Bookstore: Brrrrr…it’s cold!
The temperature is dropping. It’s a good thing we have a ton of crew necks, hoodies and 1/4 zips in stock. Come check out our new merchandise at the Bookstore today and grab something warm for the weekend! We still have some items left on our clearance rack with an additional 50% off (in-store only) and we still have quite a few 40% off sale items available.
External email in MyStetson
Starting Thursday, January 29, if your external (non-Stetson) email address is not on file in our system, you will see an alert when logging into MyStetson. If this applies to you, please take a moment to provide this information as it is a critical requirement.
To add your personal email in the Stetson system, please log into MyStetson, click your profile in the top right, and you’ll see the option to do so.
Having an up-to-date personal email on record ensures you can still receive important account recovery notifications if you ever forget your Stetson credentials or encounter login issues. This step helps keep you connected and protected. Thank you for updating your details promptly! Please let us know if you have any questions by contacting the Help Desk at [email protected] or 386-822-7217.
External email in MyStetson
Starting Thursday, January 29, if your external (non-Stetson) email address is not on file in our system, you will see an alert when logging into MyStetson. If this applies to you, please take a moment to provide this information as it is a critical requirement. Having an up-to-date personal email on record ensures you can still receive important account recovery notifications if you ever forget your Stetson credentials or encounter login issues. This step helps keep you connected and protected. Thank you for updating your details promptly! Please let us know if you have any questions by contacting the Help Desk at [email protected] or 386-822-7217.
January Birthday Celebration!
Join us in the People Ops Conference Room tomorrow, Thursday, January 29, to celebrate our January birthdays. Stop by anytime between 9:30am and 10:30am.
Gulfport Senior Center Foundation Seeks Volunteers
The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation is looking for students to volunteer on Saturday evening for their 2nd Annual Casino night. It includes, setup for the event (on Friday) and break down after the event, as well as serving hors d’oeuvres, and bar back up during the event.
Please text Rosemary Minton at 252-241-5674 if you are interested to volunteer for this non-legal community service opportunity.
Stetson Law Review Welcomes 23 New Associates
Stetson Law Review is pleased to announce the following new associates to the journal:
Dylan Birkholz, Richard Brennan, Gabriella Carlson, Jack Cohen, Tanner D’Errico, Laura Fleming, Alexander Himonetos, Madison Hurley, Paige Joyce, Sophia Nole, Adam Ogonoski, Ethan Poe, Joshua Redmond, Gabriel Santoro, Mackenzie Scheer, Simone Schurr, Shreetika Singh, Alexis Smith, Tabitha Sumsion, Isabella Urena, Bella Yacoviello, Harper Warner, and Erica Weaver
We look forward to their success on the journal!
Congratulations to the DR Board!
The Dispute Resolution Board had two teams of wonderful advocates compete in the ABA Representation in Mediation Competition this past weekend. We are incredibly excited and proud to share that both 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 advanced out of finals and will now represent Stetson on the national stage in March!
Please join us in congratulating Daniel, Sofia, Whitney, Alyssa, and our fantastic coach, Professor Catledge. Both of our teams delivered an exceptional showing of dedication, teamwork, and competitive spirit.
Go Team Stetson!
Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Spring 2026 Term.
The deadline to submit or renew non-exam ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications for Spring 2026 is January 29th, 2026. Any submissions received 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. If you do not receive a confirmation email, the steps have not been completed, and you need to try again.
If your classes change after you have submitted your request for accommodations renewal, please email [email protected] to notify what classes have changed.
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].
Welcome Back Hot Cocoa Bar
Join Student Employment for a Welcome Back Hot Cocoa Bar on Wednesday, January 28, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the pool.
Students who currently work on campus — as well as anyone interested in student employment — are welcome to attend.
Congratulations to the Regent Moot Court Team!
We did it again—Stetson has won the Leroy Hassell Sr. National Constitutional Law Competition (hosted at Regent University School of Law)!
More importantly, it is the second time in an eight-year period that we have won the competition in back-to-back years. (We have won the competition five times in that period.)
And this time, we won the competition and we won the best petitioner’s brief award in back-to-back years!
Please join me in congratulating Corinne Messina, Kaitlyn Stroud, and Robert Willis! The team worked through difficult issues involving the state-created danger doctrine and the Supreme Court’s case of DeShaney v. Winnebago County Department of Social Services and police power in regard to public safety and the Takings Clause. The team’s success is due to so many—thank you, Stetson, for all your support!
Congratulations, again, Corinne, Kaitlyn, and Robert! The spring semester is off to a great start. Look for more news about Moot Court teams in the future.
Professor Bowman
Bookstore: Clearance and Sale!
Help us clear the clearance rack! Take an EXTRA 50% off the marked clearance prices while supplies last. We still have some great 40% off deals on select drinkware and a few clothing items as well. All snack items are 50% off right now as well!
And while you are checking out the sale, come and see all of the new items we just put out!
The Future of the Rule of Law with the Executive Director and Vice President of the American Inns of Court (Tonight, in the Great Hall, 5:30pm – 8:00pm)
Join the Barney Masterson American Inn of Court as they host the Executive Director and Vice President of the American Inns of Court for a discussion of the future of the rule of law.
The program will be held in the Great Hall on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 5:30pm – 8:00pm.
This dynamic presentation will examine:
- The evolving mission of the American Inns of Court in a rapidly changing legal and cultural landscape
- What should members seek to gain from their Inns and what should they aspire to give to their Inns
- The role of the Inns as a guardian of institutional trust, civility, and judicial independence
- Why the future of the Rule of Law depends not only on courts—but on lawyers committed to something higher than themselves
This is not a retrospective. It is a forward-facing conversation about responsibility, stewardship, and the enduring relevance of the legal profession’s most honored traditions.
Students are welcome and there is no charge. Please RSVP your attendance as soon as possible to the Barney Masterson Inn.
Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Spring 2026 Term.
The deadline to submit or renew non-exam ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications for Spring 2026 is January 29th, 2026. Any submissions received 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. If you do not receive a confirmation email, the steps have not been completed, and you need to try again.
If your classes change after you have submitted your request for accommodations renewal, please email [email protected] to notify what classes have changed.
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].
Kozyak Summer Fellowship Fund
The 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
Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Spring 2026 Term.
The deadline to submit or renew non-exam ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications for Spring 2026 is January 29th, 2026. Any submissions received 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. If you do not receive a confirmation email, the steps have not been completed, and you need to try again.
If your classes change after you have submitted your request for accommodations renewal, please email [email protected] to notify what classes have changed.
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].
Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Spring 2026 Term.
The deadline to submit or renew non-exam ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications for Spring 2026 is January 29th, 2026. Any submissions received 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. If you do not receive a confirmation email, the steps have not been completed, and you need to try again.
If your classes change after you have submitted your request for accommodations renewal, please email [email protected] to notify what classes have changed.
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].
Spring 2026 Tuition and Financial Aid
The Business Office has received inquiries about the amount of tuition, when tuition is due for the spring 2026 semester, and when financial aid checks are to be distributed. Please find the relevant information below:
Entering Fall 2025/Spring 2026 tuition
- FT Fall Tuition- $28,260/semester
- PT Fall Tuition-$18,840/semester
Entered Fall 2024 tuition
- FT Fall Tuition- $27,173/semester
- PT Fall Tuition-$18,115/semester
Prior to Fall 2024 tuition
- FT Fall Tuition- $27,165/semester
- PT Fall Tuition-$17,865/semester
- Elder Law LLM – $1,463/credit hour
- Advocacy LLM – $1,339/credit hour
- MJur in Health Care Compliance is $1,128 per credit hour.
Fall 2025 fees for the various programs are:
- Full-time JD and LLM International students is $198/semester for student activity fee.
- Part-time JD is $161/semester for student activity fee.
- Full-time students and LLM International students are also charged $75 for SBA fees a semester.
- LLM Elder Law, LLM Advocacy, JD/LLM, and MJur in Health Care Compliance are charged a $50 technology fee a semester.
- Graduation fee – $200 for 3L in fall.
Tuition and fees have been posted to your student account based on your current registration. To review your charges and view any payments/financial aid received:
- Log into your MyStetson account
- Click on ‘Student Dashboard’
- Click on ‘Student Account’
- Click on ‘Account Summary’
Tuition is due by the first day of classes, Friday, January 16, 2026.
Any student who has not paid the balance on their student account or has not made financial arrangements with the Business Office will be charged a late fee of $200.
Methods of accepting payment are cash, check, money order, credit card or E-check.
Please make checks payable to:
Stetson University College of Law
1401 61st Street South
Gulfport, FL 33707
Attn.: Business Office
If method of payment is credit card or E-checks, this must be paid through the student payment portal at https://www.stetson.edu/forms/law/student-accounts/payment/
As a condition of using your credit card, a non-refundable convenience fee equal to 2.55% of the payment will be charged. E-checks do not incur a convenience fee.
If the amount of your financial aid is in excess of the amount of your tuition and fees, you will receive a refund for the difference to cover your living expenses. This refund can be paid to you by check or more expeditiously by direct deposit. If you wish to have your refund paid by direct deposit, and have not already completed the paperwork, please be sure to contact the Business Office at [email protected]. If you chose to receive your refund by check, it may be picked up in the Business Office on Friday, January 16, 2026. If your refund is direct deposited, it will be processed late afternoon on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Spring 2026 Tuition & Financial Aid
The Business Office has received inquiries about the amount of tuition, when tuition is due for the spring 2026 semester, and when financial aid checks are to be distributed. Please find the relevant information below:
Entering Fall 2025/Spring 2026 tuition
- FT Fall Tuition- $28,260/semester
- PT Fall Tuition-$18,840/semester
Entered Fall 2024 tuition
- FT Fall Tuition- $27,173/semester
- PT Fall Tuition-$18,115/semester
Prior to Fall 2024 tuition
- FT Fall Tuition- $27,165/semester
- PT Fall Tuition-$17,865/semester
- Elder Law LLM – $1,463/credit hour
- Advocacy LLM – $1,339/credit hour
- MJur in Health Care Compliance is $1,128 per credit hour.
Fees for the various programs are:
- Full-time JD and LLM International students is $198/semester for student activity fee.
- Part-time JD is $161/semester for student activity fee.
- Full-time students and LLM International students are also charged $75 for SBA fees a semester.
- LLM Elder Law, LLM Advocacy, JD/LLM, and MJur in Health Care Compliance are charged a $50 technology fee a semester.
- Graduation fee – $200 for 3L in fall.
Tuition and fees have been posted to your student account based on your current registration. To review your charges and view any payments/financial aid received:
- Log into your MyStetson account
- Click on ‘Student Dashboard’
- Click on ‘Student Account’
- Click on ‘Account Summary’
Tuition is due by the first day of classes, Friday, January 16, 2026.
Any student who has not paid the balance on their student account or has not made financial arrangements with the Business Office will be charged a late fee of $200.
Methods of accepting payment are cash, check, money order, credit card or E-check.
Please make checks payable to:
Stetson University College of Law
1401 61st Street South
Gulfport, FL 33707
Attn.: Business Office
If method of payment is credit card or E-checks, this must be paid through the student payment portal at https://www.stetson.edu/forms/law/student-accounts/payment/
As a condition of using your credit card, a non-refundable convenience fee equal to 2.55% of the payment will be charged. E-checks do not incur a convenience fee.
If the amount of your financial aid is in excess of the amount of your tuition and fees, you will receive a refund for the difference to cover your living expenses. This refund can be paid to you by check or more expeditiously by direct deposit. If you wish to have your refund paid by direct deposit, and have not already completed the paperwork, please be sure to contact the Business Office at [email protected]. If you chose to receive your refund by check, it may be picked up in the Business Office on Friday, January 16, 2026. If your refund is direct deposited, it will be processed late afternoon on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
The latest issue of Stetson Law Review
Volume 55, Number 2 of Stetson Law Review is now published and available to read online. This issue features scholarship from the journal’s 2025 symposium on prosecutorial independence. 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/article/category/volume-55/.
Portal Now Open: Renew Your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Spring 2026 Term.
The portal is now open to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications for the Spring 2026 term.
The deadline to submit or renew non-exam ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications for Spring 2026 is January 29th, 2026. Any Spring submissions received during the university closure from end of day on Friday, December 19th to when we reopen on Monday, January 5th will be reviewed and processed upon our return.
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. If you do not receive a confirmation email, the steps have not been completed, and you need to try again.
If your classes change after you have submitted your request for accommodations renewal, please email [email protected] to notify what classes have changed.
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].
Eighth Annual Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Environmental, Land Use, and Eminent Domain Law Conference
February 6, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. with a reception to follow
Early Bird Registration ends January 27, 2026
Student Discounts available!
See this flyer for more information.
The latest issue of Stetson Law Review
Volume 55, Number 2 of Stetson Law Review is now published and available to read online. This issue features scholarship from the journal’s 2025 symposium on prosecutorial independence. 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/article/category/volume-55/.
Holiday Event Reminders
Don’t forget:
✨ Cookie Swap is happening Friday at 2:00 PM – bring your sweet treats and holiday cheer!
❄️ Holiday Door Decorating Contest Voting ends Friday at 11:00 AM.
📍 Voting is located in the Faculty & Staff Lounge (next to the outdoor seating for JD’s).
Make sure to cast your votes before the deadline and join us for cookies and fun!
Home for the Holidays, Holland & Knight 1L Reception
Tampa | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | 5:30pm
Jacksonville | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 5:30pm
| We are pleased to welcome members of the J.D. Class of 2028 to celebrate the New Year and recognize the successful completion of your first semester of law school. This reception will offer an excellent opportunity to learn more about Holland & Knight’s culture and practice areas while enjoying meaningful conversations in a relaxed, professional setting. Light refreshments will be served as you connect with peers and members of our team. Space is limited, so please RSVP below and let us know if you plan to attend in Tampa or Jacksonville. | |
| Where: | Holland & Knight 100 North Tampa Street Suite 4100 Tampa, Florida 33602 |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET Please register online by December 26. |
| Where: | Holland & Knight 50 North Laura Street Suite 3900 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 |
| Date/Time: | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET Please register online by December 26. |
| Please Note: If you have questions about Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program, please reach out to Precillia Soares. | |
Portal Now Open: Renew Your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Spring 2026 Term.
The portal is now open to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications for the Spring 2026 term.
The deadline to submit or renew non-exam ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications for Spring 2026 is January 29th, 2026. Any Spring submissions received during the university closure from end of day on Friday, December 19th to when we reopen on Monday, January 5th will be reviewed and processed upon our return.
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. If you do not receive a confirmation email, the steps have not been completed, and you need to try again.
If your classes change after you have submitted your request for accommodations renewal, please email [email protected] to notify what classes have changed.
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].