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MAPIL Fellowships (Maine Association for Public Interest Law)

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SCHOOL OF LAW

Foundation Annual Human Rights Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

MAPIL Fellowships

Overview: Maine Association for Public Interest Law (MAPIL) fellowships support Maine Law students pursuing unpaid public interest internships and externships with nonprofits, government agencies, and legal aid organizations.

Geographic Scope: No geographic limit; funding has supported students across the country and internationally.

Focus Areas:

  • Public interest law

  • Legal aid and access to justice

  • Government agencies

  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Eligibility:

  • Maine Law students

  • Pursuing public interest opportunities (paid or unpaid internships/externships)
  • Background: MAPIL is a cornerstone of Maine Law's mission to prepare students for public service. Funding is raised annually through the MAPIL Annual Auction (38th annual event held in 2026). According to the ACLU of Maine, as of 2025, 358 Mainers in need of criminal representation had no attorney, demonstrating the urgent need for public interest lawyers.

    Status: Active; 2026 auction raised sufficient funds to support several internships.

    Contact: Christina Green, MAPIL Executive Board Member; mainelaw@maine.edu; 207.780.4355

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    No specific application details were provided in the source material. Contact Maine Law's Student Affairs office or MAPIL directly for application procedures, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.

    Contact Information:

  • Email: mainelaw@maine.edu

  • Phone: 207.780.4355

  • Office: University of Maine School of Law, 300 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    human-rights

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