Stetson University College of Law launches telehealth options for students
Starting August 1, 2020, Stetson Law students will have access to real-time virtual medical consultations with physicians 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through a new telehealth partnership with iSelectMD. Students can simply visit https://mhealth.iselectmd.com/stetson-law.html to register and create an account. They will then gain access to a toll-free number and/or mobile health portal for consultations with health care providers for COVID-19 concerns,… » Read more
Professors turn pandemic into learning opportunity for students
Clinical and Experiential Education is a key component of the Stetson Law experience, one that College of Law officials feared might be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Faculty and staff, expecting that many of Stetson’s community and professional externship partners might not be able to host students in summer 2020, did what they do best: innovated. In an effort to simulate the learning opportunity students… » Read more
Local organizations to use $33,500 grant for voting rights restoration clinics
PRESS RELEASEJuly 14, 2020 GULFPORT, Fla. – Stetson University College of Law and Community Law Program (CLP) received a $33,500 grant from the American Bar Endowment (ABE) to create clinics to help returning citizens previously convicted of felonies get their voting rights restored. In 2018, 65 percent of Floridians voted to amend the Florida Constitution to restore voting rights to 1.4 million citizens previously convicted… » Read more
New competition generates tax solutions to address climate change
Environmental and tax law professors at Stetson Law hosted a virtual awards ceremony for the winners of the inaugural Stetson Environmental Tax Policy Writing Competition. Top row from left: second place winner Daniel Raymer, Professor Andrew Appleby, and Assistant Director of the Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy Erin Okuno. Second row from left: Director of the Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy Royal Gardner,… » Read more
Rebecca Morgan wins national elder law award
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) announced that Stetson Law’s own Professor Rebecca C. Morgan is the winner of the 2020 Powley Elder Law Award. The award is presented annually to a NAELA member who is recognized in his or her community as a leader in promoting a greater understanding of the rights and needs of the elderly and people with special needs, and of how elder law attorneys advocate for those rights.
Florida’s 12 law schools form new Consortium for Racial Justice
GULFPORT, Fla. (June 24 2020) – In light of longstanding and recent acts of racist violence, the Deans of the 12 law schools in Florida have formed the Florida Law Schools’ Consortium for Racial Justice (FLSCRJ). This collective will leverage the strengths and educational roles of every law school in the state to assist community organizations fighting for racial justice and policy reform throughout Florida.… » Read more
Stetson Lawyers Alumni Association recognizes award recipients for service and dedication
Lori Baggett, bottom right, received the Outstanding Alumni Representative Award during the 2020 Stetson Lawyers Alumni Association Awards presentation on June 18. The Stetson Lawyers Alumni Association (SLAA) presented awards on June 18, 2020, to six individuals who have made a positive impact in the community and supported Stetson University College of Law. SLAA has honored alumni accomplishments with awards for more than 25 years. The ceremony typically… » Read more
Exploring Juneteenth: Local Events, Resources & More
Officially a federal holiday in the United States since 2021, Juneteenth is synonymous with freedom. The day commemorates the date enslaved Black people in Texas were informed of the Emancipation Proclamation – albeit nearly two years after its enactment. Marking the official end to legal enslavement – and celebrating those who fought hard for freedom – has taken many forms throughout the United States. Juneteenth,… » Read more
Stetson Law’s Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy files amici curiae brief to halt new rule that would limit Clean Water Act protections
Hearing scheduled today on motion for temporary injunction to proposed Navigable Waters Protection Rule A new amici curiae (friend of the court) brief written on behalf of aquatic scientific organizations by the Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy at Stetson University College of Law lends support to 17 states and the District of Columbia seeking a preliminary injunction to halt the Trump administration’s attempt to… » Read more
Anonymous donors establish Distinguished Scholarship Program with $10 million planned gift
June 17, 2020 — Stetson University College of Law is thrilled to announce a $10 million planned gift to establish a Distinguished Scholarship Program. The donors prefer to remain anonymous at this time. However, they expressed how important it is to them to recognize the role Stetson Law played in their professional achievement. They desire to do what they can to help future generations achieve… » Read more
New Intro to Practical Legal Skills workshop offered
Intro to Practical Legal Skills is a new Stetson Law workshop for admitted students. Stetson Law has created an innovative new workshop, Intro to Practical Legal Skills, to help soon-to-be first year law students start law school strong, confident and capable. The 10-day online workshop is designed to give students a head start and make the most of their higher education investment. The workshop will… » Read more
Stetson Law dean addresses COVID-19, national tensions, in message to community
Dear Stetson Law Community, Nationally, this has been a difficult past week. Many are mourning the loss of loved ones to COVID-19, living in constant worry about the danger it poses to them, or suffering daily heartbreaks at the toll this virus has caused. No one is left untouched by the pandemic, and vulnerable communities are still reeling from its disproportionate impact. As if these… » Read more