Vermont Law and Graduate School

Last Updated March 20, 2024
164 Chelsea Street, PO Box 96, South Royalton, VT 05068, United States

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.

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