University of Southern Maine
Office of International Programs

Information for Incoming LAW EXCHANGE Students
(from schools that have Reciprocal Exchange Agreements with the Univeristy of Maine School of Law)
Students who will be attending the University of Maine School of Law as part of an exchange program with their home school need to complete the following steps:
 
STEP #1:  Complete an International Exchange Student Application

Submit the following items WITH the completed exchange student application:
A statement from your Academic Advisor, International Office or Dean supporting your program of study at the University of Maine School of Law.
 
If English is not your first language you will need to submit the attached Language Proficiency Report.
 
Academic transcript from your college or university listing the courses your have taken prior to your enrollment at USM.
 
STEP #2: Submit appropriate financial documentation showing sufficient funding to cover your expenses during your semester or year at USM.
 

* UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SCHOOL OF LAW EXCHANGE STUDENTS* The 2009-10 Law Student budget estimates the cost for one year of study at USM.  Students who are coming as part of a reciprocal Law School Exchange need to document funding for all cost EXCEPT for TUITION AND FEES. Students coming for one academic year of study must document access to $18,500. Students who are coming for one semester only should document access to $9,250.00


In order to document sufficient funding students should complete a Declaration of Finances form and submit the appropriate back up documentation.
 
COURSE REGISTRATION:

Registration for Law Students will take place after your arrival in Maine ~ however, you are welcome to take a look at the list of what is being offered.

STEP #1: Go to USM's online course search

STEP #2: Use the series of pull down menus to select "University of Southern
    Maine" as the INSTITUTION and "2009 FALL" as the TERM. Hit the Green GO  Button

STEP #3: In the empty box next to the Green "SELECT SUBJECT" button type in "LAW".

STEP #4: The course search box titled "COURSE NUMBER" should be left blank. Use the pull down     menu to select LAW in the "COURSE CAREER" box. And make sure the next two boxes are unchecked.

STEP #5: Hit the green SEARCH button for a list of fall classes. (To see a description of the course click on the blue "section number" for the course. )

 
 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR:  The 2009-10 Academic Calendar for the University of Maine School of Law is available online. Student should plan to arrive a few days prior to orientaiton, but not that visa restrictions do not allow you to arrive any ealier than 30 days prior to your program start date.

 
HOUSING: University of Maine Law students may live on campus. However, we often find that Law students prefer to live off campus and that the Portland area is more convenient. The information listed below should help you with your decision.

ON CAMPUS HOUSING:

All USM residence Halls are based in Gorham. (Approximately 30-40 mintues from Portland by car.)

triangle If you are going to live on campus we recommend that you live in Philippi Hall or the New Hall.

To learn more about the residence halls and see current room and board rates visit the
     Residence Life Homepage
     Note that room and board rates for 2009-10 will not be finalized until July 09.

If you live on campus please note that meal service is not offered during vacation weeks. We     recommend that you plan to spend $125 per week for meals  during those times.
    Check out the 2009-10 academic calendar

triangle Limited student parking is available on the Gorham Campus if you are bringing a car. You will need to     obtain a permit after your arrival on campus.

OFF CAMPUS HOUSING:

triangle If you plan to live off campus we recommend that you plan to arrive early in order to locate an
    apartment. USM and the School of Law do not facilitate off campus placements for students.

triangle Possible Option: Bayside Village Student Housing This is not a University run housing option - it is an    
    independently run student complex which means we have no say over room-mate disputes, noise
    issues, etc.

triangle You can check rentals online via our local newspaper: the Portland Press Herald

triangleUSM Commuter Student Services also keeps a listing of Off Campus Housing

TEMPORARY HOUSING:

If you do plan to search for off-campus housing you should arrange for temporary housing prior to your arrival in Portland. Suggestions include:

triangle The Inn at St. John Bed and Breakfast in Portland

triangle The Eastland Park Hotel in Portland

triangle Motel 6 in Westbrook - this is not in walking distance, but you can reach the     Portland campus by bus

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