Holland & Knight Lunch & Learn: Inside Conflicts
Holland & Knight Lunch & Learn: Inside Conflicts
Holland & Knight Lunch & Learn: Inside Conflicts
📅 April 15 | ⏰ 12–1 p.m. | 📍 3rd Floor Library
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how firms clear conflicts and manage risk.
Learn how Conflicts Attorneys support new matters, spot issues early, and navigate ethics rules.
đź“© RSVP to Lauren Grand ([email protected]) by April 13
🍽 Lunch from Chic Fil-A to be provided
Demystifying Collegiate Athletics in the Evolving Era of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)
Stetson Law’s Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law & Policy is pleased to present the following webinar: Demystifying Collegiate Athletics in the Evolving Era of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. ET Speakers: Scott Bearby, NCAA Josh Desmond, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC George McClellan, University of Mississippi Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is a hotly debated and often misunderstood issue in collegiate athletics. Legal developments, new policies, and evolving revenue models are changing how institutions, conferences, and student-athletes operate. This webinar looks beyond the headlines to provide insight into how NIL fits into the broader transformation of college athletics, helping higher education leaders better understand this evolving landscape. The panel will discuss: -NCAA divisions and athletic structures -The House and Alston decisions -The transfer portal and athlete mobility -How institutions are financing modern athletics This webinar has been approved for 1.5 general CLE credits and 1.5 Intellectual Property Law Certification credits by the Florida Bar. The webinar is free for members of the Stetson Law community. If you would like to attend, please email [email protected] for registration instructions.
Bailiffs needed for the upcoming IEMCC!
Students are invited to sign up as bailiffs for the 30th Annual Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition, taking place April 16–18, 2026. This is a great opportunity to gain moot court experience while meeting students and judges from around the world. Participants can earn non‑legal pro bono or administrative hours, and bailiff training is provided.
Sign up using this link: https://stetsonlaw.formstack.com/forms/volunteer_bailiffs_iemcc. Additional volunteer opportunities during the competition are also available. Email [email protected] for more information.
DR Board Success at ABA Mediation Nationals!Â
At the start of the semester, two teams of DR Board members competed at the regional ABA Representation in Mediation Competition hosted by Samford University, Cumberland School of Law. The teams—Daniel Smith & Sofia Santana and Whitney Ford & Alyssa Odom—advanced out of preliminaries ranked 1st and 2nd in a regional field of 20 teams. Daniel and Sofia won the competition and advanced out of finals. This past weekend, the all-star duo represented Stetson on the national stage at Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law.
The top teams from four different regionals convened in California, and after the preliminary rounds, Daniel and Sofia advanced as the No.1 seed! The team concluded the competition as national semifinalists! We are so proud of our ABA Mediation team and their coach, Professor Amy Catledge. Please join us in congratulating this amazing team!
Register to Attend the April Foreman Biodiversity Lecture
IF WE COULD TURN BACK TIME – Modern biotechnology raises profound questions about whether, and how, we should revive extinct species, balancing scientific possibility with ethical responsibilities to animals and the environment.
Join the Biodiversity Institute in welcoming Alta Charo to give the final Foreman Biodiversity Lecture of the 2025-26 academic year. Alta Charo is the Warren P. Knowles Professor Emerita of Law and Bioethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Head of Bioethics at Colossal Laboratories & Bioscience, and a nationally recognized leader in bioethics and science policy with service spanning the American academies, the White House, and the FDA.
April 15th at 5:00 p.m. in the Great Hall. The lecture will be followed by the 30th Annual Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition Welcome Reception. Refreshments will be served. Please register by April 10th at this link: Foreman Biodiversity Lecture and IEMCC Welcome Reception
Bookstore: Diploma Frames on Sale 20% Off
Now through 3/28, take 20% off all diploma frames in-store and online. This sale does not happen often. Please note that we only stock the “Classic”, “Prestige” and “Elite” frames in the store. Any other options on the website are custom and will take 6-8 weeks to ship.
Stetson University Diploma Frames
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 RSVPÂ by March 9, 2026 is required to attend. Please register here:Â Environmental Law LLM Lunch and Learn
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].
Essentials II: Second Semester SuccessÂ
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)Â – 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.Â
Learn more with the link below: