Vermont Law School has named Beth Locker as its new associate dean for experiential learning, an appointment that adds dean-level leadership to the school’s experiential and clinical programs and recognizes the critical role of experiential learning in legal education. Locker has served since 2018 as director of the school’s JD externship program and as an active member of the Clinical and Experiential Working Group.
“Dean Locker brings to this role a wealth of experience in legal and experiential education, a strong rapport with our experiential faculty, and most importantly, a deep commitment to our students and VLS,” said interim President Beth McCormack.
In her new role, Locker will be responsible for ensuring that VLS students have top-notch experiential opportunities and promote innovation and best practices in clinical and experiential courses. She will also help school clinicians access professional-development and other training opportunities and work to highlight the work performed by the school’s clinics.
Locker is a graduate of Dartmouth College and holds a law degree from the University of Michigan School of Law.
Vermont Law School, a private, independent institution, is home to the nation’s premier environmental law program. The school offers four master’s degrees and four post-JD degrees.