The Stetson Law 2026 Commencement took place at BayCare Sound in Clearwater, Florida. In the early evening on Saturday, May 16, Stetson University College of Law marked a major milestone for more than 300 students who successfully completed their law school journey. The Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony took place at The BayCare Sound in Clearwater. The ceremony recognized the classes of December 2025 as well… » Read more

Evangelia Manias, the 2026 Edward D. Foreman Most Distinguished Student honoree, accepted the award while surrounded by past honorees. On the eve of Stetson Law’s Spring 2026 Commencement, the community honored the students who exceeded the rigorous expectations they faced as law students. Graduating students were recognized for exceptional academic performance, passionate pro bono service, superior professionalism, and more. The event culminated in the presentation… » Read more

Pathways to Justice, Class of 2024 Calling all aspiring advocates: Stetson Law is inviting future changemakers to apply for its groundbreaking youth summer program, the Pathways to Justice Academy. This immersive, hybrid program takes local high school students on a deep dive into public policy and the legal system over the course of one week. With candid conversations, workshops led by legal professionals, and sessions… » Read more

Left to right: Pye Young ’05, Stetson Law Sean D. Benjamin Barros, former Florida State Sen. Arthenia Joyner. From bold acts of civil disobedience to innovative strategies for addressing the current justice gap, the 2026 William Reece Smith, Jr. Banquet was a moving exploration of how the law can transform lives. Each year, the event honors two individuals who embody the values promoted by legendary… » Read more

Stetson Law has been U.S. News and World Report’s #1 law school for trial advocacy more than 20 time since 1995. In 2026, it ranked Stetson Law #1 in legal writing for the first time. In its newest graduate school rankings, U.S. News & World Report has elevated Stetson University College of Law’s legal writing program to the #1 spot in that category for the… » Read more

Stetson’s International Environmental Moot Court Competition turned 30 during the 2025-2026 academic year. For three decades, the world’s top student advocates have come to Stetson Law to determine the outcome of fictional disputes between fictional nations – and the (also fictional) creatures that dwell within them. As Stetson’s International Environmental Moot Court Competition turns 30, the event continues to build on its legacy of collaboration,… » Read more

In partnership with the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the global leader in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), Stetson Law is introducing an innovative way for new attorneys to sharpen their knowledge of the arbitration process. The Fundamentals of Arbitration Advocacy is a new online certificate program designed to equip new attorneys as well as those with limited arbitration experience with a practical understanding of the arbitration… » Read more

The World Bank’s Christina Leb spoke about her institution’s role in the development of sustainable water policies across borders. As she began her lecture in Stetson Law’s Great Hall, Christina Leb noted the opulence of the venue.  “This is probably the most fantabulous hall I’ve ever spoken in,” said Leb, who is senior counsel at the World Bank’s Environmental and International Law Department (LEGEN).   She was there to… » Read more

As they prepare to join a competitive profession that places profound value on relationships, law students must cultivate the ability to hold meaningful conversations despite differences. To support students in developing this skill, Stetson University College of Law has launched a bold new initiative designed to prepare future lawyers to lead difficult conversations with clarity, empathy, and professionalism. Championed by Dean D. Benjamin Barros, the… » Read more

Law Professor Royal Gardner gave a keynote address at the 2026 Everglades Coalition conference. Members of the Stetson Law faculty shared key legal insights – and a message of hope – on protecting the vast, beloved landscapes that constitute the Florida Everglades at the 41st Annual 2026 Everglades Coalition Conference in Naples, Florida. The event is the largest gathering of environmental advocates, government officials, students,… » Read more

Dean D. Benjamin Barros (left) looks on as Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer speaks at Stetson Law on February 1, 2026. On February 1, the Stetson Law community gave a warm welcome to Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, who visited campus to share insights about the legal profession with College of Law students. The Sunday evening event, which filled the Great… » Read more

The first phase of the bioswale installation project began in fall of 2025. Student Noah Peretz has always been passionate about preserving wild spaces – and rewilding tamed ones. While a student law clerk with Stetson’s Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment, the spring 2026 grad discovered that passion for protecting natural environments can translate to meaningful community impact. When the… » Read more