MAPIL Fellowships (Maine Association for Public Interest Law)
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Maine Law students
- Background: MAPIL is a cornerstone of Maine Law's mission to prepare students for public service.
Other requirements
- Pursuing public interest opportunities (paid or unpaid internships/externships)
- 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.
Overview
MAPIL Fellowships
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.
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
What University of Maine School of Law Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $1.11M
- Median grant
- $555K
- Range
- $368K–$742K
- By dollars: Maine 100%. Top recipient cities: Portland, ME.
Example grants
University of Maine School of Law · Portland, ME
Support of the legal aid clinic
$742K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Human rights
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