It focuses on such issues as cultural and religious integrity, anti-Semitism, legal rights, and Jewish contributions to the law. The group sponsors panel discussions, speakers, cultural activities, and informal social events. Member-ship is open to the entire VLS community. Law Partners is an organization which serves the spouses and significant others of VLS students. Its purpose is to create a sense of community and present opportunities for companionship and support for individuals who may feel invisible and isolated.
Activities reflect the current needs of interested participants.
The National Lawyers Guild is a nationwide group of lawyers, law students, legal workers, and others interested in social, economic, and political change. The Vermont Chapter sponsors conferences, discussions, and a film series, all designed to increase public awareness of civil rights and national security issues, and the needs of minorities, women, workers, and low-income people. The fraternity, which is open to all students, sponsors a variety of speakers, social functions, and service programs. The Student Bar Association sponsors an Aerobics Club, Anglers' Club, Ballroom Dancing Club, Outing Club, and the Karate Club. All students are members of the Student Bar Association which, through its various committees, sponsors a distinguished lecturer series, an orientation program for new students, faculty teaching evaluations, and numerous social and cultural programs.