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 2^nd 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

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.

Teen Court Informational/Training Session

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.

Teen Court Informational/Training Session

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.

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 26^th from 12-3 p.m.

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!

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.

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 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

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!

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.

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 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

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!

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.

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 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

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!

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.

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 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

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!

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.

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 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

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!

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.

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 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

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.

Legal Pro Bono Opportunity

The Family Forms Clinic is a free program that provides assistance to people representing themselves in family law cases in Hillsborough County. As a student volunteer, you will help pro se family law litigants complete family law forms. No experience or expertise is needed. All hours are eligible for legal pro bono.

The clinic is held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Once you select the dates you’d like to attend, you will receive an email confirming your selected dates.

Questions? Contact the Family Forms Clinic Coordinator, Danielle Pifer at: [email protected]
Interested in volunteering? Sign-up for one or more clinic dates below. If you would like to volunteer for more than twenty (20) hours during a month, you must complete a background check, so please keep this in mind. Thank you.

*Form is updated monthly to add upcoming dates.

HCBA Law Student Networking & Career Fair

HCBA Law Student Networking & Career Fair on Saturday, September 26^th from 12-3 p.m

Legal Pro Bono Opportunity

The clinic is held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Once you select the dates you’d like to attend, you will receive an email confirming your selected dates.

*Form is updated monthly to add upcoming dates.

Family Forms Clinic – Summer Sign Up

Bay Area Legal Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Program is seeking law student volunteers to participate in the Family Forms Clinic at the George Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa (800 E Twiggs St. Room 210, Tampa, FL 33602).

The Family Forms Clinic is a free program that provides assistance to people representing themselves in family law cases in Hillsborough County. As a student volunteer, you will help pro se family law litigants complete family law forms. No experience or expertise is needed. All hours are eligible for legal pro bono.
The clinic is held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Once you select the dates you’d like to attend, you will receive an email confirming your selected dates.

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic is Hiring!

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and Environment at Stetson Law is hiring an attorney for a two-year full-time law fellow position. Apply here: Jacobs Law Clinic Fellow LW7629

Position Summary: This is a two-year, full-time fellowship position at Stetson University College of Law. This role offers recent law graduates with a license to practice law in Florida the opportunity to engage in public interest environmental law practice, focusing on environmental justice and the defense of democratic principles in the Gulf region. The fellowship is designed to prepare the fellow for a career in public interest environmental law practice in the nonprofit sector. The fellow will work closely with the clinic director, staff attorney, and law students to provide legal services, advocate for policy reforms, and participate in impactful litigation.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

Collaborate on active litigation and advocacy projects addressing environmental challenges.
Engage with clients, community organizations, and stakeholders.
Conduct in-depth legal research on issues pertaining to environmental law, access to justice, and public policy.
Draft policy briefs, white papers, and scholarly articles to influence legislative and regulatory processes.
Present at conferences, workshops, and public forums.
Assist in organizing and leading educational seminars, community outreach programs, and training sessions.
Participate in grant writing and fundraising efforts to support client and clinic initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:

Demonstrated commitment to the public interest, environmental protection, and the defense of democratic institutions.
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and effectively mentor law students.

Required Qualifications: This position requires:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
0-3 years of legal practice experience, preferably in environmental law, civil rights, or public interest advocacy.
Some specialized knowledge in federal environmental law and/or administrative law
Admission to the Florida Bar
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Lexis, Westlaw, and internet research.
Currently reside in or willing to move to the Tampa Bay area of Florida.

Compensation

$60,000 per year plus benefits (health insurance, dental insurance, vision coverage, life insurance, disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, sick leave, holidays (14+/year), tuition benefits, and a professional development stipend).

Application Requirements:

Legal writing sample (maximum 10 pages).

Cover letter detailing your interest in the fellowship and relevant experience.

Current resume or curriculum vitae.

Family Forms Clinic – Summer Sign Up

Volunteers Needed: 40th National Veterans Golden Age Games – Community Service Opportunity

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic is Hiring!

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and Environment at Stetson Law is hiring an attorney for a two-year full-time law fellow position. Apply here: Jacobs Law Clinic Fellow LW7629

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

Collaborate on active litigation and advocacy projects addressing environmental challenges.
Engage with clients, community organizations, and stakeholders.
Conduct in-depth legal research on issues pertaining to environmental law, access to justice, and public policy.
Draft policy briefs, white papers, and scholarly articles to influence legislative and regulatory processes.
Present at conferences, workshops, and public forums.
Assist in organizing and leading educational seminars, community outreach programs, and training sessions.
Participate in grant writing and fundraising efforts to support client and clinic initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:

Demonstrated commitment to the public interest, environmental protection, and the defense of democratic institutions.
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and effectively mentor law students.

Required Qualifications: This position requires:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
0-3 years of legal practice experience, preferably in environmental law, civil rights, or public interest advocacy.
Some specialized knowledge in federal environmental law and/or administrative law
Admission to the Florida Bar
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Lexis, Westlaw, and internet research.
Currently reside in or willing to move to the Tampa Bay area of Florida.

Compensation

Application Requirements:

Legal writing sample (maximum 10 pages).

Cover letter detailing your interest in the fellowship and relevant experience.

Current resume or curriculum vitae.

Family Forms Clinic – Summer Sign Up

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic is Hiring!

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and Environment at Stetson Law is hiring an attorney for a two-year full-time law fellow position. Apply here: Jacobs Law Clinic Fellow LW7629

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

Collaborate on active litigation and advocacy projects addressing environmental challenges.
Engage with clients, community organizations, and stakeholders.
Conduct in-depth legal research on issues pertaining to environmental law, access to justice, and public policy.
Draft policy briefs, white papers, and scholarly articles to influence legislative and regulatory processes.
Present at conferences, workshops, and public forums.
Assist in organizing and leading educational seminars, community outreach programs, and training sessions.
Participate in grant writing and fundraising efforts to support client and clinic initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:

Demonstrated commitment to the public interest, environmental protection, and the defense of democratic institutions.
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and effectively mentor law students.

Required Qualifications: This position requires:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
0-3 years of legal practice experience, preferably in environmental law, civil rights, or public interest advocacy.
Some specialized knowledge in federal environmental law and/or administrative law
Admission to the Florida Bar
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Lexis, Westlaw, and internet research.
Currently reside in or willing to move to the Tampa Bay area of Florida.

Compensation

Application Requirements:

Legal writing sample (maximum 10 pages).

Cover letter detailing your interest in the fellowship and relevant experience.

Current resume or curriculum vitae.

Family Forms Clinic – Summer Sign Up