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:

https://volunteer.shpbeds.org/opportunities/CKBdSJ3W72?_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXr9BLz0nJ08vM10%2FVLy6L8C5P9QqJiEyyrytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsvXNT8rMSVU1MghOTEssygQAgw2ixUIAAAA%3D&%24web_only=true&_branch_match_id=1527140098245381106

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].

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)

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.

PAID FELLOWSHIP FOR 2L and 3L LAW STUDENTS

_{For more information about the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay please see}About | Community Foundation of Tampa Bay (cftampabay.org)

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.

RSVP by November 14th for the Foreman Biodiversity Lecture!

Join us for the November 2025 Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture with acclaimed author Michael Grunwald. Grunwald will explore the themes of his latest book, We Are Eating the Earth, examining how our global food choices shape the planet and influence the climate.

November 18, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Mann Lounge. Lunch will be served!

RSVP HERE by November 14 for a chance to win a copy of We Are Eating the Earth or Grunwald’s award-winning bestseller The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise, to be distributed at the event.

Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture Featuring Michael Grunwald

November 18, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Mann Lounge. Lunch will be served!

Demystifying Moot Court, or Better Yet, Demystifying Oral Arguments

What is Moot Court? Join Moot Court Director Professor Bowman and alum Jeremy Bailie, who were both first-gen law students, in a discussion of not only what Moot Court is, but also about tips that will be helpful during your oral arguments in R&W II. Professor Bowman and Jeremy will also discuss the upcoming Chief Justice First-Year Oral Argument competition.

So, join us in the Great Hall on Wednesday, November 5, at 12:00 noon. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP (click on “RSVP”) by noon on Monday, November 3

Stetson Business Law Review Write-On Information Session

Interested in joining Stetson Business Law Review? To learn more and become eligible for the Winter Write-On, join us November 5 at 12pm in Classroom E. Please email [email protected] with any questions. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Stetson Business Law Review Write-On Information Session

Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture

We Are Eating the Earth

Best-selling author and award-winning journalist Michael Grunwald will discuss his new book, We are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix our Food System and Save our Climate. His book examines how our food system is colliding with the climate crisis. He exposes false solutions making the problem worse while spotlighting the scientists and entrepreneurs pioneering real innovations.

November 18, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in the Mann Lounge

Lunch will be served. RSVP HERE

More Information

Stetson Law Review Proud to Name Fall 2025 Scholarship Luncheon Presenter: Kim Kirtley

Please join us October 24, 2025, in the Great Hall from 11:30 – 1:00 PM as we highlight student scholarship and engage in an important conversation on how emerging technologies are testing the boundaries of constitutional law.

Introduction to MS PowerPoint Accessibility

Accessibility Resources is promoting a series of seminars this Fall with technical information that both staff and students might appreciate.

Introduction to MS PowerPoint Accessibility

Date: Tuesday, October 21st

Time: 10:00 to 11:30 AM Central

This is a great training for beginners or those who need a refresher in the basics of creating accessible MS PowerPoint Slides. We’ll focus on a few simple techniques to greatly improve the accessibility of your slide decks: choosing backgrounds with good contrast, choosing slide layouts, choosing font styles and sizes, adding alt text to images, and creating meaningful links.

Register for MS PowerPoint Accessibility

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.

These webinars are provided with support from iCAN (Increasing Capabilities Access Network) and the Southwest ADA Center.

RSVP for the September Foreman Biodiversity Lecture

Join us in the Great Hall from noon until 1 p.m. on September 30th to welcome Casey Darling Kniffin, Conservation Policy Director at the Florida Wildlife Federation. She will be discussing the role of grassroots advocacy in protecting Florida’s parks and wild spaces from development. More information about the lecture can be found here.

Lunch will be served.

RSVP