Become a Catalyst for Change at Vermont Law and Graduate School
IDEALISTS. REALISTS. CATALYSTS FOR CHANGE.
Vermont Law and Graduate School is one of the top environmental law schools in the U.S. and is nationally renowned in restorative justice, climate change law, criminal law, and clinical education.
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Legal Clinics
Degrees
With degree options focused on climate change, environmental justice, animal protection, and restorative justice, VLGS produces graduates with specialized practical skills and positions them to competitively pursue enhanced career prospects.
Students
VLGS is the institution of choice for the next generation of leaders who want to use the power of the law and policy reform to make real change in our communities and the world.
Alumni
VLGS alumni are environmental and social justice advocates, changemakers, and leaders in their fields. Our graduates and faculty are taking on some of today’s toughest legal fights, and our goal is to prepare our students to make the world a better place.
If you’re ready to apply your drive and talents to your passion for activism, advocacy, and justice, join us today.
VLGS Campus Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour of the Vermont Law and Graduate School campus. Meet members of our admissions team, learn more about the admissions process, and hear directly from VLGS faculty and students.
Why Vermont Law and Graduate School?
Community
VLGS is more than an educational institution; it’s a community where students and faculty work together to make meaningful social and environmental change.
Support
The hyper-competitive job market for new lawyers and policy experts values specialization, experiential learning, and strong industry connections. Through our law school and graduate programs, VLGS students get all three, supported by passionate faculty and an active community that’s working on some of today’s most challenging and exciting issues.
Programs
Focused on purpose, action, and advocacy, our Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), and other Master’s degree programs are designed to transform legal and policy expertise and skills into tools of impact. VLGS students gain valuable real-world experience working side by side with some of the top environmental policy and legal experts in the field to help hone their expertise and instincts.
Outcomes
Whether your goal is a career in public policy, environmental law, restorative justice, international law, business law, or general practice, you will graduate from Vermont Law and Graduate School armed with the specialized skills and experience you’ll need to succeed in your field and fight for your cause.
Vermont Law and Graduate School At A Glance
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Ranked #4 in Environmental Law by U.S. News and World Report
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One of the Top Law Schools for State Court Clerkships – Law360 and The Princeton Review
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Nationally recognized clinical training programs
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Named a Top-15 Law School That Offers the Most Tuition Help by U.S. News and World Report
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Named a Top Online JD Program by The National Jurist’s preLaw Magazine
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Home to the National Center on Restorative Justice and the first law school in the U.S. to offer a master’s degree in Restorative Justice
Apply
Learn more about the application process and admissions to VLGS based on the degree programs, clinics, and externships you are most interested in.
News and Updates
Coalition of Scholars: New Mexico Should Uphold Its Constitutional Protections of the Environment, People
December 20Environmental Justice Clinic Filing Urges New Mexico Court of Appeals to Uphold State Constitutional Right to Healthy Environment SOUTH ROYALTON, Vermont (December 20, 2024) …
Vermont Law and Graduate School Students Attend COP29 in Baku
December 13Last month, 15 Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) students attended the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Led by Derek Walker, VLGS adjunct profe…
Leading Climate Scientists Submit Amicus Brief Supporting EPA’s Clean Car Standards
December 9Environmental Advocacy Clinic Files Brief Describing Reality and Risks of Climate Change in D.C. Circuit to Help Defend Emissions Standards for Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicles…
Veterans Day at VLGS: “Honoring the Past, Preserving the Future”
November 26On November 11, Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) held its annual Veterans Day program, an event that honors our strong community of veterans and recognizes their sacrifi…
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Visit
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Contact
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