President

Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS), a private, non-profit, independent law and 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 programs and leadership anchored within a compelling mission-driven culture focused on addressing environmental and social injustice, the VLGS presidency offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of legal and policy education, and requires a leader who is motivated by mission and adept at persuading others to invest in this very special educational enterprise.

VLGS is the only law school in Vermont, with a JD program accredited by the American Bar Association, enrolling over 800 students, representing nearly every state and several countries. VLGS hosts one of the top five environmental law schools in the U.S. and also boasts a top five ranking in the placement of students in public service careers. Additionally, VLGS is nationally renowned in restorative justice, criminal law, and clinical education. The law school is led by Dean Beth McCormack and the graduate school is led by Dean Dan Bromberg. 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 securing an affordable and high-quality education. Today, the OHJD program has seen tremendous success, with enrollment growth from its inaugural class of fewer than 20 students four years ago to 150 students in its most recent class.

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 seeking graduates who are well prepared to practice law and also adept at using technology such as AI 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, 2026. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent below.