Vermont Law and Graduate School

Vermont Law and Graduate School Idealists. Realists. Catalysts for Change. Vermont Law and Graduate School is one of the top five environmental law schools in the U.S.

and is nationally renowned in restorative justice, climate change law, criminal law, and clinical education. For more information, visit vermontlaw.edu, and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

It’s been great seeing campus bustling again with many new faces joining the mix!A big welcome to our newest residential...
09/04/2026

It’s been great seeing campus bustling again with many new faces joining the mix!

A big welcome to our newest residential students, with a look back at some of our first memories together.

Next week ➡️ it’s our incoming OHJD students’ turn as they join us in Vermont for their residency.

Enjoy the long weekend, Swans! 🦢

From the Bay State to the Green Mountains, please welcome Vermont Law and Graduate School’s incoming president, Melissa ...
08/27/2026

From the Bay State to the Green Mountains, please welcome Vermont Law and Graduate School’s incoming president, Melissa Hoffer! The accomplished environmental leader will take the helm on December 1, 2026, after serving as Massachusetts’ first-ever climate chief.

Read more here: bit.ly/vlgs-president

Join the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) this Wednesday, August 12, at 1 p.m. ET for a webinar exploring ...
08/10/2026

Join the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) this Wednesday, August 12, at 1 p.m. ET for a webinar exploring the research behind “Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production: A Guide to Local Policy.”

Liz Turner, visiting assistant professor, and Lihlani Nelson, CAFS Deputy Director and Senior Researcher, will discuss key findings from the guide, including common policy barriers to urban agriculture and strategies local governments can use to support urban food production.

RSVP ➡️ bit.ly/cafs-webinar

This year, nearly 200 students earned degrees across our law, master’s, and LLM programs.Representing 45 states and five...
06/11/2026

This year, nearly 200 students earned degrees across our law, master’s, and LLM programs.

Representing 45 states and five countries, the Class of 2026 brought a range of experiences, perspectives, and passions to VLGS—and leaves with much to be proud of as they take their next steps in law, policy, advocacy, and beyond.

Ready for another summer of Hot Topics lectures?Join us most Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon ET through July 31 for free ...
06/04/2026

Ready for another summer of Hot Topics lectures?

Join us most Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon ET through July 31 for free virtual lectures on the environmental law and policy issues shaping today’s headlines.

Hear from VLGS faculty and experts across the field, and catch up on past lectures anytime at bit.ly/vlgs-live.

Cultural Celebration year four. 🎉Matching stoles, plates full of delicious food, introducing families to friends and pro...
05/28/2026

Cultural Celebration year four. 🎉

Matching stoles, plates full of delicious food, introducing families to friends and professors, and a night all together again before everyone set off to the next chapter.

05/21/2026

The victory lap back to campus, moments after earning their degrees.

Have you heard the news? Abigail Dillen will take the stage on May 16 to deliver this year’s Commencement address.As the...
05/13/2026

Have you heard the news? Abigail Dillen will take the stage on May 16 to deliver this year’s Commencement address.

As the president of Earthjustice and Earthjustice Action, Dillen leads more than 650 staff in using the power of law to protect the environment and people’s health. Her journey is an inspiration for the kind of work many of our graduates will carry forward.

Other honored guests will include Jay Blumenkopf JD’76, a member of the school’s charter class, and Professor David Firestone—both part of the early days of Vermont Law School.

We look forward to celebrating VLGS’s Class of 2026 and this milestone 50th year!

🎥 Streaming live at 10 a.m. ET on our YouTube: bit.ly/commencement-26
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05/12/2026

What does a day in the life look like for a residential student? 📚☕️🏞️

Come along with 3L (almost alum) and this year’s commencement class speaker, Julia Wickham, as she pops from study sessions to radio shifts, runs into friends and classmates all around SoRo, and wraps up her final semester at VLGS.

💬 Have questions for Julia? She’ll be on our stories tomorrow for a Q&A!

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South Royalton, VT
05068

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