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Frank M. Coffin Family Law Public Interest Fellowship

MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION

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Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Frank M. Coffin Family Law Public Interest Fellowship

Geographic Scope: Maine, specifically Portland area

Focus Areas: Family law matters; legal representation in family law cases

Description: Named after Frank M. Coffin, Senior Judge on the First Circuit Court of Appeals, this fellowship provides legal representation in family law matters to clients who have qualified for pro bono assistance through the Volunteer Lawyers Project.

Host Organization: Pine Tree Legal Assistance (Portland, Maine offices)

Eligibility: Attorneys interested in public interest law

Compensation: Stipends are competitive with public interest law salaries; loan repayment assistance program available for qualifying candidates

Contact Information:

  • Diana C. Scully, Executive Director

  • Maine Justice Foundation

  • 40 Water Street, Hallowell, ME 04347

  • Email: info@justicemaine.org

  • Phone: 207-622-3477
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Requirements:
    1. Letter of interest
    2. Resume
    3. References
    4. Brief legal writing sample

    Submission Instructions:
    Submit materials to:

  • Diana C. Scully, Executive Director

  • Maine Justice Foundation

  • 40 Water Street, Hallowell, ME 04347

  • Email: info@justicemaine.org

  • Phone: 207-622-3477
  • Historical Deadline Note: As of April 2017, the deadline was October 13, 2017. Current deadline unknown.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    human-services

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