Vermont Law School

Policies and Practices that Impact the Student Experience

Nondiscrimination Policy

This school has a nondiscrimination policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of:

• Sexual Orientation
• Gender Identity
• Gender Expression

Chosen Name

Chosen name can be used. Chosen name appears:

• Upon student’s request, on orientation name tag/materials
• Upon student’s request, on faculty class rosters
• Upon student’s request, on transcript

Pronouns

• Faculty and staff are allowed to include in email signatures
• Students can indicate on law school application

Resources and Opportunities

• LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
• Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)                 
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation
• Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students  
• Peer mentoring specifically for LGBTQ+ students                 
• LGBTQ+ focused project or pro bono group
• Emergency funds that LGBTQ+ students can request if they are in crisis     
• Funds for students to attend the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair
• Funds for students to participate in the Williams Institute Annual Moot Court

Classroom Experience

• Offers courses that focus exclusively on LGBTQ+

Faculty

• School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee

Facilities

This law school provides all-gender-inclusive restroom(s), which include the following features:

• In main law school building
• ADA accessible

Local Community

• LGBTQ+ specific events   
• Pride events 

Navigating Vermont Law School

Questions about financial aid

Financial Aid Office
Melissa Erickson
finaid@vermontlaw.edu
802.831.1235

Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus

Admissions
admiss@vermontlaw.edu
802.831.1239

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Admissions
Nancy Wight
admiss@vermontlaw.edu
802.831.1239

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Admissions
Nancy Wight
admiss@vermontlaw.edu
802.831.1239

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

No contact information provided.