About the Program

For the past eight years, a growing coalition of Maine organizations have embraced the responsibility to deliberately seek out and connect with talented law students who may not have had the opportunity to make connections to our close-knit legal community.  These organizations have worked together to provide first-year law students with opportunities to perform substantive legal work, engage with other students, and learn from practicing lawyers. 

We recognize that the strength that comes from a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is a critical component to providing exceptional client service. We also recognize the value of creating an inclusive work environment where all attorneys and staff feel they belong and can perform their best work. 

Our goal is to intentionally open the aperture, ensuring students with varied experiences, challenges, or influences have access to meaningful private law firm or corporate legal department opportunities. We believe this will contribute to the richness and excellence of our individual organizations and the Maine legal community as a whole.

This is the goal of the Maine Diversity Summer Associate Program.

Who Should Apply?

First-year law students attending law school anywhere in the United States are invited to apply.

Candidates must have a strong academic record, excellent writing ability, and strong analytical and interpersonal skills. All of the participating organizations are equal employment opportunity employers, and we welcome applications regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity / gender expression, disability status, or any other identity.

How to Apply

Applications will open on November 17, 2025 and will be accepted until January 14, 2026. 

Please click here for more information and application instructions.