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Vermont Law School
South Royalton, Vermont
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2023 admissions cycle
Vermont Law School is a prestigious JD program located in South Royalton, Vermont. In the competitive 2023 law school rankings, Vermont Law School was ranked 164 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2023 admissions cycle, Vermont Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 201 with an acceptance rate of 60.9%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
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Vermont Law School (VLS) is a private, independent, law and graduate institution. VLS operates from the belief that lawyers and legal scholars should advocate for the common good and help protect the natural world. The Juris Doctor (JD) program emphasizes public service, and the master’s and LLM programs allow you to focus on a variety of environmental and criminal justice reform issues. The school’s legal scholars, practitioners, and staff prepare students to impact fields affecting the public interest, public policy, and social justice. Graduates work in a variety of fields, including nonprofit organizations, private firms, government agencies, corporations, and educational institutions.
As an international leader in environmental law, VLS is active in broadening the array of social justice, energy policy, and climate crisis issues to be addressed by legal scholarship and legal education. The school features distinctive programs in international law and dual JD/master’s degree programs in business administration, environmental management, environmental policy, philosophy, and other fields.
Vermont Law School works with advocacy organizations, domestic and international governments, and other educational institutions that share its commitment to make a difference in their communities and countries.