President

Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS), a private, non-profit, independent law and public policy school located in South Royalton, Vermont, seeks an experienced, entrepreneurial, and inspirational leader to serve as its next president. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the president will serve as the chief executive officer of VLGS. The president will work in collaboration with the Board, deans, faculty, staff, alumni, and students to shape and execute a strategic vision, leading the institution in providing a rigorous graduate-level law and policy education that responds to the world’s most critical challenges. With strong academic leadership in place, growing philanthropic investment, and a mission-driven culture focused on addressing environmental and social injustice, this presidency offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of legal and policy education from the Upper Valley of New England and across the globe.

VLGS is the only law school in Vermont and is fully accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). The School enrolls over 800 students hailing from nearly every state and several countries. VLGS hosts one of the top environmental law schools in the U.S. – ranked no. 4 in the country – and is nationally renowned in restorative justice, criminal law, and clinical education. The law school is led by https://www.vermontlaw.edu/faculty/mccormack-beth and the graduate school is led by https://www.vermontlaw.edu/faculty/bromberg-dan. Serving as the chief executive for VLGS, the president will work in close partnership with the law and graduate school deans, who oversee the academic programs and day-to-day operations of their respective units.

It is an exciting time to join the VLGS community. VLGS has had a distinguished tradition of preparing outstanding legal professionals for service in Vermont and across the world for over fifty years and, with recent increased investments, the graduate school is making similar inroads in the public policy sphere.

In 2022, VLGS launched an online hybrid JD (OHJD) program, developed for working professionals and those who have obligations in their lives that may prevent them from completing a full-time residential program. The program’s hybrid (online and in-person), part-time nature allows students to manage their personal responsibilities while providing a more affordable and quality education. Today, the OHJD program has seen tremendous success, enrolling around 150 students in the most recent classes.

The next president will join VLGS at a critical moment for both the institution and for law and policy education throughout the world. The marketplace for legal education across the U.S. is rapidly evolving: people applying to law schools are confronting high tuition, increased debt levels, and a rapidly changing job market. Increasingly, law firms and other employers are demanding students who are not only prepared to practice law but also adept at using technology and comfortable working in global contexts. The president will work with faculty and staff to tackle the challenges VLGS faces while leveraging its unique strengths to ensure its continued success and vitality in a highly dynamic environment.

The anticipated salary for this role is $350,000-$380,000 and is commensurate with experience. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. For best consideration, apply by Thursday, May 21. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website: https://apptrkr.com/7042720.

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