JR Swanegan with Stetson’s international programs is quoted in the International Jurist article, “The Best LL.M. Programs: Career Opportunities”… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law’s student advocacy teams took home multiple accolades during the spring semester. Student Kasey Feltner tied as the best oralist at the Andrews Kurth Moot Court National Championship in January in Houston, Texas. This is the second year in a row that a Stetson student has won the best oralist award in this prestigious national championship. Stetson’s moot court teams competed… » Read more

A video feature highlighting the work of Stetson University College of Law alumni, faculty and students was honored this spring by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals with an AVA Digital Gold Award in the educational institution category. The video, “Addressing Human Trafficking: Stetson Law Advocates,” features interviews with Stetson Professor of Law Luz Nagle, students Stan Abramenko and Karun Rivero, and alumnae Florida… » Read more

Stetson law school ranks No. 20 among the nation’s most diverse law schools, according to the spring 2016 issue of preLaw. The article, “The most diverse law schools,” by Rebecca Larsen, examines the definition of diversity and what makes a diverse law school. A study referenced in the article by Texas A&M University School of Law’s director of program development Jack Manhire lists Stetson among… » Read more

When Joy McCann Culverhouse died on April 26 in Tampa, she left a legacy that will benefit Stetson University College of Law students for years to come. A gift from Culverhouse through the Joy McCann Foundation funds the annual Inns of Court Banquet and William Reece Smith Jr. Distinguished Lecture for students. The Inns of Court program, which has its roots in the English mentoring… » Read more

Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy is quoted in the Intercept article, “Leading Advocates of ‘Dark Money’ Previously Supported Disclosure.”  … » Read more

Professor Charles Rose is quoted in the Tampa Bay Times article, “Dooley gets a new trial.”… » Read more

Stetson’s Jewish Law Student Association won program of the year for the “Lawyers Without Rights: Jewish Lawyers in Germany Under the Third Reich” exhibit. The month-long historical exhibit in Stetson’s Dolly & Homer Hand Law Library and a well-attended discussion by professor Ann Piccard was honored at the annual student organization awards ceremony on April 18 on Stetson’s Gulfport campus. “Studying the Holocaust is so… » Read more

When Cherilyn Hansen graduates from Stetson law school this spring, she will be one step closer to following her passion to serve people in need in the community. Hansen shared that her goal in going to law school was always a career in public service and legal aid. Before law school, she worked with labor unions in New York and Washington D.C. and completed a… » Read more

A team of students from the University of San Carlos, Cebu, in the Philippines, won the 20th Annual International Environmental Moot Court Competition on April 16 at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. For two decades, students from across the globe have honed their skills as environmental advocates in the annual competition. The runner-up was the University of the Philippines College of Law.… » Read more

Professor Peter Lake discusses how honor codes should factor into Title IX cases for the Chronicle of Higher Education article, “A Sex-Assault Case at Brigham Young Puts Honor Codes in the Spotlight.”… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law LL.M. in Elder Law alumna Catherine Seal was sworn in as the new president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys during the annual NAELA conference, April 7-9 in Denver, Colorado. Seal LL.M.’08 will become president of NAELA on June 1. NAELA is a professional association of attorneys dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to an… » Read more