Reminder: First Time Ever–Moot the Moot Court Director!
Join Professor Bowman for the first-ever Moot the Moot Court Director event. During this event, Professor Bowman’s goal is to answer all questions concerning Moot Court. (And in true appellate advocacy fashion, her answers should be direct and concise.)
Monday, April 28, at 4:00 p.m. in the FR Courtroom
And you are not sure what to ask?
All attendees will be given a question to ask when they enter the Courtroom. And if the list of questions runs out, Moot Court Board members will continue the questioning!
Light snacks provided!
Four More Days to Register for the Annual Advocacy Boards Tryouts!
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to try out for one of Stetson’s award-winning Advocacy Boards–Dispute Resolution, Trial Team, or Moot Court Board!
The deadline to register is Tuesday, April 29, at 11:59 a.m.
Registration link is located here.
Need more information about tryouts, including the recording of the March informational meeting? Check out the “2025 Advocacy Boards Tryouts” TWEN page on Westlaw. You will find the recording and the key slides from the power point.
General questions about tryouts? Reach out to Professor Bowman, [email protected]. Need to change your registration or withdraw from the tryouts? Reach out to Professor Bowman.
Robert A. Butterworth Public Service Scholarship
The scholarship is open to rising third year law students. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in public service and have a minimum 3.0 grade-point-average at the time he or she submits the application. The overall academic achievement of each applicant will be a considered in awarding the scholarship. Applicants must also describe a need for the scholarship, though tax records and other financial documents are not required.
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must complete the scholarship application form with the following attachments:
- Official law school transcript,
- Resume,
- 500-word personal essay that describes your commitment to and motivation for pursuing a career in public service.
- At least one letter of recommendation from an individual familiar with the candidate’s public service background and aspirations, and
- Legal writing sample.
Applications are due May 1st. Learn more and apply HERE.
May Family Forms Clinic 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, 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.
Throughout May, 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.
ABA LGBTQ+ Public Interest Scholarship Program – Deadline April 30, 2025
This scholarship is intended for law students and/or recent law school graduates studying for the Bar who are working or will be working in the LGBTQ+ space doing public interest work.
- The Scholarship will provide financial support to a first, second or third year law student, or recent law graduate to enable the student or recent law graduate to work in the LGBTQ+ public interest arena.
- One or more scholarships of up to $5,000 each are awarded annually, subject to the availability of funds and the recommendation of the Commission’s Scholarship Committee.
Eligibilty Criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Must be either a first or second or third year law student in good standing in an ABA accredited law school, or a recent law graduate from an ABA accredited law school still studying for the Bar Exam.
- Have a secured an internship or job for Summer 2025 (which may extend beyond the Summer) and/or the Fall of 2025 with a public interest organization engaged in legal or policy work with a direct impact on LGBTQ+ individuals.
Applicants will be evaluated on the strength of their complete application and all supporting materials, and demonstrated commitment to improve the legal and social standing of the LGBTQ+ community, including LGBTQ+ individuals. Every effort will be made to award three scholarships and to reflect diversity in the award recipients. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form
- Please read the application instructions carefully.
Required Supporting Materials
* All supporting materials will be uploaded with the application where indicated.
- Current Resume
- Law School Transcript
- Personal Statement (Not exceeding 500 words)
- Two Letters of Recommendation.
Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2025 (COB)
For additional inquiries, contact us at [email protected]
More information is available here: LGBTQ+ Public Interest Scholarship Program
SLR Student Article Publication Solicitation
Stetson Law Review is looking for student articles to publish in forthcoming issues of the journal! This is an opportunity to submit your completed student articles for review by the Student Article Publication Committee on SLR, which selects student article submissions for publication. Student articles or manuscripts written for a seminar class, an independent research project, or a law review writing credit are all eligible for submission. Though shorter works are eligible, please keep in mind that submissions less than thirty pages or lacking compliance with relevant citation manuals will typically not be selected for publication. If you are interested, please send your completed student articles to [email protected] with the subject line “Student Article Publication Submission” for review by the Student Article Publication Committee. The deadline for submission is April 29th at 11:59pm. This is an incredible opportunity for publication, so we highly recommend you submit all your amazing articles to us for consideration!
First Ever–Moot the Moot Court Director!
Interested in trying out for Stetson’s award-winning Moot Court Board but need to know more than what can be found on the Moot Court Board website?
Join us for the first ever—Moot the Moot Court Director event—during which Professor Bowman will answer questions concerning Moot Court.
Don’t know what questions to ask?
it is okay! All attendees will be given a question to ask when they enter the courtroom. And if the list of questions runs out, Moot Court Board members will continue the questioning.
When: Monday, April 28, at 4:00 p.m.
Where: FR Courtroom
Light snacks provided!
Robert A. Butterworth Public Service Scholarship
The scholarship is open to rising third year law students. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in public service and have a minimum 3.0 grade-point-average at the time he or she submits the application. The overall academic achievement of each applicant will be a considered in awarding the scholarship. Applicants must also describe a need for the scholarship, though tax records and other financial documents are not required.
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must complete the scholarship application form with the following attachments:
- Official law school transcript,
- Resume,
- 500-word personal essay that describes your commitment to and motivation for pursuing a career in public service.
- At least one letter of recommendation from an individual familiar with the candidate’s public service background and aspirations, and
- Legal writing sample.
Applications are due May 1st. Learn more and apply HERE.
JELF 0% loans for higher education – Deadline: April 30
More information is available from JELF here: JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) Homepage
Applications for Fall 2025 Clinics & Externships are now CLOSED!
Fall 2025 Externship & Clinic Applications with the Office of Clinical and Experiential Education are now closed. We have reached out to all applicants detailing the process moving forward. If you applied but have not received this communication, please reach out ASAP to our office at [email protected].
Advocacy Boards Tryouts–Only Held Once a Year!
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to try out for one of Stetson’s award-winning Advocacy Boards–Dispute Resolution, Trial Team, or Moot Court Board! The deadline to register is Tuesday, April 29, at 11:59 a.m. You will find the registration link here.
Need more information about tryouts, including the recording of the March informational meeting? Check out the “2025 Advocacy Boards Tryouts” TWEN page on Westlaw. You will find the recording and the key slides from the power point.
General questions about tryouts? Reach out to Professor Bowman, [email protected].
1Ls – It’s Your Final Chance at Winning the $50,000 MAX by AccessLex Scholarship!
Hello, 1L Students!
Did you know that AccessLex is giving away one more scholarship this year, and it’s a BIG one.
On May 1, one 1L student will be awarded the $50,000 Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship. To be entered for the drawing, you must have completed all eight online lessons/activities in your MAX by AccessLex® Financial Foundations course and attending at least two workshops/webinars.
There’s still time before May 1 to complete the 1L course and attend webinars. Don’t miss this chance for your entry to win big money for law school!
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Coastal Master Plan Kickoff
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council will be hosting its Coastal Master Plan workshop at Stetson College of Law on Friday, May 30. Register by May 2nd at TBRPC.ORG/TBCMP
Friendly Reminder: Clinic & Externship Applications CLOSE April 20th at 11:59pm!
Brunch with the Bosses – Government Law Event
Robert A. Butterworth Public Service Scholarship
The scholarship is open to rising third year law students. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in public service and have a minimum 3.0 grade-point-average at the time he or she submits the application. The overall academic achievement of each applicant will be a considered in awarding the scholarship. Applicants must also describe a need for the scholarship, though tax records and other financial documents are not required.
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must complete the scholarship application form with the following attachments:
- Official law school transcript,
- Resume,
- 500-word personal essay that describes your commitment to and motivation for pursuing a career in public service.
- At least one letter of recommendation from an individual familiar with the candidate’s public service background and aspirations, and
- Legal writing sample.
Applications are due May 1st. Learn more and apply HERE.
Family Law Advice Clinic – Volunteers Needed
Bay Area Legal Services and the Hillsborough County Bar Association are seeking student volunteers for a Family Law Advice clinic on April 17 from 12-4:30pm. Students will assist with set-up, notetaking, and directing people to the correct table. This event will take place on the 6th floor of the George Edgecomb Courthouse in the Judicial Conference Room. Sign up HERE.
SLR Student Article Publication Solicitation
Stetson Law Review is looking for student articles to publish in forthcoming issues of the journal! This is an opportunity to submit your completed student articles for review by the Student Article Publication Committee on SLR, which selects student article submissions for publication. Student articles or manuscripts written for a seminar class, an independent research project, or a law review writing credit are all eligible for submission. Though shorter works are eligible, please keep in mind that submissions less than thirty pages or lacking compliance with relevant citation manuals will typically not be selected for publication. If you are interested, please send your completed student articles to [email protected] with the subject line “Student Article Publication Submission” for review by the Student Article Publication Committee. The deadline for submission is April 29th at 11:59pm. This is an incredible opportunity for publication, so we highly recommend you submit all your amazing articles to us for consideration!
You’re invited! Health and Employment Attorney Panel
Join us April 23, 2025 at 5:00pm for a joint panel with health and employment lawyers hosted by the Health Law Association and Labor and Employment Law Association. We will be joined by a number of reputable attorneys in the area and appetizers will be provided. Those in attendance will include:
Professor Mary Fahy, who works in health insurance law at Skelton, Willis, and Wallace and is an adjunct professor that teaches health insurance law.
Zarra Elias, an associate general counsel for employment law at Moffit Cancer Center
Catherine Mansfield, senior associate general counsel for the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office
Lisa Scheibly, an employment attorney with Spielberger Law
Professor Anna Small, Chief Compliance Officer for Nemour’s Children’s hospital and adjunct professor teaching healthcare compliance and ethics.
Please RSVP on Engage soon, as this is a capped event and we would love to have you!
Judicial Panel & Networking Opportunity – Tampa
The Florida Defense Lawyers Association is hosting a Judicial Panel and Networking Hour on Raising the Bar in Florida Law: Ethics, Professionalism, and Real Talk for Young Defense Lawyers.
The event is on May 2nd, 2025 at 5:30 PM at the Stetson Tampa Law Center.
Register at FDLA’s website:
Meet & Greet with Judge Beverly Martin April 24th!
The Office of Clinical and Experiential Education is pleased to announce the below Meet & Greet session with former U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Beverly Martin.
Judge Martin will be giving a keynote address at the upcoming conference “Padilla v. Kentucky at 15 Years: Asserting the Constitutional Rights of Immigrant Defendants” and equally wanted to take the time to connect with students!
Please RSVP HERE or using the QR code in the flyer below!
Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers Scholarship – April 14 Deadline
Robert A. Butterworth Public Service Scholarship
The scholarship is open to rising third year law students. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in public service and have a minimum 3.0 grade-point-average at the time he or she submits the application. The overall academic achievement of each applicant will be a considered in awarding the scholarship. Applicants must also describe a need for the scholarship, though tax records and other financial documents are not required.
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must complete the scholarship application form with the following attachments:
- Official law school transcript,
- Resume,
- 500-word personal essay that describes your commitment to and motivation for pursuing a career in public service.
- At least one letter of recommendation from an individual familiar with the candidate’s public service background and aspirations, and
- Legal writing sample.
Applications are due May 1st. Learn more and apply HERE.
Brunch with the Bosses – Government Law Event
The Office of Clinical and Experiential Education is Hiring!
