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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nTo 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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong> commended the students for persevering through an unprecedented era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou are part of an unshakable cohort who have experienced more in your time in law school than most have in their lifetime,\u201d Pulley Radwan said. \u201cYou have shined through a global pandemic – all while caring for your friends, family, and colleagues. You have weathered many shifts in the last few years and have remained resilient and excellent. We are so proud of you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acknowledging how those who complete their studies in the fall semester tend to be part of Stetson Law\u2019s innovative part-time program, Stetson University Executive Vice President and Provost Noel Painter<\/strong> congratulated them for growing their careers through legal education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCongratulations on all that you have accomplished,\u201d Painter said. \u201cYour journey to this point is uniquely your own. Celebrate the successes and embrace the challenges that made you a better person and a better lawyer along the way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stetson Lawyers Alumni Association Vice President Brittany Maxey-Fisher<\/strong>, J.D. \u201907, told the audience that through exemplary work, Stetson Law alumni help tell Stetson Law\u2019s story to the world while helping shape a better society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTogether we will shine an even brighter spotlight on Stetson\u2019s reputation for advocacy, legal writing, and our nationally recognized Centers and Institutes,\u201d she said. \u201cAs you continue to design your footprint, strive for excellence, leadership and purpose. Create environments that celebrate differences and inspire growth in others by empowering them as they travel along their journey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following Maxey-Fisher’s speech, Radwan called out the names of the students and noted the loved ones who helped them through their law school journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Law Professor Judith Scully<\/strong>, a champion of Stetson Law\u2019s social justice initiatives, encouraged students to remain committed to bettering society. Noting that many law school applicants say their desire to study law comes from wanting to change the world, Scully offered five key pieces of advice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI believe that in this December 2022 graduating class there are many small groups of you who will indeed help to change the world for the better,\u201d she said. \u201cI have great hopes and dreams for you. My prayer is that your time as lawyers be well spent. May you help to balance the scales of justice. May you be abundantly blessed with good fortune and may you use your good fortune to benefit those around you and continue to be a source of inspiration for others.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe culmination of an unconventional journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Welcoming the soon-to-be Stetson lawyers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A moving speech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Watch the celebration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n