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

Register here.

*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

Register here.

*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

Register here.

*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

Register here.

*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]