Stay informed and stay engaged with the VLGS Events Calendar. Expand your knowledge with stimulating discussions from our symposiums, webinars, and weekly info sessions. Our calendar is your go-to resource for staying ahead of the latest happenings within the VLGS community.
Join us in person or virtually as we welcome guest speaker Dr. Aaron N. Taylor, senior vice president and executive director of AccessLex Center for Legal Education Excellence at the AccessLex Institute. Dr. Taylor has spent his career working to ensure broad, inclusive access to the legal profession. Having written extensively about the experiences of […]
Meet Beth McCormack, dean of the law school, to learn about residential JD program options, including VLGS's Accelerated 2-year JD and Traditional 3-year JD. You'll also hear from our directors of the Veterans Legal Assistance Project, the Farmed Animal Advocacy Clinic, and more.
Environmental disasters, such as hurricanes, winter storms, and wildfires, can cause devastating effects to communities. Through the use of restorative practices, how can we help communities heal after an environmental disaster? Is there a role for restorative practices in planning for environmental resiliency? This virtual session will explore how communities that have experienced environmental devastation […]
Questions about VLGS graduate programs? Drop in and chat virtually with admissions counselor Lauren Badams.
The American Constitution Society at VLGS invites you to a dynamic event, which will feature President Rod Smolla discussing the recent TikTok v. Garland case. President Smolla will highlight the precedent leading to the decision and the First Amendment implications. One hour of Vermont Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit is available. Thank you for joining […]
Join current students to hear more about life in Vermont. The group will highlight the town of South Royalton, our beautiful seasons, exciting outdoor activities (and keeping cozy indoors), student clubs, the culture on campus, and more.
Covid-19 impacted communities across the world, but higher poverty communities and communities of color were disproportionately affected by the pandemic. These communities are still recovering, both from the loss of loved ones as well as economic and health impacts that Covid-19 left in its wake. How have heavily impacted communities healed after this monumental health […]
Join us as the Vermont Supreme Court hears three cases on the Vermont Law and Graduate School campus. For more information from the Vermont Judiciary, please click here. SCHEDULE: 9 a.m. ET: State of Vermont v. Stacey Lynn Vaillancourt* 10 a.m. ET: In re 8 Taft Street DRB & NOV Appeals (Stephen Wille Padnos* & […]
Join Stephen Pimpare, director of our Master of Public Policy (MPP) program, for an informative session exploring the qualities of an effective public policy professional and what makes our MPP program distinct.
The Climate Justice LIVE symposium—presented by the Vermont Journal of Environmental Law (VJEL)—focuses on climate justice and community advocacy through three key panels: Legal Protection for Immigrants and Farmworkers, Indigenous Rights and Climate Justice, and Versatility and Experience. This event will explore the intersection of climate change, vulnerable communities, and legal advocacy. Featuring expert panelists and a […]
Debt can be stressful. This lunch and learn session will offer an introduction to the fundamentals of consumer bankruptcy, tailored specifically for non-attorneys. Participants will gain insights into the different types of bankruptcy, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, and understand the processes involved in filing for bankruptcy. Hosted by the Veterans Legal Assistance Project […]
Vermont Law and Graduate School's Dean Beth McCormack unveils the changes to the new bar exam and answers your questions.
