Calling All Policymakers and Legislators
August 29, 2016
The impact that Climate Change has had on Vermont is undeniable, and VLS is preparing the next generation of policymakers and legislators to protect the environment.
A Lawyer On Thin Ice
July 10, 2016
Betsy Baker, Professor of Law at VLS, is now a go-to expert on the Arctic. Through her work with the U.S. State Department and the Arctic Council, an international governing body for the Arctic, Baker has played an important role in elevating the status and understanding of the frozen north.
Four Can’t Miss Summer Classes
May 5, 2020
With courses taught by world-renowned visiting scholars and experts, Vermont Law School’s Summer Session is open to students from schools around the country. This summer the classes will move online due to the COVID-19 campus closure. But with 24 environmental law courses on deck, there is no shortage of exciting topics to choose from.
Environmental Advocacy Clinic Docket
May 12, 2020
Student attorneys in VLS’s Environmental Advocacy Clinic (EAC) take on real-world cases to protect natural resources and the environment. Since the clinic announced a new partnership with the National Wildlife Federation in late 2019, it’s been very busy: from tackling national cases for the leading conservation organization, to advocating on behalf of local community groups.
With Help from Environmental Advocacy Clinic, NY Community Stands Up to Polluters
May 14, 2020
Does filling a person’s body with toxic chemicals constitute injury? That’s the question residents of Hoosick Falls, New York raised when they sought justice from the companies that contaminated their drinking water.
Taking Charge – Vermont Law School Leads State in EV charging access
May 26, 2020
Explore why and how Vermont Law School leads the state in offering commercial EV charging access.
Student and Professor Partner on Plant Breeder’s Guide
June 11, 2020 Assistant Professor Emily Spiegel recently teamed up with Food and Agriculture Clinic student Cydnee Bence JD’20 to create an innovative guide to intellectual property for plant breeders. […]
Course of the Month: Current Issues in Western Resource Litigation
June 18, 2020
Two longtime professors and environmental public interest lawyers team up to teach a new summer course on protecting public lands out West.
Environmental Faculty Profile: Jonathan Rosenbloom
November 19, 2020
Environmental law professor Jonathan Rosenbloom studies how local municipalities can step up to build sustainability, resilience, and equity.
