Community Connections 9.24.2025
Do Not Wait: Renew Your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.
Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.
The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is October 10th. Any submissions after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
All students who have previously received ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications at Stetson College of Law must renew their accommodation requests for every fall and spring semester, summer session and study abroad programs in which you are enrolled.
All semester renewal requests for accommodations or modifications must be requested through the Accommodate Student Portal .
Please follow all the steps found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. The accommodations listed in the BLUE BOX are what you are ELIGIBLE TO RENEW for the current term. If you need additional or different accommodations, please email [email protected]. You will receive an email confirming a successful submission for the Accessibility Resource team to review and process for approval in the current term.
All first-time requests need to register with our office via the Accommodate Public Registration Form found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. If you need assistance, please email [email protected].
The DR Board has some fantastic news!
Great news out of Houston! Lexie Sharpe, Madi Goff, and Madelene Garcia were finalists in the first-ever DR Triathlon, hosted by the University of Houston! This invitational competition brought together some of the best teams in the nation, with each student demonstrating skills in client counseling, negotiation, and mediation. Coached by Professors Sheehan and Hao, Lexie, Madi, and Madelene earned the top score in client counseling during the preliminary rounds. Here’s a picture of them (L–R: Lexie, Madi, and Madelene). Congratulations to the team on this outstanding achievement!
Seminar: Introduction to MS Word Accessibility
Introduction to MS Word Accessibility
Date: Tuesday, September 23rd
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
This is a great training for beginners or those who need a refresher in the basics of creating accessible MS Word Documents. We’ll focus on three simple techniques to greatly improve the accessibility of your documents: using styles for headings, adding alt text to images, and creating meaningful links. We’ll then discuss a few other tips.
Melanie Thornton is the Director of Initiatives on Access and Justice at University of Arkansas Partners. She provides professional development on topics related to leadership, disability, accessibility, and design. She is very interested in working with organizations to create more accessible environments.
This event is free, but registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a link to join the event.
Register Online Meeting Registration – Zoom
Questions? Contact Melanie Thornton at email: [email protected]
This presentation is provided with support from iCAN-Arkansas.
Do Not Wait: Renew Your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.
Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.
The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is October 10th. Any submissions after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
All students who have previously received ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications at Stetson College of Law must renew their accommodation requests for every fall and spring semester, summer session and study abroad programs in which you are enrolled.
All semester renewal requests for accommodations or modifications must be requested through the Accommodate Student Portal .
Please follow all the steps found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. The accommodations listed in the BLUE BOX are what you are ELIGIBLE TO RENEW for the current term. If you need additional or different accommodations, please email [email protected]. You will receive an email confirming a successful submission for the Accessibility Resource team to review and process for approval in the current term.
All first-time requests need to register with our office via the Accommodate Public Registration Form found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. If you need assistance, please email [email protected].
The DR Board has some fantastic news!
Great news out of Houston! Lexie Sharpe, Madi Goff, and Madelene Garcia were finalists in the first-ever DR Triathlon, hosted by the University of Houston! This invitational competition brought together some of the best teams in the nation, with each student demonstrating skills in client counseling, negotiation, and mediation. Coached by Professors Sheehan and Hao, Lexie, Madi, and Madelene earned the top score in client counseling during the preliminary rounds. Here’s a picture of them (L–R: Lexie, Madi, and Madelene). Congratulations to the team on this outstanding achievement!
Certificate of Concentration in Criminal Law Application Open
The Certificate of Concentration in Criminal Law will accept students with more than 45 hours to the concentration in Fall, 2025 only. Because the Certificate was recently approved, we will accept applications from students who have more than 45 credits. To be considered all the following must be true:
- Application is received by the Registrar’s Office by September 12, 2025.
- Student will not graduate before May 2026.
- Student has currently completed at least10 hours of the certificate curriculum with the required grades.
- Student agrees that they will complete the required paper in the area of criminal law, even if they have already completed this graduation requirement through a non-criminal law topic. This can be completed through a seminar, Directed Research Project or an Independent Research Project.
- Student agrees to complete the required criminal law pro bono hours, even if they have already completed the graduation requirement.
Introduction to MS PowerPoint Accessibility
Accessibility Resources is promoting a series of seminars this Fall with technical information that both staff and students might appreciate.
Introduction to MS PowerPoint Accessibility
Date: Tuesday, October 21st
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 AM Central
This is a great training for beginners or those who need a refresher in the basics of creating accessible MS PowerPoint Slides. We’ll focus on a few simple techniques to greatly improve the accessibility of your slide decks: choosing backgrounds with good contrast, choosing slide layouts, choosing font styles and sizes, adding alt text to images, and creating meaningful links.
Register for MS PowerPoint Accessibility
About the Presenter: Melanie Thornton is the Director of Initiatives on Access and Justice at University of Arkansas Partners. She provides professional development on topics related to leadership, disability, accessibility, and design. She is very interested in working with organizations to create more accessible environments.
These webinars are provided with support from iCAN (Increasing Capabilities Access Network) and the Southwest ADA Center.
Do Not Wait: Renew Your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.
Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.
The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is October 10th. Any submissions after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
All students who have previously received ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications at Stetson College of Law must renew their accommodation requests for every fall and spring semester, summer session and study abroad programs in which you are enrolled.
All semester renewal requests for accommodations or modifications must be requested through the Accommodate Student Portal .
Please follow all the steps found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. The accommodations listed in the BLUE BOX are what you are ELIGIBLE TO RENEW for the current term. If you need additional or different accommodations, please email [email protected]. You will receive an email confirming a successful submission for the Accessibility Resource team to review and process for approval in the current term.
All first-time requests need to register with our office via the Accommodate Public Registration Form found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. If you need assistance, please email [email protected].
Logan T. West Memorial Service
We invite you to join us on September 17th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the Great Hall in remembering and celebrating the life of Logan T. West. Your presence means a great deal to our school community. Light food and beverages provided
Lunch Event with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner – Sept. 9
Do Not Wait: Renew Your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.
Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.
The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is October 10th. Any submissions after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
All students who have previously received ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications at Stetson College of Law must renew their accommodation requests for every fall and spring semester, summer session and study abroad programs in which you are enrolled.
All semester renewal requests for accommodations or modifications must be requested through the Accommodate Student Portal .
Please follow all the steps found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. The accommodations listed in the BLUE BOX are what you are ELIGIBLE TO RENEW for the current term. If you need additional or different accommodations, please email [email protected]. You will receive an email confirming a successful submission for the Accessibility Resource team to review and process for approval in the current term.
All first-time requests need to register with our office via the Accommodate Public Registration Form found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. If you need assistance, please email [email protected].
SJA Program, the Innocence Initiative and the Criminal Law Society Presents “Stolen Lives” Documentary
This Saturday, September 6th at 4:30 p.m. in the Mann Lounge, the SJA Program, the Innocence Initiative and the Criminal Law Society will host the showing of a documentary about the founders of the Sunny Center that provides services to individuals who have been wrongfully convicted. Several exonerees will be present at the event and at least two of the exonerees will participate in a Q&A session related to adjusting to life after wrongful incarceration. The event is free promises to be engaging and thought provoking. Please RSVP through the QR code in the attached flyer. We hope to see you there.
September Public Interest Newsletter
The latest edition of the Public Interest Newsletter is here, packed with valuable information on pro bono, internship, and post-graduate opportunities in the public interest and public service fields.
Highlights in this September issue:
- Applications for the Community Associates Program have been extended to Sunday, Sept. 7. The Alliance is seeking student pro bono interns to work virtually on a variety of projects with nonprofits in the Tampa Bay area.
- Applications for Stetson’s Fall 2025 Immigration Law Fellowship are being accepted. Earn pro bono hours working with immigrant communities.
- Registration for Equal Justice Work’s virtual Career Fair is open. The deadline to apply for prescheduled interviews is Sept. 19 at 12:00 p.m.
- Join the Philadelphia District Attorney on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 12-1:00 p.m. in the Mann Lounge for a conversation on the criminal justice reform movement, progressive prosecution, and internship and post-graduate opportunities.
Download the Newsletter below to get all the details.
Certificate of Concentration in Criminal Law Application Open
The Certificate of Concentration in Criminal Law will accept students with more than 45 hours to the concentration in Fall, 2025 only. Because the Certificate was recently approved, we will accept applications from students who have more than 45 credits. To be considered all the following must be true:
- Application is received by the Registrar’s Office by September 12, 2025.
- Student will not graduate before May 2026.
- Student has currently completed at least10 hours of the certificate curriculum with the required grades.
- Student agrees that they will complete the required paper in the area of criminal law, even if they have already completed this graduation requirement through a non-criminal law topic. This can be completed through a seminar, Directed Research Project or an Independent Research Project.
- Student agrees to complete the required criminal law pro bono hours, even if they have already completed the graduation requirement.
FREE WEBINAR from the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law & Policy
You are invited to attend this upcoming webinar presented by Stetson Law’s Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law & Policy. Professional Resiliency: Overcoming Litigation and Compliance Fatigue in Edupocalypse Tues. September 9, 2025 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm Eastern This is no easy time in higher education as the industry finds itself at the center of legal and political challenges on almost a daily basis. The impact on practitioners is palpable—virtually no one has been spared from some level of professional impact. This webinar will address challenges currently being faced by practitioners and institutions—apprehension regarding litigation and legal compliance and accompanying fatigue. Presenters will present research on the ways in which public scrutiny and vilification, federal regulation/laws, and litigation in higher education have impacted the professional work and personal lives of practitioners, and offer promising practices borrowed from the medical field and their own experience that will help reduce these impacts. Additionally, the webinar will focus on “resilient leadership” as a means of supporting leaders, employees and their institutions. Join our battle-seasoned presenters in this webinar to learn more about how to weather these challenging times. Speakers: Dr. Brent Ericson, Assistant Dean of Students, George Mason University Dr. Valerie Glassman, Senior Director for Student Affairs, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine Daniel Kaufman, Partner, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP This webinar has been approved for 2.5 General CLE Credits. This webinar is free for members of the Stetson University community. Want to attend? Please email your request to [email protected] to receive registration instructions. PLEASE NOTE: The Zoom link for the webinar will be sent to all registrants on the morning of Tues. Sept. 9th.
Do Not Wait: Renew Your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.
Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.
The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is October 10th. Any submissions after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
All students who have previously received ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications at Stetson College of Law must renew their accommodation requests for every fall and spring semester, summer session and study abroad programs in which you are enrolled.
All semester renewal requests for accommodations or modifications must be requested through the Accommodate Student Portal .
Please follow all the steps found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. The accommodations listed in the BLUE BOX are what you are ELIGIBLE TO RENEW for the current term. If you need additional or different accommodations, please email [email protected]. You will receive an email confirming a successful submission for the Accessibility Resource team to review and process for approval in the current term.
All first-time requests need to register with our office via the Accommodate Public Registration Form found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. If you need assistance, please email [email protected].
Information Session for $10,000 Hollis Institute Impact Grant
The Nina B. Hollis Institute for Educational Reform Steering Committee will be hosting an information session for all faculty to hear about your grant ideas and encourage submissions for the Nina B. Hollis Institute Planning Grants and Impact Awards on Monday, September 22 at 3:30 p.m.
This session will be available both virtually and face-to-face in Room 108 of Davis Hall DeLand Campus.
Should you have further questions you may contact Colleen Cooper @ [email protected] or at 386-822-7950.
Webinar: Introduction to MS Word Accessibility
Introduction to MS Word Accessibility
Date: Tuesday, September 23rd
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
This is a great training for beginners or those who need a refresher in the basics of creating accessible MS Word Documents. We’ll focus on three simple techniques to greatly improve the accessibility of your documents: using styles for headings, adding alt text to images, and creating meaningful links. We’ll then discuss a few other tips.
Melanie Thornton is the Director of Initiatives on Access and Justice at University of Arkansas Partners. She provides professional development on topics related to leadership, disability, accessibility, and design. She is very interested in working with organizations to create more accessible environments.
This event is free, but registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a link to join the event.
Register Online Meeting Registration – Zoom
Questions? Contact Melanie Thornton at email: [email protected]
This presentation is provided with support from iCAN-Arkansas.
Do Not Wait: Renew Your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.
Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.
The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is October 10th. Any submissions after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
All students who have previously received ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications at Stetson College of Law must renew their accommodation requests for every fall and spring semester, summer session and study abroad programs in which you are enrolled.
All semester renewal requests for accommodations or modifications must be requested through the Accommodate Student Portal .
Please follow all the steps found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. The accommodations listed in the BLUE BOX are what you are ELIGIBLE TO RENEW for the current term. If you need additional or different accommodations, please email [email protected]. You will receive an email confirming a successful submission for the Accessibility Resource team to review and process for approval in the current term.
All first-time requests need to register with our office via the Accommodate Public Registration Form found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. If you need assistance, please email [email protected].
CLSA Prayer Call for Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting
Dear Stetson Community, The Catholic Law Student Association mourns alongside our brothers and sisters in Minneapolis following the tragic shooting at a Catholic school earlier today. We grieve for the lives lost, pray for the wounded, and stand in solidarity with the families, children, and community members affected by this senseless act of violence. As people of faith, we believe in the healing power of prayer and the hope that comes from Christ even in moments of deep sorrow. To that end, CLSA will gather to offer prayers for all those impacted on Friday, August 29, at noon in the Banyan Courtyard. We invite all who wish to join us in lifting up the victims, their families, and the entire Minneapolis Catholic community. May we unite in prayer, trusting that God’s peace will bring comfort where there is grief and light where there is darkness. Pax Christi, Robert Willis Catholic Law Student Association
Certificate of Concentration in Criminal Law Application Open
The Certificate of Concentration in Criminal Law will accept students with more than 45 hours to the concentration in Fall, 2025 only. Because the Certificate was recently approved, we will accept applications from students who have more than 45 credits. To be considered all the following must be true:
- Application is received by the Registrar’s Office by September 12, 2025.
- Student will not graduate before May 2026.
- Student has currently completed at least10 hours of the certificate curriculum with the required grades.
- Student agrees that they will complete the required paper in the area of criminal law, even if they have already completed this graduation requirement through a non-criminal law topic. This can be completed through a seminar, Directed Research Project or an Independent Research Project.
- Student agrees to complete the required criminal law pro bono hours, even if they have already completed the graduation requirement.
Do Not Wait: Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.
Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.
The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is October 10th. Any submissions after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
All students who have previously received ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications at Stetson College of Law must renew their accommodation requests for every fall and spring semester, summer session and study abroad programs in which you are enrolled.
All semester renewal requests for accommodations or modifications must be requested through the Accommodate Student Portal .
Please follow all the steps found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. The accommodations listed in the BLUE BOX are what you are ELIGIBLE TO RENEW for the current term. If you need additional or different accommodations, please email [email protected]. You will receive an email confirming a successful submission for the Accessibility Resource team to review and process for approval in the current term.
All first-time requests need to register with our office via the Accommodate Public Registration Form found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. If you need assistance, please email [email protected].
Rabid Response: An International Dog Rescue Story
Dear Faculty, Students, and Staff, We are pleased to invite you to a special presentation by Professor Fitzgerald titled: Rabid Response: An International Dog Rescue Story Wednesday, September 3, 2025 12:00pm-1:00pm in Classroom E Lunch will be served! Join us for an inspiring and eye-opening talk as Professor Fitzgerald shares his experiences in international dog rescue efforts, highlighting the challenges, triumphs, and global impact of his work. This event is open to all members of our community, and we encourage you to attend and bring your curiosity and questions. Please scan the QR code on the flyer attached to RSVP by Friday, August 29th. We look forward to seeing you there!
Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits? Apply for the Community Associates Program!
If you are interested in creating, working, or learning about nonprofit organizations and the intersection of philanthropy and the law this is a pro bono opportunity you do not want to miss!
The Alliance for Advocacy and Philanthropy (The Alliance) is seeking student pro-bono interns to work virtually on a variety of projects with nonprofit organizations in the Tampa Bay area. The Alliance is a partnership between the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and Stetson University College of Law. It is a partnership designed to engage students in the philanthropic community and to strengthen the effectiveness of nonprofit efforts to address the needs of communities in the Tampa Bay area.
Students who volunteer for these pro bono opportunities are required to commit to working at least three hours per week for a minimum of 6 weeks starting September 12. The preference is for longer multiweek engagements, but short-term one-time opportunities may also be available. Many of the assignments will be virtual.
Some of organizations that have worked with us in the past to provide these opportunities include:
- Social Venture Partners (SVP) Tampa Bay: https://svptampabay.org/
- Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC): https://nlctb.org/
- LEAP Tampa Bay: https://www.leaptampabay.org/
- Florida College Access Network, http://floridacollegeaccess.org/
- National Alliance for Mental Illness – Pinellas County https://nami-pinellas.org/
- St. Pete Innovation District, https://stpeteinnovationdistrict.com/
- Florida Mental Health Institute, https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/fmhi/
- St. Petersburg College, https://www.spcollege.edu/
- The Florida Philanthropic Network, https://www.fpnetwork.org/
As a student volunteer, you will be assigned nonlegal research and writing projects and in rare circumstances you may have an opportunity to conduct legal research. In addition, you may have opportunities to:
- Learn about the nonprofit grantmaking process
- Attend community meetings and virtual networking opportunities with nonprofit executives
- Collaborate with a wide variety of business executives, lawyers, and philanthropists
- Analyze socio-economic data, and
- Assist in evaluating programmatic outcomes
If you are interested in applying for one of these opportunities, please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience in the nonprofit world no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3. You will be notified of whether you are placed in the Community Associates Program no later than Friday, September 5th and will begin your pro bono assignment beginning September 12th.
You should indicate in your cover letter how many hours per week you will be available to volunteer. If you prefer an organization noted above, please indicate that in your cover letter. Your resume and cover letter should be addressed to Professor Judith AM Scully and Dr. Jesse Coraggio and emailed to [email protected].