VLS marks anniversary of nation’s first online environmental master’s program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2012 CONTACT John Cramer Associate Director of Media Relations, Vermont Law School Office: 802-831-1106 cell: 540-798-7099 home: 802-649-2235 jcramer@vermontlaw.edu SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt. –– Vermont Law School’s distance learning program is thriving one year after starting to offer the nation’s first fully online master’s degrees in environmental law and policy. VLS, the top-ranked environmental [...]
Leahy secures $3.9 million for Vermont Law School, Institute for Sustainable Communities
Vermont Law School (VLS) and the Vermont-based Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) have been among the program’s participants, forming the U.S.-China Partnership For Environmental Law, based at the VLS campus in South Royalton.
VT Law School to Host “After Irene” Symposium April 20
For immediate release April 12, 2012 Contact John Cramer Phone: 802.831.1106 Email: jcramer@vermontlaw.edu SOUTH ROYALTON, VT –– Vermont Law School will explore environmental issues arising out of Tropical Storm Irene at a symposium on Friday, April 20. The symposium, titled “After Irene: Law and Policy Lessons for the Future,” will start at 8:15 a.m. in [...]
Vermont Law School ranked first in environmental law for fourth consecutive year
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Vermont Law School’s environmental law program as the best in the nation for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year. The 2013 Best Grad Schools rankings were released today.
Women of Change panel discussion March 21
For immediate release Mar. 1, 2012 Contact Julie Nelson Email: julie.nelson@state.vt.us Phone:(802) 479-8519 Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Historical Society and Vermont Commission on Women will host a panel discussion and luncheon at the Unitarian Church at 130 Main Street in Montpelier on March 21 at 12:00 noon. The discussion, Women of Change: Making Strides [...]
Vermont Law School report: Smart grid implementation off to a “productive start”
CVPS’s efforts at consumer outreach and consumer behavior research are laying the groundwork for a smooth transition in its smart grid implementation.
Entergy seeks $4.6 million in legal fees from state of Vermont
“I was certain it would be all of seven figures, I just didn’t know how far into seven figures it would be,” Sorrell said. “It’s a little higher than I thought.”
Vermont Law School alum proposes a federal law to curb spread of invasive animal species
The proposed law addresses creatures great and small—from Burmese pythons that are devouring native wildlife in the Everglades (according to a study by the U.S. Geological Study released Monday) to the lions, tigers and bears released from a private compound in Ohio in October.
New VT Law School course to show legal ropes to utility executives
For immediate release Feb. 1, 2012 Contact John Cramer Office: 802.831.1106 jcramer@vermontlaw.edu SOUTH ROYALTON, VT –– Vermont Law School will offer a unique new course this summer designed to help senior electric utility executives gain a better understanding of the legal basics critical to operating an effective utility company. The rigorous two-week class will give executives [...]
VT Law School raises record $15.3 million in capital campaign
For immediate release Jan. 26, 2012 Contact John Cramer Office: 802.831.1106 jcramer@vermontlaw.edu SOUTH ROYALTON, VT –– Vermont Law School has surpassed its goal of $15 million for the Campaign for Vermont Law School, with total gifts and commitments currently totaling $15.3 million. The funds will support student financial aid, a new Center for Legal Services, programs [...]
