Coast-to-Coast Homecoming Bus Trip to DeLand – RSVP Required
Deadline to sign up is tomorrow at 5pm!
We are excited to invite you and your family to a Coast-to-Coast bus trip to the DeLand campus for the Homecoming Football Game on Saturday, October 17, 2026!
This event is open to all staff members and their guests, including spouses, significant others, children, and other family members.
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
🚌 Departure: 7:15 a.m. from College of Law south parking lot
🏈 Destination: DeLand Campus Homecoming Football Game
🕖 Return: Approximately 7:00 p.m. to Gulfport
Throughout the day, attendees will enjoy:
- Food, drinks, and snacks
- Special welcome activities on campus
- An optional campus tour
- The Homecoming Football Game
- A fun opportunity to connect with colleagues, friends, and family
RSVP by September 17 – Please register no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
To reserve your spot, scan the QR code or go to https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wppCEXhA5R
We hope you’ll join us for a day of school spirit, fellowship, and Homecoming fun!

You’re invited: Communicating Legal Disputes: International Perspectives Webinar
Dear Stetson Community,
Reputation Advisors International is hosting a free one-hour webinar, “Communicating Legal Disputes: International Perspectives,” and would like to extend an invitation to the Stetson community.
To register, please visit: https://reputationadvisors.net/2026/08/10/webinar-internationalcrisiscomms/.
PB&J RUN 2026 (9.19.2026) – Non-Legal Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer, earn pro bono hours, and help fund critical services in our community!
DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026
LOCATION: Albert Whitted Park, St. Petersburg
CREDIT: At least 3 hours of non-legal pro bono credit
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The PB&J Run is one of Directions for Living’s largest annual fundraisers. Proceeds directly
support local services for children and families, individuals living with severe and persistent
mental illness, and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including Pinellas County’s
Mental Health Court team.
VOLUNTEERS MAY HELP WITH
- Park support and race-day logistics
- Water stations and cheering on runners
- Medal distribution and other event needs
WHAT VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE
- Breakfast and unlimited PB&Js
- A commemorative event T-shirt
- A fun, active way to support the community
PLEASE NOTE
Volunteer shifts take place outdoors. Available roles and shift times are shown on the registration page
and may change as spots fill. Students seeking at least three pro bono hours should select a shift
lasting three hours or longer.
HOW TO SIGN UP
- Register online and select an available volunteer shift:
raceroster.com/events/2026/124467/volunteer-for-pb-and-j-run-2026 - After registering, email or text Mara Macchia with your name and selected shift. This follow-up is
required so Mara can check in, confirm attendance, and verify completed pro bono hours.
PRO BONO CONTACT
Mara Macchia, J.D., CBHCM | Mental Health Court Supervisor
Work Cell: 727-283-3350 | Email: [email protected]
www.pbjrun.com | 100% of PB&J Run proceeds support local children and families in need.
Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture
Attend the first Foreman Biodiversity Lecture of the 2026-27 academic year! Scientist and author Hilary Flower will share the surprising comeback story of the Everglade Snail Kite.
September 29, 2026 – 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Mann Lounge
Lunch will be served. RSVP by September 25th here: Foreman Biodiversity Lecture Series
Bay Area Legal Services and Bay Pines VA – Life Planning Forms Clinic 10.29.2026
Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
Bay Area Legal Services and Bay Pines VA are hosting a Life Planning Forms Clinic for veterans and need students to support the event in various roles.
Event: Veterans Life Planning Forms Clinic
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 9:00AM-2:00PM
Location: Bay Pines VA Center, 1000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL, 33744, Building 100, J.C. Cobb Room,
Volunteer Roles: Setup, attorney and paralegal support, and cleanup
Hours Earned: All volunteer time will be documented and can count toward service or professional development requirements
The students can RSVP to Anastasia Jones at: [email protected]
Advanced Microsoft Copilot Overview – Sept. 17, 10am
Join us for an interactive session exploring the advanced capabilities of Microsoft Copilot.
Our AI specialist, Ben Brown, will demonstrate practical use cases, share tips for getting more value from Copilot, and answer your questions during the session.
What you’ll learn:
- Advanced Copilot features and capabilities
- Real-world examples to enhance your work
- Tips and best practices for maximizing productivity
- Opportunities to ask questions and learn from an expert
Whether you’re already using Copilot or looking to get more out of it, this session will help you discover new ways to improve efficiency and streamline your daily work.
We look forward to seeing you there!
https://stetson-edu.zoom.us/launch/jc/96684337804
Meeting ID: 966 8433 7804
Passcode: 958004
📅 September 17, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m.
📍 Homer & Dolly Hand Law Library, Room 141

Welcome Back Paint, Learn & Sip Event
Student Employment is hosting a Welcome Back Paint, Learn & Sip Event on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM in the Great Hall, and we would appreciate your help sharing this event with your student employees.
Students who currently work on campus — as well as anyone interested in student employment — are welcome to attend. Please help us spread the word by sharing this with your students, and feel free to forward this message or share the details in your department communications.
Thank you for your support!

TIAA is Here Tomorrow
Join us in AD Eleazer Hearing Room, on Wednesday, September 9, for two informative
sessions with TIAA to help you build confidence and take control of your financial
future.
10:00am – Investing for beginners: Start your wealth Journey: Discover the basics
of investing-no matter your starting amount-so you can begin building wealth today and
for the future.
1:00pm – Build smart financial habits for success: Kick-start your financial journey
learn to set goals, budget, manage emergencies, and build lasting money habits for
lifelong financial health

Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture
Attend the first Foreman Biodiversity Lecture of the 2026-27 academic year! Scientist and author Hilary Flower will share the surprising comeback story of the Everglade Snail Kite.
September 29, 2026 – 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Mann Lounge
Lunch will be served. RSVP by September 25th here: Foreman Biodiversity Lecture Series
Scholarly Writing Series Programs
If you are 2L, 3L, or 4L taking a seminar or an independent research project class this semester to fulfill the upper-level writing requirement, you may be required to watch the Scholarly Writing Series programs, so please keep reading.
These programs are available, as web casts on a Westlaw TWEN page entitled, “Stetson’s Scholarly Writing Series.” (There is no password.) Each webcast is about 35 to 55 minutes long. The three programs that are offered in the series are
- Topic Selection and Research;
- Thesis and Organization; and
- Proper Attribution and Footnotes/Endnotes
All three web casts (and accompanying handouts) will be available throughout the semester. The three quizzes will open on a rolling basis:
- Quiz 1, on Topic Selection and Research, opened at 8:00 a.m., Friday, August 21.
- Quiz 2, on Thesis and Organization, will open at 8:00 a.m., on Friday, September 4.
- Quiz 3, on Proper Attribution and Footnotes/Endnotes, will open at 8:00 a.m., on Friday, September 18.
All three quizzes will close on Sunday, December 18, at 5:00 p.m.
The three quizzes will serve as the attendance for the web casts. Documentation of who has taken the quizzes will be forwarded to the professors teaching seminar courses or supervising independent research projects. Quizzes will not be re-opened after they close. In order to receive “credit” for the quiz, you must get at least 75% of the questions correct.
If you have any questions about the Scholarly Writing Series programs in general, please contact me ([email protected]). You will find additional information about the programs in the Scholarly Writing Series policy located on the Stetson webpage. If you have any questions concerning whether your professor requires the Scholarly Writing Series programs or specific questions about your seminar or IRP paper, please ask your professor.
Professor Bowman
Become a member of the Ferguson-White Inn of Court
Are you looking for ways to become more connected to the Tampa Bay legal community? Ferguson-White Inn of Court is seeking student members for the 2026-27 Academic Year. The Inns of Court allow students, practitioners, and judges to meet on a monthly basis for professional development and fellowship. Ferguson-White holds a dinner meeting in Tampa on the second Thursday of every month (running from September through May) from 5:45-8:15 pm. Participation in the Inn allows you to connect with a large number of local practitioners and judges. Stetson pays for a portion of student dues (the portion remaining for students to pay is approximately $100 for the year, and covers all meals). If you would like to join for the upcoming academic year, please contact Professor Radwan by email.
Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits?
Apply for the Community Associates Program!
If you are interested in 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.
This partnership is designed to engage students in the philanthropic community while strengthening 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 (3) hours per week for a minimum of ten (10) weeks starting September 9, 2026. Many of the assignments will be virtual or hybrid but some will be in person only.
Some 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/
However, these are examples and organizations may change each semester.
As a student volunteer, you will be assigned non–legal research and writing as well as other non-legal projects.
In rare circumstances, you may have an opportunity to conduct legal research and writing under the supervision of a licensed attorney to earn legal pro bono hours. However, most of these CAP opportunities will provide non-legal pro bono hours only.
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 click here to apply. Pleaseanswer the questions and to attach your resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience in the nonprofit world.
Your application is due no later than 5 p.m. on August 27, 2026. This deadline will not be extended. You will be notified of whether you are placed in the Community Associates Program no later than September 4, 2026.
There will be a mandatory Orientation session at 12:00 pm via Teams with the date to be determined. Assignments begin September 9, 2026 and end by November 18, 2026.
The Story of Operation Pineapple Express
Next week, there will be three showings of Eleven Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express, which chronicles the journey of a handful of veterans who worked together to help several hundred Afghan allies escape the Taliban during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. This one-man play, written and performed by retired Green Beret Lt. Col. Scott Mann, carries extra weight as we roll into August 2026 — the fifth anniversary of the withdrawal and the end of the 20-year war — followed almost immediately by September 11, the 25th anniversary of the attacks that started it. Both anniversaries are hitting our Global War on Terror military community in profound ways. This play helps that community feel seen and validated, while educating civilians at a grassroots level about the true cost of modern war and the importance of honoring our promises to our veterans and allies. When: Friday, August 28 at 7:00pm, Saturday, August 29 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm Location: The Team House Tampa Bay, 6207 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL Cost – $30 per ticket https://tfpineapple.org/events/ Check it out if you are interested!
August Birthday Celebration – Tomorrow, Thursday, August 27
Join us tomorrow in the People Operations office from 2:00 – 3:00pm to celebrate our August birthdays! All are welcome

Gulfport Senior Center Foundation Seeking Volunteers
Dear Stetson Students,
Welcome back! Each year, we look forward to having Stetson students return to Gulfport and join us in supporting the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation. Your energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to help make a meaningful difference at our events and throughout our community.
We have a busy and exciting fall season ahead, with several opportunities to volunteer:
• September 19 — Battle of the Bands
• September 27 — Nan Colton as Georgia O’Keeffe
• October 10 — Health & Wellness Expo
• October 22 — A Night in Italy setup
• October 24 — A Night in Italy event
• October 26 — A Night in Italy cleanup
Volunteer opportunities may include event setup and decorating, greeting guests, registration, assisting vendors and performers, food and beverage service, and cleanup. Different shifts and responsibilities will be available, so students can select opportunities that best fit their schedules and interests.
Click here to view our volunteer needs and sign up.
Whether you can help for a few hours or volunteer at several events, we would be delighted to welcome you back. Thank you for continuing this wonderful partnership and for helping us support Gulfport’s seniors.
Contact Information
Eileen Corning Griffo, [email protected], 727.641.9728
Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits?
Apply for the Community Associates Program!
If you are interested in 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.
This partnership is designed to engage students in the philanthropic community while strengthening 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 (3) hours per week for a minimum of ten (10) weeks starting September 9, 2026. Many of the assignments will be virtual or hybrid but some will be in person only.
Some 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/
However, these are examples and organizations may change each semester.
As a student volunteer, you will be assigned non–legal research and writing as well as other non-legal projects.
In rare circumstances, you may have an opportunity to conduct legal research and writing under the supervision of a licensed attorney to earn legal pro bono hours. However, most of these CAP opportunities will provide non-legal pro bono hours only.
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 click here to apply. Pleaseanswer the questions and to attach your resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience in the nonprofit world.
Your application is due no later than 5 p.m. on August 27, 2026. This deadline will not be extended. You will be notified of whether you are placed in the Community Associates Program no later than September 4, 2026.
There will be a mandatory Orientation session at 12:00 pm via Teams with the date to be determined. Assignments begin September 9, 2026 and end by November 18, 2026.
The Story of Operation Pineapple Express
Next week, there will be three showings of Eleven Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express, which chronicles the journey of a handful of veterans who worked together to help several hundred Afghan allies escape the Taliban during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. This one-man play, written and performed by retired Green Beret Lt. Col. Scott Mann, carries extra weight as we roll into August 2026 — the fifth anniversary of the withdrawal and the end of the 20-year war — followed almost immediately by September 11, the 25th anniversary of the attacks that started it. Both anniversaries are hitting our Global War on Terror military community in profound ways. This play helps that community feel seen and validated, while educating civilians at a grassroots level about the true cost of modern war and the importance of honoring our promises to our veterans and allies. When: Friday, August 28 at 7:00pm, Saturday, August 29 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm Location: The Team House Tampa Bay, 6207 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL Cost – $30 per ticket https://tfpineapple.org/events/ Check it out if you are interested!
Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits?
Apply for the Community Associates Program!
If you are interested in 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.
This partnership is designed to engage students in the philanthropic community while strengthening 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 (3) hours per week for a minimum of ten (10) weeks starting September 9, 2026. Many of the assignments will be virtual or hybrid but some will be in person only.
Some 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/
However, these are examples and organizations may change each semester.
As a student volunteer, you will be assigned non–legal research and writing as well as other non-legal projects.
In rare circumstances, you may have an opportunity to conduct legal research and writing under the supervision of a licensed attorney to earn legal pro bono hours. However, most of these CAP opportunities will provide non-legal pro bono hours only.
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 click here to apply. Pleaseanswer the questions and to attach your resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience in the nonprofit world.
Your application is due no later than 5 p.m. on August 27, 2026. This deadline will not be extended. You will be notified of whether you are placed in the Community Associates Program no later than September 4, 2026.
There will be a mandatory Orientation session at 12:00 pm via Teams with the date to be determined. Assignments begin September 9, 2026 and end by November 18, 2026.
Fall 2026 Tuition and Financial Aid
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 Balance & Detail’
Tuition is due by the first day of classes, Monday, August 17, 2026.
You can find all tuition and fees rates for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 here: https://www.stetson.edu/law/financial-planning/tuition-and-fees-fall-2026.pdf
Your balance includes tuition, fees, housing and bookstore charges. The Book Store will open book advances starting 07/25/26-08/08/26. If you have any questions, please contact the Book Store at [email protected] or (727) 562-7806.
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 2.5% of the payment will be charged. E-checks do not incur convenience fees.
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].
Deadline to apply for Direct Deposit for fall financial aid refunds is August 10, 2026. If you chose to receive your refund by check, it may be picked up in the Business Office on Friday, August 14, 2026. If your refund is direct deposited, it will be processed late afternoon on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits?
Apply for the Community Associates Program!
If you are interested in 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.
This partnership is designed to engage students in the philanthropic community while strengthening 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 (3) hours per week for a minimum of ten (10) weeks starting September 9, 2026. Many of the assignments will be virtual or hybrid but some will be in person only.
Some 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/
However, these are examples and organizations may change each semester.
As a student volunteer, you will be assigned non–legal research and writing as well as other non-legal projects.
In rare circumstances, you may have an opportunity to conduct legal research and writing under the supervision of a licensed attorney to earn legal pro bono hours. However, most of these CAP opportunities will provide non-legal pro bono hours only.
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 click here to apply. Pleaseanswer the questions and to attach your resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience in the nonprofit world.
Your application is due no later than 5 p.m. on August 27, 2026. This deadline will not be extended. You will be notified of whether you are placed in the Community Associates Program no later than September 4, 2026.
There will be a mandatory Orientation session at 12:00 pm via Teams with the date to be determined. Assignments begin September 9, 2026 and end by November 18, 2026.
Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits?
Apply for the Community Associates Program!
If you are interested in 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.
This partnership is designed to engage students in the philanthropic community while strengthening 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 (3) hours per week for a minimum of ten (10) weeks starting September 9, 2026. Many of the assignments will be virtual or hybrid but some will be in person only.
Some 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/
However, these are examples and organizations may change each semester.
As a student volunteer, you will be assigned non–legal research and writing as well as other non-legal projects.
In rare circumstances, you may have an opportunity to conduct legal research and writing under the supervision of a licensed attorney to earn legal pro bono hours. However, most of these CAP opportunities will provide non-legal pro bono hours only.
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 click here to apply. Pleaseanswer the questions and to attach your resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience in the nonprofit world.
Your application is due no later than 5 p.m. on August 27, 2026. This deadline will not be extended. You will be notified of whether you are placed in the Community Associates Program no later than September 4, 2026.
There will be a mandatory Orientation session at 12:00 pm via Teams with the date to be determined. Assignments begin September 9, 2026 and end by November 18, 2026.
Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits?
Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits?
Apply for the Community Associates Program!
If you are interested in 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.
This partnership is designed to engage students in the philanthropic community while strengthening 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 (3) hours per week for a minimum of ten (10) weeks starting September 9, 2026. Many of the assignments will be virtual or hybrid but some will be in person only.
Some 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/
However, these are examples and organizations may change each semester.
As a student volunteer, you will be assigned non–legal research and writing as well as other non-legal projects.
In rare circumstances, you may have an opportunity to conduct legal research and writing under the supervision of a licensed attorney to earn legal pro bono hours. However, most of these CAP opportunities will provide non-legal pro bono hours only.
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 click here to apply. Pleaseanswer the questions and to attach your resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience in the nonprofit world.
Your application is due no later than 5 p.m. on August 27, 2026. This deadline will not be extended. You will be notified of whether you are placed in the Community Associates Program no later than September 4, 2026.
There will be a mandatory Orientation session at 12:00 pm via Teams with the date to be determined. Assignments begin September 9, 2026 and end by November 18, 2026.
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Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits?
Apply for the Community Associates Program!
If you are interested in 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.
This partnership is designed to engage students in the philanthropic community while strengthening 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 (3) hours per week for a minimum of ten (10) weeks starting September 9, 2026. Many of the assignments will be virtual or hybrid but some will be in person only.
Some 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/
However, these are examples and organizations may change each semester.
As a student volunteer, you will be assigned non–legal research and writing as well as other non-legal projects.
In rare circumstances, you may have an opportunity to conduct legal research and writing under the supervision of a licensed attorney to earn legal pro bono hours. However, most of these CAP opportunities will provide non-legal pro bono hours only.
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 click here to apply. Pleaseanswer the questions and to attach your resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience in the nonprofit world.
Your application is due no later than 5 p.m. on August 27, 2026. This deadline will not be extended. You will be notified of whether you are placed in the Community Associates Program no later than September 4, 2026.
There will be a mandatory Orientation session at 12:00 pm via Teams with the date to be determined. Assignments begin September 9, 2026 and end by November 18, 2026.