6th Circuit Pro Bono Committee’s “Pro Bono Palooza”
Saturday, October 24, 2026, join the 6th Circuit Pro Bono Committee in Pasco County for “Pro Bono Palooza” to gain legal pro bono hours and help the community.
Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture
Join the Biodiversity Institute in welcoming Steve Solow, director of the Environmental Enforcement Study Institute (EESI) at Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and former Chief of the Environmental Crimes Section at the U.S. Department of Justice speak on prosecuting environmental crimes.
October 28, 2026 – 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Great Hall
Lunch will be served. RSVP at Biodiversity Lecture -Steve Solow
Apply for Spring 2027 Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic Enrollment Now through October 18
The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment is accepting applications now through October 18 for Spring 2027 semester enrollment. No Certified Legal Intern or other Florida bar approval is needed to enroll.
This on-campus clinic works to halt environmental harm and injustice through litigation, democratic participatory processes, and broader advocacy. Clinic assignments involve litigation 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)
Apply for Spring 2027 Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic Enrollment Now through October 18
The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment is accepting applications now through October 18 for Spring 2027 semester enrollment. No Certified Legal Intern or other Florida bar approval is needed to enroll.
This on-campus clinic works to halt environmental harm and injustice through litigation, democratic participatory processes, and broader advocacy. Clinic assignments involve litigation 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)
6th Circuit Pro Bono Committee’s “Pro Bono Palooza”
Saturday, October 24, 2026, join the 6th Circuit Pro Bono Committee in Pasco County for “Pro Bono Palooza” to gain legal pro bono hours and help the community.
Apply for Spring 2027 Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic Enrollment Now through October 18
The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment is accepting applications now through October 18 for Spring 2027 semester enrollment. No Certified Legal Intern or other Florida bar approval is needed to enroll.
This on-campus clinic works to halt environmental harm and injustice through litigation, democratic participatory processes, and broader advocacy. Clinic assignments involve litigation 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)
Apply for Spring 2027 Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic Enrollment Now through October 18
The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment is accepting applications now through October 18 for Spring 2027 semester enrollment. No Certified Legal Intern or other Florida bar approval is needed to enroll.
This on-campus clinic works to halt environmental harm and injustice through litigation, democratic participatory processes, and broader advocacy. Clinic assignments involve litigation 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)
Apply for Spring 2027 Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic Enrollment Now through October 18
The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment is accepting applications now through October 18 for Spring 2027 semester enrollment. No Certified Legal Intern or other Florida bar approval is needed to enroll.
This on-campus clinic works to halt environmental harm and injustice through litigation, democratic participatory processes, and broader advocacy. Clinic assignments involve litigation 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)
Apply for Spring 2027 Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic Enrollment Now through October 18
The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment is accepting applications now through October 18 for Spring 2027 semester enrollment. No Certified Legal Intern or other Florida bar approval is needed to enroll.
This on-campus clinic works to halt environmental harm and injustice through litigation, democratic participatory processes, and broader advocacy. Clinic assignments involve litigation 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)
HCBA Law Student Networking & Career Fair
HCBA Law Student Networking & Career Fair on Saturday, September 26th from 12-3 p.m.
PB&J RUN 2026 (9.19.2026) – Non-Legal Volunteer Opportunity
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.
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
Florida Legal Services, Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
Form link: https://forms.gle/RpDsUnFW927RWTY96
Florida Legal Services, Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
Form link: https://forms.gle/RpDsUnFW927RWTY96
Florida Legal Services, Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
Form link: https://forms.gle/RpDsUnFW927RWTY96
Teen Court Informational/Training Session
Looking for a unique way to earn legal pro bono hours? Join St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that gives juveniles a second chance when facing their first encounter with the criminal justice system.
- In Teen Court, sanctions are decided by a jury of the youth’s peers, and participants are required to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences set by the peer court, students from various high schools in the community.
- Stetson Law students play a vital role by serving as judge during these proceedings.
- All students are eligible to participate.
- Teen Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 4:45-7:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg.
An informational/training session will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, September 2nd from 12:05-12:55 p.m. To register for the training and receive the Zoom link, please email Stacy Elizondo, at [email protected]
Teen Court Informational/Training Session
Looking for a unique way to earn legal pro bono hours? Join St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that gives juveniles a second chance when facing their first encounter with the criminal justice system.
- In Teen Court, sanctions are decided by a jury of the youth’s peers, and participants are required to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences set by the peer court, students from various high schools in the community.
- Stetson Law students play a vital role by serving as judge during these proceedings.
- All students are eligible to participate.
- Teen Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 4:45-7:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg.
An informational/training session will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, September 2nd from 12:05-12:55 p.m. To register for the training and receive the Zoom link, please email Stacy Elizondo, at [email protected]
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
Teen Court Informational/Training Session
Looking for a unique way to earn legal pro bono hours? Join St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that gives juveniles a second chance when facing their first encounter with the criminal justice system.
- In Teen Court, sanctions are decided by a jury of the youth’s peers, and participants are required to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences set by the peer court, students from various high schools in the community.
- Stetson Law students play a vital role by serving as judge during these proceedings.
- All students are eligible to participate.
- Teen Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 4:45-7:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg.
An informational/training session will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, September 2nd from 12:05-12:55 p.m. To register for the training and receive the Zoom link, please email Stacy Elizondo, at [email protected]
Teen Court Informational/Training Session
Looking for a unique way to earn legal pro bono hours? Join St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that gives juveniles a second chance when facing their first encounter with the criminal justice system.
- In Teen Court, sanctions are decided by a jury of the youth’s peers, and participants are required to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences set by the peer court, students from various high schools in the community.
- Stetson Law students play a vital role by serving as judge during these proceedings.
- All students are eligible to participate.
- Teen Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 4:45-7:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg.
An informational/training session will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, September 2nd from 12:05-12:55 p.m. To register for the training and receive the Zoom link, please email Stacy Elizondo, at [email protected]
Teen Court Informational/Training Session
Looking for a unique way to earn legal pro bono hours? Join St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that gives juveniles a second chance when facing their first encounter with the criminal justice system.
- In Teen Court, sanctions are decided by a jury of the youth’s peers, and participants are required to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences set by the peer court, students from various high schools in the community.
- Stetson Law students play a vital role by serving as judge during these proceedings.
- All students are eligible to participate.
- Teen Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 4:45-7:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg.
An informational/training session will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, September 2nd from 12:05-12:55 p.m. To register for the training and receive the Zoom link, please email Stacy Elizondo, at [email protected]
Teen Court Informational/Training Session
Looking for a unique way to earn legal pro bono hours? Join St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that gives juveniles a second chance when facing their first encounter with the criminal justice system.
- In Teen Court, sanctions are decided by a jury of the youth’s peers, and participants are required to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences set by the peer court, students from various high schools in the community.
- Stetson Law students play a vital role by serving as judge during these proceedings.
- All students are eligible to participate.
- Teen Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 4:45-7:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg.
An informational/training session will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, September 2nd from 12:05-12:55 p.m. To register for the training and receive the Zoom link, please email Stacy Elizondo, at [email protected].
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.
HCBA Law Student Networking & Career Fair
HCBA Law Student Networking & Career Fair on Saturday, September 26th from 12-3 p.m.
