Admissions

Vermont Law and Graduate School’s academic programs are designed to transform legal expertise and skills into tools of consequence. As the top environmental law school, we offer on-campus programming for candidates who wish to pursue a Juris Doctor, Master’s, LLM, Dual, or Joint degree, as well as online curriculum for Master’s and LLM degrees. Our environmental law school curriculum covers a broad range of the most topical legal issues of our time, including animal law, environmental law, animal law and policy, energy regulation and law, food and agriculture law and policy, and restorative justice. More information about each degree track and the associated admissions process can be found by visiting our degree programs pages. We also invite you to attend one of our upcoming admissions events to learn more.

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Be a Catalyst for Change

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Our Campus and Community

73%

Get placed in a career.

#4

Ranked Environmental Law School.

68%

Of students identify as women.

57%

Students of color.

25

Average age of residential student.

151

Median LSAT accepted.

Financing Your Education

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Admissions Events

Allyson Cohen JD’25, Nicholas Glover JD’25, and Elizabeth Hein JD’25 at the National Moot Court Competition.
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Moot Court Simulation

May 14

Join us as we present a moot court debate simulation featuring a team of current students who have represented VLGS at national competitions. In order to be considered for one…

Debevoise Hall against a blue sky.
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JD Employment Results for VLGS Alumni

May 21

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 [&hell…

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The Maverick Lloyd School for the Environment with Director Christophe Courchesne

May 28

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 t…

Shelves of books in VLGS's Cornell Library.
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Managing Law School Debt with the Director of Financial Aid

June 3

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 informa…

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

June 4

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…

Aerial view of the Vermont Law and Graduate School campus during summer.
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June Admissions Open House

June 14

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 [&helli…

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