Mandatory for July 2026 bar takers seeking a Bar Study Grant: Bar Prep on a Budget: Financial Strategies for Success (VIRTUAL Sessions – Monday, January 12th or 26th)
Planning for bar study expenses can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. Join us for a practical and informative workshop with LeAndra Ross, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute, who will guide you through:
- Smart strategies to fund and budget for bar prep costs
- A credit and debt checklist to prepare for the Character & Fitness review
- Tips for managing living expenses during your bar study period
There are two (2) virtual workshops scheduled: attendance at either is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.
The workshops will be held:
Monday, January 12, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 12th; and,
Monday, January 26, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 26th
Registration for either session closes at 11:59pm, January 6, 2026
Register here for January 12, 2026
Register here for January 26, 2026
* The workshops are open to all students and attendance at one of the workshops offered is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.
If you have any questions, please contact The Office of Student Financial Planning at [email protected] or call 727-562-7813
PAID FELLOWSHIP FOR 2L and 3L LAW STUDENTS
Stetson University College of Law and the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay formed a partnership in 2019— The Alliance for Advocacy and Philanthropy (“The Alliance”) — to benefit the Tampa Bay area. As part of the collaboration, the Alliance offers paid fellowships to Stetson Law students. We are currently looking for students to serve as fellows in the Spring 2026 semester. Students chosen for this fellowship may work virtually, at Community Foundation of Tampa Bay’s Gulfport campus, or at one of their offices in downtown St. Petersburg or Tampa. Through this paid fellowship, students will work approximately 13-15 hours per week for approximately 10- 12 weeks.
As a Community Fellow, you will gain an in-depth understanding of community philanthropy and have hands-on opportunities to work with nonprofit organizations. You will be introduced to nonprofit board governance, the grantmaking process, donor development, and funding agreements. In addition, you will receive considerable exposure to how grants are evaluated and sustained; and you may also be called upon to analyze data to support nonprofit organizational needs and to assess programmatic outcomes.
If you are interested in applying for one of these paid fellowships in the upcoming Spring 2026 semester please submit your resume and a cover letter to Professor Scully and Jesse Coraggio, Vice President of the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay at [email protected] no later than Thursday, January 22nd at 12 noon. Please indicate in your cover letter why you are interested in this position and what skills you currently possess that you think will be an asset to The Alliance.
The finalists for this fellowship will be notified no later than Monday, January 26th of their status and will be invited to virtually interview with the Alliance within that week. Students chosen to be Fellows will begin work on Friday, February 6th.
For more information about the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay please see About | Community Foundation of Tampa Bay (cftampabay.org)
PAID FELLOWSHIP FOR 2L and 3L LAW STUDENTS
Stetson University College of Law and the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay formed a partnership in 2019— The Alliance for Advocacy and Philanthropy (“The Alliance”) — to benefit the Tampa Bay area. As part of the collaboration, the Alliance offers paid fellowships to Stetson Law students. We are currently looking for students to serve as fellows in the Spring 2026 semester. Students chosen for this fellowship may work virtually, at Community Foundation of Tampa Bay’s Gulfport campus, or at one of their offices in downtown St. Petersburg or Tampa. Through this paid fellowship, students will work approximately 13-15 hours per week for approximately 10- 12 weeks.
As a Community Fellow, you will gain an in-depth understanding of community philanthropy and have hands-on opportunities to work with nonprofit organizations. You will be introduced to nonprofit board governance, the grantmaking process, donor development, and funding agreements. In addition, you will receive considerable exposure to how grants are evaluated and sustained; and you may also be called upon to analyze data to support nonprofit organizational needs and to assess programmatic outcomes.
If you are interested in applying for one of these paid fellowships in the upcoming Spring 2026 semester please submit your resume and a cover letter to Professor Scully and Jesse Coraggio, Vice President of the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay at [email protected] no later than Thursday, January 22nd at 12 noon. Please indicate in your cover letter why you are interested in this position and what skills you currently possess that you think will be an asset to The Alliance.
The finalists for this fellowship will be notified no later than Monday, January 26th of their status and will be invited to virtually interview with the Alliance within that week. Students chosen to be Fellows will begin work on Friday, February 6th.
For more information about the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay please see About | Community Foundation of Tampa Bay (cftampabay.org)
Mandatory for July 2026 bar takers seeking a Bar Study Grant: Bar Prep on a Budget: Financial Strategies for Success (VIRTUAL Sessions – Monday, January 12th or 26th)
Planning for bar study expenses can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. Join us for a practical and informative workshop with LeAndra Ross, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute, who will guide you through:
- Smart strategies to fund and budget for bar prep costs
- A credit and debt checklist to prepare for the Character & Fitness review
- Tips for managing living expenses during your bar study period
There are two (2) virtual workshops scheduled: attendance at either is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.
The workshops will be held:
Monday, January 12, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 12th; and,
Monday, January 26, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 26th
Registration for either session closes at 11:59pm, January 6, 2026
Register here for January 12, 2026
Register here for January 26, 2026
* The workshops are open to all students and attendance at one of the workshops offered is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.
If you have any questions, please contact The Office of Student Financial Planning at [email protected] or call 727-562-7813
Eighth Annual Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Environmental, Land Use, and Eminent Domain Law Conference
February 6, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. with a reception to follow
Early Bird Registration ends January 27, 2026
Student Discounts available!
See this flyer for more information.
Bookstore: Rental Books Almost Due!
Please do not leave for the holiday break without checking in your rental books. Our current hours for the rest of the semester are 9am-4pm M-TH, 9am-12pm F, Closed Sat/Sun. Our last day open is 12/19. Please do not mail rentals if they will not arrive before 12/19. The mailroom will be closed and no deliveries will be made after 12/19, which will cause your mailed rentals to be delinquent!
You can have another person check in your books for you as long as they have your name and phone number. Do not leave rental books anywhere else on campus. And do NOT leave books outside of the store after hours. You can mail books (shippers’ expense) back to the store as long as they arrive by the close of business on 12/19/25. When the grace period ends on 12/19, your card on file will be charged full book replacement fee plus a late fee. Fees cannot be reversed. We also cannot extend the rental period. You may also pay to convert your rental to a purchase up until 12/16 online or in person.
The latest issue of Stetson Law Review
Volume 55, Number 2 of Stetson Law Review is now published and available to read online. This issue features scholarship from the journal’s 2025 symposium on prosecutorial independence. We are proud to share this publication with you, and we look forward to the conversation it inspires. You can read the full issue here: https://stetsonlawreview.org/article/category/volume-55/.
Mandatory for July 2026 bar takers seeking a Bar Study Grant: Bar Prep on a Budget: Financial Strategies for Success (VIRTUAL Sessions – Monday, January 12th or 26th)
Planning for bar study expenses can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. Join us for a practical and informative workshop with LeAndra Ross, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute, who will guide you through:
- Smart strategies to fund and budget for bar prep costs
- A credit and debt checklist to prepare for the Character & Fitness review
- Tips for managing living expenses during your bar study period
There are two (2) virtual workshops scheduled: attendance at either is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.
The workshops will be held:
Monday, January 12, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 12th; and,
Monday, January 26, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 26th
Registration for either session closes at 11:59pm, January 6, 2026
Register here for January 12, 2026
Register here for January 26, 2026
* The workshops are open to all students and attendance at one of the workshops offered is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.
If you have any questions, please contact The Office of Student Financial Planning at [email protected] or call 727-562-78
Home for the Holidays, Holland & Knight 1L Reception
Tampa | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | 5:30pm
Jacksonville | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 5:30pm
| We are pleased to welcome members of the J.D. Class of 2028 to celebrate the New Year and recognize the successful completion of your first semester of law school. This reception will offer an excellent opportunity to learn more about Holland & Knight’s culture and practice areas while enjoying meaningful conversations in a relaxed, professional setting. Light refreshments will be served as you connect with peers and members of our team. Space is limited, so please RSVP below and let us know if you plan to attend in Tampa or Jacksonville. | |
| Where: | Holland & Knight 100 North Tampa Street Suite 4100 Tampa, Florida 33602 |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET Please register online by December 26. |
| Where: | Holland & Knight 50 North Laura Street Suite 3900 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 |
| Date/Time: | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET Please register online by December 26. |
| Please Note: If you have questions about Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program, please reach out to Precillia Soares. | |
Portal Now Open: Renew Your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Spring 2026 Term.
The portal is now open to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications for the Spring 2026 term.
The deadline to submit or renew non-exam ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications for Spring 2026 is January 29th, 2026. Any Spring submissions received during the university closure from end of day on Friday, December 19th to when we reopen on Monday, January 5th will be reviewed and processed upon our return.
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. If you do not receive a confirmation email, the steps have not been completed, and you need to try again.
If your classes change after you have submitted your request for accommodations renewal, please email [email protected] to notify what classes have changed.
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].
You’re Invited: Stinson’s Virtual View of Law Firm Life
All first-year law students are invited to join either or both sessions of our virtual View of Law Firm Life program. The programs are an opportunity to help 1Ls considering large firm summer programs by providing insights into about practicing law at Stinson, the firm’s well-being and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and our 1L summer associate positions.
- Session 1 | Thursday, December 18th from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT
- This session will include a practitioner panel and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team.
- Session 2 | Tuesday, December 23rd from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT
- This session will include our Director of Well-Being and Recruiting Tips/Stinson’s 2026 1L opportunities.
Students who are interested can register for either or both sessions by click this link. Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the event. Students can also register to request a video recording of the program if they are unavailable to attend live.
Lowndes 1L Open House
December Family Forms Clinic – Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
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 December, 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 at the following link: https://forms.gle/M9XM6iCVUDQ5LojZ7 . You can sign up for as many available dates as you’d like.
Bookstore: RENTAL BOOK INFORMATION!!
Please do not leave for the holiday break without checking in your rental books. Our current hours for the rest of the semester are 9am-4pm M-TH, 9am-12pm F, Closed Sat/Sun.
You can have another person check in your books for you as long as they have your name and phone number. Do not leave rental books anywhere else on campus. And do NOT leave books outside of the store after hours. You can mail books (shippers’ expense) back to the store as long as they arrive by the close of business on 12/19/25. When the grace period ends on 12/19, your card on file will be charged full book replacement fee plus a late fee. Fees cannot be reversed. We also cannot extend the rental period. You may also pay to convert your rental to a purchase up until 12/16 online or in person.
Shook & Stone Scholarship Opportunity – $2,500 – Deadline: January 1, 2026
Shook & Stone is proud to announce the “An Ideal Lawyer’s Portrait: Representation Matters” Scholarship, which awards $2,500 to a student who can thoughtfully explore how representation shapes the legal profession.
Scholarship Overview:
Students are invited to submit an original essay (up to 1,000 words) that:
- Describes their vision of an ideal lawyer
- Highlights historical or present-day legal professionals who embody that vision
Application Details:
- Award: $2,500
- Deadline: January 1, 2026
- Eligibility:
- Must be accepted or enrolled at an accredited U.S. trade school, college, university, or graduate program
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must submit required transcripts and agree to the scholarship’s terms
- How to Apply: Upload the essay (PDF format) and all materials via the application form on their scholarship page: https://www.shookandstone.com/scholarships/
Max Pre-Law by Access Lex Scholarship Program – $15,000 – Deadline: April 30, 2026
AccessLex has officially launched the MAX Pre-Law by AccessLex® scholarship program! Four future law students starting next year will each snag $15,000 toward their first year of law school.
You can earn entries by completing MAX Pre-Law lessons, attending webinars, and watching videos on Ask EDNA!® – the Education Network at AccessLex.
- MAX Pre-Law automatically enters you into the May scholarship drawing for:
- Completing online courses
- Attending webinars or in-person workshops
- Watching short videos
- Four (4) $15,000 scholarship drawings will take place in May. Each eligible MAX Pre-Law activity completed on an individual level earns an entry into the scholarship drawing pool. Up to $15,000 will be paid to each winner’s law school toward their 1L tuition and cost of attendance.
Read the full MAX Pre-Law by AccessLex® Scholarship Drawing Official Rules.
Did You Know?? One in Five Law Students Has a Disability – (LSSSE 2025)
The 2025 report released last week by Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE) is its first comprehensive look at disability among law students. LSSSE has determined that one in five law students has a disability. The CDC reports that one in four adults in the United States has a disability and that number will only increase as the population ages.
At Stetson Law, Accessibility Resources (AR) supports students with disabilities, students who require temporary accommodations (emergency or disability-related needs that are expected to resolve within six months), and students where English is their Second Language (ESL).
During the 2024-2025 academic year, 1,091 students were enrolled at Stetson Law, and 254 students were registered with Accessibility Resources: 23.3% of the student body.
Of the 254 students registered with AR, 217 were students with disabilities defined under the ADA; 19.9% of the student body, 15 students received temporary accommodation; 1.4% student body, and 14 students received ESL testing modifications; 1.3% of the student body.
| Registration Categories with AR | No. of Students Registered with AR (Total: 254) | Percentage of Student Body 2024-25 (Total Enrollment: 1,091) |
| Students with Disabilities (ADA) | 217 | 19.9% |
| Temporary Accommodations | 15 | 1.4% |
| English as Second Language | 14 | 1.3% |
The types of disabilities represented in the Stetson Law student body vary. While students may have the same diagnosis, the barriers they experience often differ, resulting in different types of accommodations to address those barriers. All accommodations are made on a student-specific, case-by-case basis.
| Disability Category | Percentage of Students** Registered with AR¾Reported Disability |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder | 1.5% |
| Chronic | 12.9% |
| Cognitive & Learning Disability | 15.1% |
| Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing | 1.5% |
| ESL* | 5.4% |
| Mobility | 4.3% |
| Psychological (includes ADD/ADHD) | 70.1% |
| Temporary* | 10.8% |
| Visual | 3.6% |
*Not considered a disability under the ADA.
**Many students report having more than one disability and are counted in more than one disability category.
How can you support our disability community?
- Learn more about disability culture at Stetson Law: Reach out to Accessibility Resources to understand the requirements and process for requesting and receiving accommodations. Attend programming events offered by Accessibility Resources and the Disability Allied Law Students Association (DALSA).
- Promote awareness and inclusion of this underrepresented community: Ensure your events, materials, and messaging are accessible to all members of our community. Your message is important; make sure it reaches everyone.
- Minimize stigma surrounding disability status and accommodations: Lead with an open mind, not assumptions. Every student receiving accommodations has a medical condition that has been verified by a qualified medical provider and the accommodations process at Stetson Law. However, not all disabilities are visible. It’s far more common for people to mask their challenges than to feign a disability ¾often as a response to societal stigma.
- Respect the privacy of our disability community: Refrain from discussing unverified, personal, and private information with others. If you learn a student is receiving accommodations, practice the legal ethical requirement of keeping that information confidential. Appropriate handling of confidential and private information is a critical part of everyone’s professional identity formation.
Read the full LSSSE Disability in Law School report.
December Family Forms Clinic – Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
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 December, 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 at the following link: https://forms.gle/M9XM6iCVUDQ5LojZ7 . You can sign up for as many available dates as you’d like.
The Basics of PDF Accessibility
Date: Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 AM Central Time
This webinar will introduce participants to the basic concepts of PDF accessibility. We’ll cover the advantages and disadvantages of using PDF, common accessibility errors with PDF, creating an accessible PDF from a source document, and working with existing PDFs.
Registration
This event is free but registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a link to join the event.
About the Presenter
Melanie Thornton is the Director of Initiatives on Access and Justice at University of Arkansas Partners. She provides professional development on topics related to leadership, disability, accessibility, and design. She is very interested in working with organizations to create more accessible environments.
Accessibility
We are committed to creating accessible events. We will provide human-generated captioning services. Other disability-related accommodations can be requested in the registration form.
Questions?
Feel free to contact Melanie Thornton at [email protected].
This presentation is provided with support from iCAN-Arkansas.
Melanie Thornton
Digital Accessibility Consultant
Director, Initiatives for Advancing Disability Access
University of Arkansas Partners
University of Arkansas Partners – College of Education and Health Professions
Mobile: 501-291-3217 (V/Text)
Dec. 3 Nonlegal Pro Bono Opportunity – Volunteers Needed
Whiskers Workspace is looking for volunteers to help with a live-streamed fundraiser with Jordan’s Way. They need 20 volunteers to participate and play games during the event.
Details:
- Date: Wednesday, December 3, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Whiskers Workspace, 4699 Central Avenue #200, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
- Time Commitment: 3 hours
- More Info: Jordan’s Way Tour
This is a nonlegal pro bono opportunity. For additional details and to sign up, contact Diane Emery at [email protected]
Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program
We would like to invite Class of 2028 JD students (current 1Ls) to participate in Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida mentoring program. Details below. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 5, 2025.
Please note:
This program is only available to first-year/J.D. law students graduating in May 2028.
Spots are limited.
This is solely a mentoring program and NOT linked to employment.
If you have any updates regarding who we should direct the invitation to in your office, please reach out to Lauren Grand, [email protected].
December Family Forms Clinic – Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
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 December, 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 at the following link: https://forms.gle/M9XM6iCVUDQ5LojZ7 . You can sign up for as many available dates as you’d like.
Bar Prep on a Budget: Financial Strategies for Success (VIRTUAL – Monday, December 1, 2025)
Planning for bar study expenses can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. Join us for a practical and informative workshop with LeAndra Ross, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute, who will guide you through:
- Smart strategies to fund and budget for bar prep costs
- A credit and debt checklist to prepare for the Character & Fitness review
- Tips for managing living expenses during your bar study period
The workshop will be held:
Monday, December 1, 2025
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of December 1st.
Register Here
Registration closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, November 30, 2025
* The workshop is open to all students and attendance at one of the workshops offered this semester (prior sessions in October and November) is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the February or July 2026 bar exams.
If you have any questions, please contact The Office of Student Financial Planning at [email protected] or call 727-562-78
Bar Prep on a Budget: Financial Strategies for Success (VIRTUAL – Monday, December 1, 2025)
Planning for bar study expenses can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. Join us for a practical and informative workshop with LeAndra Ross, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute, who will guide you through:
- Smart strategies to fund and budget for bar prep costs
- A credit and debt checklist to prepare for the Character & Fitness review
- Tips for managing living expenses during your bar study period
The workshop will be held:
Monday, December 1, 2025
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of December 1st.
Register Here
Registration closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, November 30, 2025
* The workshop is open to all students and attendance at one of the workshops offered this semester (prior sessions in October and November) is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the February or July 2026 bar exams.
If you have any questions, please contact The Office of Student Financial Planning at [email protected] or call 727-562-7813.
Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program
We would like to invite Class of 2028 JD students (current 1Ls) to participate in Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida mentoring program. Details below. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 5, 2025.
Please note:
This program is only available to first-year/J.D. law students graduating in May 2028.
Spots are limited.
This is solely a mentoring program and NOT linked to employment.
If you have any updates regarding who we should direct the invitation to in your office, please reach out to Lauren Grand, [email protected].