From the President – A statement on the death of George Floyd
June 1, 2020 Like so many across America, I am deeply upset by the racial injustice illustrated most recently by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, as well as […]
VLGS Blog
The Vermont Law and Graduate School blog features insightful posts and articles about JD, LLM, and master’s degree students, faculty members, alumni, and others in the VLGS community. Explore engaging discussions on environmental law and policy, energy, food and agriculture, international law, animal protection, human rights, and more.
Message from Interim President and Dean Beth McCormack
February 5, 2021 Dear friends of Vermont Law School: My name is Beth McCormack and late last month I was honored to be named Vermont Law School’s interim president and […]
Statement on Supreme Court Opinion Regarding Race-Conscious Admissions
The Supreme Court today held that universities may no longer engage in race-conscious student admissions, ruling that race-conscious admissions practices violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. While Vermont Law and Graduate School is a private institution, the Supreme Court’s decision is binding on VLGS, as it was binding directly on Harvard, because VLGS must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which has been interpreted as imposing the same legal obligations as the Fourteenth Amendment. VLGS will of course comply with the Court’s opinion, as it is now the law of the land.
Using Non-Price Criteria in State Offshore Wind Solicitations to Advance Net Positive Biodiversity Goals – An Institute for Energy and the Environment Report
The United States is undergoing a monumental energy transformation in which offshore wind will play a major role by helping to decarbonize our energy systems and mitigate the impact of […]
Welcome CAFS Summer 2023 Honors Interns!
This summer, eight summer honors interns are joining CAFS from across the country to work alongside faculty, staff, and our project partners. Learn a bit more about what they’re working on!
Animal Law and Policy Institute Invites First Distinguished Scholar
The Animal Law and Policy Institute at Vermont Law and Graduate School is pleased to announce that Professor Angela Fernandez will be joining us this summer as our first Animal […]
The Animal Law and Policy Institute at VLGS Welcomes Media Fellow Kenny Torrella
Vermont Law and Graduate School is excited to welcome two Animal Law Media Fellows to participate in the Environmental Law Center’s summer session this year. Over the second term, Kenny Torrella will audit Animal Welfare Law with […]
Savoring Summer in the Upper Valley
June 24, 2020 Each season in South Royalton brings its own delights, from blazing fall colors to cross-country skiing. But summertime’s charms are in a league of their own. Here […]
Environmental Justice News From D.C.: A Preview
On Thursday, March 17, the Embedded Racism in the Law series features former Environmental Justice Clinic Director Marianne Engelman-Lado in conversation with Pat Parenteau about environmental justice at the EPA. Pat shares a preview of their discussion.
Congratulations to Daria Bednarczyk for Earning the Advancement of Animal Law Scholarship
Daria Bednarck (a rising 2L) and Social Media Coordinator for the Animal Law Society has been awarded a 2023 Advancement of Animal Law Scholarship. Read more!