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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Lecture: Access to and Benefit Sharing of Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge Legislation in China

​​​Join the U.S.-Asia Partnership for Environmental Law for a discussion of China's status on establishing a regulatory framework on ensuring access and benefit sharing of genetic resources and traditional knowledge related to biological resources.Delivered by Xue Dayuan, Professor and Chief Scientist for Minzu University of China; and Director for Institute of Environment and Resources Protection […]

Waterman Lecture: Tom Powers

Each year, Vermont Law School holds the Sterry R. Waterman Lecture.  The series, named in honor of the late senior judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and a former president of the VLS Board of Trustees, highlights the legal issues of the day.  It is our pleasure to invite you to […]

Women’s Law Group Meeting

​​Interested in conversations around access to healthcare, gender equality or the anti-violence against women movement? Join Women's Law Group. We have several upcoming events this Spring Semester. Men are encouraged to join.

BLSA Panel and Roundtable Discussion: Perspectives on Social and Environmental Justice

​​​​The discussion will take a retrospective look at the impact of the 1964 Selma March on social and economic justice in the United States and around the world. To set the context for this discussion, we ask that you view the award-winning film Selma (2014) prior to attending the discussion. The film is available on […]

APALSA Chinese New Year

​​​​​​Please join APALSA in celebrating the Chinese New Year. We'll be enjoying a special menu crafted by Chef Jeff. Everyone is invited.

Poison in the Well? A Conversation about Global Administrative Law, Technology, and Public Health.

Hosted by the VLS International Law SocietyPoison in the Well? A Conversation about Global Administrative Law, Technology and Public Health. Tuesday, February 9, 4:30 to 5:30 PM,Cornell Seminar Room  Multiple Metals in Drinking Water: How Technological Innovation, Diffusion, and a Paradigm Shift Have Created Novel Challenges for Public Health Dr. Erika J. Mitchell The World Health Organization Drinking Water Guidelines […]

Racial Subordination in Latin America Discussion

​The discussion will take a critical look at customary laws in various Latin American countries that perpetuate racial subordination of it's African descendant population and compare similar issues in the U.S. and whether social remedies used here can aide those in Latin America. To set the context of this discussion, we ask that you view […]

Animal Law Society Movie Night

​​​The VLS Animal Law Society is separately hosting a screening of the movie "Specieism" this Wednesday, February 10th at 6:30 PM in Oakes 107. All are welcome and more details on the movie can be found here​.

VLS Animal Law Society Fundraiser

​The VLS Animal Law Society is hosting a fundraiser this Saturday night to support two local humane societies and help promote the adoption of local animals in need of homes.When: Saturday, February 13th starting at 9:00 PMWhere: Crossroads Bar and GrillWhat: Benefit to help homeless animals at Upper Valley Humane Society and Lucy Mackenzie Humane […]