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

Highlights from 2025 include the dedication of the Turner Food Pantry, student championship wins, amazing speakers, an incredible graduating class, and celebration of the latest inductees to Stetson Law’s prestigious Hall of Fame. In 2025, the Stetson Law community worked hard, supported one another, earned national recognition, and achieved great milestones. From celebrating the College’s 125 years of exceptional legal scholarship to continuing our forward-thinking… » Read more

Left to right: Mary Samarkos ’20 and Morgan Zimarakos ’20 of Stetson’s Veterans Law Institute; Vasilios “Billy” Zimarakos ’20 Staff and students with Stetson’s Veterans Law Institute (VLI) and Veterans Advocacy Clinic (VAC) recently ventured to the nearby St. Petersburg College (SPC) Gibbs Campus to help student veterans file disability claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The event was coordinated by SPC’s Institute… » Read more

Bestselling author Michael Grunwald spoke at Stetson Law in November 2025. What does the food on your plate have to do with rising sea levels? As it turns out, says best-selling author Michael Grunwald, quite a bit. Grunwald, who spoke on the Stetson Law campus November 18 as part of the Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture Series, covers environmental policy and politics for The… » Read more