Stetson University College of Law partners with the Community Law Program and the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation in February to prepare free simple wills and advance directives for low income veterans and their spouses aged 60 or older. Veterans or their spouses must schedule individual appointments in advance by calling 727-562-7393. Walk-in appointments are not available. The deadline to schedule an appointment is Jan. 24.… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law is accepting nominations for the prestigious William Reece Smith Jr. Public Service Award, which recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service to the legal profession and community. This year’s award will be presented at the Annual Inns of Court Banquet and William Reece Smith Jr. Distinguished Lecture on Jan. 28, 2014. Nominations must be received by close of business on… » Read more

The University of West Florida and Stetson University College of Law announced that they are partnering to offer a 3+3 program, starting in August 2015, that will allow aspiring attorneys to reduce the time they spend working toward a law degree. The 3+3 program allows high-performing students to earn their bachelor’s and juris doctor (J.D.) degrees in six years, rather than the traditional seven years.… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law is hosting a symposium in February with leading journalists, legal scholars and public interest advocates on the topic of political corruption. The daylong symposium, Taking Stock of Citizens United: How the Law Has (and Has Not) Changed Four Years Later, takes place Feb. 28 on Stetson’s Gulfport campus, 1401 61st St. S. Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig will deliver… » Read more

Stacey-Rae Simcox, a former Army major and JAG officer, has been selected to serve as Stetson University’s new Veterans Advocacy Clinic director and Associate Professor of Legal Skills starting in July of 2014. Simcox is Professor of the Practice of Law, managing attorney, and founder of the Lewis B. Puller, Jr.Veterans Benefits Clinic at William & Mary Law School. Under Simcox’ leadership, the Puller Clinic… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law’s team won the National Veterans Moot Court Competition in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 17. The team also won the best petitioner’s brief award. The winning team of Jeremy Bailie and Kevin Crews was coached by Associate Dean Michael Allen and alumnus Jason Stearns. Stetson students also won best brief awards in two other law school competitions. During the Mercer Legal… » Read more

Rich McKay JD ’84, president and CEO of the Atlanta Falcons, spent the afternoon meeting with Stetson Law students discussing professionalism and the value of a legal education. McKay explained how his Stetson education and “toolkit” prepared him for the challenges of working in the NFL. McKay has served on the NFL’s Competition Committee for the past 20 years. In 2011, McKay was named chair… » Read more

The Stetson University College of Law team of Tai Lowry, Khalil Madani II, Daniel Miles and Lisa Ungerbuehler won the Florida Justice Association Mock Trial competition on Nov. 10 at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse in Tampa. Twelve teams from around the state of Florida competed. Stetson sent two teams. The second Stetson team of Shaun Cummings, Chad Florin, Ashley Goodman and Catherine Sams advanced… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law inducted three outstanding alumni into its Hall of Fame on Oct. 26 in Gulfport. Hall of Fame inductees are selected for having a profound and positive impact on Stetson Law and the legal profession. » View photos on Flickr (or see slideshow below) This year’s inductees included: Professor Paul Barnard JD ’58 opened the doors to practical legal education in… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law’s moot court team of students Jonathan Hart, Brandon Pfluger and Melaina Tryon won the 32nd Annual John Marshall Law School International Moot Court Competition in Information Technology and Privacy Law on Oct. 26 in Chicago. This is the second time that Stetson has won this competition. The first time was in 2009. Stetson Law alumnus Larry Miccolis co-coached the winning… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law is partnering with the Community Law Program and the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation on Nov. 5 to prepare free simple wills and advance directives for WWII, Korean and Vietnam War veterans and their spouses who have limited assets and low incomes. WHAT: Simple wills will be provided for low-income veterans and their spouses. Individuals owning real estate outside the state… » Read more

When a group of students in Professor Rebecca Morgan’s Elder Law Seminar class visited a local nursing home in Gulfport, student Ashley Heino noticed that the walls were lacking artwork. She and fellow student Christine O’Shea discussed how Stetson Law students and the nursing home might work together to create artwork to spruce up the walls while also providing the residents with a creative activity.… » Read more