Pathways to Justice Academy Application Deadline Extended to June 30th
The deadline to apply for this summer’s Pathways to Justice Academy has been extended to June 30th! Pathway to Justice Academy is a free weeklong hybrid learning experience for high school students aged 15 to 17. It teaches students how to empower themselves and others to become catalysts for positive social change through civic education and advocacy. Students will engage with law faculty, staff, law students, attorneys, and judges in the local community. Please feel free to share this opportunity with your local networks.
You may find more information about the program and a link to apply here: https://www.stetson.edu/law/admissions/home/youth-civic-engagement-program.php
Pride Parade & Street Festival
All students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests are invited to join the Lambda Legal Society and Stetson Law community members as we participate in the 2025 St. Pete Pride Parade (June 28) and Grand Central Street Fair (June 29).
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/vEVKRK1v4v
Join in on some fun and meaningful community engagement as we promote Stetson. With over 300,000 attendees annually, the Parade is the largest Pride event in Florida and a wonderful opportunity to promote our welcoming law school community. You can register to participate in the Parade (larger group needed), the Street Fair (assigned shifts for Stetson tabling), or both. Due to the crowd size, all Parade participants should expect an earlier arrival and later end time. Details will be provided to all registrants.
Stetson Law Review Welcomes 28 New Associates
Stetson Law Review is pleased to announce the following new associates to the journal:
Antonio Annesi, Brianna Barron, Nicholas Blasioli, Jack Clark, Broderick Erb, Brendan Fink, Alivia Gavino, Lauren Hand, Cameron Heaton, Diane Hernandez, Justin Katz, Ryan Kelly, Gabrielle Klok, Riley Martin, Hailey McIlvaine, Morgan Mielke, Emily Najem, Isabella Nicolau, Grace Pickens, Cecilia Rodriguez, Jacob Rykiel, Parker Schlichte, Ava Shore, Jordan Spira, Mykel Stoddard, Kaitlyn Stroud, Francesca Tavano, and Dylan Thibodeau.
We look forward to their success on the journal!
Professor Cerniglia Seeking Teaching Assistants
Prof. Cerniglia seeks teaching assistants in the Fall for Professional Responsibility as well as Client Interview and Counseling. Upper-level students who have successfully completed either course or both are encouraged to apply. She is also seeking a Research Assistant in the Fall for a course book she is completing this year on Professional Responsibility, this position will require research and heavy footnote editing.
The positions will require at minimum five hours a week, however, some weeks may require more time and effort depending upon the needs of the week. If you enjoy the subject of ethics, professionalism and lawyer discipline you are encouraged to apply. To apply, email Prof. Cerniglia directly a cover letter expressing your interest and other obligations you may have in the Fall or Spring semester, please attach a copy of your resume and transcript and in the subject line state “Applicant for TA or RA position” – Deadline to apply is July 15th – Email:[email protected])
BOOKSTORE CLOSURE 6/19-7/6
IMPORTANT STORE CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bookstore will be closed for all business (including online orders) from June 19-July 6th. We will resume summer hours and all operations on Monday, July 7. Any online orders placed during the closure WILL NOT be filled until we return on July 7th.
Pride Parade & Street Festival
All students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests are invited to join Stetson Law community members and the Lambda Legal Society as we participate in the 2025 St. Pete Pride Parade (June 28) and Grand Central Street Fair (June 29).
Join in on some fun and meaningful community engagement as we promote Stetson green and our local community. You can register to participate in the Parade (larger group), the Street Fair, or both.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/vEVKRK1v4v
Pathways to Justice Academy – a Youth Civic Engagement Program
The Pathway to Justice Academy is a free weeklong hybrid learning experience that teaches students how to empower themselves and others to become catalysts for positive social change through civic education and advocacy. The program takes place from July 14 to July 18. Students will engage with law faculty, staff, law students, attorneys, and judges in the local community. Please feel free to share this opportunity with your local networks.
You may find more information about the program and a link to apply here. https://www.stetson.edu/law/admissions/home/youth-civic-engagement-program.php
Do Not Wait: Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for 2025 Summer Term.
DO NOT WAIT: Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for 2025 SUMMER TERM.
The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is June 24th. Any submissions after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
All students who have previously received ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications at Stetson College of Law must renew their accommodation requests for every fall and spring semester, summer session and study abroad programs in which you are enrolled.
All semester renewal requests for accommodations or modifications must be requested through the Accommodate Student Portal .
Please follow all the steps found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. The accommodations listed in the BLUE BOX are what you are ELIGIBLE TO RENEW for the current term. If you need additional or different accommodations, please email [email protected]. You will receive an email confirming a successful submission for the Accessibility Resource team to review and process for approval in the current term.
All first-time requests need to register with our office via the Accommodate Public Registration Form found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. If you need assistance, please email [email protected].
Phillips Law Firm Second Chance Scholarship – $2500 – Deadline: July 31, 2025
Phillips Law Firm invites undergraduate and graduate students who’ve experienced a traumatic car accident to apply for their A Second Chance Scholarship. This scholarship promises $2,500 to a student who can create a video sharing the story of their accident and examples of how that accident shaped their future working prospects.
Students have until July 31, 2025, to submit their scholarship videos for the firm’s consideration.
More information and detailed application instructions are available at: A Second Chance Scholarship
Summer 2025 Tuition is Due
Please check your My Stetson to confirm your Financial Aid has posted and for any outstanding balances.
Please find the relevant information below:
Summer 2025 tuition and fees for the various programs are:
Entering 1Ls (Entering Fall 2024):
- Full time- $13,586 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
- Part time- $9,058 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
Returning Students (Prior to Fall 2024):
- Full time- $13,653 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
- Part time- $8,993 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
Other Programs:
- LLM International- $13,653 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
- LLM Elder Law- $1,420/credit hour plus $50 tech fee
- LLM Advocacy- $1,300/credit hour plus $50 tech fee
- MBA tuition is $3,150 per class ($1,050 per credit hour).
- MJur in Health Care Compliance is $1,095 per credit hour.
The Book Store will open book advances starting 05/19/25-6/03/25. If you have any questions, please contact the Book Store at [email protected] or (727) 562-7806.
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 Summary’
Tuition is due by the first day of classes, Monday, June 09, 2025.
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 acceptable 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 a convenience fee.
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]. If you chose to receive your refund by check, it may be picked up in the Business Office on Friday, June 06, 2025. If your refund is direct deposited, it will be processed late afternoon on Thursday, June 05, 2025.
Last day to Pay 2025 Summer Tuition and Fees
The Business Office has received inquiries about the amount of tuition, when tuition is due for the summer 2025 semester, and when financial aid checks are to be distributed. Please find the relevant information below:
Summer 2025 tuition and fees for the various programs are:
Entering 1Ls (Entering Fall 2024):
- Full time- $13,586 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
- Part time- $9,058 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
Returning Students (Prior to Fall 2024):
- Full time- $13,653 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
- Part time- $8,993 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
- Miscellaneous Fees
- $200 Graduation Fee
Other Programs:
- LLM International- $13,653 plus $100 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
- LLM Elder Law- $1,420/credit hour plus $50 tech fee
- LLM Advocacy- $1,300/credit hour plus $50 tech fee
- MBA tuition is $3,150 per class ($1,050 per credit hour).
- MJur in Health Care Compliance is $1,095 per credit hour.
The Book Store will open book advances starting 05/19/25-6/03/25. If you have any questions, please contact the Book Store at [email protected] or (727) 562-7806.
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 Summary’
Tuition is due by the first day of classes, Monday, June 09, 2025.
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 acceptable 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 a convenience fee.
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]. If you chose to receive your refund by check, it may be picked up in the Business Office on Friday, June 06, 2025. If your refund is direct deposited, it will be processed late afternoon on Thursday, June 05, 2025.
June Family Forms Clinic
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, 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.
In June, the clinic will be 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. Sign-up for 1 or more clinic dates here. You can sign up for as many available dates as you’d like.
Jumpstart Your Finances This Summer with MAX by AccessLex!
Dear 2L and 3L Students,
You can start earning your 2025-2026 scholarship entries now for the three MAX by AccessLex® scholarship drawings next academic year!
Complete your MAX lessons for your upcoming class level over the summer so you won’t have to worry about them when you’re back in class. These lessons not only prepare you for financial success but also double as your entries into the MAX scholarship drawings. Don’t miss this opportunity to take charge of your financial wellness and maximize your chances to win!
Do Not Wait: Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for 2025 Summer Term.
DO NOT WAIT: Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for 2025 SUMMER TERM.
The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is June 24th. Any submissions after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
All students who have previously received ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications at Stetson College of Law must renew their accommodation requests for every fall and spring semester, summer session and study abroad programs in which you are enrolled.
All semester renewal requests for accommodations or modifications must be requested through the Accommodate Student Portal .
Please follow all the steps found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. The accommodations listed in the BLUE BOX are what you are ELIGIBLE TO RENEW for the current term. If you need additional or different accommodations, please email [email protected]. You will receive an email confirming a successful submission for the Accessibility Resource team to review and process for approval in the current term.
All first-time requests need to register with our office via the Accommodate Public Registration Form found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. If you need assistance, please email [email protected].
June Family Forms Clinic
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, 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.
In June, the clinic will be 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. Sign-up for 1 or more clinic dates here. You can sign up for as many available dates as you’d like.
Hayhurst Law Scholarship – $1,000 – Deadline: January 31, 2026
Hayhurst Law Personal Injury Survivor & Friends Scholarship has created a scholarship for a student who has been a victim of a personal injury accident and did not let this stop them from pursuing their academic dreams; or for a friend or family member who stood by an accident victim in their time of need and was inspired to pursue their own academic goals.
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is open to any student who is currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program. This includes accredited community college students as well as high school seniors and students who possess a GED and who have been accepted to or are enrolled in an accredited program.
The scholarship applicant must be able to demonstrate that their surviving a personal injury accident, or standing by the side of someone who did, has inspired and pushed them to make the most out of their life.
All eligible candidates must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.
More detailed information as well as application instructions can be found at: Hayhurst Scholarship | Hayhurst Law PLLC
Student Employee Job Posting-Business Office
- Up to 20 hours per week – office is open Monday- Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Flexible schedule (will work with class schedule, exam preparation, and University holidays)
- Assistant will report directly to the AVP of Budget & Finance
Please apply here: https://law-stetson-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/jobs/detail/bd7c3224edd07253cf18951efe037745
Summer 2025 Tuition and Fees
The Business Office has received inquiries about the amount of tuition, when tuition is due for the summer 2025 semester, and when financial aid checks are to be distributed. Please find the relevant information below:
Summer 2025 tuition and fees for the various programs are:
Entering 1Ls (Entering Fall 2024):
- Full time- $13,586 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
- Part time- $9,058 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
Returning Students (Prior to Fall 2024):
- Full time- $13,653 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
- Part time- $8,993 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
Other Programs:
- LLM International- $13,653 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
- LLM Elder Law- $1,420/credit hour plus $50 tech fee
- LLM Advocacy- $1,300/credit hour plus $50 tech fee
- MBA tuition is $3,150 per class ($1,050 per credit hour).
- MJur in Health Care Compliance is $1,095 per credit hour.
The Book Store will open book advances starting 05/19/25-6/03/25. If you have any questions, please contact the Book Store at [email protected] or (727) 562-7806.
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 Summary’
Tuition is due by the first day of classes, Monday, June 09, 2025.
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 acceptable 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 a convenience fee.
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].
If you chose to receive your refund by check, it may be picked up in the Business Office on Friday, June 06, 2025. If your refund is direct deposited, it will be processed late afternoon on Thursday, June 05, 2025.
Do Not Wait: Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for 2025 Summer Term
DO NOT WAIT: Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for 2025 SUMMER TERM.
The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is June 24th. Any submissions after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
All students who have previously received ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications at Stetson College of Law must renew their accommodation requests for every fall and spring semester, summer session and study abroad programs in which you are enrolled.
All semester renewal requests for accommodations or modifications must be requested through the Accommodate Student Portal .
Please follow all the steps found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. The accommodations listed in the BLUE BOX are what you are ELIGIBLE TO RENEW for the current term. If you need additional or different accommodations, please email [email protected]. You will receive an email confirming a successful submission for the Accessibility Resource team to review and process for approval in the current term.
All first-time requests need to register with our office via the Accommodate Public Registration Form found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. If you need assistance, please email [email protected].
2025 SCBA Richard R. Garland Scholarship – $10,000 – Deadline: September 1, 2025
More information and a link to the application are available at: Community Foundation of Sarasota County Scholarship Application – 2025 SCBA Richard R. Garland Scholarship Application
Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for 2025 Summer Term before June 24th.
DO NOT WAIT: Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for 2025 SUMMER TERM.
The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is June 24th. Any submissions after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
All students who have previously received ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications at Stetson College of Law must renew their accommodation requests for every fall and spring semester, summer session and study abroad programs in which you are enrolled.
All semester renewal requests for accommodations or modifications must be requested through the Accommodate Student Portal .
Please follow all the steps found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. The accommodations listed in the BLUE BOX are what you are ELIGIBLE TO RENEW for the current term. If you need additional or different accommodations, please email [email protected]. You will receive an email confirming a successful submission for the Accessibility Resource team to review and process for approval in the current term.
All first-time requests need to register with our office via the Accommodate Public Registration Form found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. If you need assistance, please email [email protected].
Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for 2025 Summer Term before June 24th.
DO NOT WAIT: Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for 2025 SUMMER TERM.
The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is June 24th. Any submissions after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
All students who have previously received ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications at Stetson College of Law must renew their accommodation requests for every fall and spring semester, summer session and study abroad programs in which you are enrolled.
All semester renewal requests for accommodations or modifications must be requested through the Accommodate Student Portal .
Please follow all the steps found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. The accommodations listed in the BLUE BOX are what you are ELIGIBLE TO RENEW for the current term. If you need additional or different accommodations, please email [email protected]. You will receive an email confirming a successful submission for the Accessibility Resource team to review and process for approval in the current term.
All first-time requests need to register with our office via the Accommodate Public Registration Form found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. If you need assistance, please email [email protected].
Lem Garcia Law Scholarship – $1000 – Deadline: August 25, 2025
How to Apply for the 2025 Lem Garcia Law Scholarship
To apply for the Lem Garcia Law $1,000 Scholarship, please write an essay of 800 words or less, detailing your motivation for pursuing a legal career and your vision for using your degree to advocate for justice.
Applicants are encouraged to share any personal experiences in advocacy, whether for themselves or others, and how these moments shaped their commitment to the legal profession.
How to Submit Your Essay
Forward your submissions to:__ [email protected]
Scholarship Deadline: August 25, 2025.
Who is Eligible for the 2025 Lem Garcia Law Scholarship?
Anyone who is accepted into any law school in the United States for the 2024-2025 academic year, or current law school students attending any law school in the United States during the 2024-2025 academic year and continuing their studies in 2025-2026.
Judging Criteria
A panel of judges, including senior management from Lem Garcia Law, will thoroughly evaluate all submissions and select the winner. The announcement is set for September 25, 2025. The chosen recipient will be required to provide proof of enrollment in law school, solidifying their path to becoming a future legal star.
Award Disbursement
We will evaluate all submissions after the deadline passes and inform the winning contestant. The winner’s award check will be mailed to their law school’s financial aid department directly. The announcement of the winner will be made on 9/25/25.
More information is available at: The Lem Garcia Law Scholarship – Lemgarcialaw.com
Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for 2025 Summer Term before June 24th.
DO NOT WAIT: Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for 2025 SUMMER TERM.
The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is June 24th. Any submissions after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
All students who have previously received ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications at Stetson College of Law must renew their accommodation requests for every fall and spring semester, summer session and study abroad programs in which you are enrolled.
All semester renewal requests for accommodations or modifications must be requested through the Accommodate Student Portal .
Please follow all the steps found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. The accommodations listed in the BLUE BOX are what you are ELIGIBLE TO RENEW for the current term. If you need additional or different accommodations, please email [email protected]. You will receive an email confirming a successful submission for the Accessibility Resource team to review and process for approval in the current term.
All first-time requests need to register with our office via the Accommodate Public Registration Form found on Stetson Law’s Accessibility Resources web page. If you need assistance, please email [email protected].
BALS 2025 Summer Intern & Law Clerk Program
Bay Area Legal Services has officially rolled out their Summer Intern and Paid Law Clerk Program.
They are currently seeking applicants for both roles:
- Summer Interns: Candidates should be rising 2Ls or higher.
- Law Clerks: Looking for 3Ls or recent graduates who are qualified and eager to gain practical legal experience.
The program will run for 10 weeks, from June 2 through August 8, 2025. See the below flyer for additional details and application instructions.