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

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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

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

Register for MS PowerPoint Accessibility

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

DOJ Attorney General’s Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program Application Closes Tuesday, 9/2/25

The U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) application closes on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. Applications must be submitted via the online application and late applications will not be accepted. DOJ has over 150 permanent and time-limited, entry-level attorney positions as well as paid summer legal internships.

Detailed information about the HP and SLIP, including offices participating and the number of available positions, can be found at:

HP: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/entry-level-attorneys
SLIP: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/summer-law-intern-program
Application Tips: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/application-tips-and-checklist
Application Link: https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/casting/aiportal/control/mainmenu?agency=dojoarm

Information about all of DOJ’s legal hiring programs, including experienced attorney hiring and volunteer legal internships, is online at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers.

Student Leadership Development September Luncheon

Student Leadership Development September Luncehon

Event Description: Join SLDC for our first Luncheon of the year! Courtney Olivier, National Director of Legal Education for BARBRI, will be our speaker this month, and lunch from Mr. Empanada will be provided!

Please RSVP so there is enough food for everyone. If you have questions, please reach out to Annabella Tubbs, Chair of Student Leadership Development Committee.

1 Leadership Credit will be awarded to all students who sign in and stay for the majority of the luncheon.

The Leadership Development Program will offer opportunities for students to take part in a variety of Leadership Development Sessions. Students participating in the Leadership Development Program have the opportunity to receive a certificate of recognition at graduation. Successful completion of the program requires a total of 15 leadership credits plus a capstone essay before graduation.
*LLM Students are required to complete 8 Credits plus the essay.

Student Leadership Development Committee (SLDC) Interest Meeting!

Please join the Student Leadership Development Committee next Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, from 12:00-12:50pm in Classroom A, to learn more about our upcoming programming for the year, how you can get more involved with the committee, and how to earn your leadership certificate! Publix lunch will be provided. Please RSVP on HattersConnect (f/k/a Engage), and email [email protected] with any questions.

Looking for Non-Legal Pro Bono or Admin Hours? We need Volunteers!

Stetson Law is hosting it’s 27th Annual National Conference on Special Needs Planning and Special Needs Trusts. This is not only a great opportunity to network with over 450 attorneys from across the country, but you will also receive non-legal pro bono credit or Admin Hours for your time.

Volunteer Responsibilities:
– Directing attendees to sessions, restrooms, lunch areas, the registration table, etc.
– Serving as a timekeeper for speakers during sessions.
– Collecting and delivering question cards to speakers in the presentation rooms.

Below is a link to a Microsoft Form where you can indicate the dates and times you are available to volunteer.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WUaFfRNCwUiAyt94McAubczdTGn-qmtFvM67WnOFXMVURVhHREwzWkQ3WEJORTRFOUxWUjlRTENWNy4u

Please note: There will be a mandatory training session via Zoom on Wednesday, October 15 at 12:00 PM. Please be aware it is at a new location from last year: 400 Coronado Dr, Clearwater, FL 33767. It is a brand-new beautiful hotel called the Opal Sol.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at [email protected]

Biodiversity Lecture – Save the Date!

The first Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture of the 2025-2026 academic year will be on September 30th at 12:00 in the Great Hall.

Casey Darling-Kniffin, Conservation Policy Director for the Florida Wildlife Federation, will be highlighting the Federation’s role in a grassroots movement to stop incompatible development, showing how advocacy, collaboration, and persistent action by all can continue to keep these treasured spaces wild.

Lunch will be served. RSVP here.

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].

Certificate of Concentration in Criminal Law Applications Open

The Certificate of Concentration in Criminal Law will accept students with more than 45 hours to the concentration in Fall, 2025 only. Because the Certificate was recently approved, we will accept applications from students who have more than 45 credits. To be considered all the following must be true:

Application is received by the Registrar’s Office by September 12, 2025.
Student will not graduate before May 2026.
Student has currently completed at least 10 hours of the certificate curriculum with the required grades.
Student agrees that they will complete the required paper in the area of criminal law, even if they have already completed this graduation requirement through a non-criminal law topic. This can be completed through a seminar, Directed Research Project or an Independent Research Project.
Student agrees to complete the required criminal law pro bono hours, even if they have already completed the graduation requirement.

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 . 

Summer 2025 Tuition is Due

Please check your My Stetson to confirm your Financial Aid has posted and for any outstanding balances.

Please find the relevant information below:

Summer 2025 tuition and fees for the various programs are:

Entering 1Ls (Entering Fall 2024):

Full time- $13,586 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
Part time- $9,058 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee

Returning Students (Prior to Fall 2024):

Full time- $13,653 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
Part time- $8,993 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee

Other Programs:

LLM International- $13,653 plus $50 SBA fee plus $30 Activity fee
LLM Elder Law- $1,420/credit hour plus $50 tech fee
LLM Advocacy- $1,300/credit hour plus $50 tech fee
MBA tuition is $3,150 per class ($1,050 per credit hour).
MJur in Health Care Compliance is $1,095 per credit hour.

The Book Store will open book advances starting 05/19/25-6/03/25. 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, June 09, 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. 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, June 06, 2025. If your refund is direct deposited, it will be processed late afternoon on Thursday, June 05, 2025.

Renew your ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Modifications for 2025 Summer Term before June 24th.

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

The deadline to renew ADA Accommodations and/or ESL Testing Modifications is June 24th. 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 . 

Stetson Business Law Review Write-On Information Session on April 9th

Come join SBLR for our write-on information session! It will be held on Wednesday, April 9^th from 12-1 in the Advocacy Center Courtroom 102. We look forward to seeing everyone there!