Stetson Law Campus Announcements and Events

Graduation Brunch
2025-05-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us for the Stetson Law Graduation Brunch to celebrate this milestone! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Please RSVP on Engage
Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program.
E-mail ada@law.stetson.edu should you need ADA accommodations for this program.

Graduate Awards Ceremony
2025-05-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Great Hall
This annual event honors 2025 graduates who are being recognized for their accomplishments.

Grad Celebration
2025-05-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Mann Lounge, Gulfport Campus, FL, United States
It’s time to celebrate!

2025 Commencement
2025-05-17 08:30 - 10:30 | Plaza Mayor Courtyard
You did it! Congratulations!

May Admitted Student Open House
2025-05-21 12:00 - 15:30

Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Coastal Master Plan Kickoff
2025-05-30 09:00 - 14:00 | Great Hall
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council will be hosting its Coastal Master Plan workshop at Stetson College of Law on Friday, May 30. Register by May 2nd at TBRPC.ORG/TBCMP.

St. Pete Pride Parade
2025-06-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown St. Pete
All students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests are invited to join Stetson Law community members and the Lambda Legal Society as we participate together in the 2025 St. Pete Pride Parade (June 28) and Grand Central Street Fair (June 29).
Join in on some fun and meaningful community engagement as we promote Stetson green and our local community. You can register to participate in the Parade (larger group), the Street Fair, or both!
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/vEVKRK1v4v

St. Pete Pride Street Fair
2025-06-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Grand Central District, Downtown St. Petersburg

Stetson Law Employee Clothing Swap - Clothing Drop-Off
2025-07-02 08:00 - 2025-07-14 17:00 | AD113
Clean out your closet and give your clothes a new life with someone who will appreciate them. Drop off your clean, gently used clothes anytime now through July 14th in AD113 and pick up some new-to-you threads July 15 & 16.

Stetson Journal of Advocacy and the Law
2025-07-11 08:00 - 2025-07-18 12:00
“The Journal of Advocacy and the Law is holding associate editor tryouts for the Fall 2025 Semester. The tryout period opens on July 11, 2025 and submissions are due by July 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Email edsadvoc@law.stetson.edu for a tryout packet and instructions, and see attached flyer for more details.”

Pathways to Justice Academy Day 1
2025-07-12 09:00 - 14:00 | The Great Hall, Gulfport

Pathways to Justice Academy Day 2
2025-07-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Eleazer Courtroom

Stetson Law Employee Clothing Swap – Swap Day
2025-07-15 08:00 - 2025-07-16 17:00 | AD113
Clean out your closet and give your clothes a new life with someone who will appreciate them.
Drop off your clean, gently used clothes anytime now through July 14th and pick up some new-to-you threads July 15 & 16 in AD113.
We’ll have coffee, baked goods, and fauxmosa. This is an all-gender employee event, and all clothing items (except undergarments) are welcomed. Any leftovers will be donated to CASA.

Pathways to Justice Academy Certificate Ceremony
2025-07-18 09:00 - 15:00 | The Great Hall

Veterans Law Institute Info Session
2025-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Veterans Law Institute
Join the VLI team for an information session on Tuesday, August 20th from 12–1 PM. This session is open to all incoming student veterans, veteran dependents using educational benefits, and students interested in learning more about the Veterans Advocacy Clinic. Lunch will be provided!
Please RSVP on Engage
Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program.
E-mail ada@law.stetson.edu should you need ADA accommodations for this program.

Hurricane Info Session - Please RSVP by August 18, 2025
2025-08-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Great Hall
Dear Stetson COL Faculty, Staff, and Students:
Join us for an informative session with Chief Pridemore on Thursday, August 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Great Hall. Learn what to expect during hurricane season and how to stay safe and prepared.
New students: This is a MANDATORY event for all new students residing in Stetson owned housing – a sign in table will be at the event.

Please RSVP by noon on August 18, 2025 by clicking here or below:

Student Organization Leadership Training
2025-08-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Classroom A, Gulfport, United States
This leadership training is designed to equip student leaders with essential programming skills and deepen their understanding of the resources available through Student Affairs. Beyond programming, the training will focus on helping students navigate and utilize key on-campus resources to better serve their organizations and peers. Special emphasis will be placed on familiarizing attendees with the services, support systems, and collaborative opportunities available through the Division of Student Affairs.
This training is mandatory for incoming presidents and treasurers of your respective organizations. If you think your organization will be unable to send representatives to the training, please email our Director, Desmond Baker (dbaker2@law.stetson.edu) and our Student Affairs Coordinator, Jose Lois (jllois@law.stetson.edu).
We will be serving Chick-fil-A. 🐄❤️
Please RSVP on Engage
Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program.
E-mail ada@law.stetson.edu should you need ADA accommodations for this program.

Student Leadership Development Committee (SLDC) Interest Meeting!
2025-09-02 12:00 - 13:00 | (A) Nemec
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 atubbs@law.stetson.edu with any questions.

Rabid Response: An International Dog Rescue Story
2025-09-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Classroom E
Dear Faculty, Students, and Staff, We are pleased to invite you to a special presentation by Professor Fitzgerald titled: Rabid Response: An International Dog Rescue Story Wednesday, September 3, 2025 12:00pm-1:00pm in Classroom E Lunch will be served! Join us for an inspiring and eye-opening talk as Professor Fitzgerald shares his experiences in international dog rescue efforts, highlighting the challenges, triumphs, and global impact of his work. This event is open to all members of our community, and we encourage you to attend and bring your curiosity and questions. Please scan the QR code on the flyer attached to RSVP by Friday, August 29th. We look forward to seeing you there!

Essentials for Law School Success Workshop
2025-09-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Classroom E
1L Essentials for Law School Success workshop – Rule Synthesis and Revisiting Case Briefing Process for Synthesizing Legal Rules and “why” Briefing is Critical to Law School Success

Library Tailgate
2025-09-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Dolly & Homer Hand Law Library–Larkin Room, 1401 61st Street South, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Kick off your 1L season with game-day snacks, winning library tips, and MVP-worthy gifts! Come meet the team! (No, not the football team, the library team. But we do tackle research like pros. ??)

What is Textualism & Originalism?
2025-09-04 11:30 - 13:00 | Mann Lounge, Gulfport campus
Join Stetson Law FedSoc alum and Florida 13th Circuit-Hillsborough County Court Judge Michael Bagge-Hernandez for a lunchtime conversation on the meaning of Textualism & Originalism.
Please RSVP on HattersConnect.
Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program.
E-mail ada@law.stetson.edu should you need ADA accommodations for this program.

Guest Speakers: Erica Kanganis, MyKisha Atisele and Bradley Alix
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Classroom F
Join us as we host Assistant Public Defender Erica Kanganis, youth Public Defender MyKisha Atisele, and Bradley Alix from the Forensic Case Mental Health Unit of the Public Defender’s Office, 20th Judicial Circuit.
Please RSVP on Engage
Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program.
E-mail ada@law.stetson.edu should you need ADA accommodations for this program.

9/11 Memorial Flag Planting Service
2025-09-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Dolly & Homer Hand Law Library
Each year, members of the Stetson Law community gather to plant 2,977 American flags on the Gulfport campus as a living memorial to the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001.
This year marks the broadest collaboration yet, with 10 student organizations joining together to co-host the service. We invite all students, faculty, and staff to join us on September 11, 2025, as we stand together in remembrance and honor the lives lost.
Please RSVP on Engage
Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program.
E-mail ada@law.stetson.edu should you need ADA accommodations for this program.

Providence Law Fair
2025-09-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, Rhode Island

Pool Closed
2025-09-13 | Student Center Pool
The pool will be closed on Saturday, September 13th, 2025.

Boston Law Fair
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA

Indiana University Bloomington Law Fair
2025-09-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Indiana Memorial Union, Bloomington, IN

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Law Fair
2025-09-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Illini Union, Urbana, IL

Criminal Law Practice Panel
2025-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Great Hall
Explore the practice of criminal law! Join the Office of Career and Professional Development and the first-year Criminal Law Faculty for a special opportunity to hear insight and experiences from attorneys who are practicing in the field of criminal law today. In this program our panelists will share their stories and will discuss the moments that helped shape their careers. Even if you attended the presentation with District Attorney Larry Krasner, this panel is designed to offer unique perspectives on criminal practice in Florida, private practice and white collar crime, and juvenile law and its overlap with the criminal justice system.
Panelists include:

Assistant State Attorney
Public Defender – State
Private Practice Criminal Defense – focus on white collar crime

Gain a better understanding of careers in criminal law, learn about the pathways to these positions, and understand the breadth of experiences you might have.
Lunch from Jimmy Johns will be provided, including traditional sub sandwiches, vegetarian sandwiches and wraps, and gluten free (and dairy free) “unwiches” wrapped in lettuce.
This event is for Stetson students, faculty, and staff only.
