Events Calendar

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 Vermont Law and Graduate School community. 

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Alliance GAYLA

GAYLA is Vermont Law School's annual drag show put on by Vermont Law Alliance! Students, faculty, and staff all perform acts and the show has the amazing drag queen Holly Dae (who has agreed to return for her 5th year) as the MC! All the proceeds from GAYLA go to benefit local New England groups […]

Advancing Environmental Justice: 2018 EJ Law and Policy Convening

VLS Environmental Justice Law Society is teaming up with students at Yale's Environmental Justice Clinic to put on a one-day environmental justice event on Saturday, April 7th at the Yale School of Public Health in New Have, CT. There will be an optional Toxic Tour of New Haven, CT in the morning (8:30am) followed by […]

Equal Justice Foundation Auction

The primary goal from these funds is to provide fellowships for first- and second-year law students who volunteer their services over the summer to social justice causes.    The auction will take place in the Chase Breezeway starting Tuesday, April 10th through Friday, April 13th.  A reception will follow to announce the winners […]

The 5th graders of Sharon Elementary Present: The Lorax

Please Join the Environmental Law Society in welcoming the 5th graders of Sharon Elementary to the VLS Campus! These kids have been working hard to put together a great show for us! The story of The Lorax is a great way to begin the festivities of Earth Week!

Pursuing a Career in International Law

The market for legal jobs is difficult right now and specializing in a particular issue, like international law, can make your job search even more frustrating. Wes Rist is the deputy executive director at the American Society of International Law (ASIL) and author of ASIL’s Careers in International Law, a practical guide to pursuing the […]

Vermont Restorative Justice Consortium

VLS is a member of the statewide Restorative Justice Consortium – a collection of people committed to infusing Vermont with restorative justice values and practices. The Consortium holds a regular monthly meeting. For the balance of this year the group has agreed to hold every other meeting at or near VLS. Each meeting begins […]

The 14th Annual Norman Williams Distinguished Lecture in Land Use Planning and The Law with Thomas W. Mitchell

In "How to Address Racial Disparity in Property Ownership," Thomas W. Mitchell will address how legislative reform of property laws that negatively impact disadvantaged property owners in disproportionate ways can be achieved although there are often significant barriers that stymie such reform efforts for such property owners. He will draw upon his experience serving as the reporter […]

VLS Animal Law Society Elections

Interested in a position in the Animal Law Society? Then join us in the Cornell Seminar April 12th for a chance to be elected. Please come with a 3–5 minute speech prepared. Available positions: Co-Chairs (2) Secretary (1) Co-Treasurers (2) Social Media Committee (3) Email Ana Berninger by Friday, April […]

Outdoor Skills Workshop

The Outdoor Club will be sharing critical outdoor survival skills.

Bowling with the Mental Health Committee

The Mental Health Committee, along with Dean Jefferson’s office, will be sponsoring VLS community members to go bowling at Valley Bowl in Randolph. This event will serve as a sober alternative to the annual Master’s Event. We will be carpooling there at approximately 12:00 PM, and the cost of games will be provided for you. […]