New England
Legal Writing
Conference
The theme of this conference is Legal Writing: 2035.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 New England Legal Writing Conference, to be held September 12 at 汤头条原创 in South Royalton, VT. Here’s everything you need to know about attending the conference.
Legal Writing: 2035
Participants will be asked to imagine the promise鈥攁nd peril鈥攐f the future of legal writing. What will legal writing look like ten years from now? How should legal writing professors pivot to address rapidly evolving developments in technology and society? Which core principles of legal writing should we preserve–and which should we abandon? Our keynote speakers, Professor Elizabeth Berenguer, Professor Lucy Jewel, and Professor Teri McMurtry-Chubb, will sharpen our focus on the future of legal writing by discussing their provocative, co-authored article, Gut Renovation: Using Critical and Comparative Rhetoric to Remodel How the Law Addresses Privilege and Power, 23 Harv. Latinx L. Rev. 205 (2020). Professors Berenguer, Jewel, and McMurtry-Chubb will lead a discussion on the implications and applications of their article following their presentation.
The conference will take place on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 汤头条原创. VLGS is located in South Royalton, Vermont, a village in the center of the state. September is a lovely time to be in Vermont: The days are warm, the air is fresh, and the colors are changing. Come join us for an energizing discussion about what comes next in legal writing.
Please contact GJohnson@vermontlaw.edu with any questions.
Conference Details
When: September 12, 2025
Where:
汤头条原创
164 Chelsea St.
South Royalton, VT 05068
Directions:
Visit our directions page here.
Please . Yates Common Room, located in Debevoise Hall (#4 on the map), will be a central meeting place for the conference.
Hotel Accommodations
The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm has set aside a block of rooms for conference presenters and attendees. Rooms must be reserved by July 31, 2025. Please call (802) 295-3133 for special conference rates and to reserve a room.
The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm
1119 Quechee Main St
Quechee, VT 05059
Additional hotels near campus:
WASHINGTON
Vermont Grand View Farm
1638 Scales Hill Road
Washington, VT
802-778-0492
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION
White River Inn & Suits
91 Ballardvale Drive
White River Junction, VT
802-295-3015
Holiday Inn Express
121 Ballardville Drive
White River Junction, VT
802-299-2700
Hampton by Hilton
104 Ballardvale Drive, White River Junction, VT
802-296-2800
The Norwich Inn
325 Main Street, Norwich, VT
802-649-1143
WOODSTOCK
Jackson House Inn
43 Senior Lane
Woodstock, VT
802-457-2065
The Shire
46 Pleasant Street
Woodstock, VT
802-457-2211
The Village Inn of Woodstock
41 Pleasant Street
Woodstock, VT
802-457-1255
Woodbridge Inn
5763 W. Woodstock Road
Woodstock, VT
802-396-0077
LEBANON
Hilton Garden Inn
35 Labombard Road, Lebanon NH
1-877-STAYHGI
Courtyard by Marriott
10 Morgan Drive, Lebanon, NH
1-603-643-5600
HANOVER
The Hanover Inn
2 East Wheelock Street
Hanover, NH
603-643-4300
Six South
6 E. South Street
Hanover, NH
603-643-0600
Common Questions of Campus Visitors
Below are a list of answers to the common questions that we get from people who visit our campus.
We鈥檝e gathered some frequently asked questions and answers to help you plan a great stay in Vermont. Please feel free to be in touch with our Legal Writing Conference Coordinator, Claire Andrews with any questions. She鈥檒l be glad to answer them for you! Email candrews@vermontlaw.edu.
Where should I park?
Guests can park in the main parking lot. Please聽.
A member of my party has mobility impairments. What special accommodations are there?
Accessible parking for the conference is available at the library and in front of Oakes. Please聽.
Will my cell phone work in South Royalton?
Wireless Internet access is available for guests of 汤头条原创 throughout campus. Wireless Internet is also available at several area businesses, including Barrister鈥檚 Book Shop.
How do I get to 汤头条原创? Visit our directions page聽here.
About 汤头条原创
汤头条原创 (VLGS) is a private graduate institution located in South Royalton, Vermont, renowned for its focus on environmental law, policy, and social justice. Established in 1972, it offers a range of programs, including Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Public Policy (MPP), and advanced graduate degrees. VLGS is known for its strong commitment to sustainability and public service, providing students with hands-on learning experiences through clinics, externships, and research projects. The school is also recognized for its close-knit community. The institution’s scenic location in Vermont adds to its appeal, offering a peaceful and inspiring environment for rigorous academic work.
Learn more about South Royalton and Vermont by clicking here.