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This application form is for Vermont Law and Graduate School's master's degrees or masters of law (LLM) candidates who received their JD degrees from U.S.-based institutions.  Candidates seeking our JD degrees or International LLM program need to apply via the Law School Admission Council's application portal.


Applications to Vermont Law and Graduate School's graduate programs are considered from any person who has earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent international degree and who meets other entrance requirements.  Applicants to the LLM programs must have earned a JD from an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited institution or hold an equivalent foreign law degree.  Some exceptions apply.

Degree Program
On Campus Application Cycle Information
We are not currently accepting Applications to our Residential Degree Programs.

The Application Cycle for Residential Degrees is currently closed.  We will begin accepting applications for Residential Master's, LLM's, and Certificate degrees as of September 1.  
If you are applying for a different application start, please contact the Admissions Office
On-Campus Dual Degree Information


Vermont Law and Graduate School holds a number of Dual Degree program partnerships.  If you are a JD student at one of those partner intsitutions, please use our Dual Degree Application form specific for JD students.


Admission to a VLGS Graduate Program does not ensure admission to a degree program at another institution.  Participating schools have their own deadlines and requirements - please consult with their respective admissions offices.

Online Application Cycle Information
We are currently accepting Applications to our Online Fall 2024 Semester, with an October 21, Term 2 start date.  Applications to Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 Master's, LLM's, and Certificate degrees will be accepted as of September 1.  

We are not currently accepting Applications to our 2025 Online Degree Programs.
If you are applying for a different application start, please contact the Admissions Office
Online Dual Degree Information


Vermont Law and Graduate School holds a number of Dual Degree program partnerships.  If you are a JD student at one of those partner intsitutions, please use our Dual Degree Application form specific for JD students.


Admission to a VLGS Graduate Program does not ensure admission to a degree program at another institution.  Participating schools have their own deadlines and requirements - please consult with their respective admissions offices.

Applicants from a JD Partnership Institution to our Master's Dual Degree Programs should use the Dual Degree Application Form to submit their application materials.  

We are not currently accepting Summer Applications to our Residential Master's Degrees. 
  If you are seeking a dual Master's Degree with UVM or Darthmouth, please select the Online or On-campus option and apply as a standard Master's Applicant.
If you are applying for a different application start, please contact the Admissions Office
About You


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  • Completed application form

  • $60.00 (USD) Application Fee

  • Professional resume or curriculum vitae

  • Essays as described below

  • Two (2) letters of recommendation

  • Official transcripts from all schools attended

  • All applicants whose native language is not English and have not lived or studied in an English-speaking country for at least two years must submit TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, or Duolingo scores

Essays & Statements


Required

  • Goals Essay (500 word limit) - In essay format, describe the goals that are motivating you to pursue a graduate program.  How do you think the skills and experience you will gain at Vermont Law and Graduate School will help you achieve these goals?

Optional Essays
  • Diversity Statement (300 word limit) - Vermont Law and Graduate School's mission is to educate students in a diverse community.  In what ways would you contribute to and/or support VLGS' commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion? 
  • Consider submitting an optional statement addressing any one (1) of the following prompts (300 word limit)
    • How have you tried to affect change in relation to an issue of personal, local, or national significance?
    • If you feel your academic record is not reflective of your ability to succeed in this program, please provide an explanation or context to our Admissions Committee to consider.
    • Other additional information you may think is necessary to your application.

Letters of Recommendation

  • It is preferred that one of the two required letters of recommendation be academic in nature. If an applicant has been out of school for more than two years, two professional letters will be accepted.

  • Recommenders will receive instructions on how to submit their letters after applicant submits the Application Form.  Recommenders' questions can be sent to Admiss@VermontLaw.edu.


International applicants seeking Vermont Law and Graduate School's Masters of Laws (LLM) degrees need to apply via the Law School Admission Council's application portal.  


Applicants seeking master's or certificate programs should continue with the additional application requirements.  Please review the International Applicants webpage for additional information or resources.

International Credential Evaluation Requirement

  • All international transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation agency.  Optional agencies include SpanTran, Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE.org), Educational Perspectives (edperspectives.org) and World Education Services (WES.org).

English Language Requirement

  • English Language competency scores are required of all students for whom English is not the primary language spoken.  Applicants who have studied in the U.S. or at an English-speaking institution for more than two years may be waived from this requirement.

    • TOEFL minimum score: 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based, 100 Internet-based

    • IELTS minimum score: 6.5

    • PTE minimum score: 68

    • Duolingo minimum score: 125

 

More About You
 

As you are completing your application, note that much of the biographical information requested does not have an impact on the Admission Committee's decisions.  Please contact us at any point for questions or assistance in the application process.

If applicable, entering your former name will help us identify documents that were issued under a previous name.
 
Gender
If your legal sex differs from your sex assigned at birth, you should report your legal sex.
 
Vermont Law and Graduate School values the diversity of our student body.  This information is not considered in the review of your application.
VLGS Alumni

Additional Contact Information

Your Current Address
123 Main St., P.O. Box 123
 
Your Permanent Address
123 Main St., P.O. Box 123

Global Citizenship
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Providing your Social Security Number now will streamline the student on-boarding process should you be admitted to the program.
For international students only:

Veteran Status


Vermont Law and Graduate School is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for educational benefits. To determine eligibility, please contact your regional Veterans Benefit Clearing House by visiting benefits.va.gov/gibill/. Your Certificate of Eligibility should be sent to the VLGS Financial Aid Office: PO Box 96 South Royalton, VT 05068.

Public Service

Education


List the colleges, universities, and/or law schools you have attended, starting with the most recent.  Check boxes as applicable, corresponding to each school listed: 


"Current/Recent" to represent the institution you are now attending or attended in the last two years.

"Degree Granting" to represent the institution that is your Degree Granting School.




Foreign Institution

If your transcripts are not from a United States-, Canada-, United Kingdom/Great Britian-, or China-based institution, you will need to have them evaluated by an accredited evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Educational Credential Evaluators, Educational Perspectives, or World Education Services.


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US Institution



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Other Institution


Degree Information








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Standardized Tests


The Master's and LLM degrees offered at Vermont Law and Graduate School do not require standardized test scores to be considered for admission, however, if you have taken the LSAT, GRE, or GMAT in the last five years and wish to have those scores considered as a part of your application, please submit those here.




English Language Proficency


International candidates must submit English language competency test scores.  You may request a waiver for these test scores if you have lived in an English-speaking country for at least two years or completed a bachelor's degree or higher at a domestic U.S. education institution.  You must request that waiver here.

Waiver Request





Letters of Recommendation

Letter of Recommendation Instructions


Vermont Law and Graduate School requires that applicants submit two Letters of Recommendation to be considered for admission.  Please fill out the information below.  Upon submitting the application form, each recommender will receive an email notification with a link to upload their recommendation (PDF format preferred).  Letters of Recommendation must be received no later than ten days after the final application deadline.  Deadline information is listed on the Deadlines and Calendar page of the Vermont Law and Graduate School website. 



Waiving your Rights

You will be asked whether or not you wish to waive your rights to view the letters of recommendations submitted during the admission process.  Under the provisions of FERPA, if you select 'yes' to waive your rights, you will not be granted access to this information as an applicant or enrolled student.  Please note that the recommender is aware of your decision to waive or retain your right to view letters of recommendation.  You will not be able to change the waiver status once you submit this form.


If your recommender wishes to send a letter of recommendation directly to Vermont Law and Graduate School via email or postal mail, you must first contact the Admissions Office for approval.



Recommender Information

  







Do not use your own email address.



Recommender Contact Information

  







123 Main St., P.O. Box 123


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Applicant Waiver of Rights to View Document
 

"I understand that this letter of recommendation concerning me will be sent to Vermont Law and Graduate School, and I hereby expressly and voluntarily waive any and all access rights I might have to such letters under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, any state law, or any other laws, regulations, or policies."


The applicant has electronically waived his/her right as noted above
The applicant has not electronically waived his/her right as noted above

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Recommender Information

  







Do not use your own email address.



Recommender Contact Information

  







123 Main St., P.O. Box 123


If your country does not have a postal code, enter zeros

 
Applicant Waiver of Rights to View Document
 

"I understand that this letter of recommendation concerning me will be sent to Vermont Law and Graduate School, and I hereby expressly and voluntarily waive any and all access rights I might have to such letters under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, any state law, or any other laws, regulations, or policies."


The applicant has electronically waived his/her right as noted above
The applicant has not electronically waived his/her right as noted above
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Professional Resumé/CV

Essay & Statements

The following prompts are intended to allow applicants the opportunity to fully represent their candidacy.  Please respond to each of the prompts separately.  The first essay and statement are required; the final statement is optional.  Applicants are encouraged to be as forthright and open as possible and should feel free to discuss unusual circumstances or situations of adversity that may have influenced their current values.  Be aware that both the quality of your writing and the thoughtfulness of your answers will be evaluated.

  • In essay format, describe the goals that are motivating you to pursue a professional degree.  How do you think the skills and experience you will gain at Vermont Law and Graduate School will help you achieve those goals?

  • In what ways would you contribute to and/or support Vermont Law and Graduate School's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?

  • Optional statement addressing any of the following:

      • How have you tried to affect change in relation to an issue of personal, local, or national significance?

      • If you feel your academic record is not reflective of your ability to succeed in this program, please provide an explanation or context to our Admissions Committee to consider.

      • Other, additional information you may think is necessary to your candidacy.




Character and Fitness


Vermont Law and Graduate School holds its members to high ethical standards. As a program with a strong focus on law, we ask our applicants to disclose certain information pertaining to your character and fitness to be an ethical and upstanding citizen. Similar questions will be asked on applications for government agencies and for state bar exams.

 

Under Vermont Law, you are not required to disclose sealed or expunged Vermont criminal records. Please note, however, that on an application for admission to the bar or certain government employment, you may be required to disclose all records including those that are sealed or expunged. A discrepancy between this application and the information you include on a future application may prompt further inquiry. 


Please answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge. If the answer to any of the questions is "Yes" please attach a full narrative explanation which should also include the date, location, nature, and disposition of the offense(s). 

Information Collection Disclosure

The information you enter here is retained by VLGS for internal use and may be submitted to third-party tools or entities for specific, related purposes such as payment processing or reporting.  Please note that this application and any attached or affiliated materials become the property of VLGS.  All data is collected and retained via secure protocols.


European Union residents should click here to read relevant policy information regarding data collection and privacy.  To request removal of your data from our systems, please email netgroup@vermontlaw.edu.

Submit Form


By submitting this form, I certify that the foregoing information is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge.  I shall promptly inform Vermont Law and Graduate School if there is any change in any of the facts indicated herein prior to or during enrollment.  False statements may result in dismissal or revocation of degree.  


Furthermore, I understand that this application and all materials received in support of it become the property of the Vermont Law and Graduate School, not to be retrieved or replicated upon request.  I understand that this application may be superseded and that the Vermont Law and Graduate School reserves the right to alter requirements or change deadlines.


Vermont Law and Graduate School is committed to promoting an employment and educational environment free from unlawful harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination.  Unlawful harassment or discrimination of the basis of age, color, disability (including duty of reasonable accommodation), ethnicity, HIV-positive status, national origin, place of birth, race, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, or veteran status as defined by applicable law ("protected characteristics") is prohibited and will not be tolerated.


Vermont Law and Graduate School is required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations for students and prospective students with disabilities if such accommodations are necessary to provide equitable access to our programs and services.  If you require accommodations during the application process, please visit vermontlaw.edu/accommodations for more information.


I understand that the Vermont Law and Graduate School reserves the right to deny admission or permission to register, or require the withdrawal of any student at any time for any reason it considers sufficient, including scholarship, character, and personal conduct.



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Thank you for taking the time and effort to complete your application.  We appreciate your interest in our school.

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