Webinar: Introduction to MS Word Accessibility

Introduction to MS Word Accessibility

Date: Tuesday, September 23rd

Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

This is a great training for beginners or those who need a refresher in the basics of creating accessible MS Word Documents. We’ll focus on three simple techniques to greatly improve the accessibility of your documents: using styles for headings, adding alt text to images, and creating meaningful links. We’ll then discuss a few other tips.

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.

This event is free, but registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a link to join the event.

Register Online Meeting Registration – Zoom

Questions? Contact Melanie Thornton at email: [email protected]

This presentation is provided with support from iCAN-Arkansas.

Teaching Assistant Opportunity for Fall 2025 Administrative Law

Professor Virelli is seeking a Teaching Assistant for pay or credit, for his Administrative Law class that will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am – 11:25am. Qualified applicants must have taken Administrative Law at Stetson and received a minimum grade of 3.25, and should email a cover letter and resume to Prof. Virelli at [email protected] no later than Friday, August 22.

Do Not Wait: Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.

Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.

The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is October 10th. 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].

Fall 2025 Tuition and Financial Aid

The Business Office has received inquiries about the amount of tuition, when tuition is due for the fall 2025 semester, and when financial aid checks are to be distributed. Please find the relevant information below:

Entering Fall 2025 tuition

FT Fall Tuition- $28,260/semester
PT Fall Tuition-$18,840/semester

Entered Fall 2024 tuition

FT Fall Tuition- $27,173/semester
PT Fall Tuition-$18,115/semester

Prior to Fall 2024 tuition

FT Fall Tuition- $27,165/semester
PT Fall Tuition-$17,865/semester

Elder Law LLM – $1,463/credit hour
Advocacy LLM – $1,339/credit hour
MJur in Health Care Compliance is $1,128 per credit hour.

Fall 2025 fees for the various programs are:

Full-time JD and LLM International students is $198/semester for student activity fee.
Part-time JD is $161/semester for student activity fee.
Full-time students and LLM International students are also charged $50 for SBA fees a semester.
LLM Elder Law, LLM Advocacy, JD/LLM, and MJur in Health Care Compliance are charged a $50 technology fee a semester.
Graduation fee – $200 for 3L in fall.

The Book Store will open book advances starting 08/07/25-08/11/25. 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, August 18, 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. 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, August 15, 2025. If your refund is direct deposited, it will be processed late afternoon on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Dr. Kirsten Davis seeking Research Assistant

Dr. Kirsten Davis seeks a 2L or 3L to serve as a research assistant. Up to 10 paid hours a week. Dr. Davis is currently working on projects related to generative AI as it intersects with legal communication, legal ethics, legal education, and institutional governance.

If you are interested, please submit your resume and a paragraph or two describing your interest and other commitments to [email protected].

TA needed for Professor Weaver – FL Land Use

Adjunct Professor Ron Weaver is seeking a TA for Florida Land Use class for the Fall 2025 semester. The course is on Wednesdays from 9-10:50 a.m.

Professor Weaver specifically seeks assistance with class logistics and recordings. Prior Land Use Law or Admin Law classes would be helpful, but not required. Interested students should preferably call/text Professor Weaver at (813) 220-8501 or email [email protected]. Email interest should include a CV.

Fall 2025 Tuition and Financial Aid

Entering Fall 2025 tuition

FT Fall Tuition- $28,260/semester
PT Fall Tuition-$18,840/semester

Entered Fall 2024 tuition

FT Fall Tuition- $27,173/semester
PT Fall Tuition-$18,115/semester

Prior to Fall 2024 tuition

FT Fall Tuition- $27,165/semester
PT Fall Tuition-$17,865/semester
Elder Law LLM – $1,463/credit hour
Advocacy LLM – $1,339/credit hour
MJur in Health Care Compliance is $1,128 per credit hour.

Fall 2025 fees for the various programs are:

Full-time JD and LLM International students is $198/semester for student activity fee.
Part-time JD is $161/semester for student activity fee.
Full-time students and LLM International students are also charged $50 for SBA fees a semester.
LLM Elder Law, LLM Advocacy, JD/LLM, and MJur in Health Care Compliance are charged a $50 technology fee a semester.
Graduation fee – $200 for 3L in fall.

The Book Store will open book advances starting 08/07/25-08/11/25. 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, August 18, 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 convenience fees.

If the amount of your financial aid is more than the amount of your tuition and fees, you will receive a refund for the difference to cover your living expenses. 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 between 8:30am-5pm in the Business Office on Friday, August 15, 2025. If your refund is direct deposited, it will be processed late afternoon on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Call for Research Assistants

Professor Andrew Milne is putting out a call out for research assistants interested in researching inheritance, elder care, and civil procedure. More specifically, he has these two questions:

Why is there no homestead exemption to Medicaid estate recovery? (If homeowners use Medicaid for elder care, Medicaid can seize their home equity upon permanent institutionalization or death, in contrast to homestead protections for consumer debt.)
Why do federal courts lack jurisdiction over probate matters that would otherwise qualify for diversity jurisdiction?

If interested, please email Professor Milne – [email protected].

Webinar: Introduction to MS Word Accessibility

Introduction to MS Word Accessibility

Date: Tuesday, September 23rd

Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

This event is free, but registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a link to join the event.

Register Online Meeting Registration – Zoom

Questions? Contact Melanie Thornton at email: [email protected]

This presentation is provided with support from iCAN-Arkansas.

Fall 2025 Tuition & Financial Aid

Entering Fall 2025 tuition

FT Fall Tuition- $28,260/semester
PT Fall Tuition-$18,840/semester

Entered Fall 2024 tuition

FT Fall Tuition- $27,173/semester
PT Fall Tuition-$18,115/semester

Prior to Fall 2024 tuition

FT Fall Tuition- $27,165/semester
PT Fall Tuition-$17,865/semester
Elder Law LLM – $1,463/credit hour
Advocacy LLM – $1,339/credit hour
MJur in Health Care Compliance is $1,128 per credit hour.

Fall 2025 fees for the various programs are:

Full-time JD and LLM International students is $198/semester for student activity fee.
Part-time JD is $161/semester for student activity fee.
Full-time students and LLM International students are also charged $50 for SBA fees a semester.
LLM Elder Law, LLM Advocacy, JD/LLM, and MJur in Health Care Compliance are charged a $50 technology fee a semester.
Graduation fee – $200 for 3L in fall.

The Book Store will open book advances starting 08/07/25-08/11/25. 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, August 18, 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 convenience fees.

If the amount of your financial aid is more than the amount of your tuition and fees, you will receive a refund for the difference to cover your living expenses. 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, August 15, 2025. If your refund is direct deposited, it will be processed late afternoon on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

New Course Alert for Spring 2026: Professional Responsibility and Criminal Advocacy

Satisfy your Professional Responsibility requirement while gaining skills tailored to criminal law practice.

Stetson has approved this new course that tackles the ethical considerations and requirements every attorney must master—through the sharp, high-stakes lens of the criminal law practitioner. You’ll explore the Rules of Professional Conduct and the Code of Judicial Conduct with a focus on the unique challenges faced in criminal defense, prosecution, and the courtroom.

If your future involves anything criminal law—from defending the accused to seeking justice for victims—this might be the Professional Responsibility Course for you.

RA/TA Positions Available

Prof. Gerwig seeks a teaching assistant in the Fall for Criminal Law. Upper-level students who earned a grade above the curve are encouraged to apply. The course meets Wed/ Fri 10-11.50 am and uses the Moskovitz, Boals, and Dillard textbook that centers cases in a “problem” method. Strong interest and experience in criminal law practice is preferred.

She is also seeking a Research Assistant in the Fall for a course book she is completing this year on Client Counseling; this position will require research and heavy footnote editing as well as interest and experience in client counseling and study of cultural competence.

The position(s) will require a minimum of five hours a week (more time and effort depending upon the needs of the week).

To apply, email Prof. Gerwig directly a cover letter expressing your interest and other obligations you may have in the Fall semester, and please attach a copy of your resume and transcript and with the subject line: Applicant for TA or RA position.

Yearin Law Office’sHelping the Injured Scholarship – $1000 – Deadline: May 31, 2026

For this, the Yearin Law Office’s, Helping the Injured Scholarship, has been created to support the education of a student who is dedicated to being able to help injured people.

Eligibility Criteria

This scholarship is open to any student who is currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program in the United States. This includes accredited community college students as well as high school seniors and students who possess a GED who have been accepted to or are enrolled in an accredited program.
The scholarship applicant must be able to demonstrate in their essay, their commitment to helping injured people.
All eligible candidates must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.

More information and full application instructions can be found at: Helping the Injured Scholarship – Yearin Law Office

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 August 8, 2025 – Email:[email protected])

Kevin McManus Law “Overcoming Adversity Through Sports” Scholarship – $2,000 – Deadline: October 30, 2025

About the Scholarship:
The Kevin McManus Law “Overcoming Adversity Through Sports” Scholarship is designed to support students who have shown resilience and strength in overcoming significant personal adversity—particularly through their involvement in sports. We believe athletic participation can be a powerful tool for personal growth and overcoming hardship, and we want to recognize students who embody this spirit.

Scholarship Details:

Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 30, 2025
Eligibility:
- Current high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must have participated in athletics at any level
- Must submit a short essay detailing a personal story of overcoming adversity through sports

Application Link & Full Criteria:
https://www.kevinmcmanuslaw.com/the-kevin-mcmanus-law-overcoming-adversity-through-sports-scholarship/

Do Not Wait: Renew Your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.

Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.

The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is October 10th. Any submissions after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

All semester renewal requests for accommodations or modifications must be requested through the  Accommodate Student Portal . 

Seeking TA for Contracts Course

Attention 2Ls and 3Ls, Professor Babafemi Fatade is seeking to hire one Teaching Assistant for his 1L Contracts course this fall. The course will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1pm – 2:50pm. The selected TA will have the option to work for pay or credit. Interested applicants should email [email protected] one PDF that includes a (1) cover letter, (2) law school transcript, and (3) resume. Your cover letter should indicate whether or not you have previously held a TA position or if you hope to hold a TA position in addition to Fatade’s TA position.

Professor Cerniglia Seeking Teaching Assistants

DO NOT WAIT: Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for Fall 2025.

Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Fall 2025 Term.

The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is October 10th. Any submissions after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

All semester renewal requests for accommodations or modifications must be requested through the  Accommodate Student Portal . 

Professor Cerniglia Seeking Teaching Assistants

Join the Center for Elder Justice as a Center Fellow!

Job Title: Center Fellow, Center for Elder Justice
Reports To: Director, Center for Elder Justice
Department: Center for Elder Justice
Location: Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport Campus

Position Overview/Primary Purpose: To provide research and clerical support for the Center for Elder Justice.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Deliver up to 20 hours of research and clerical support for the Center each week, taking into account class schedule, student organization, or other responsibilities (if applicable). Recruit students for Center projects. Monitor supplies quantity, and notify Center Director when it is time to place an order for additional items. Maintain storage closet; keep in orderly fashion. Serve as campus runner for the Center. Assist with preparing materials for events, conferences, and competitions hosted by the Center. Serve as general assistant during events, meetings, and conferences hosted by the Center. Update/maintain departmental databases. Conduct legal research projects for Center purposes. Draft, edit, and cite-check works for publication. Compile and prepare reports. Word processing for various types of documents. Collect, sort and distribute mail. Print, copy, scan work. Filing and record-keeping. Performing other duties as assigned by the Center Director.

Qualifications:
Current JD student in their second or third year at Stetson Law. Must be able to multi-task, have excellent computer and telephone skills, and should be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. Should be detail-oriented and demonstrate excellent follow through with ongoing projects. A high level of organization, flexibility, judgment and interpersonal skills are required. Ability to work as a positive team player. Should possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer service skills and professionalism are a must. Works to build an environment that promotes and facilitates the success of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence. Ability to work flexible work schedule during; busy office periods, host events, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook & Calendar, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).

Work Environment and Special Considerations:
Work duties performed primarily in temperature controlled office, with frequent community interaction. Lifting occasionally up to 20 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Diversity & Inclusion:
The individual in this role is expected to positively interact and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and external industry partners of varying backgrounds and worldviews. They must demonstrate respect, cordiality, and a service-oriented attitude in all interactions.

Note:
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual assigned to this role. Other duties may be assigned as needed. I understand that this is a generic job description that reflects the core responsibilities of my position. Further, I have read and understand the physical requirements of this position.

If interested please email Jessica Zook your resume to [email protected].

Professor Cerniglia Seeking Teaching Assistants

Boland Injury Lawyers P.C. Scholarship Opportunities – $500 -Deadline: December 31, 2025

Boland Injury Lawyers P.C. is sponsoring three $500 scholarships open to current or prospective students with a deadline of December 31, 2025. Details are available at the links below.

Boland Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Scholarship
https://boland-injury-law.com/scholarship/
Deadline: December 31, 2025

New Jersey Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Scholarship
https://new-jersey-injury-lawyers.com/scholarship/
Deadline: December 31, 2025

PA Medical Malpractice Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Scholarship
https://malpractice-injury-lawyers.com/scholarship/
Deadline: December 31, 2025

Professor Cerniglia Seeking Teaching Assistants

August 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 August, 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.