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!
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.
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!
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Deadline Tomorrow! Apply for Spring 2027 Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic Enrollment by 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 Now – Spring 2027 Clinic & Externship Applications Close October 18th!
Apply by scanning the QR code below or clicking HERE. If you have any questions or concerns, please email [email protected].
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)
TA Opportunity for Prof. Rozelle’s Spring Seminar
Prof. Rozelle is accepting applications to serve as Teaching Assistant for her Criminal Responsibility Seminar this Spring 2027. Applicants must be available Thursdays from 6:15-9:10pm remote. Other work, such as administrative tasks and availability to mentor students, is self-scheduled. The successful applicant will have enjoyed and performed well in at least one seminar course. Journal experience, experience managing a remote classroom (or webinar, online meeting, or similar), and some background interest in philosophy are all preferred but not required. Enthusiasm for Criminal Law is mandatory. Please apply to Prof. Rozelle, [email protected], with a statement of interest, resume, and transcript, and indicate “TA position” in the subject line.
Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture
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
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)