Teaching Assistant to Professor Bhandari
Professor Bhandari is seeking a Teaching Assistant for pay or credit, for his Summer 2026 Criminal Procedure – Investigation class that will meet online on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15pm– 9:15pm. Responsibilities include attending classes, supporting students as needed, and supporting the professor with assignments and class preparation (20 hours). Qualified applicants must have taken Criminal Procedure – Investigation at Stetson. Applicants should email a short bio to Prof. Bhandari at [email protected].
Teaching Assistant to Professor Bhandari
Professor Bhandari is seeking a Teaching Assistant for pay or credit, for his Summer 2026 Criminal Procedure – Investigation class that will meet online on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15pm– 9:15pm. Responsibilities include attending classes, supporting students as needed, and supporting the professor with assignments and class preparation (20 hours). Qualified applicants must have taken Criminal Procedure – Investigation at Stetson. Applicants should email a short bio to Prof. Bhandari at [email protected].
Apply for the Dick and Joan Jacobs Environmental Law Externship Fund
Will you be working or volunteering for an environmentally focused organization or agency this summer? If so, financial support may be available through the Dick and Joan Jacobs Environmental Law Externship Fund. Send an application letter to Professor Gardner ([email protected]) and Katherine Pratt ([email protected]) with the name of the organization or agency that you will be working for or have applied to, a description of the work you will be doing, the likely dates of work, and a general description of your financial needs. Stipends typically range between $1500 and $3000 to help defray living and/or travel expenses. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, with those received by Friday, April 24th, 2026 given priority.
Apply for the Environmental Law-Student Teaching Program
The Biodiversity Institute is now accepting applicants for the Environmental Law-Student Teaching Program. Students who will be 3Ls (or equivalent) and have taken Environmental Law are invited to apply to co-teach an undergraduate course in Environmental Law or Environmental Regulation. Student teachers will receive instruction during Fall 2026 to prepare them to teach a Spring 2027 class.
Send your resume, unofficial law school transcript, and a cover letter to Professor Gardner ([email protected]) and Katherine Pratt ([email protected]) by April 20, 2026.
For more information, email [email protected].
Environmental Law LLM Lunch and Learn Information Session
Students interested in learning more about Stetson’s new Environmental Law LLM program are invited to a Lunch and Learn session on March 11, 2026 from 12-1 in xx. Enjoy a catered lunch while you learn about our two specialized tracks: International Environmental Law and Public Interest Practice.
During this session you’ll gain insight on key aspects of our program including experiential learning, expert faculty mentorship, and career-focused training.
Your RSVP by March 9, 2026 is required to attend. Please register here: Environmental Law LLM Lunch and Learn
Bookstore: Champion Sale Ends Soon! 30% Off!!
Have you had your eye on that crewneck, 1/4 zip, or hoodie? This is your chance to save 30% off of all Champion merchandise! Online and in-store! Today through March 3 only.
Bookstore: Champion 30% Off Sale 2/25-3/3
Have you had your eye on that crewneck, 1/4 zip, or hoodie? This is your chance to save 30% off of all Champion merchandise! Online and in-store! Today through March 3 only.
Stetson Law Ambassador Info Session
If you would still like to be an Ambassador but cannot attend one of the mandatory info sessions, please email Ana Gammons ([email protected]) before Wednesday, March 4th.
SBA Headshots
Good afternoon,
The Student Bar Association will be hosting another round of (free!) professional headshots for students on March 2nd, 2026. This semester, in order to ensure that part-time/Flex students have an opportunity to participate in the headshot event at an accessible time, the photographer has agreed to block 3:20 PM – 5:00 PM for part-time/Flex students. There will be 47 spots available during this time frame, and sign-ups will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please do not register for a time slot outside of this 3:20 PM – 5:00 PM block, as any reservations made by part-time/Flex students outside of this block will be cancelled to allow adequate space for full-time students. Additionally, this semester we are implementing a new system to prevent no-shows at the headshot event, as this has been a costly and inconvenient issue in the past. This semester, if you register for a time slot and no-show without cancelling your reservation or otherwise giving notice so that we can open your slot to someone else, you will forfeit the ability to sign up for future SBA-sponsored headshot events. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to myself ([email protected]) or Jackson McMillan ([email protected]).
Link to sign up:
Foreman Biodiversity Lecture – Dr. Christina Leb
Don’t miss Dr. Christina Leb, Lead Water Specialist with the World Bank, speak about the role of multilateral development banks in advancing environmental and water law standards worldwide. More information is available here.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Great Hall
Lunch will be available for registered attendees. Register at this link by February 23rd: Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture
Exam Deadline Approaching: Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Spring 2026 Term
The deadline to submit or renew exam ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is March 20th, 2026. Any submissions received 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. 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].
Gulfport Senior Center – Needs Volunteers
The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation is looking for volunteers to assist with their Comedy Night on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Please contact Rosemary Minton at 252-241-5674.
Foreman Biodiversity Lecture – Dr. Christina Leb
Don’t miss Dr. Christina Leb, Lead Water Specialist with the World Bank, speak about the role of multilateral development banks in advancing environmental and water law standards worldwide. More information is available here.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Great Hall
Lunch will be available for registered attendees. Register at this link by February 23rd: Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture
Jeff Murphy Law Scholarship – $1,000 – Deadline: April 15, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a current 1L, 2L, or 3L law student enrolled at an accredited U.S. law school
- Be in good academic standing at the time of application
- Submit an original essay responding to the assigned scholarship prompt
- Provide proof of current enrollment, such as a student ID or enrollment verification
There is no application fee to apply for this scholarship.
Essay Requirement
Applicants must submit an original essay of approximately 1,000 words responding to the scholarship prompt. The official essay topic will be announced when the application period opens on February 1 and will follow prior themes focused on victims’ rights, advocacy, and the role attorneys play in protecting vulnerable individuals.
Essays must be the applicant’s own work and may not be generated, copied, or repurposed from other submissions or publications.
Required Application Materials
To be considered, applicants must submit the following materials together:
- Completed original essay (approximately 1,000 words)
- Current resume
- Proof of enrollment at an accredited law school
Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
2026 Application Timeline
- Application Opens: February 1, 2026
- Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
- Winner Selected: May 2026
- Winner Announced: May 2026
- Scholarship Award Distributed: May 2026
All materials must be received by the deadline to be eligible.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit all required materials by email to: [email protected]
Please include “Jeff Murphy Law Victims’ Rights Scholarship – 2026” in the subject line of your email.
More information is available at: Jeff Murphy Law Victims’ Rights Scholarship – Jeff Murphy Law
Academy Prep Visit to Stetson Law
The Division of Student Affairs is invited all student organizations to join us in the Mann Lounge and speak with middle school students about their experiences in law school.
Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg is a nationally accredited nonprofit middle school that inspires and empowers students qualifying for need-based scholarships to become future community leaders through a rigorous academic program coupled with ongoing graduate support.
When: March 27th, 2026 from 11:00a to 1:00p
Where: Classroom F
Please RSVP on Engage
Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program.
E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA accommodations for this program.
Knitting Circle
The knitting circle is open to anyone who wants to knit, crochet, do any other handcrafts, learn how to do one of these handcrafts, or just to show up and chat.
The circle will be hosted by Prof. Morgan and Prof. Adams.
When: February 18th at Noon (12:00p)
Where: AD 109
Foreman Biodiversity Lecture – Dr. Christina Leb
Don’t miss Dr. Christina Leb, Lead Water Specialist with the World Bank, speak about the role of multilateral development banks in advancing environmental and water law standards worldwide. More information is available here.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Great Hall
Lunch will be available for registered attendees. Register at this link by February 23rd: Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture
Exam Deadline Approaching: Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for the Spring 2026 Term
The deadline to submit or renew exam ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is March 20th, 2026. Any submissions received 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. 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].
Bookstore: Last Day for spring book refunds, 1/29/26
Essentials II: Second Semester Success
ESSENTIALS II WORKSHOP TOPICS
We hold two sessions per week; pick the session that suits your needs.
1/26/26 & 1/27/26 #LevelUp: Learning from Last Semester Mondays 10:00-11:00 AM CLASSROOM A
Tuesdays 5:15 -6:00 PM CLASSROOM F
2/2/26 & 2/3/26 Next Level Study Strategies & Memory Training Mondays 10:00-11:00 AM CLASSROOM A
Tuesdays 5:15 -6:00 PM CLASSROOM F
2/9/26 & 2/10/26 Exam Writing Part 1 Mondays 10:00-11:00 AM CLASSROOM A
Tuesdays 5:15 -6:00 PM CLASSROOM F
2/16/26 & 2/17/26 Catalina Midterm Mixer Mondays 10:00-11:00 AM CLASSROOM A
Tuesdays 5:15 -6:00 PM CLASSROOM F
3/9/26 & 3/10/26 Exam Writing Part 2 Mondays 10:00-11:00 AM CLASSROOM A
Tuesdays 5:15 -6:00 PM CLASSROOM F
3/30/26 & 3/31/26 Mastering Multiple-Choice Mondays 10:00-11:00 AM CLASSROOM A
Tuesdays 5:15 -6:00 PM CLASSROOM F
4/13/26 & 4/14/26 Assessing Knowledge BEFORE Exams Mondays 10:00-11:00 AM CLASSROOM A
Tuesdays 5:15 -6:00 PM CLASSROOM F
Essentials 1: Spring Start Series
1/22/26 Become An Expert Learner – Classroom A
1/29/26 Rule Synthesis and Revisiting Case Briefing – Classroom A
2/5/26 Course Organization: Effective Study Tools – Classroom A
2/12/26 Introduction to IRAC (Issue-Rule–Application–Conclusion) – Classroom A
2/19/26 The Beginning of Analysis and Issue Spotting – Classroom A
3/5/26 Catalina Midterm Mixer – Classroom A
3/12/26 Understanding Legal Analysis – Classroom A
3/26/26 Mandatory 1L Bar Application Workshop – Classroom F – see official email notice for details.
4/2/26 Systematic Problem Solving & Deconstructing Multiple Choice – Classroom A
4/9/26 – Effective Strategies for Final Exam Preparation – Classroom A
Federal Bar Association’s Bed Building for Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Stetson Federal Bar Association is teaming up with the Tampa Federal Bar Association Young Lawyers Division to host a bed building project with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP). SHP is a group that builds beds and distributes them to less fortunate families in the area who cannot afford them. The first of these events will be on January 24th from 9:00 AM to 1:00PM at the Stetson Tampa Law Center. Breakfast will be provided. This event will not only be an excellent way to earn pro bono hours, but also a great chance to network with attorney members of the Tampa Federal Bar Association.
Learn more with the link below:
Join Stetson Law in the 2026 MLK Jr. Day Parade!
Stetson University College of Law invites students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their families to participate in the MLK Jr. Day Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026, in St. Petersburg.
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and our shared commitment to justice by participating with us in this meaningful community event.
Parade Details:
📅 Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
🕤 Check-in Time: Approximately 9:30 a.m.
📍 Check-in Location: Check-in at 4th Avenue South & 1st Avenue South
🚶♂️ Parade Start: 11:00 a.m.
📏 Route: East to West on 1st Avenue South (~1.5 miles)
🚗 Support Vehicles: Two vehicles will accompany participants
Please complete this form to RSVP
For questions, contact Dr. Devona F. Pierre at [email protected].
Note: Parade details are subject to change based on updates from event organizers.
Spring 2026 Tuition, Fees and Fin Aid
The Business Office has received inquiries about the amount of tuition, when tuition is due for the spring 2026 semester, and when financial aid checks are to be distributed. Please find the relevant information below:
Entering Fall 2025/Spring 2026 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.
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 $75 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.
Tuition, fees and fin aid 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, Friday, January 16, 2026.
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 accepting 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, January 16, 2026. If your refund is direct deposited, it will be processed late afternoon on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits? Apply for the Community Associates Program!
If you are interested in creating, working, or learning about nonprofit organizations and the intersection of philanthropy and the law this is a pro bono opportunity you do not want to miss!
The Alliance for Advocacy and Philanthropy (The Alliance) is seeking student pro-bono interns to work virtually on a variety of projects with nonprofit organizations in the Tampa Bay area. The Alliance is a partnership between the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and Stetson University College of Law. It is a partnership designed to engage students in the philanthropic community and to strengthen the effectiveness of nonprofit efforts to address the needs of communities in the Tampa Bay area.
Students who volunteer for these pro bono opportunities are required to commit to working at least three hours per week for a minimum of 11 weeks starting February 9, 2026. The preference is for longer multiweek engagements, but short-term one-time opportunities may also be available. Many of the assignments will be virtual.
Some of organizations that have worked with us in the past to provide these opportunities include:
- Social Venture Partners (SVP) Tampa Bay: https://svptampabay.org/
- Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC): https://nlctb.org/
- LEAP Tampa Bay: https://www.leaptampabay.org/
- Florida College Access Network, http://floridacollegeaccess.org/
- National Alliance for Mental Illness – Pinellas County https://nami-pinellas.org/
- St. Pete Innovation District, https://stpeteinnovationdistrict.com/
- Florida Mental Health Institute, https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/fmhi/
- St. Petersburg College, https://www.spcollege.edu/
- The Florida Philanthropic Network, https://www.fpnetwork.org/
As a student volunteer, you will be assigned nonlegal research and writing projects and in rare circumstances you may have an opportunity to conduct legal research. In addition, you may have opportunities to:
- Learn about the nonprofit grantmaking process
- Attend community meetings and virtual networking opportunities with nonprofit executives
- Collaborate with a wide variety of business executives, lawyers, and philanthropists
- Analyze socio-economic data, and
- Assist in evaluating programmatic outcomes
If you are interested in applying for one of these opportunities, please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience in the nonprofit world no later than 5 p.m. on January 23, 2026. You will be notified of whether you are placed in the Community Associates Program no later than January 29, 2026. You will begin your pro bono assignment beginning February 9, 2026 and ending April 28, 2026.
You should indicate in your cover letter how many hours per week you will be available to volunteer. If you prefer an organization noted above, please indicate that in your cover letter. Your resume and cover letter should be addressed to Professor Judith AM Scully and Dr. Jesse Coraggio and emailed to [email protected].