
Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) is a top-ranked U.S. environmental law school offering Juris Doctor, Master’s, LLM, Dual, and Joint degrees focused on climate change, environmental justice, animal protection, and restorative justice. It provides comprehensive environmental law and policy education with nationally recognized clinical training and legal writing programs. VLGS emphasizes experiential learning, strong industry connections, and specialized practical skills to prepare graduates for impactful careers in law and public policy. The school is known for its Environmental Law Center, the first U.S. law school to offer a master's in Restorative Justice, and a strong community committed to social and environmental change.

Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) is a top-ranked U.S. environmental law school offering Juris Doctor, Master’s, LLM, Dual, and Joint degrees focused on climate change, environmental justice, animal protection, and restorative justice. It provides comprehensive environmental law and policy education with nationally recognized clinical training and legal writing programs. VLGS emphasizes experiential learning, strong industry connections, and specialized practical skills to prepare graduates for impactful careers in law and public policy. The school is known for its Environmental Law Center, the first U.S. law school to offer a master's in Restorative Justice, and a strong community committed to social and environmental change.
Focus: Environmental law and policy; restorative justice; climate change
Degrees: Juris Doctor (JD), LLM, Master’s, Dual and Joint degrees
Founded: 1972 (first classes 1973)
Campus: South Royalton, Vermont
Clinical strengths: Environmental Law Center and nationally recognized clinical training
Legal education focused on environmental and public policy challenges, climate change, and restorative justice.
1972
Higher Education / Law School
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