Get Involved
Alumni involvement extends far beyond financial support. Our alumni teach at the law school as members of the adjunct faculty, employ other Vanderbilt Law graduates, and form an impressive professional network in addition to volunteering to organize class reunions and fundraise. Below are a few ways to stay involved with Vanderbilt Law School.
Reunion Weekend
Reunion Weekend takes place each fall, usually in October, so that alumni can reunite every five y
Class Agent Program
Every fall class agents from each graduating class lend their assistance to the law school's fundraising efforts by writing letters, sending e-mails and making personal phone calls to their classmates encouraging unrestricted giving. The Class Agent Program is a key component of the law school's annual giving campaign.
Visit the Class Agent website to see a list of all VULS class agents and current fiscal year class giving stats. If your class doesn't have a representative and you would like to find out more about volunteering, or if you would like to simply assist the current class agent, please call 615-322-2606 or e-mail Development & Alumni Relations.
Firm Giving Program
Each spring, alumni volunteers representing law firms and corporations on behalf of Vanderbilt encourage their fellow alumni to contribute to the law school. There are alumni representatives at over 100 firms and corporations employing two or more Vanderbilt Law alumni around the globe. Participating firms and companies that achieve 100% alumni giving participation for at least one office location are recognized on the annual Firm Giving Honor Roll. Visit the Firm Giving website to view the most current Honor Roll and learn more about how to get involved.
Board of Advisors
The Vanderbilt Law School Board of Advisors plays a crucial role in carrying out the school’s mission of providing an unparalleled legal education to students and an intellectually vibrant community in which faculty can pursue teaching and scholarly excellence. The Board's members are valued stakeholders who are committed to offering advice and counsel regarding curriculum enhancement, annual giving and academic programs and initiatives. They also partner with the dean and key faculty and staff to mentor students and recent graduates, recruit and interview students for placement in exciting careers, and invest in the school financially while encouraging other alumni and friends to do the same.
Admission Interview Program
We need your help to recruit and interview top students throughout the United States and abroad. If you would like to volunteer as an interviewer, please call 615-322-6452 or e-mail the Admissions Office.
Career Services
As a member of Vanderbilt Law School’s extensive alumni network, you can provide essential support to students in a number of ways:
- Establish a regular recruiting program for summer and permanent associates through your firm by participating in our On-Campus Interviews (OCI) program.
- Promote the training and qualifications of Vanderbilt law students to other prospective employers.
- One-on-one mentoring, which involves helping individual students as they decide upon a career path by providing advice on networking, preparation for specific practice areas, current trends in legal practice, and relocation issues. Vanderbilt’s Career Services Office can match you with a student interested in mentoring. Your initial communication would typically be by phone or e-mail.
To offer your assistance in any of these areas, please call 615-322-6192 or e-mail Career Services.