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Career Paths

Most VLS alumni readily acknowledge that building a legal career has involved many steps—and several jobs—after law school. The urge to effect change and make a difference can vie with demands of repaying the costs of a legal education. However, the strong network of staff, peers, and faculty advocates at Vermont Law School is a ready resource to every student.

The Office of Career Services operates as a clearinghouse for information on professional and experiential opportunities for students throughout their law school years. The office also provides tools for résumé and interview preparation and works with students as they carefully research and apply for internships and summer jobs and explore a range of postgraduate placements.

Taking the initiative to build relationships with VLS faculty and alumni can also be a powerful networking tool in the development of a career. VLS encourages students to take an active role in their own educations and their future career paths.

With a strong legal education, you will have many options ahead. Not only will we help you navigate the job search, but we will also prepare you to handle any twists and turns you might encounter as your career unfolds.

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Careers of VLS Alumni

Where will you go from here? Our graduates follow many different paths. A VLS education provides the knowledge and experience you need for any direction you choose, from nonprofit work or environmental advocacy to the partner track in a corporate law firm. We have a powerful network of VLS alumni who are leaders in these fields and who routinely play an active role in the lives of current students.

Alumni Profiles

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Meet some of our alumni and read their stories.

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Employment Statistics

Students from the Class of 2007 took the bar exam in 35 different states, and over 90 percent of them were employed or in a degree program nine months after graduation—31 percent with law firms, 21 percent as judicial law clerks, and over 30 percent in government or public interest positions.

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Career Planning and Assistance   New window icon

At every stage of your legal education, we will work with you to plan ahead and take the right steps toward launching the career you want. We offer personal, one-on-one guidance, interactive panels, workshops, and extensive online resources, including job and internship listings.