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 VLGS community. 

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November Admissions Open House  

Yates Common Room at Vermont Law and Graduate School 164 Chelsea Street, South Royalton, Vermont, United States

Join us on campus for the day! Meet our deans, faculty, staff, and students and explore our beautiful campus in South Royalton, Vermont. 

The United States v. TikTok: A Moot Supreme Court Case

Briggs Opera House 5 S. Main Street, White River Junction, 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 […]

Veterans Day Program: Honoring the Past, Preserving the Future

Chase Community Center 164 Chelsea St., South Royalton, Vermont

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 […]

Presidential Immunity Lecture: Trump v. United States

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 […]

The Law and Politics of the 2024 Election: Where Are We and What’s Likely to Come?

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 […]

Vets Town Hall

Chase Community Center 164 Chelsea St., South Royalton, Vermont

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 […]

JD Externships and Law Clinics Overview

Join Beth Locker, associate dean for experiential learning, to explore the robust externship and law clinic opportunities available to VLGS students.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Chase Community Center 164 Chelsea St., South Royalton, Vermont

Join us to celebrate Thanksgiving with our community! This free dinner is sponsored by the South Royalton/Royalton community, businesses, churches, Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS), the Royalton and Area Lions Club, and residents of surrounding towns. If you would like to eat in or have a meal delivered, please contact Courtney Potter at communitythanksgiving@vermontlaw.edu […]

How to Prepare for Law School with our Academic Success Team

Join Jessica Durkis-Stokes JD'04, director of the Academic Success Program and assistant professor of law, and Katrina Munyon, assistant director of the Academic Success Program, to learn how you can best prepare for law school. They will also share how the Academic Success team helps support students once classes begin. Additionally, current student mentors will […]

How to Make your U.S. LLM Application Stand Out

Join the Boston Area LLM Consortium for an insightful session on applying to U.S. LLM programs. Leaders from six regional law schools will discuss important aspects of the application process. They will offer a detailed breakdown of application elements and provide advice on how to prepare a competitive application. As part of the virtual event, […]

Application Tips and Tricks

Join Katie Merrill, dean of Admissions, and Dan Budak, director of Admissions, for tips and tricks on the application process.

Flexible JD Programs at VLGS

Join us to learn about the different JD programs available to VLGS students. Beth McCormack, dean of Vermont Law School, will offer an overview of our residential JD programs and Roger Pao, director of our Online Hybrid JD (OHJD) program, will provide insights into the online experience. There will also be time for Q&A.