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Vermont Law and Graduate School is nationally renowned for housing one of the country's top-ranked environmental law programs, alongside robust offerings in public interest law and restorative justice. Its academic experience is driven by specialized hubs like the Environmental Law Center and the Center for Justice Reform, which offer interdisciplinary degrees that bridge legal practice, energy policy, and advocacy. Situated along the White River in the small, rural village of South Royalton, the school cultivates a tight-knit, collaborative community of passionate advocates who frequently balance rigorous legal studies with outdoor recreation. What sets VLGS apart is its singular, mission-driven focus on public service, requiring extensive hands-on clinical work that prepares students to drive tangible environmental and social change.
Wikipedia:Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) is a private law and public policy graduate school in South Royalton, Vermont. It is the only ABA-accredited law school in the state. It offers several degrees, including Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM) in Environmental Law, Master of Environmental Law and Policy (MELP), Master of Food and Agriculture Law and Policy (MFALP), Master of Energy Regulation and Law (MERL), and dual degrees with a diverse range of institutions. According to the school's 2025 ABA-required disclosures, 69.2% of the Class of 2025 obtained full-time, long-term, JD-required employment nine months after graduation.
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