Week 1 Recap: Campus to Career Kicks off with Compelling Events
What was previously a shorter event featuring tabling and panel discussions has evolved into a multi-month experience full of meaningful conversations and immersive exercises. Produced by Stetson Law’s Office of Career and Professional Development, Campus to Career aims to help law students map their transition from the classroom to professional life after graduation. The first week of programming showcased a broad range of speakers, from… » Read more
Professor Simcox Co-Publishes New, Clinic-Focused Veterans Law Textbook
Professor Stacey-Rae Simcox. After roughly five years of intensive research and writing, Law Professor Stacey-Rae Simcox has published a unique book that could benefit countless veterans. A collaboration with William & Mary Law School Professor Emeritus David E. Boelzner, the book is called Veterans Benefits: Law, Theory, and Practice. Published through Carolina Academic Press, it aims to serve as “a useful and complete resource for… » Read more
Student, Staff Member, and Prof. Make Inaugural AALS Pro Bono Honor Roll
Stetson Law’s inaugural members of the AALS Pro Bono Honor Roll At Stetson Law, the spirit of service is a core part of the culture. Students, who are required to perform at least 60 hours of pro bono work in order to graduate, give generously of their time and energy, as do faculty and staff. That’s why it’s no surprise that a Stetson Law student,… » Read more
ALI Names Prof. Virelli Among Its Newest Members
Law Professor Louis Virelli III Known for his engaging teaching style and influential scholarship on judicial ethics, Law Professor Louis Virelli III is generous with his time when it comes to bettering his profession. The legal profession’s thought leaders have taken notice. The American Law Institute has named Virelli among its latest inductees. Consisting of law professors, practicing attorneys, judges, government officials, and others, the… » Read more
Year in Review: 10 Ways Stetson Law Triumphed in 2022
With 2023 on the horizon, it is safe to say 2022 was an incredible year for Stetson Law. It wasn’t just ranking near the top in key U.S. News & World Report areas, having one of Florida’s highest bar passage rates, or earning the college’s third INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine HEED Award in a row. 1. Prolific Writing & Publishing Law Student Michael Harrigan With… » Read more
Highlights from Stetson Law’s December Graduate Celebration
To celebrate Stetson Law students who successfully completed their law school journey over the Fall 2022 semester, officials held an intimate on-campus gathering in their honor (see the full video below). The event was held December 15 in the Great Hall and featured remarks from campus and university leadership. Kicking off the celebration, Stetson Law Interim Dean Theresa J. Pulley Radwan commended the students for… » Read more
Visiting Professor, Student Publish Paper on Dobbs Decision
Left: Flore Foulon. Right: Visiting Law Professor James Hart. A visiting professor and a recent alumna spent much of the summer developing a sharp piece of analysis on one of the biggest U.S. Supreme Court decisions in recent memory. The article’s title is A Comparative Law Guide to a post-Dobbs America and it is set to be published in the Cardozo Journal of Social Justice… » Read more
4 Inducted into Stetson Law Hall of Fame in 2022
Left to right: Gregory Coleman, Judge Pamela Campbell, Professor Emerita Dorothea Beane, Professor Emeritus John Cooper At a banquet event on the evening of December 3, 2022, Stetson Law welcomed four distinguished individuals to the college’s Hall of Fame. Since 2004 Hall of Fame has been Stetson University College of Law’s premier event celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of alumni, faculty, and other members of… » Read more
Professor Emeritus John Cooper Inducted into Stetson Law Hall of Fame
Stetson Law Professor Emeritus John Cooper gives remarks at Stetson Law’s 2022 Hall of Fame celebration A beloved faculty member who radiates passion for learning and travel, Professor Emeritus John Cooper joined the Stetson University College of Law Hall of Fame on December 3, 2022. Through his enterprising spirit and deep love of legal scholarship inspired countless others to expand their horizons through study and… » Read more
Judge Pamela Campbell Inducted into Stetson Law Hall of Fame
Judge Pamela Campbell, ’89, gives remarks at Stetson Law’s 2022 Hall of Fame celebration For a career spent serving her community and lifting others through mentorship, Stetson Law alumna and Judge Pamela Campbell is a 2022 inductee into the Stetson University College of Law Hall of Fame. A 1989 graduate of Stetson Law, Campbell embodied the spirit of service early on through volunteer work with… » Read more
Professor Emerita Dorothea A. Beane Inducted into Stetson Law Hall of Fame
Stetson Law Professor Emerita Dorothea Beane gives her acceptance speech at Stetson Law’s 2022 Hall of Fame celebration For her decades of trailblazing work and inspiring others to challenge their perceived limitations, Stetson Law Professor Emerita Dorothea A. Beane has been inducted into the Stetson University College of Law Hall of Fame in 2022. When she joined the faculty in 1990, she brought with her… » Read more
Gregory Coleman Inducted into Stetson Law Hall of Fame
Gregory Coleman, ’89, gives his acceptance speech at Stetson law’s 2022 Hall of Fame event A well-respected professional in the legal field, Gregory Coleman is known for his tireless work ethic, his non-nonsense approach to conflict resolution, and his passion for bettering his profession. He is also now a member of the Stetson College of Law Hall of Fame. The 1989 Stetson Law alumnus –… » Read more