Career Planning
Vermont Law and Graduate School students have a passion for making a difference in the world, whether in traditional law firms or in law- and policy-related positions in a range of fields. We understand that earning a degree is just the first step in your career, and we want to ensure you have the tools and guidance to succeed professionally.
Our goal in career services is to help you realize your passion by developing a long-term plan that leads to a successful and meaningful career. Since each student’s job search is unique and deserving of personal attention, students receive one-on-one career and professional development guidance from our career advisors. We help you develop a personal strategic career plan that includes coursework, hands-on experiential offerings, and work experience that provide the background and skills necessary to succeed.
JD and LLM Students
- Personal Career Counselor: You will work with a career and academic counselor who will work with you over the course of your time at VLGS.
- Career Programming: Participate in a series of events and workshops throughout the year. Practice skills in a mock interview program in January of your 1L year (some interviews have led to summer jobs).
- Application Materials: We will work with you to fine-tune your resume, cover letters, and other application materials.
- Academic and Career Schedule: We will help ensure that your 2L and 3L academic schedules support your long-term career goals.
- On-Campus and Virtual Interview Program: Participate in our spring on-campus interviewing program, when a number of employers from the area seek out JD students for summer positions.
- Job Applications: Work with a career counselor to submit applications to the jobs that are right for you.
Master’s Students
What to expect from career services as a master’s student:
- Personal Career Counselor: You will be assigned a career and academic counselor who will guide you over the course of your time at VLGS.
- Career Programming: You will participate in events and panels throughout your time at VLGS.
- Networking and Alumni Connections: You will have the opportunity to network with alumni and hear their career path stories.
- Externship and Job Searches: Meet with your career/academic counselor to ensure that your academic choices support your career goals; explore externship options; develop a degree and career plan; and develop application materials.
The Vermont Law and Graduate School Career Services Office is available to assist current and prospective students and alumni in all aspects of your career development and job search.
For Current Students and Alumni
JD Students and Alumni
Symplicity is VLGS’s platform where we post jobs for current students and graduates with less than five years of experience. It contains links to password-protected employment websites we subscribe to that reference specific subject matter—such as Environmental Law Career Opportunities, PSJD (public interest jobs), law student jobs, law school graduate jobs, and many others. The site also contains useful handouts, templates, and other helpful information. To obtain access to your password, call the office of Career Services (OCS) at 802-831-1243 or email Shelly Parker at sparker@vermontlaw.edu.
For alumni with more than three to five years of experience, we recommend joining our Facebook group or our LinkedIn page.
Symplicity Job Board
Master’s Students and Alumni
VLGS Graduate CareerLink is VLGS’s platform for the Master’s programs. We post jobs for those Master’s students and alumni with zero to five years of experience. You can also access handouts and other career-related information.
For alumni with more than three to five years of experience, we recommend joining our Facebook group or our LinkedIn page.