What’s New

• Jurisdiction: United States,Federal,Vermont
• Citation: Vol. 48 No. 4 Pg. 18
• Publication year: 2023
• Pages: 18
• topic: Business of Law,Contracts,Civil Procedure,Real Estate

WHAT'S NEW Vol. 48 No. 4 Pg. 18 Vermont Bar Journal January 2023

WHAT’S NEW

Introducing the VBA's Brown Bag Law Study Program

The Vermont Bar Association has a longterm focus on developing a diverse, knowledgeable, and vibrant bar. In furtherance of this goal, the VBA announces a new program of CLE courses focused on the basics of law: "The Brown Bag Law Study Program" (BBLS).

Vermont is famous for being one of the few states where people can still study for the bar exam under an apprenticeship model. Vermont's law office study (LOS) program allows participants to study 25 hours a week for four years with a Vermont attorney or a judge instead of going to law school. The parameters and requirements of the program are set out in Rule 7 of the Rules of Admission to the Bar of the Vermont Supreme Court.^[1]

The BBLS was inspired by the need to enhance learning opportunities available to candidates in the LOS program. It will also be useful for licensed attorneys with gaps in their knowledge, or who need a refresher on fundamental principles in specific areas of law practice.

In most cases, LOS participants get detailed training in the areas of law in which their sponsor practices. It is unlikely, however, that most will get an...