Vermont Law School will continue with virtual classes during the fall semester. The physical campus will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. VLS community members should download the Health Screening App and check their email for more information. Please visit vermontlaw.edu/covid19 for general information, resources, and updates.

Courses for Credit for Non-Degree Students

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Vermont Law School offers several options for students to experience our curriculum without enrolling in a degree program.

summer session

The Environmental Law Center assembles an exciting collection of scholars, students, and distinguished visitors. For more information including application instructions, visit the Summer Session page.

undergraduate summer programs

Vermont Law School offers an innovative summer program for undergraduate students. Learn more about New Frontiers in Environmental Law and Policy.

Alumni Class Auditing

VLS alumni are able to audit classes at a discounted rate. To learn more, please contact the Admissions Office or apply now. 

Non-Degree Courses

Vermont Law School offers courses to non-degree seeking students for continuing education or transfer to another institution. Apply now as a non-degree seeking student.

Professional Certificate in Restorative Justice

VLS offers a non-degree Professional Certificate in Restorative Justice. This program is a unique 9-credit program for graduate students, restorative justice leaders, state and non-profit managers, and other professionals who wish to develop a career focusing on restorative justice or gain skills in restorative practices. 

While non-degree students are ineligible for federal loans to help cover the cost of this certificate, Vermont Law School has partnered with the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) to offer a low-interest, fixed-rate loan to cover expenses related to the Restorative Justice Certificate program. To be eligible the VSAC Choice Loan™ a student must:

  • Be registered in one or more of the Restorative Justice courses as a non-degree, certificate seeking student
  • Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen
  • Not be in default on an education loan
  • Obtain a credit-worthy cosigner

For more information on this loan program go to http://www.vsac.org/vsac-vermont-choice-loan, or contact the Financial Aid Office (finaid@vermontlaw.edu, 802-831-1235).