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.
Tariffs have become a very hot topic during 2025. New and threatened measures now impact virtually every company that imports products from abroad. This educational session hosted by the Vermont Small Business Law Center at VLGS will provide an overview of the current tariffs in place, what exceptions exist, and potential ways to reduce the […]
Join us online for the 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. This […]
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 […]
Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) looks forward to hosting professors from near and far for the the 2025 New England Legal Writing Conference. This year's theme is "Legal Writing: 2035." Participants will be asked to imagine the promise—and peril—of the future of legal writing. What will legal writing look like ten years from now? […]
In celebration of the day that the United States Constitution was adopted, the Vermont Bar Association (VBA) and Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) will host a panel presentation focused on "Landmark Cases in American Constitutional Law." Panelists include: This event is free and open to the public, and all in-person attendees will receive a […]
Vermont Law and Graduate School's Institute for Energy and the Environment and Alumni in Energy group are excited to host the 12th Annual VLGS Energy Law and Policy Symposium both in person and virtually. Held during Climate Week NYC, the symposium will bring together VLGS alumni, partners, and supporters for a half-day discussion on the […]
Efficiency Vermont and VLGS's Institute for Energy and the Environment invite you to this informative webinar. Professor Jenny Carter JD'86/MSL'87 will discuss what home energy tax credits cover, how to know if you're eligible, and how to get the tax credits before they expire. Please register to receive the Zoom link. NOTE: This webinar is […]
In celebration of its 50th volume, Vermont Law Review proudly presents its annual symposium, "Free Speech on Trial: Resisting Censorship in 2025." This dynamic event will feature four panels examining pressing First Amendment issues—executive power and academic freedom in contemporary governance—the Pico v. Island Trees case and book banning in schools across the United States, a comparative […]
Vermont Law and Graduate School invites alumni and local lawyers to attend its Inside Appellate Advocacy Mixer and Info Session, which will be held on Tuesday, October 7, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. ET. This free event will take place at Costello, Valente & Gentry, P.C. (136 Western Ave., Brattleboro, VT). Enjoy light refreshments and […]
This educational webinar—hosted by VLGS’s Veterans Legal Assistance Project—will introduce attendees to essential estate planning tools that protect autonomy, preserve assets, and ease transitions for loved ones. Designed for non-attorneys, the course demystifies durable powers of attorney, enhanced life estate deeds, advance directives for healthcare, and simple wills—highlighting how each document functions, when it’s appropriate, […]
Join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility and Vermont Law and Graduate School for an evening of connection and learning, as we explore the important role Vermont’s higher education institutions are playing—and their untapped potential—as conveners and changemakers, especially when working alongside businesses to improve local communities. This discussion will examine how socially responsible businesses and […]
Celebrate community with an afternoon of music, activities, campus tours, thoughtful conversation, and a shared meal. We’re excited to bring together neighbors, families, local businesses, and the Vermont Law and Graduate School community for this special day. SCHEDULE:2 to 4 p.m. | Harvest Fest (Debevoise Back Lawn) Presented by the Student Bar Association, featuring fall […]