Q&A with Animal Law Program Director Delcianna Winders

September 23, 2021

Delcianna (“Delci”) Winders, a renowned animal law expert and advocate, joined the Vermont Law School faculty this fall as a visiting associate professor of law and director of the new program. We caught up with VLS’s newest environmental law faculty member to learn more about animal law and how students can get involved.

Four Can’t Miss Summer Classes

May 5, 2020

With courses taught by world-renowned visiting scholars and experts, Vermont Law School’s Summer Session is open to students from schools around the country. This summer the classes will move online due to the COVID-19 campus closure. But with 24 environmental law courses on deck, there is no shortage of exciting topics to choose from.

Thirst and Resilience From East To West

June 26, 2016

In the face of drought, floods, and sometimes invisible pollution, access to clean water is growing more fraught than ever. The work of VLS alumni in three regions of the country offers a glimpse of how it’s all playing out.

A Lawyer On Thin Ice

July 10, 2016

Betsy Baker, Professor of Law at VLS, is now a go-to expert on the​ Arctic. Through her work with the U.S. State Department and the Arctic Council, an international governing body for the Arctic, Baker has played an important role in elevating the status and understanding of the frozen north.

Calling All Policymakers and Legislators

August 29, 2016

The impact that Climate Change has had on Vermont is undeniable, and VLS is preparing the next generation of policymakers and legislators to protect the environment.​

The China Project

September 30, 2016

On this increasingly small and fragile planet, China is the single biggest Environmental Stage. Enter Vermont Law School.

Distinguished Summer Scholars 2018

May 9, 2018

Shi-Ling Hsu, Natacha Teresa Mesa Tejeda, Andrea Freeman, and Tseming Yang will be representing environmental, energy, agriculture, and international environmental law while serving as Distinguished Summer Scholars in residency during this year’s Summer Session.

Environmental Law Center Welcomes New Director, Jennifer Rushlow

August 7, 2018

Accomplished attorney and environmental advocate Jennifer Rushlow will be joining Vermont Law School’s Environmental Law Center this fall. She is an experienced litigator, a creative developer of impactful projects, and a passionate and effective advocate for equity and justice