Stay informed and stay engaged with the VLGS Events Calendar. Expand your knowledge with stimulating discussions from our symposiums, webinars, and weekly info sessions. Our calendar is your go-to resource for staying ahead of the latest happenings within the VLGS community.Â
Join us in person or virtually as we welcome guest speaker Dr. Aaron N. Taylor, senior vice president and executive director of AccessLex Center for Legal Education Excellence at the AccessLex Institute. Dr. Taylor has spent his career working to ensure broad, inclusive access to the legal profession. Having written extensively about the experiences of […]
The American Constitution Society at VLGS invites you to a dynamic event, which will feature President Rod Smolla discussing the recent TikTok v. Garland case. President Smolla will highlight the precedent leading to the decision and the First Amendment implications. One hour of Vermont Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit is available. Thank you for joining […]
Join us as the Vermont Supreme Court hears three cases on the Vermont Law and Graduate School campus. For more information from the Vermont Judiciary, please click here. SCHEDULE: 9 a.m. ET: State of Vermont v. Stacey Lynn Vaillancourt* 10 a.m. ET: In re 8 Taft Street DRB & NOV Appeals (Stephen Wille Padnos* & […]
Debt can be stressful. This lunch and learn session will offer an introduction to the fundamentals of consumer bankruptcy, tailored specifically for non-attorneys. Participants will gain insights into the different types of bankruptcy, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, and understand the processes involved in filing for bankruptcy. Hosted by the Veterans Legal Assistance Project […]
Following the United Nations' designation of 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives, the Food and Agricultural Law Society (FALS) and the Food Law Student Network (FLSN) are proud to showcase the innovation, resilience, and community-driven impact of agricultural cooperatives in Vermont and nationwide. This symposium, Rooted in Law: Shaping the Future of Agricultural Systems, will emphasize […]
The Environmental Law Center at Vermont Law and Graduate School invites you to hear from Dr. Sarah Mills, director for the Center for EmPowering Communities at the University of Michigan's Graham Sustainability Institute. The U.S. has only just begun to see the rapid expansion of renewable energy on our landscapes. Technological advancements and reductions in […]
The Office of Admissions invites you to tune in as Vermont Law and Graduate School President Rod Smolla leads a lecture on executive orders and competing constitutional conceptions of presidential power. President Smolla has been and remains an active litigator. He is particularly well known for his representation of American and international clients on matters […]
Join us for a Cultural Celebration to honor graduating members of the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA), Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA), Black Law Students Association (BLSA), and Native American Law Students Association (NALSA). This event will take place both in person and virtually. To tune into the livestream, please click the […]
Julia Olson, co-executive director and chief legal counsel for Our Children's Trust, will present, "Children's Climate Rights: Foundation of Democracy." Olson founded Our Children’s Trust in 2010 to empower young people to secure their climate rights, protect their futures, and save our planet. In August 2023, they made history with Held v. State of Montana, the first children’s […]
Join us as we recognize a few exceptional students from the Class of 2025 for their outstanding service, stewardship, and leadership. This event will take place both in person and virtually. To tune into the livestream, please click the button below. Learn more about all the Commencement festivities by clicking here.
This educational webinar—hosted by VLGS's Veterans Legal Assistance Project—will provide a practical introduction to key concepts in Vermont family law, focusing on custody and child support. Designed for non-lawyers, this session aims to demystify the legal process and clarify common terms, practices, and procedures. It will include an overview of how family law works in […]