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This event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from four distinguished Vermont judges about their personal and professional journeys within the judiciary. Justice Nancy Waples of the Vermont Supreme Court, along with Superior Court Judges Kirsten Schoonover, Elizabeth Novotny, and Navah Spero, will engage in a panel discussion about their paths to the bench, […]
Our knowledgable admissions counselors will be available to answer all your questions about earning your law degree at VLGS! Join Shirley Hoeppner-Crawford JD'87, associate director of recruitment, and Jordan Cooper, admissions counselor, to find out more about the JD admissions process, application tips, student life, and everything in between. We look forward to speaking with […]
The day will include campus tours, a town hall meeting with community members and local businesses, the presentation of the VLGS Community Champion Award, and a spaghetti dinner. Schedule of Events 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. | Campus Tours 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. | Town Hall Meeting and Presentation of the Inaugural VLGS Community Champion Award […]
Join us for this virtual session focused on the application process. We’ll cover all the elements of an application including transcripts, professional resume, essay(s), character and fitness and letters of recommendation. This webinar will get you acquainted with the application process and provide insight on how to put together a strong graduate application.
The Federal Trade Commission estimates that more than 70,000 Americans fall victim to romance scams annually, costing over $1 billion in financial losses to victims. Scammers gain the trust of vulnerable adults and then, over time, work systematically to convince their victims to send them cash, buy them gifts, or worse. Romance scams can lead […]
Join us as we discuss our flexible Online Hybrid JD program. Accessible anywhere, anytime, this program offers a top-tier legal education tailored to fit your schedule and aspirations. Beth McCormack, dean of Vermont Law School, and Roger Pao, director of the Online Hybrid JD program, will be present to share valuable insight and answer your […]
Join us on campus for the day! Meet our deans, faculty, staff, and students and explore our beautiful campus in South Royalton, Vermont.
Vermont Law and Graduate School President Rod Smolla will be conducting an interactive moot court exercise based on the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Application Act" (often referred to as the "TikTok Ban") and a subsequent federal lawsuit which claims that the Act violates the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of speech. Audience members […]
Schedule of Events: 9 to 9:45 a.m. | Welcome Remarks: Chris Noble, Captain, US Navy (retired), Senator Peter Welch, VLGS President Rod Smolla and Law School Dean Beth McCormack; Readings by Members of the Veteran Law Students Association (Staff Sergeant Shawn R. June JD’27 and Kristina Smith JD’26) 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. | Testimonials from […]
Vermont Law and Graduate School President Rod Smolla will discuss the potential impact of the Supreme Court's July 1, 2024, decision that under the constitutional structure of separated powers, a former President is entitled to absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within his conclusive and preclusive constitutional authority and is also entitled to at […]
Join Brian Porto, professor of law emeritus, and Stephen Pimpare, professor of public policy and director of the Master of Public Policy program, in a conversation moderated by Dean Dan Bromberg. The conversation will cover the 2024 election and how we can all think about what it means for the communities and issues that matter […]
Veterans of any era who served in any capacity are invited to stand before their community and speak for up to ten minutes about what it was like to serve their country. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. This event is non-political, and all perspectives are valued. There will be no debate on American […]
