Frequently asked Questions----- and Answers
A: “The Board of the Overseers of the Bar is a place to start looking for information (www.mebaroverseers.org/). Also try the BarBri website (www.barbri.com/states/ME/index.htm), also Maine Bar Rule #10 (www.mainebarexaminers.org/rules.htm),and www.mainebarexaminers.org/. For information about other bar exams try sites like www.findlaw.com, www.law.com or www.lawinfo.com .
A: “The ABA has the best information on approved-programs of foreign study. Usually, if the program is approved by the ABA, the law school will accept it as an appropriate program. You should get all the information together and speak with the Dean of Students as soon as possible. Try this web site: http://www.abanet.org/legaled/studyabroad/fspinfo.html. If you do go, you will be eligible for additional financial aid resources, try www.usm.maine.edu/fin for more details here. Finally, remember you won't get the actual grades from these programs added to your transcript, you will simply be given the credits and you will probably fill your requirement for a perspective course. Some of the past programs have been in Ireland, Russia, and Spain.
A: Maine Law has two journals: The Maine Law Review and The Ocean and Coastal Law Journal (OCLJ). In addition, there is also the Maine Law Moot Court Board. All three groups are prestigious and do add significantly to one's resume. However, each one has different qualities as organizations. ....More to come soon.
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