Events Calendar

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. 

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Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Chase Community Center 164 Chelsea St., South Royalton, VT

Join us to celebrate Thanksgiving with our community! This free dinner is sponsored by the South Royalton/Royalton community, businesses, churches, Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS), the Royalton and Area Lions Club, and residents of surrounding towns. If you would like to eat in or have a meal delivered, please contact Courtney Potter at communitythanksgiving@vermontlaw.edu […]

Defending the Homefront: Navigating the Complexities of Vermont’s Landlord-Tenant Laws

With the Vermont housing market tighter than it has been in decades, understanding landlord-tenant law is more important than ever. Increased rental prices and a hot housing market mean that tenants may struggle to stay housed, and landlords may face new and more complicated issues with managing properties. This webinar will provide a general overview […]

Legislative Breakfast

Vermont State House Cafeteria 115 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont

Join us at the Vermont State House to enjoy a continental breakfast and connect with VLGS alumni and friends in Montpelier. We will be honoring Senator Richard "Dick" McCormack MSEL'02 for his outstanding commitment and service to the State of Vermont, Windsor County, and Vermont Law and Graduate School.

Black History Month Presentation

Chase Community Center 164 Chelsea St., South Royalton, VT

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 […]

TikTok v. Garland: A Discussion with President Rod Smolla

Virtual

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 […]

Vermont Supreme Court at VLGS

Oakes Hall, Room 109 164 Chelsea Street, South Royalton, VT

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* & […]

Money for Nothing: Guide to Bankruptcy Relief

Virtual

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 […]

20th Annual Norman Williams Distinguished Lecture in Land Use Planning and the Law: Navigating an Energy Transition

Oakes Hall, Room 007 164 Chelsea Street, South Royalton, Vermont

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 […]

Executive Orders and Competing Constitutional Conceptions of Presidential Power

Virtual

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 […]