Community Connections 9.24.2025
A one-stop shop for all the questions you didn’t know you needed to ask.
Meet law school departments, law firms, student organizations, and community groups ready to share insights, secrets, tips, and maybe even a few shortcuts.
Ask the questions you already have and discover other questions perhaps you should be asking.
When: Wednesday, Sep. 24 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Great Hall & Mann Lounge
Come for the answers, stay for the connections, Mazzaro’s lunch, and new ideas for the year ahead.

Community Connections 9.24.2025
A one-stop shop for all the questions you didn’t know you needed to ask.
Meet law school departments, law firms, student organizations, and community groups ready to share insights, secrets, tips, and maybe even a few shortcuts.
Ask the questions you already have and discover other questions perhaps you should be asking.
When: Wednesday, Sep. 24 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Great Hall & Mann Lounge
Come for the answers, stay for the connections, Mazzaro’s lunch, and new ideas for the year ahead.

Community Connections 9.24.2025
A one-stop shop for all the questions you didn’t know you needed to ask.
Meet law school departments, law firms, student organizations, and community groups ready to share insights, secrets, tips, and maybe even a few shortcuts.
Ask the questions you already have and discover other questions perhaps you should be asking.
When: Wednesday, Sep. 24 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Great Hall & Mann Lounge
Come for the answers, stay for the connections, Mazzaro’s lunch, and new ideas for the year ahead.

Judicial Clerkships: How, When, Why (Tuesday, September 23rd, 12:00pm)
Judicial Clerkship serves as the capstone experience to your legal education – these opportunities require careful planning and informed decision-making in their pursuit. Join us for an open discussion (bring your questions) on the nuts and bolts of all things Judicial Clerkship application process. Hear professors discuss interview strategies, letters of recommendation, and how to successfully navigate the process of applying. Learn about the materials review and preparation services available to you.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Classroom E
*Note, this event is intended for those who are currently applying for clerkships, know they want to apply to clerkships in the future, or have entered law school knowing that a judicial clerkship is part of their career strategy. For students who are interested in learning about clerkships more broadly (what they are, what you do in a clerkship), we encourage you to join our Judicial Clerkship event held on November 5, 2025.
Community Connections 9.24.2025
Judicial Clerkships: How, When, Why (Tuesday, September 23rd, 12:00pm)
Judicial Clerkship serves as the capstone experience to your legal education – these opportunities require careful planning and informed decision-making in their pursuit. Join us for an open discussion (bring your questions) on the nuts and bolts of all things Judicial Clerkship application process. Hear professors discuss interview strategies, letters of recommendation, and how to successfully navigate the process of applying. Learn about the materials review and preparation services available to you.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Classroom E
*Note, this event is intended for those who are currently applying for clerkships, know they want to apply to clerkships in the future, or have entered law school knowing that a judicial clerkship is part of their career strategy. For students who are interested in learning about clerkships more broadly (what they are, what you do in a clerkship), we encourage you to join our Judicial Clerkship event held on November 5, 2025.
Community Connections 9.24.2025
Criminal Law Practice Panel – Tomorrow, September 16, 2025 – Noon in the 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.
Criminal Law Practice Panel – September 16, 2025 – Noon in the 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.
Panelists include:
- Assistant State Attorney
- Assistant State Attorney – Economic Crimes
- Public Defender – State
- Private Practice Criminal Defense
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.
Judicial Clerkships: How, When, Why (Tuesday, September 23rd, 12:00pm)
Judicial Clerkship serves as the capstone experience to your legal education – these opportunities require careful planning and informed decision-making in their pursuit. Join us for an open discussion (bring your questions) on the nuts and bolts of all things Judicial Clerkship application process. Hear professors discuss interview strategies, letters of recommendation, and how to successfully navigate the process of applying. Learn about the materials review and preparation services available to you.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Classroom E
*Note, this event is intended for those who are currently applying for clerkships, know they want to apply to clerkships in the future, or have entered law school knowing that a judicial clerkship is part of their career strategy. For students who are interested in learning about clerkships more broadly (what they are, what you do in a clerkship), we encourage you to join our Judicial Clerkship event held on November 5, 2025.
Criminal Law Practice Panel – September 16, 2025 – Noon in the 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.
Panelists include:
- Assistant State Attorney
- Assistant State Attorney – Economic Crimes
- Public Defender – State
- Private Practice Criminal Defense
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.
Criminal Law Practice Panel – September 16, 2025 – Noon in the 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.
Panelists include:
- Assistant State Attorney
- Assistant State Attorney – Economic Crimes
- Public Defender – State
- Private Practice Criminal Defense
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.
Judicial Clerkships: How, When, Why (Tuesday, September 23rd, 12:00pm)
Judicial Clerkship serves as the capstone experience to your legal education – these opportunities require careful planning and informed decision-making in their pursuit. Join us for an open discussion (bring your questions) on the nuts and bolts of all things Judicial Clerkship application process. Hear professors discuss interview strategies, letters of recommendation, and how to successfully navigate the process of applying. Learn about the materials review and preparation services available to you.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Classroom E
*Note, this event is intended for those who are currently applying for clerkships, know they want to apply to clerkships in the future, or have entered law school knowing that a judicial clerkship is part of their career strategy. For students who are interested in learning about clerkships more broadly (what they are, what you do in a clerkship), we encourage you to join our Judicial Clerkship event held on November 5, 2025.
Criminal Law Practice Panel – September 16, 2025 – Noon in the 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.
Panelists include:
- Assistant State Attorney
- Assistant State Attorney – Economic Crimes
- Public Defender – State
- Private Practice Criminal Defense
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.
Apply to Join an American Inn of Court
The Application process for membership in your local chapters of the American Inns of Court is now open!
Students selected to join an Inn will have the opportunity to network with attorneys in their desired practice area and form lasting professional relationships. For more information, view this overview informational video and review the summaries of local American Inn of Courts open for student memberships.
If interested in becoming a member of an Inn of Court, please review the information and complete the Inn of Court Application.
Submit your Inn of Court Application via Microsoft Forms by Priority Deadline, 12pm on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Note that applications will continue to be considered on a rolling basis (pending Inn availability) after the Priority Deadline.
If you have any questions, please email the Career and Professional Development Department at [email protected].
Apply to Join an American Inn of Court
The Application process for membership in your local chapters of the American Inns of Court is now open!
Students selected to join an Inn will have the opportunity to network with attorneys in their desired practice area and form lasting professional relationships. For more information, view this overview informational video and review the summaries of local American Inn of Courts open for student memberships.
If interested in becoming a member of an Inn of Court, please review the information and complete the Inn of Court Application.
Submit your Inn of Court Application via Microsoft Forms by Priority Deadline, 12pm on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Note that applications will continue to be considered on a rolling basis (pending Inn availability) after the Priority Deadline.
If you have any questions, please email the Career and Professional Development Department at [email protected].
Apply to Join an American Inn of Court
The Application process for membership in your local chapters of the American Inns of Court is now open!
Students selected to join an Inn will have the opportunity to network with attorneys in their desired practice area and form lasting professional relationships. For more information, view this overview informational video and review the summaries of local American Inn of Courts open for student memberships.
If interested in becoming a member of an Inn of Court, please review the information and complete the Inn of Court Application.
Submit your Inn of Court Application via Microsoft Forms by Priority Deadline, 12pm on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Note that applications will continue to be considered on a rolling basis (pending Inn availability) after the Priority Deadline.
If you have any questions, please email the Career and Professional Development Department at [email protected].
Apply to Join an American Inn of Court
The Application process for membership in your local chapters of the American Inns of Court is now open!
Students selected to join an Inn will have the opportunity to network with attorneys in their desired practice area and form lasting professional relationships. For more information, view this overview informational video and review the summaries of local American Inn of Courts open for student memberships.
If interested in becoming a member of an Inn of Court, please review the information and complete the Inn of Court Application.
Submit your Inn of Court Application via Microsoft Forms by Priority Deadline, 12pm on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Note that applications will continue to be considered on a rolling basis (pending Inn availability) after the Priority Deadline.
If you have any questions, please email the Career and Professional Development Department at [email protected].
Apply to Join an American Inn of Court
The Application process for membership in your local chapters of the American Inns of Court is now open!
Students selected to join an Inn will have the opportunity to network with attorneys in their desired practice area and form lasting professional relationships. For more information, view this overview informational video and review the summaries of local American Inn of Courts open for student memberships.
If interested in becoming a member of an Inn of Court, please review the information and complete the Inn of Court Application.
Submit your Inn of Court Application via Microsoft Forms by Priority Deadline, 12pm on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Note that applications will continue to be considered on a rolling basis (pending Inn availability) after the Priority Deadline.
If you have any questions, please email the Career and Professional Development Department at [email protected].
Bay Area Legal Services Legal Intern Program
Invitation to Attend GEBA CLE Tomorrow 5/13/25 on Board Certifications and Special Designations
NYC Career Trek Deadline Extended: Apply Now!
The deadline to apply for the NYC Career Trek, taking place over Spring Break 2025, has been extended to January 7, 2025.
Hosted by Career Development in collaboration with Professor Andrew Appleby, this program gives students the opportunity to explore career pathways in the city of New York. Over spring break, students travel to NYC to connect with alumni, visit several employers each day, and experience what work-life is like in this exciting city. This year’s trip will be led by Professor Andrew Appleby and Associate Director Stephanie Storke. Anticipated dates of travel: Monday, March 17-20, 2025.
How to Apply:
- Deadline to apply: January 7, 2025
- Apply Here: https://forms.office.com/r/Li1XDYxMeF
- Learn More: https://intranet.stetson.edu/law/career/materials/nyc-career-trek.php
This program is open to all students interested in exploring a variety of career pathways, including law firms and careers in public service. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Storke at [email protected].
NYC Career Trek – Spring Break 2025 – Apply Now
Applications are now being accepted for the NYC Career Trek, taking place over Spring Break 2025!
Hosted by Career Development in collaboration with Professor Andrew Appleby, this program gives students the opportunity to explore career pathways in the city of New York. Over spring break, students travel to NYC to connect with alumni, visit several employers each day, and experience what work-life is like in this exciting city. This year’s trip will be led by Professor Andrew Appleby and Associate Director Stephanie Storke. Anticipated dates of travel: Monday, March 17-20, 2025.
How to Apply:
- Deadline: December 18, 2024
- Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/Li1XDYxMeF
- Learn More: https://intranet.stetson.edu/law/career/materials/nyc-career-trek.php
This program is open to all students interested in exploring a variety of career pathways, including law firms and careers in public service. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Storke at [email protected].
NYC Career Trek – Spring Break 2025 – Apply Now
Applications are now being accepted for the NYC Career Trek, taking place over Spring Break 2025!
Hosted by Career Development in collaboration with Professor Andrew Appleby, this program gives students the opportunity to explore career pathways in the city of New York. Over spring break, students travel to NYC to connect with alumni, visit several employers each day, and experience what work-life is like in this exciting city. This year’s trip will be led by Professor Andrew Appleby and Associate Director Stephanie Storke. Anticipated dates of travel: Monday, March 17-20, 2025.
How to Apply:
- Deadline: December 18, 2024
- Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/Li1XDYxMeF
- Learn More: https://intranet.stetson.edu/law/career/materials/nyc-career-trek.php
This program is open to all students interested in exploring a variety of career pathways, including law firms and careers in public service. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Storke at [email protected].
NYC Career Trek – Spring Break 2025 – Apply Now
Applications are now being accepted for the NYC Career Trek, taking place over Spring Break 2025!
Hosted by Career Development in collaboration with Professor Andrew Appleby, this program gives students the opportunity to explore career pathways in the city of New York. Over spring break, students travel to NYC to connect with alumni, visit several employers each day, and experience what work-life is like in this exciting city. This year’s trip will be led by Professor Andrew Appleby and Associate Director Stephanie Storke. Anticipated dates of travel: Monday, March 17-20, 2025.
How to Apply:
- Deadline: December 18, 2024
- Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/Li1XDYxMeF
- Learn More: https://intranet.stetson.edu/law/career/materials/nyc-career-trek.php
This program is open to all students interested in exploring a variety of career pathways, including law firms and careers in public service. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Storke at [email protected].