New agreement with Stetson University College of Law shortens path to law degree for qualified USF undergraduates

Aspiring attorneys can reduce the time they spend earning a law degree through a new “3+3” program announced today by the University of South Florida and Stetson University College of Law. Students seeking a JD degree typically complete a four-year undergraduate program followed by three years of law school. The new 3+3 accelerated path allows qualified students to earn both their bachelor’s and JD degrees… » Read more


Daytona Beach News-Journal – April 17, 2013 – Adjunct Professor Adam Levine

Adjunct Professor Adam Levine is quoted in the April 17 Daytona Beach News-Journal article, “Attorney settles with Daytona hospital over infection.”… » Read more


The Ledger – April 16, 2013 – Professor Paul Boudreaux

Professor Paul Boudreaux did an interview with the Ledger for the April 16 article, “Report: Winter Haven City Manager Deric Feacher Close to Deal on The Landings.”… » Read more


93.9% of Stetson grads pass Florida bar exam in February

Among first-time takers of the Florida bar exam in February, 93.9 percent of Stetson University College of Law graduates passed. Stetson Law placed second among Florida law schools on the exam, according to the Supreme Court of Florida’s recently released exam scores and statistics. Only Florida State University had a higher first-time bar passage rate with a total of 96 percent of graduates passing the… » Read more


Stetson Law accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame

Stetson University College of Law is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame, which recognizes individuals who have reached the pinnacle of their professions and have affected a profound, positive influence on the law school. The annual event is held each October. The 2012 inductees were law professor Suzanne R. Armstrong, Denis M. deVlaming ’72, John A. Guyton Jr. ’59, former Stetson University College of… » Read more


Bay News 9 – April 12, 2013 – Professor Darryl Wilson

Professor Darryl Wilson appeared on the April 12 Bay News 9 In Depth segment hourly discussing the trend of people squatting in properties using Old English law as a defense… » Read more


The Ledger – April 11, 2013 – Adjunct Professor Art Rios

Adjunct Professor Art Rios is quoted in the Ledger article, “Missing Hakken Family Back in Tampa.”… » Read more


Former Pentagon official presented Nichols Foundation Prominent Speaker Lecture at Stetson Law

Homeland security expert and former Pentagon official Michael James Barton presented “@WhiteHouseDrone is Now Following You: A Constitutional Discussion on Modern Warfare” as this year’s Nichols Foundation Prominent Speaker Lecture on April 11 at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Fla. More than 100 members of the Stetson community attended Barton’s topical discussion. Barton spoke about the use of drones in times of war… » Read more


Florida’s first female attorney general, Pam Bondi, presented Stetson Law commencement on May 18

Florida’s first female attorney general, Pam Bondi, presented the commencement speech at Stetson University College of Law at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 18. Commencement took place in the courtyard on Stetson’s Gulfport campus. See more of the commencement experience. Pam Bondi, Florida’s first female attorney general, gave commencement address. Bondi received her law degree from Stetson University in 1990 and a bachelor’s in criminal… » Read more


Food Nation Radio Network – April 8, 2013 – Professor Louis Virelli

Professor Louis Virelli spoke with Food Nation Radio Network about the constitutionality of the Monsanto Protection Act.… » Read more


Center for Public Integrity – April 4, 2013 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy is quoted in the April 4 Center for Public Integrity article, “Governors’ group rely increasingly on ‘dark money’ affiliates.”  … » Read more


Monroe County Beacon – April 4, 2013 – Professor Kirsten Davis

Professor Kirsten Davis is featured in the Monroe County Beacon article, “Monroe County Native Spearheads Stetson’s First Law and Rhetoric Colloquium.”… » Read more