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Careers of VLS Alumni
A strong legal foundation translates into a successful transition from law school to the working world, no matter what field you choose. Wherever your interests lie, our Office of Career Services will work closely with you to help you pursue the possibilities. The educational experience at Vermont Law School prepares graduates for prestigious positions in a variety of fields ranging from government and nonprofit work to corporate counsel and private practice. Many of our graduates continue to honor their commitment to public service and social justice, both on and off the job.
Law Firms
Across the nation, our graduates are working in both large and small law firms, focusing on litigation, the environment, energy, intellectual property, antitrust, securities, and more. |
Government
Our graduates work in national, state, and local government positions with organizations such as the EPA, the Department of Justice, the U.S. Senate, state attorneys general and regulartory agencies, and a host of local district attorney and municipal offices. |
Nonprofit
Our graduates include an environmental justice attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council, a public affairs director for Planned Parenthood, a staff attorney with Defenders of Wildlife, and a number of staff attorneys for legal aid and public defender organizations. |
Clerkships
Seventeen percent of VLS graduate—nearly twice the national average—accept clerkships around the country with both state and federal judges. |
Business
Serving as CEOs, in-house counsel, and environmental consultants, VLS graduates are working in companies such as General Electric, Atlantic Richfield, Tyco, and Sprint Nextel. |
