Career Planning
Vermont Law and Graduate School students have a passion for making a difference in the world, whether in traditional law firms or in law- and policy-related positions in a range of fields. We understand that earning a degree is just the first step in your career, and we want to ensure you have the tools and guidance to succeed professionally.
Our goal in career services is to help you realize your passion by developing a long-term plan that leads to a successful and meaningful career. Since each student’s job search is unique and deserving of personal attention, students recieve one-on-one career and professional development guidance from a career advisors. We help you develop a personal strategic career plan that includes coursework, hands-on experiential offerings, and work experience that provide the background and skills necessary to succeed.
JD and LLM Students
What to expect from career services as a JD or LLM student:
- Personal Career Counselor: You will work with a career and academic counselor who will work with you over the course of your time at VLGS.
- Career Programming: Participate in a series of events and workshops throughout the year. Practice skills in a mock interview program in January of your 1L year (some interviews have led to summer jobs).
- Application Materials: We will work with you to fine-tune your resume, cover letters, and other application materials.
- Academic and Career Schedule: We will help ensure that your 2L and 3L academic schedules support your long-term career goals.
- On-Campus and Virtual Interview Program: Participate in our spring on-campus interviewing program, when a number of employers from the area seek out JD students for summer positions.
- Job Applications: Work with a career counselor to submit applications to the jobs that are right for you.
Master’s Students
What to expect from career services as a master’s student:
- Personal Career Counselor: You will be assigned a career and academic counselor who will guide you over the course of your time at VLGS.
- Career Programming: You will participate in events and panels throughout your time at VLGS.
- Networking and Alumni Connections: You will have the opportunity to network with alumni and hear their career path stories.
- Externship and Job Searches: Meet with your career/academic counselor to ensure that your academic choices support your career goals; explore externship options; develop a degree and career plan; and develop application materials.
The Vermont Law and Graduate School Career Services Office is available to assist current and prospective students and alumni in all aspects of your career development and job search.
Office of Career Services (OCS) – Leahy House, 1st Floor
The Office of Career Services provides services to help all VLGS degree students develop an effective career plan that integrates their professional development with their academic studies. We recruit employers for on-campus interviews and video interviewing; offer an online jobs database, produce weekly jobs newsletters, and professional development programs; and provide individualized career counseling.
To schedule an appointment with one of the counselors, please call our main number at 802-831-1243 or email Susan Doheny at [email protected]. Employers are also welcome to contact our career services office with any questions.
| Career Services Staff Directory |
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| Chandra Anderson, Program Coordinator – Ext. 1208 |
| Abby Armstrong JD’84, Director – Ext.1273 |
| Monica Collins MSEL’03, Associate Director (Master’s Program Counselor) – Ext. 1283 |
| Eli Gleason, Assistant Director of Career Services – Ext. 1249 |
| Shelly Parker, Recruitment Coordinator/Office Manager- Ext. 1243 |
| Mary Sheffer, Assistant Director (Recent Grads and Alum Counselor) |
| Office of Career Services (OCS) |
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| Vermont Law and Graduate School Leahy House, 1st Floor 164 Chelsea Street, PO Box 96 South Royalton, VT 05068-0096 Phone: 802-831-1243 |