Vermont Law School students are working on the frontlines of climate change law, environmental justice, international environmental law, and more. Below, learn about what they're up to and discover the latest news in environmental law and policy from the VLS perspective.
Q&A WITH ANIMAL LAW PROGRAM DIRECTOR DELCIANNA WINDERS
September 23, 2021
Delcianna ("Delci") Winders, a renowned animal law expert and advocate, joined the Vermont Law School faculty this fall as a visiting associate professor of law and director of the new program. We caught up with VLS's newest environmental law faculty member to learn more about animal law and how students can get involved. Read more »
Student Spotlight: Wenfang Liang LLM'22
June 30, 2021
Wenfang Liang LLM'22 is a fellow with the U.S.-Asia Partnerships for Environmental Law (PEL), a VLS program that works collaboratively with government institutions, non-government organizations, lawyers, judges, lawmakers, and others to promote good environmental governance in Asia. Read more »
Students Support the Seychelles at U.N. Climate Change Conference
June 8, 2021
Each year, a select group of students participates in an International Climate Law course that takes them to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (also known as the "COP" conference). Mitul Patel JD/MERL'21 and Andrea Salazar JD/MERL'22 describe the experience. Read more »
Three Can't-Miss Environmental Law Summer Courses
May 11, 2021
From this summer’s selection of 23 environmental law courses, we asked Associate Dean and Professor Jenny Rushlow to weigh in on the three she’s most excited about. Read more »
MEET THE NEW COHORT OF CHINESE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION SCHOLARS
March 11, 2021
This year, Vermont Law School's U.S.-Asia Partnerships for Environmental Law is supporting 15 aspiring lawyers working pro bono on environmental advocacy in China. Read more »
MEET THE STUDENT-PROFESSOR TEAM BEHIND VLS'S NEW PODCAST MINISERIES
March 8, 2021
Titled "Elevate," the three-part interview series is the brainchild of VLS student Veronica Ung-Kono JD/MERL'21 and professor Jeannie Oliver. We caught up with the duo to hear more about it. Read more »
VERMONT JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW RELEASES TOP TEN WATCHLIST FOR 2021
February 10, 2021
What environmental law and policy issues will be at the forefront of 2021? The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law has released its predictions in the Top Ten Watchlist for 2021. Read more »
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. Read more »
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. Read more »
Student and Professor Partner on Plant Breeder’s Guide
June 11, 2020
With their new publication, a student and a professor are helping plant breeders support biodiversity and build resilience against climate change. Read more »
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. Read more »
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. Read more »
Three Online Swan Spotlights
May 14, 2020
Three Vermont Law School alumni from the online program share why they chose VLS online. Hear from Ricardo Edwards JD'22/MARJ'19, Michelle Bender MELP'15, and Delinda Passas MARJ'20. Read more »
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. Read more »
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. Read more »
how to celebrate earth day every day
April 22, 2020
Vermont Law School students, faculty, and alumni share tips for incremental changes that make a difference. Read more »
ALUMNI GALLERY: DAVID BRIDGERS JD/MSL'93
January 25, 2019
David Bridgers JD/MSL’93 serves as common counsel to some of the country’s major gasoline and petro-fuel companies, while acting as an outside voice for the group with the EPA and the City of New York. Read more »
Answering the Call
December 4, 2018
Helena Wooden-Aguilar JD’02 was in her second year as an attorney in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Civil Rights when she got an unusual call at her desk. Read more »
Hosting China's Academy for Environmental Planning
September 29, 2018
This past July, U.S.-Asia Partnerships for Environmental Law (PEL) welcomed a delegation of experts to receive training on the basic U.S. legal systems and practice for natural resource damage compensation and restoration. Read more »
Environmental Law Center Welcomes New Director, Jennifer Rushlow
August 7, 2018
Accomplished attorney and environmental advocate Jennifer Rushlow will be joining Vermont Law School’s Environmental Law Center this fall. She is an experienced litigator, a creative developer of impactful projects, and a passionate and effective advocate for equity and justice. Read more »
Summer Field Study Course Brings Students To Southeast Asia
May 23, 2018
This summer, a field study course on Environmental Governance in the Developing World will offer VLS students the opportunity observe firsthand some of the challenges to implementing strong environmental governance in Southeast Asia. Read more »
Meet Our Distinguished Summer Scholars for 2018
May 9, 2018
Shi-Ling Hsu, Natacha Teresa Mesa Tejeda, Andrea Freeman, and Tseming Yang will be representing environmental, energy, agriculture, and international environmental law while serving as Distinguished Summer Scholars in residency during this year's Summer Session. Read more »
2018 TOP 10 ENVIRONMENTAL WATCH LIST
April 2, 2018
Vermont Journal of Environmental Law (VJEL) at VLS has published the 2018 “Vermont Law Top 10 Environmental Watch List,” highlighting critical law and policy issues that could escalate in the coming year. Read more »
THE CHINA PROJECT
September 30, 2016
On this increasingly small and fragile planet, China is the single biggest Environmental Stage. Enter Vermont Law School.
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.
THIRST AND RESILIENCE FROM EAST TO WEST
June 26, 2016
In the face of drought, floods, and sometimes invisible pollution, access to clean water is growing more fraught than ever. The work of VLS alumni in three regions of the country offers a glimpse of how it's all playing out.