Taking Land for Power: Eminent Domain and Energy Infrastructure
When energy infrastructure crosses private land, it has long been held that property can be claimed by eminent domain in the name of the “public good.” The complex emotional and […]
From the Ground Up: Local Water Legislation that Works
Water is one of the world’s most valuable resources, but where the responsibility lies for its care is decidedly murky. As Vermont wrestles with water quality legislation and how to […]
Vermont Law School Receives Nearly $200,000 to Support Legal Assistance for Veterans
Two prominent family foundations known for supporting human service nonprofits across Vermont and New Hampshire have made large, multi-year grants to the Veterans Legal Assistance Project at Vermont Law School’s […]
Mental Health and the Law Examined at 2019 VLS Solutions Conference
Mental health professionals, attorneys, and policymakers are invited to join Vermont Law School students to examine Mental Health and the Law at the 2019 Solutions Conference on Friday, March 22 […]
VLS Hosts Panel Discussion on Environmental Justice Issues Impacting the Latinx Community
The Latin American and Caribbean Law Student Association at Vermont Law School will host a panel discussion titled “The Environmental Justice Caravan,” from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb. […]
Conference on Electrification in the Public Interest Feb. 16 at VLS
In partnership with the Regulatory Assistance Project, the Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE) at Vermont Law School will present a free conference, “Electrification: Why it Makes Sense and Can […]
Free Tax Assistance Available at VLS
IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is available from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 13-April 10, at Vermont Law School. The program provides free tax return preparation […]
VLS Presents ‘The Vagina Monologues’ to Benefit Safeline
Vermont Law School students will present an adaptation of Eve Ensler’s award-winning play, “The Vagina Monologues,” and readings from “A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant, and a Prayer” at 7:15 […]
Vermont Law School Seeks Journalists for 2019 Media Fellowships
Vermont Law School, home to the top-ranked environmental law program in the United States, seeks applications from qualified environmental journalists for its 2019 Summer Media Fellowships. As fellows, selected journalists will […]
Vermont Law School Mourns Douglas Costle, Former Dean and Early Leader of EPA
With great sadness we announce the death of Douglas M. Costle, the fourth dean of Vermont Law School. Costle, 79, passed away Jan. 13 at his home in McLean, Va. […]