The Office of Student Life mission is to facilitate learning and support the success and wellbeing of every student by developing a culture of accountability, responsibility, inclusion, and respect for our colleagues and ourselves.
The Office of Student Life offers a wide variety of services, including formal programming and individualized support, for individual students and organizations.
Vanderbilt Law students will find ample opportunity to build their leadership skills, launch new initiatives and organizations, and forge their own paths. The Office is here to help students take full advantage of their time in school.
Knowing that life does not stop in law school, the Office also offers non-clinical general and situational counseling and referrals to campus resources, whether students are looking for stress-reduction help or experience a major life trauma, illness, substance abuse, or mental health event.
Houses at VLS are a cornerstone of the student experience, creating community, connection, and support from the first day of Orientation through graduation. Each 1L student is assigned to a house, paired with an upper-class mentor, and takes all core doctrinal courses alongside fellow house members, building strong relationships that last throughout law school and beyond. Throughout the year, Houses at VLS host a wide range of academic, social, and service-oriented programs, as well as signature school-wide traditions such as Field Day and a House Cup competition. Each house is also supported by dedicated faculty members who engage with students through house events and community activities, helping strengthen connections between students and faculty outside the classroom.
Led by a student-driven governance structure that includes House Presidents, 2L Chairs, Academic Fellows, and Public Service Chairs, the houses offers meaningful leadership opportunities while fostering a vibrant, engaged, and supportive law school community.
ONEelevate is a highly selective leadership training program for 1Ls, specifically focused on first-generation and other law students with unique personal stories and challenges. The program aims to:
Each year, the program selects a cohort of ten first-year students based on the criteria above and demonstrated promise as a future leader. Students are each matched with two mentors: a current 2L or 3L student and a prominent local attorney or judge. The program entails:
At Vanderbilt Law, we have over 50 Student Organizations that range from identity groups to academic and special interest groups. Their programming plays a significant part in shaping the student experience and contributing to Vanderbilt Law School's unique community. Weekly events include social gatherings, peer workshops, alumni panels, and major speaker events. The Office of Student Life is here to assist with everything from event planning to financial management.
Vanderbilt Law students are continuously volunteering and finding ways to engage in the local community. Each year, the Vanderbilt Bar Association Community Service Chair schedules different opportunities in which students can participate.
Senior Director of Student Affairs
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Manager of Student Engagement and Community
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Senior Administrative Assistant for Student Organizations & Publication
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Administrative Assistant, Student Life