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Vermont Law School

Reduced-Residency Juris Doctor Program

Overview

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Full-Time or Part-Time

Full-time

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Program Length

The program consists of 6 semesters and takes 3 years to complete

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Campus Location

South Royalton, VT

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Number of Full-Time Faculty

50

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Online Instruction Style

Asynchronous only

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Total Credit Requirement

87 credits

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On-Campus Attendance Requirement

18 months on campus for a total of 59 credits

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Online Credits

15 credits (i.e., one semester)

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Joint Degree Programs Offered

Yes

2023 First Year Part-Time Class LSAT

75th Percentile:

154

50th Percentile:

151

25th Percentile:

148

2022 First Year Part-Time Class GPA

75th Percentile:

3.49

50th Percentile:

3.16

25th Percentile:

2.63

Application
Deadline

Summer: March 1, 2024
Fall: April 15, 2024

Test Type Accepted

LSAT

Currency

Estimated Tuition

$51,700 for 1L Tuition

Scholarships

Scholarships Offered

All admitted students are considered for merit-based scholarships. Scholarships are also available to those who demonstrate a commitment to public service or environmental protection

Application Fee

Application Fee

$60

Financial Aid Deadline

Financial Aid Deadline

August 1, 2024

Extracurriculars Offered

Student groups, activities, and conferences, but not Law Review and Moot Court

Externship Possible

Yes; the Semester-in-Practice (a semester-long externship) is a graduation requirement

Student Support Offered

Students can participate in the Academic Success Program