Professor Winders’ Animal Law Fundamentals
Delcianna Winders, professor and director of the Animal Law and Policy Institute, is featured for the second time in the prestigious Brooks Institute for Animal Rights Law and Policy, Inc. […]
VLGS Blog
The Vermont Law and Graduate School blog features insightful posts and articles about JD, LLM, and master’s degree students, faculty members, alumni, and others in the VLGS community. Explore engaging discussions on environmental law and policy, energy, food and agriculture, international law, animal protection, human rights, and more.
Students Put Their Advocacy Skills to Work Supporting Wildlife
Last week, Devin Brennan (JD/MAPP’25) and Mario Heitmann (MAPP’24) traveled to the State House in Montpelier to testify before the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy in support of SB […]
The Animal Law and Policy Institute Mourns the Loss of Steven Wise
The faculty, staff, and students of the Animal Law and Policy Institute mourn the loss of Steven Wise, animal rights activist and attorney, who passed away on February 15, 2024. He […]
Mooting for Mountain Gorillas: Christina Ramsey and Hope McLellan-Brandt at the Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition
The Animal Law and Policy Institute celebrates two Vermont Law and Graduate School students who participated in the Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition, an event offering a profound opportunity for learning and […]
ALPI Seeks Animal Law Media Fellows for Summer 2024
The Animal Law and Policy Institute at Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) invites journalists to apply for this summer’s Animal Law Media Fellowships. We welcome applications from journalists covering […]
Professor Winders quoted in “The US uses endangered monkeys to test drugs. This law could free them.”
The US uses endangered monkeys to test drugs. This law could free them. Everything from Ozempic to Covid vaccines is tested on long-tailed macaques. Experts believe many are illegally trafficked […]
Earn an Animal Law LLM Degree at VLGS
In partnership with the Brooks Institute for Animal Rights Law and Policy, Inc. and Brooks McCormick Jr. Trust for Animal Rights Law and Policy, the Animal Law and Policy Institute (ALPI) at Vermont […]
Crafting a Standout Personal Statement
Submitting a strong personal statement will help you stand out from other law school applicants. Here are some tips for success. Know Your Audience: Research the law schools you are […]
Hope and Persistence Work Together for the Environment
Hope McLellan-Brandt JD/MELP’24 has built an extensive resume since she came to Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS). She has participated in COP27 and COP28 as a party member to […]
Animal Law and Policy Institute Welcomes Applications for Animal Law Distinguished Scholar
The Animal Law and Policy Institute at Vermont Law and Graduate School welcomes law school faculty to apply to join us this summer as our Animal Law Distinguished Scholar. Each […]
