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The Food Movement grows here. Join us in Vermont, one of the most innovative and progressive states in the nation for food and agricultural law and policy. The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) offers a two-year Food and Agriculture Fellowship that we anticipate will become available August 2023.
The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law School trains law and policy students to develop real-world solutions for a more sustainable and just food system. CAFS offers a two-year fellowship to eligible candidates. The fellowship combines the opportunity to pursue an LLM degree in Food and Agricultural Law from one of the leading environmental law programs in the nation with the opportunity to work in the cutting-edge field of food and agricultural law in CAFS Food and Agriculture Clinic alongside experienced environmental, agricultural, and food law practitioners and students.
In addition to pursuing an LLM degree, the fellow will work part-time (at least 20 hours per week) in CAFS’ Food and Agriculture Clinic, one of a handful of law school clinics that focuses exclusively on the legal and policy needs of the food system. The fellow will work closely with CAFS faculty and staff, partners, clients, and students. The fellow’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
CAFS believes a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to the success of our organization, and we strive to create a safe and supportive environment that encourages racial and social equity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks of life, including but not limited to BIPOC/people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and members of other marginalized communities, because we know that our work has greater impact when we center diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
All fellowship materials should be sent to admiss@vermontlaw.edu and must include a clear reference to the fellowship. Electronic submissions are preferred. If unable to send electronically, please send materials to:
Vermont Law School Admissions Office
Food and Agriculture LLM Fellowship
PO Box 96
South Royalton, VT 05068
The deadline for completed LLM applications and submission of fellowship materials is May 1st.
In addition to the LLM application requirements please submit the following:
Fellowship candidates will be forwarded to the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems by May 15. Fellowship offers will be made by June 1. Finalists will be expected to respond within three business days.
If you have any questions about the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems Fellowship, please contact Laurie Beyranevand, CAFS Director, at lbeyranevand@vermontlaw.edu. For general admissions questions, please contact the admissions office at admiss@vermontlaw.edu.
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