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Professor Tseming Yang teaching.

Our Faculty

In a profession as complex and demanding as the law, your full understanding of the issues depends not only on what courses you take, but on who teaches them. Vermont Law School has attracted faculty members of national and international renown, scholars and practitioners whose award-winning work translates into cutting-edge courses, crucial research initiatives, and invaluable mentorship. As experts and seasoned advocates in the fields of environmental law, international and comparative law, human rights, national security law, business law, and constitutional law, these professors elevate the VLS experience to new heights.

Equally important is their dedication to the students they teach. Our low faculty-to-student ratio encourages personal attention, and faculty members enjoy mentoring students, working with them one-on-one through independent studies, research projects, individual programs, or to satisfy the Advanced Writing Requirement. These collaborations—and our open-door policy—all strengthen and deepen your education.

Professor Oliver Goodenough in class.

Faculty Directory

Professor Janet Milne talking with a student.

Search the VLS directory by name or expertise to locate faculty members and learn about their courses, achievements, and scholarship.

New and Noteworthy

Professor David Mears teaching.

The VLS faculty is active and vocal, serving nationally and internationally as keynote speakers and presenters, experts for news and radio journalists, and advocates for change through journal articles and books.

Scholarship and Collaboration

As a community of scholars, we learn the most when we are learning with and through each other. VLS faculty members often invite students to collaborate with them on research projects, the development and publication of papers and articles, and presentations.

Faculty Profiles

VLS faculty members are passionate about their work and committed to preparing students for the challenges they'll face while working for the common good. Meet some members of the Vermont Law School faculty and learn why they're considered some of the top legal-minds teaching in the country.