The Pool is Back Open!
Starting next Monday (4/6/26), our pool near the Student Center will be open! Our lovely lifeguard, Tonya, will be returning to us as we prepare for our warmer months. The hours of operation will be listed below: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 11:00AM to 4:00PM
Bailiffs needed for the upcoming IEMCC!
Students are invited to sign up as bailiffs for the 30th Annual Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition, taking place April 16–18, 2026. This is a great opportunity to gain moot court experience while meeting students and judges from around the world. Participants can earn non‑legal pro bono or administrative hours, and bailiff training is provided.
Sign up using this link: https://stetsonlaw.formstack.com/forms/volunteer_bailiffs_iemcc. Additional volunteer opportunities during the competition are also available. Email [email protected] for more information.
DR Board Success at ABA Mediation Nationals!
At the start of the semester, two teams of DR Board members competed at the regional ABA Representation in Mediation Competition hosted by Samford University, Cumberland School of Law. The teams—Daniel Smith & Sofia Santana and Whitney Ford & Alyssa Odom—advanced out of preliminaries ranked 1st and 2nd in a regional field of 20 teams. Daniel and Sofia won the competition and advanced out of finals. This past weekend, the all-star duo represented Stetson on the national stage at Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law.
The top teams from four different regionals convened in California, and after the preliminary rounds, Daniel and Sofia advanced as the No.1 seed! The team concluded the competition as national semifinalists! We are so proud of our ABA Mediation team and their coach, Professor Amy Catledge. Please join us in congratulating this amazing team!
Pickleball is starting!
Join us every other Tuesday, starting TODAY, at 5pm for pickleball at the tennis courts. Bring your own paddle or you can borrow one.
The latest issue of Stetson Law Review
Volume 55, number 3 of Stetson Law Review is now published and available to read online. This issue features scholarship from the journal’s 2025 symposium on white-collar crime. We are proud to share this publication with you, and we look forward to the conversation it inspires. You can read the full issue here: https://stetsonlawreview.org/print/
Apply For Fall 2026 Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic Enrollment Now through April 8
The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment is accepting applications now through April 8 for Fall 2026 semester enrollment. No Certified Legal Intern or other Florida bar approval is needed to enroll.
This on-campus clinic works to halt environmental harm and injustice through litigation, democratic participatory processes, and broader advocacy. Clinic assignments involve litigation, policy research, white papers and policy positions, and model legislation.
Students will have the opportunity to hone their oral advocacy skills by presenting to clients, assisting in interviewing and counseling, and presenting at conferences. Students may develop and maintain client relationships while enrolled and beyond graduation.
The Pool is Back Open!
Starting next Monday (4/6/26), our pool near the Student Center will be open! Our lovely lifeguard, Tonya, will be returning to us as we prepare for our warmer months. The hours of operation will be listed below: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 11:00AM to 4:00PM
SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
On Tuesday, April 7th at 12 noon Prof. Adams and Scully will be in the breezeway of Dana Hall to answer questions regarding how to apply to the Social Justice Advocacy (SJA) Concentration Program. Please join us if you ever considered applying to the SJA program but have not yet done so.
Apply For Fall 2026 Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic Enrollment Now through April 8
The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment is accepting applications now through April 8 for Fall 2026 semester enrollment. No Certified Legal Intern or other Florida bar approval is needed to enroll.
This on-campus clinic works to halt environmental harm and injustice through litigation, democratic participatory processes, and broader advocacy. Clinic assignments involve litigation, policy research, white papers and policy positions, and model legislation.
Students will have the opportunity to hone their oral advocacy skills by presenting to clients, assisting in interviewing and counseling, and presenting at conferences. Students may develop and maintain client relationships while enrolled and beyond graduation.
Apply For Fall 2026 Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic Enrollment Now through April 8
The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment is accepting applications now through April 8 for Fall 2026 semester enrollment. No Certified Legal Intern or other Florida bar approval is needed to enroll.
This on-campus clinic works to halt environmental harm and injustice through litigation, democratic participatory processes, and broader advocacy. Clinic assignments involve litigation, policy research, white papers and policy positions, and model legislation.
Students will have the opportunity to hone their oral advocacy skills by presenting to clients, assisting in interviewing and counseling, and presenting at conferences. Students may develop and maintain client relationships while enrolled and beyond graduation.
Apply For Fall 2026 Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic Enrollment Now through April 8
The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment is accepting applications now through April 8 for Fall 2026 semester enrollment. No Certified Legal Intern or other Florida bar approval is needed to enroll.
This on-campus clinic works to halt environmental harm and injustice through litigation, democratic participatory processes, and broader advocacy. Clinic assignments involve litigation, policy research, white papers and policy positions, and model legislation.
Students will have the opportunity to hone their oral advocacy skills by presenting to clients, assisting in interviewing and counseling, and presenting at conferences. Students may develop and maintain client relationships while enrolled and beyond graduation.
Teaching Assistant to Professor Bhandari
Professor Bhandari is seeking a Teaching Assistant for pay or credit, for his Summer 2026 Criminal Procedure – Investigation class that will meet online on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15pm– 9:15pm. Responsibilities include attending classes, supporting students as needed, and supporting the professor with assignments and class preparation (20 hours). Qualified applicants must have taken Criminal Procedure – Investigation at Stetson. Applicants should email a short bio to Prof. Bhandari at [email protected].
Apply For Fall 2026 Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic Enrollment Now through April 8
The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment is accepting applications now through April 8 for Fall 2026 semester enrollment. No Certified Legal Intern or other Florida bar approval is needed to enroll.
This on-campus clinic works to halt environmental harm and injustice through litigation, democratic participatory processes, and broader advocacy. Clinic assignments involve litigation, policy research, white papers and policy positions, and model legislation.
Students will have the opportunity to hone their oral advocacy skills by presenting to clients, assisting in interviewing and counseling, and presenting at conferences. Students may develop and maintain client relationships while enrolled and beyond graduation.
Regional Champions and National Finalists!
In February, the incredible duo of Madison Goff and Paul Castellano were crowned Champions at the ABA Client Counseling Regional Competition for the second year in a row! This past week, the team, along with their coach, Professor Emily Bollman, traveled to Chicago to compete at the national level.
The competition began with 86 teams representing 50 law schools across six regional events, culminating in the top 12 teams advancing to Chicago for nationals. We are extremely excited and proud to share that Madi and Paul were finalists and placed second in the nation!
Please join us in congratulating Madi, Paul, Professor Bollman, and the entire DR Board.
[L-R] Madi and Paul
SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
On Tuesday, April 7th at 12 noon Prof. Adams and Scully will be in the breezeway of Dana Hall to answer questions regarding how to apply to the Social Justice Advocacy (SJA) Concentration Program. Please join us if you ever considered applying to the SJA program but have not yet done so.
Apply For Fall 2026 Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic Enrollment Now through April 8
The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment is accepting applications now through April 8 for Fall 2026 semester enrollment. No Certified Legal Intern or other Florida bar approval is needed to enroll.
This on-campus clinic works to halt environmental harm and injustice through litigation, democratic participatory processes, and broader advocacy. Clinic assignments involve litigation, policy research, white papers and policy positions, and model legislation.
Students will have the opportunity to hone their oral advocacy skills by presenting to clients, assisting in interviewing and counseling, and presenting at conferences. Students may develop and maintain client relationships while enrolled and beyond graduation.
The Latest Issue of Stetson Law Review
Volume 55, number 3 of Stetson Law Review is now published and available to read online. This issue features scholarship from the journal’s 2025 symposium on white-collar crime. We are proud to share this publication with you, and we look forward to the conversation it inspires. You can read the full issue here: https://stetsonlawreview.org/print/
Register to Attend the April Foreman Biodiversity Lecture
IF WE COULD TURN BACK TIME – Modern biotechnology raises profound questions about whether, and how, we should revive extinct species, balancing scientific possibility with ethical responsibilities to animals and the environment.
Join the Biodiversity Institute in welcoming Alta Charo to give the final Foreman Biodiversity Lecture of the 2025-26 academic year. Alta Charo is the Warren P. Knowles Professor Emerita of Law and Bioethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Head of Bioethics at Colossal Laboratories & Bioscience, and a nationally recognized leader in bioethics and science policy with service spanning the American academies, the White House, and the FDA.
April 15th at 5:00 p.m. in the Great Hall. The lecture will be followed by the 30th Annual Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition Welcome Reception. Refreshments will be served. Please register by April 10th at this link: Foreman Biodiversity Lecture and IEMCC Welcome Reception
Regional Champions and National Finalists!
In February, the incredible duo of Madison Goff and Paul Castellano were crowned Champions at the ABA Client Counseling Regional Competition for the second year in a row! This past week, the team, along with their coach, Professor Emily Bollman, traveled to Chicago to compete at the national level.
The competition began with 86 teams representing 50 law schools across six regional events, culminating in the top 12 teams advancing to Chicago for nationals. We are extremely excited and proud to share that Madi and Paul were finalists and placed second in the nation!
Please join us in congratulating Madi, Paul, Professor Bollman, and the entire DR Board.
[L-R] Madi and Paul
TIAA Information
Schedule an appointment to meet with our TIAA rep on campus on April 13.
Check out the upcoming webinars TIAA is offering too –
March Birthday Celebration
Join us on Thursday, March 26, from 9:30 – 10:30am in the People Operations office to celebrate our March birthdays!
Adjusted JD Cafe Hours next week
Stetson Community, Please note that JD’s Cafe will operate on adjusted hours next week. The cafe will be open 8:00am – 2:00pm, Monday – Friday. Regular hours will resume the following week. Please plan your visits accordingly. We appreciate your understanding.
Apply for the Dick and Joan Jacobs Environmental Law Externship Fund
Will you be working or volunteering for an environmentally focused organization or agency this summer? If so, financial support may be available through the Dick and Joan Jacobs Environmental Law Externship Fund. Send an application letter to Professor Gardner ([email protected]) and Katherine Pratt ([email protected]) with the name of the organization or agency that you will be working for or have applied to, a description of the work you will be doing, the likely dates of work, and a general description of your financial needs. Stipends typically range between $1500 and $3000 to help defray living and/or travel expenses. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, with those received by Friday, April 24th, 2026 given priority.
Kozyak Summer Fellowship Fund
he Kozyak Summer Fellowship (KSSF) continues the legacy of the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation, which for more than 15 years awarded $5,000 summer fellowships to minority and first-generation law students. These fellowships support students enrolled at Florida law schools or Florida residents attending law schools out of state.
KSSF provides financial assistance for unpaid internships with judges, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies offering opportunities that align with values of service, diversity, and fairness. Each fellow is paired with one or more mentors, gaining meaningful legal experience and building valuable professional connections.
In 2026, KSSF anticipates awarding 10–12 fellowships to outstanding students committed to making a difference in the legal profession.
The application deadline is March 15, 2026.
Guidelines: https://miamifoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-KMMF-Fellowships-Guideline-2.pdf
Apply here: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=miami
Spring Break – Maintenance and Project Activities
While everyone is enjoying spring break, the Facilities Department will be busy making repairs and improvements across campus…
• March 15 thru the week – Terrazzo floor refurbishing – Admissions reception, foyer by the Mann Lounge and Great Hall around past the tower elevator, Advocacy east entrance first and second floors. • March 16 – Plumbing line repair in delivery alley outside laundry room.
• March 16 – Plumbing repair in the Student Center. This will affect the AC for a couple of hours early in the morning in the Student Center, DEF buildings, Advocacy, Mann Lounge, Faculty office and Library.
• March 20 – Student Center – Student Affairs & Career Development carpet cleaning.
• March 20 – Tower elevator repair. This will start at 8am and should only take a couple of hours. • People Operations office – small renovation and painting.
• Several wooden doors of Crummer and possibly other areas to be sanded and refinished. We will ensure signs are posted where needed to help you avoid work areas. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to enhance our campus.
Facilities Management Department [email protected] || 727-562-7373