An Act To Expand Law Education And Training By Creating A Night Law School Program

LD 1833 requires the University of Maine System and University of Maine School of Law to create a night-time juris doctor (JD) program at the University of Maine in Orono by the 2028-2029 academic year. The program will allow students to earn a law degree primarily through online classes and evening in-person sessions, targeting working professionals or those with daytime commitments. The universities must submit a report on program planning to the Education Committee by November 4, 2026. This bill directly affects the University of Maine System, the law school, and future law students seeking flexible education options.