Moot Court Board Members Make Stetson Proud!

From Washington, D.C. to Virginia Beach, Greensboro to Chicago, Moot Court Board members have been arguing about everything from the First, Second, and Fourth Amendments; the Clergy-Penitent privilege and venue; and library books, guns, and license plates. And everywhere the Moot Court Board members went, they made Stetson proud!

Whether it was Gabby D’Ippolito, Madison Vincitore, and Sophie Arlosoroff at the Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition, OR Emma Vis, Corinne Messina, and Lauren Limberopoulos at the Leroy R. Hassell, Sr. National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition, OR Parker Schlichte, Beliz Esen, and Lauren McNulty, and Kaitlyn Stroud, Brendan Fink, and Owen King at the Appellate Lawyers Association’s Donald C. Hudson Memorial Moot Court Competition, we heard it again and again and again—Stetson teams are prepared, poised, and professional!

A couple of highlights in the last two weeks: Congratulations to Emma, Corinne, and Lauren L. on being quarterfinalists! And congratulations to Kaitlyn, Brendan, and Owen on being quarterfinalists and winning the Best Brief award!

And a special thanks to the Stetson alums—Caitlein Jammo, Diana Evans, Slade Brown, Bradley Muhs, and Jeremy Bailie—who mentor, teach, and coach these teams. We could not do what we do without our co-coaches!

Go Stetson! (And our fall semester is not over yet; stay tuned.)

Stetson Law Review Volume 56.1

Volume 56.1 of Stetson Law Review is now published and available to read online. 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/

Regional Champions at the ABA Negotiation Competition

Please join the Dispute Resolution Board in congratulating our ABA Negotiation Competition team on winning their regional round at the ABA Negotiation Competition. Stetson was beautifully represented by four, first-time competitors – Alexandra Hilton (Team Captain), Zachary Smith, Margaret (“Maggie”) Halloran, and Tanner D’Errico – and we are incredibly proud of their dedication, teamwork, and outstanding performance.

Alex and Zack won every ballot of their preliminary and finals rounds and concluded the competition as regional champions! They will now represent Stetson on the national stage in January.

The team was coached by our fantastic coaches and DR alumni, Jerry Funt and Alina Evans.

[L-R] Alina Evans, Zachary Smith, Alexandra Hilton, Maggie Halloran, Tanner D’Errico, Jerry Funt

[L-R] Zachary Smith and Alexandra Hilton

[L-R] Maggie Halloran and Tanner D’Errico

[L-R] Maggie Halloran, Zachary Smith, Alexandra Hilton, Tanner D’Errico

Stetson Law Review Volume 56.1

Season 2 of BetterU & Movement Break with Vi (cancelled today)

**We are cancelling today’s Movement Break with Vi – we’ll see you next time (Tuesday, November 17, 2:30pm, Great Hall).

Join Wellness and Recreation and Human Resources for Season 2 of BetterU this fall!

BetterU Season 2

Dates: November 9 – December 13, 2026
- A 5 week season to accommodate for the Thanksgiving Break
To sign up, complete the registration form by Wednesday, November 11th

Who can participate in BetterU?

Any employee at Stetson – with or without Stetson’s medical insurance
Employee’s spouse

Why participate in BetterU?

Challenge yourself to prioritize your physical and mental well-being
A way to focus on prioritizing healthy habits in your daily life
Accountability from friends and colleagues
Opportunities to engage in wellness related events on campus
Various forms of incentive prizes

What do I have to do?

The goal of BetterU is for you to become a better version of you by focusing on your habits that fuel you! Daily physical movement, consumption of fruits and vegetables, proper hydration and getting adequate sleep are critical components of human life and finding balance can be a challenge. Utilize BetterU to evaluate, explore and improve your wellness within these areas.

For 30 days, you will complete a daily log to evaluate the following:

Physical Movement: 30-60 minutes of physical exercise per day
Eat: Enjoy five servings of fruits and vegetables each day
Hydrate: Drink 8+, 8 ounce glasses of water per day
Sleep: Seven to nine hours of sleep per night
Mindfulness: A daily check-in to reflect on your day

What do I get for participating?

A renewed sense of your overall wellness and an opportunity to build a better you!
Earn a minimum of 65 points you are eligible for gift card incentives through Sterling Wellness Platform, earning up to $300!
Earn 100 points and you are eligible for a wellness related prize from Wellness and Recreation and Human Resources. Prize changes each season!

For more information, please email Christina Kulpa at [email protected].

Events This Week

Happy November!

Join us on Tuesday, November 3, at 2:30 in the Great Hall, for a short movement break with Vi.

Thursday Steppers are back to 3pm. Join us Tuesdays at 10am, Thursdays at 3pm, and Fridays at 10am, for a walk around campus. Meets in the horseshoe.

Halloween Party today

Join us in the library from 2pm – 3pm for the Halloween party! Come see who wins best costume and best decorated door!

Ghost Tour & Ice Cream Social!

Join SBA Socials and ELS Thursday (10/29), 8:30–10:30 PM, starting in Mann Lounge! Halloween fun begins at 8:30, the tour departs at 9, and ice cream follows. Enjoy vanilla, chocolate, and ube ice cream, campus ghost stories, and fog machines! ?? RSVP on HattersConnect.

Purple Party!

Join the Stetson Law Republicans, Stetson Law Democrats, and SBA’s Diversity Committee on Thursday (10/29), 6–9 PM in Mann Lounge, for Floribbean food, alcohol (drink tickets), karaoke, and conversation across the political spectrum. All political affiliations and viewpoints welcome! RSVP here.

Ghost Tour & Ice Cream Social!

Purple Party!

Last Day to Vote for Halloween Doors!

Vote for your favorite Halloween decorated door in person in Wellness Room (D-203) or via this form.

Tomorrow, Thursday, October 29, stop by People Operations between 2pm – 3pm to celebrate our October birthdays! There will be cake!

The Halloween Party is in the Library on Friday, October 29, from 2pm – 3pm! Come see who wins Best Costume (and other awards) and best decorated door!

Ghost Tour & Ice Cream Social!

Purple Party!

Congratulations to Stetson’s Military Law Moot Court team!

Please join me in congratulating Jack Clark, Audrey Hamilton, and Andrew Hetzler, who participated in the Brigadier General Wayne E. Alley Military Moot Court Competition this past weekend. This relatively new competition was hosted by the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps at the United States Army Advocacy Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

The competition involved two issues—the applicability of the Fourth Amendment to a search of a cell phone and a home Wi-Fi router and whether the soldier’s statements to an officer, who was also an off-post pastor, were a confidential communication to a clergy member. The judging panels were amazing—Andrew and Jack argued in front of JAG officers, United States Army Court of Criminal Appeals judges, and United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces judges, as well as many trial court judges.

The team received so many positive compliments about how posed, prepared, and professional they were; how conversational their arguments were; and how well they knew the law and the facts. The Stetson team seemed to be the only team who really understood the standard of review. Even our “ambassadors,” two Stetson alums who are now JAG officers at For Belvoir, were very impressed at the quality of the team’s arguments.

Team advanced to the semifinals before losing a very, very close round to Texas Tech (who went on to win the competition). This is the furthest that any Stetson team has made it in this competition. AND the team scored a 97 out of 100 on their brief! In all her years of coaching, Professor Bowman has not seen a brief score that high. The brief judges wrote in their comments, “Arguments’ structure and substance were exceptionally well done. The writing is thoughtful and compelling. An excellent brief.”

Congratulations, Jack, Audrey, and Andrew!

Events This Week

Vote for your favorite Halloween decorated door through Wednesday, October 28. Vote in person in Wellness Room (D-203) or via this form.

Stop by People Operations (outside, if weather permitting) on Tuesday, October 27, between 11am and 1pm, to grab & go some trail mix and popcorn!

Thursday, October 29, stop by People Operations between 2pm – 3pm to celebrate our October birthdays! There will be cake!

The Halloween Party is in the Library on Friday, October 29, from 2pm – 3pm! Come see who wins Best Costume (and other awards) and best decorated door!

Lecture – Use of AI in Adjudication, by Judge Kukovec of EU Court of Justice

On Tuesday, October 27, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the Mann Lounge, Judge Damjan Kukovec of the Court of Justice of the European Union will give a public lecture on the challenges posed by the use of artificial intelligence in adjudication. Lunch will be provided. If attending please RSVP: Join us for Lunch with Judge Damjan Kukovec of the Court of Justice of the European Union – Fill out form

Photo of Judge Damjan Kukovec — Judge Damjan Kukovec

Photo of EU Court of Justice — Court of Justice of the European Union

Foreman Biodiversity Lecture – Environmental Crime

Join the Biodiversity Institute in welcoming Steve Solow, former chief of the Environmental Crimes Section at the U.S. Department of Justice, to speak on prosecuting environmental crimes. See flyer for more information.

October 28, 2026 – 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Great Hall

Lunch will be served. RSVP at Biodiversity Lecture -Steve Solow

Lecture – Use of AI in Adjudication, by Judge Kukovec of EU Court of Justice

Pro Bono Fair 10.22.2026 (THURSDAY)

The Pro Bono Fair will be held Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 4:30p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall and will allow you to explore pro bono and summer internship/post-grad opportunities, meet potential employers, and enjoy food in a casual, welcoming setting.

Why should you attend?

A Casual, Come-as-You-Are Environment: No RSVP required, no dress code—just show up ready to engage with local organizations and peers.

Discover Opportunities Aligned with Your Interests: Whether you’re passionate about veterans’ rights, child advocacy, environmental law, or other areas, there’s a pro bono project here for you.

Organizations attending include Three Rivers Legal Services, Americans for Immigrant Justice, Bay Area Legal Services, Community Law Program, Southern Legal Counsel, Community Legal Services, Department of Children and Families, Florida Guardian ad Litem, United Way Suncoast, Habeas Dockets, various State Attorney and Public Defender offices, and more. The Veterans Law Institute will also be offering the opportunity for students to earn a ½ hour of non-legal pro bono at the fair for helping pack items for veterans in need, while supplies last!

Learn more about pro bono at Stetson Law: https://connect.stetson.edu/career-and-professional-development/pro-bono.php

Events Coming Up

Tomorrow at 2:30, join Vi for a 15 minute movement break in Mann Lounge.

Have you decorated your door for Halloween yet? Voting starts Friday!

Next week is the October birthday celebration on Thursday, Oct 29, from 2pm – 3pm in People Operations, and the Halloween party on Friday, Oct 30, in the Library from 2pm – 3pm.

Lecture – Use of AI in Adjudication, by Judge Kukovec of EU Court of Justice

Parker Schlichte Named the 2026 Stetson Law Review Fall Scholarship Luncheon Presenter

Parker Schlichte, class of 2027, has been selected to present his article, “No Exemption to the Exception: Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump and the Major Questions Doctrine’s Reach into the Oval Office,” which comprehensively analyzes the Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding the application of the major questions doctrine to the President.

We invite you to join us on Friday, October 23, 2026, in the Great Hall from 11:30 am–1:00 pm as we celebrate Parker’s outstanding accomplishment.

For those interested in attending, please email Jordan Spira ([email protected]) and Nick Soviero ([email protected]) to RSVP by Friday, October 16, at 11:59 pm.

Last Day to Apply for Spring 2027 Clinics & Externships!

Apply by scanning the QR code below or following this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QYSd88Qu7X

If you have any questions or concerns, please email [email protected].

Last Day to Apply for Spring 2027 Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic Enrollment. Online application closes at midnight.

Applications for Spring 2027 enrollment in the Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment close today at midnight. 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 drafting and research, 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.

Open the Spring 2027 JLC flyer in a new tab (PDF)