Home for the Holidays, Holland & Knight 1L Reception
Tampa | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | 5:30pm
Jacksonville | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 5:30pm
| We are pleased to welcome members of the J.D. Class of 2028 to celebrate the New Year and recognize the successful completion of your first semester of law school. This reception will offer an excellent opportunity to learn more about Holland & Knight’s culture and practice areas while enjoying meaningful conversations in a relaxed, professional setting. Light refreshments will be served as you connect with peers and members of our team. Space is limited, so please RSVP below and let us know if you plan to attend in Tampa or Jacksonville. | |
| Where: | Holland & Knight 100 North Tampa Street Suite 4100 Tampa, Florida 33602 |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET Please register online by December 26. |
| Where: | Holland & Knight 50 North Laura Street Suite 3900 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 |
| Date/Time: | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET Please register online by December 26. |
| Please Note: If you have questions about Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program, please reach out to Precillia Soares. | |
You’re Invited: Stinson’s Virtual View of Law Firm Life
All first-year law students are invited to join either or both sessions of our virtual View of Law Firm Life program. The programs are an opportunity to help 1Ls considering large firm summer programs by providing insights into about practicing law at Stinson, the firm’s well-being and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and our 1L summer associate positions.
- Session 1 | Thursday, December 18th from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT
- This session will include a practitioner panel and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team.
- Session 2 | Tuesday, December 23rd from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT
- This session will include our Director of Well-Being and Recruiting Tips/Stinson’s 2026 1L opportunities.
Students who are interested can register for either or both sessions by click this link. Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the event. Students can also register to request a video recording of the program if they are unavailable to attend live.
Lowndes 1L Open House
Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program
We would like to invite Class of 2028 JD students (current 1Ls) to participate in Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida mentoring program. Details below. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 5, 2025.
Please note:
This program is only available to first-year/J.D. law students graduating in May 2028.
Spots are limited.
This is solely a mentoring program and NOT linked to employment.
If you have any updates regarding who we should direct the invitation to in your office, please reach out to Lauren Grand, [email protected].
Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program
We would like to invite Class of 2028 JD students (current 1Ls) to participate in Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida mentoring program. Details below. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 5, 2025.
Please note:
This program is only available to first-year/J.D. law students graduating in May 2028.
Spots are limited.
This is solely a mentoring program and NOT linked to employment.
If you have any updates regarding who we should direct the invitation to in your office, please reach out to Lauren Grand, [email protected].
Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program
We would like to invite Class of 2028 JD students (current 1Ls) to participate in Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida mentoring program. Details below. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 5, 2025.
Please note:
This program is only available to first-year/J.D. law students graduating in May 2028.
Spots are limited.
This is solely a mentoring program and NOT linked to employment.
If you have any updates regarding who we should direct the invitation to in your office, please reach out to Lauren Grand, [email protected].
Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program
We would like to invite Class of 2028 JD students (current 1Ls) to participate in Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida mentoring program. Details below. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 5, 2025.
Please note:
This program is only available to first-year/J.D. law students graduating in May 2028.
Spots are limited.
This is solely a mentoring program and NOT linked to employment.
If you have any updates regarding who we should direct the invitation to in your office, please reach out to Lauren Grand, [email protected].
Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program
We would like to invite Class of 2028 JD students (current 1Ls) to participate in Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida mentoring program. Details below. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 5, 2025.
Please note:
This program is only available to first-year/J.D. law students graduating in May 2028.
Spots are limited.
This is solely a mentoring program and NOT linked to employment.
If you have any updates regarding who we should direct the invitation to in your office, please reach out to Lauren Grand, [email protected].
Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program
We would like to invite Class of 2028 JD students (current 1Ls) to participate in Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida mentoring program. Details below. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 5, 2025.
Please note:
This program is only available to first-year/J.D. law students graduating in May 2028.
Spots are limited.
This is solely a mentoring program and NOT linked to employment.
If you have any updates regarding who we should direct the invitation to in your office, please reach out to Lauren Grand, [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunity for Students – VET Fest Community Event
Volunteer opportunity for students seeking service hours or community engagement experience. Bay Area Legal Services is hosting VET Fest, a community event honoring veterans and connecting them with vital resources, and we’re inviting students to support the event in various roles.
Event Details: VET Fest
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Time: 3:00PM-7:00PM
Location: 222 22nd Street S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Volunteer Roles: Setup, hospitality, vendor support, and cleanup
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Anastasia Jones at [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunity for Students – VET Fest Community Event
Volunteer opportunity for students seeking service hours or community engagement experience. Bay Area Legal Services is hosting VET Fest, a community event honoring veterans and connecting them with vital resources, and we’re inviting students to support the event in various roles.
Event Details: VET Fest
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Time: 3:00PM-7:00PM
Location: 222 22nd Street S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Volunteer Roles: Setup, hospitality, vendor support, and cleanup
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Anastasia Jones at [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunity for Students – VET Fest Community Event
Volunteer opportunity for students seeking service hours or community engagement experience. Bay Area Legal Services is hosting VET Fest, a community event honoring veterans and connecting them with vital resources, and we’re inviting students to support the event in various roles.
Event Details: VET Fest
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Time: 3:00PM-7:00PM
Location: 222 22nd Street S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Volunteer Roles: Setup, hospitality, vendor support, and cleanup
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Anastasia Jones at [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunity for Students – VET Fest Community Event
Volunteer opportunity for students seeking service hours or community engagement experience. Bay Area Legal Services is hosting VET Fest, a community event honoring veterans and connecting them with vital resources, and we’re inviting students to support the event in various roles.
Event Details: VET Fest
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Time: 3:00PM-7:00PM
Location: 222 22nd Street S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Volunteer Roles: Setup, hospitality, vendor support, and cleanup
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Anastasia Jones at [email protected].
Gulfport Senior Center Foundation – Community Service Opportunity this Saturday
The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation needs 12 volunteers for an event this Saturday.
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 5:00pm to 9pm (4 volunteers to arrive at 3:30 for last minute setup and the others arriving at 5:00)
Event: A Night in Italy
Location: The Maria Center, 1500 58th St S, Gulfport, FL
Responsibilities: table set up, buffet serving, table clearing, assisting bartender, Photo Booth attendant.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please text Rosemary Minton at 252-241-5674
Judicial Clerkships – Introduction and How To (Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 12:00pm – F&R Courtroom
A Judicial Clerkship serves as the capstone experience to your legal education. Post-graduate judicial clerkships are generally one- or two-year positions, although some are longer, that involve working closely with the judiciary. Judicial Clerks are found in almost all judicial chambers, and these positions range in their level of competitiveness. Serving as a Judicial Clerk after graduation is an incredible and highly prestigious opportunity to launch your career while gaining invaluable legal experience.
Securing one of these opportunities requires careful planning and informed decision-making in their pursuit. If this sounds interesting or intriguing to you, join the Office of Career and Professional Development for a detailed overview of what clerking entails, how to maximize your opportunities in law school, and strategies for landing a clerkship post-graduation.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
12:00pm – 1:00pm
F&R Courtroom
Lunch Provided
Judicial Clerkship – Introduction and How To
A Judicial Clerkship serves as the capstone experience to your legal education. Post-graduate judicial clerkships are generally one- or two-year positions, although some are longer, that involve working closely with the judiciary. Judicial Clerks are found in almost all judicial chambers, and these positions range in their level of competitiveness. Serving as a Judicial Clerk after graduation is an incredible and highly prestigious opportunity to launch your career while gaining invaluable legal experience.
Securing one of these opportunities requires careful planning and informed decision-making in their pursuit. If this sounds interesting or intriguing to you, join the Office of Career and Professional Development for a detailed overview of what clerking entails, how to maximize your opportunities in law school, and strategies for landing a clerkship post-graduation.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
12:00pm – 1:00pm
F&R Courtroom
Lunch Provided
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.