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.