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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VLGS Commencement Ceremony

Royalton Town Green 194 Chelsea St., South Royalton, Vermont

Vermont Law and Graduate School’s 49th Commencement Ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 10 a.m. on the Royalton Town Green. A reception that includes food, champagne, and a steel drum band will take place immediately after the ceremony on the Debevoise Hall Back Lawn. The reception is free and […]

JD Employment Results for VLGS Alumni

Virtual

Join us for a review of employment results for our alumni, and to hear what kinds of career opportunities are available to VLGS graduates. Several of our alumni will be participating in the discussion to share their experiences in the job market post-graduation.

The Maverick Lloyd School for the Environment with Director Christophe Courchesne

Virtual

We will be joined by Christophe Courchesne, associate professor and director of the Environmental Advocacy Clinic (EAC) at Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS), to discuss the Maverick Lloyd School for the Environment and its relationship to the EAC. Professor Courchesne has litigated environmental cases for nearly two decades. Before joining VLGS in 2022, he […]

Hot Topics | Advancing Environmental Justice in a Chaotic Time

Virtual

Join us online for this summer’s Hot Topics in Environmental Law Summer Lecture Series, brought to you by the Environmental Law Center at VLGS. The series is free and open to the public. In addition to featuring live Q&A with the audience, each installment is eligible for Vermont Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. […]

Managing Law School Debt with the Director of Financial Aid

Virtual

Join us for a presentation with Melissa Erickson, director of Financial Aid. Melissa will share advice on saving money before, during, and after law school, as well as information on how to navigate VLGS's financial aid portal.

Mock Lecture on Criminal Law with Professor Anna Saxman JD’85

Virtual

Join us to experience a class at Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) with a mock lecture on the subject of Criminal Law delivered by professor Anna Saxman JD'85. Anna Saxman graduated magna cum laude from VLGS, and was the articles editor of the Vermont Law Review. Following graduation, she clerked with Justice Louis Peck […]

Hot Topics | Sustaining Environmental Justice

Virtual

Join us online for this summer’s Hot Topics in Environmental Law Summer Lecture Series, brought to you by the Environmental Law Center at VLGS. The series is free and open to the public. In addition to featuring live Q&A with the audience, each installment is eligible for Vermont Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. […]

Seal and Heal: The Path to Expungement Made Simple

Virtual

Having a criminal record, even for minor offenses, can follow someone for their entire life, affecting employability, housing prospects, and even personal relationships. Fortunately, expungement and sealing are mechanisms under Vermont law whereby most misdemeanors and some felonies can be removed from public records, effectively giving the convicted person a fresh start. Join us to […]

Hot Topics | Access to Beaches and Other Public Lands: Past, Present, and Future

Virtual

Join us online for this summer’s Hot Topics in Environmental Law Summer Lecture Series, brought to you by the Environmental Law Center at VLGS. The series is free and open to the public. In addition to featuring live Q&A with the audience, each installment is eligible for Vermont Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. […]

Hot Topics | Our Plastic Problem and What the Law Can Do About It

Virtual

Join us online for this summer’s Hot Topics in Environmental Law Summer Lecture Series, brought to you by the Environmental Law Center at VLGS. The series is free and open to the public. In addition to featuring live Q&A with the audience, each installment is eligible for Vermont Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. […]

June Admissions Open House

Yates Common Room at Vermont Law and Graduate School 164 Chelsea Street, South Royalton, Vermont, United States

Attending this dynamic event is the perfect way to envision life as a Vermont Law and Graduate School student. Throughout the day, you will get an in-depth look at the many opportunities available and how VLGS can help you reach your goals. In addition to being greeted by our amazing faculty, staff, and students, you'll […]