily serves low-income individuals, families, and communities facing legal challenges, emphasizing education, empowerment, and ethical representation. Students and supervising attorneys work collaboratively to address complex legal issues with a client-centered approach.
Services Offered
- Legal services
- Public interest law
- Clinical legal education
- Social justice advocacy
- Externships and experiential learning
- Environmental law assistance
- Information privacy law support
- Business and transactional law aid
- Assistance with Indigenous intellectual property matters
- Support for immigrant rights
The clinic serves clients across Maine, with a focus on the Cumberland County area and greater Portland region. Services are provided in English, and the clinic is part of a law school that values diversity, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration with programs such as the Environmental and Oceans Law certificate and the Public Interest and Social Justice certificate.
