• Vermont Law Review Presents: “Free Speech on Trial: Resisting Censorship in 2025”

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

    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 […]

  • Constitution Day 2025: “Landmark Cases in American Constitutional Law”

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

    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 […]

  • Commencement 2025: Awards Ceremony

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

    Join us as we recognize a few exceptional students from the Class of 2025 for their outstanding service, stewardship, and leadership. This event will take place both in person and virtually. To tune into the livestream, please click the button below. Learn more about all the Commencement festivities by clicking here.

  • Veterans Advocate Training Program

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

    The South Royalton Legal Clinic’s Veterans Legal Assistance Project, with the generous support of the Thomas M. French Veterans Advocacy Fund, is honored to provide this introductory continuing legal education (CLE) program focused on preparing attorneys and appointed representatives to advocate for veterans. Attorneys and other advocates must be accredited to practice before the VA. […]

  • Rooted in Law: Shaping the Future of Agricultural Systems 

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

    Following the United Nations' designation of 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives, the Food and Agricultural Law Society (FALS) and the Food Law Student Network (FLSN) are proud to showcase the innovation, resilience, and community-driven impact of agricultural cooperatives in Vermont and nationwide. This symposium, Rooted in Law: Shaping the Future of Agricultural Systems, will emphasize […]

  • VJEL Symposium: Climate Justice LIVE

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

    The Climate Justice LIVE symposium—presented by the Vermont Journal of Environmental Law (VJEL)—focuses on climate justice and community advocacy through three key panels: Legal Protection for Immigrants and Farmworkers, Indigenous Rights and Climate Justice, and Versatility and Experience.  This event will explore the intersection of climate change, vulnerable communities, and legal advocacy. Featuring expert panelists and a […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Vets Town Hall

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

    Veterans of any era who served in any capacity are invited to stand before their community and speak for up to ten minutes about what it was like to serve their country. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. This event is non-political, and all perspectives are valued. There will be no debate on American […]

  • Veterans Day Program: Honoring the Past, Preserving the Future

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

    Schedule of Events: 9 to 9:45 a.m. | Welcome Remarks: Chris Noble, Captain, US Navy (retired), Senator Peter Welch, VLGS President Rod Smolla and Law School Dean Beth McCormack; Readings by Members of the Veteran Law Students Association (Staff Sergeant Shawn R. June JD’27 and Kristina Smith JD’26) 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. | Testimonials from […]

  • VLGS Community Day

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

    The day will include campus tours, a town hall meeting with community members and local businesses, the presentation of the VLGS Community Champion Award, and a spaghetti dinner. Schedule of Events 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. | Campus Tours 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. | Town Hall Meeting and Presentation of the Inaugural VLGS Community Champion Award […]