Cheers went up in the Sebring Horseshoe courtyard on June 2 as students, faculty and staff at Stetson Law kicked off Pride Month 2021 and made school history with the inaugural raising of the Progress Pride Flag. “This flag really represents Stetson’s commitment to not only its students, but the entire LGBTQ+ community as we continue to fight for our… just right to be alive,”… » Read more

Representatives from four higher education institutions who collectively serve 36,000 students in St. Petersburg, Florida are joining together to create a consortium focused on dismantling racial hierarchies.  After working for months to create a shared vision and reaching out to community and campus stakeholders, their efforts have been recognized by the American Association of Colleges and Universities as one of 78 institutions (and the only… » Read more

Elizabeth Berenguer Stetson Law Associate Professor Elizabeth Berenguer has published a new book aimed at helping students on Law Review, new professors embarking on the scholarly writing process, and experienced professors frustrated with scholarship. “The Legal Scholars Guidebook,” a companion for seminar or other paper-based courses, demystifies academic legal writing by providing concrete advice on topic selection, research strategies, and analytical frameworks. The book features:… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law was named the 2021 ABA Competitions Champion! The award is given to the law school that earned the most points through team achievements and participation in the ABA Law Student Division’s four competitions – Arbitration, Negotiation, Client Counseling, and the National Appellate Advocacy Competition (NAAC).  Brooke Bowman “We are incredibly proud, not just of the fact that Stetson has won, but how we won,” said… » Read more

Celine Rodriguez selected as inaugural KnowBe4 Cybersecurity Law Scholarship recipient Celine Rodriguez KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced it has awarded Stetson Law student Celine Rodriguez with its inaugural Cybersecurity Law Scholarship for $5,000. Criteria for the scholarship is merit-based on a number of factors, including: a class rank in the top 25% of their class… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law announced this year’s faculty award winners and the new Leroy Highbaugh, Sr. Chair recipient for 2021-2023 during a year-end celebration ceremony on May 11, 2021. Leroy Highbaugh, Sr. Chair Professor Joseph Morrissey has been appointed as the Leroy Highbaugh, Sr. Chair for the period of Fall 2021 to Spring 2023. This appointment is an endowed rotating chair that allows the… » Read more

GULFPORT, Fla. – Applications are now open for the new summer program aimed at training underrepresented teenagers to advocate for themselves and others. The weeklong course is hosted by Stetson University College of Law, in partnership with Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg. The Youth Civic Engagement Program will run from July 19-24, 2021, and applications are available at: stetson.edu/law/youth-program. The deadline to apply is… » Read more

Graduates during the 4:30 p.m. ceremony celebrate with family and friends. On Saturday, May 1, 2021, Stetson University College of Law celebrated four commencement ceremonies recognizing graduates from the December 2020 and May/August 2021 Classes. Four separate events held outdoors in the Plaza Mayor Courtyard of the Gulfport campus allowed for limited attendance to follow CDC guidelines on physical distancing. Other safety protocols included a… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law provided on-campus COVID-19 vaccinations to students, faculty and staff for the first time on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Professor Darryl Wilson gets a vaccine. While many staff and faculty members had already received vaccines at locations throughout the community as Florida continued to expand eligibility and availability, students quickly filled most of the on-campus appointments. Courtney Valtman, a 1L, said… » Read more

Attendees participate in a breakout session during the 2018 EATS Conference. Stetson University College of Law will host its annual Educating Advocacy Teachers (EATS) Conference June 14-16, 2021. This year’s EATS conference will be virtual because of the COVID-19 risks; however, it will still feature the same dynamic and collaborative experience attendees have come to expect from the event, which Stetson Law has hosted for… » Read more

Prof. Theresa J. Pulley Radwan with the She Stepped Up Award. Theresa J. Pulley Radwan, transitional business administrator and professor of law, was one of six women in higher education in Florida to be recognized with the “She Stepped Up Award: Recognizing Extraordinary Leadership During COVID-19.” The award, presented by the American Council on Education Women’s Network – Florida during its fourth annual conference on… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law is excited to announce the launch of a new Legal and American History Program (LAHP) for students who will begin their J.D. or LL.M. studies in August 2021, as well as Legal and American History Program Plus (LAHP+) for those looking to begin their U.S. legal studies in 2022 or beyond! The program will provide historical context and knowledge of… » Read more