
Vermont Law and Graduate School offers a J.D. and a range of graduate law and policy degrees focused on environmental protection, energy transition, and food and agriculture systems.
Students learn in an intimate, rural campus setting with extensive opportunities for experiential learning through clinics, centers, and policy work focused on environmental and social justice issues.
Graduates pursue careers in environmental and energy law, public-interest practice, government, and nonprofit advocacy across New England, the U.S., and internationally.
A median LSAT of 151 places Vermont Law among the most competitive law schools. Applicants below 147 should consider retaking the exam or emphasizing other strong application components.
Vermont Law and Graduate School is moderately competitive with an acceptance rate of 64.7%. Applicants with scores near the median of 151 LSAT and 3.18 GPA have a strong chance of admission.
While there is no strict minimum, the 25th percentile LSAT score is 147. Applicants scoring below this number face significant challenges but may be considered if they have exceptionally strong soft factors or work experience.
Interview policies vary by year, but top-tier schools like Vermont Law often use interviews (by invitation) to evaluate candidates holistically. Check the specific requirements in the Admissions section above.
80% of graduates are employed 10 months after graduation. A significant portion (2%) go into BigLaw firms, while 4% secure federal clerkships.