88% of Entering Students
RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS
FALL 2024 ENTERING CLASS PROFILE
Represented in Fall 2024 J.D. entering class, plus 9 non-U. S. country represented
Undergraduate colleges and universities represented 88
Data as of August 2024
Tuition and Costs
The cost of a legal education includes tuition, fees, books and supplies, housing and food, transportation, and personal expenses. For more about tuition, fees, and estimated cost of attendance at Stetson, please visit stetson.edu/law/estimated-budget
From award-winning beaches to cosmopolitan downtown neighborhoods, it’s no wonder there’s so much buzz about Tampa Bay.
With a welcoming culture, accessible professional networks, and plenty of job opportunities, it’s an ideal place to live, study, and launch a legal career.
Award-Winning Advocates WHY CHOOSE STETSON?
Stetson Law students regularly emerge as champions in moot competitions, like the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna, Austria, where the team was in the top two percent of law school competitors in the world.
In the last two years, Stetson Law teams from the 2024 graduating class have won:
Source: U.S. News & World Report (2024)
Advocacy Institute
With extensive courtroom space, plenty of room for collaboration, and the latest courtroom technology, Stetson Law’s new Advocacy Institute offers a one-of-akind educational experience that enhances the college’s nationally renowned advocacy program.
Diversity and Inclusion
Stetson Law is committed to fostering an environment where all students feel safe and empowered to voice their opinions and exchange ideas. Our commitment is reflected in course offerings, campus initiatives, student groups, and events.
J.D. PROGRAMS
• Full-time
• Flex J.D. (Part-time)
CHART YOUR LEGAL CAREER
Where are Stetson Law Alumni?
DUAL AND JOINT DEGREES
• J.D./LL.M. in Advocacy
• J.D./M.B.A. from Stetson University’s School of Business Administration
• J.D./Master of Legal Practice, Universidad de Granada in Granada, Spain
• J.D./MINTEC in International Economic Law from the Université Toulouse 1 Capitole in Toulouse, France
• J.D./M.I.E.B.L. in International and European Business Law from the Comillas Universidad Pontificia in Madrid, Spain
LL.M. DEGREES
• LL.M. in Advocacy (online)
• LL.M. in Elder Law (online)
• LL.M. in International Law
ACADEMIC JOURNALS
• Stetson Law Review
• Stetson Business Law Review
• Journal of Aging Law & Policy
• Stetson Journal of Advocacy and the Law
INTERNATIONAL STUDY
• Summer abroad in England, The Netherlands, South Africa, and Spain
• Fall intersession in the Cayman Islands
• Spring Break (Location TBA)
• Foreign exchanges in Spain, France, Ireland and Australia
EXTERNSHIPS AND CLINICS
• Over 300 opportunities available
• One of the few law schools that guarantees every student can participate in a clinic or externship during law school
• Any student with the proper prerequisites may participate in clinical education
Programs are subject to change.
Candice Colucci, Esq.
Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma
B.A., University of South Florida, 2008
J.D., ‘14 Stetson University College of Law
Former: Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Luke Lirot
Current: Founder and Managing Attorney of Colucci Law Group Current; podcast and radio show host; Litigator of the Year from America’s Institute of Trial Lawyers
Stetson Law has 12,662 alumni in all 50 states, D.C., U.S.V.I., and Puerto Rico, +59 countries.
Stanton A. Fears, Esq.
Hometown: Buffalo, New York
B.A. Morehouse College, 2008
Master Certificate, George Washington University in Government Contracting, 2011
J.D., ‘15 Stetson University College of Law
Former: Attorney, Trenam Law
Current: Partner, Kovar Law Group
SPECIALIZE YOUR COURSEWORK
Areas of Distinction and Concentration
Advocacy
U.S. News & World Report ranks Stetson Law first in the nation for trial advocacy (2024), and has ranked the college at the top in this area for decades. Legal professionals know Stetson Law produces practice-ready lawyers who have honed their skills through innovative courses taught by dynamic and experienced faculty. To enrich the student experience, Stetson offers impactful programs like the Veterans Law Institute, the Institute for the Advancement of Legal Communications, and the Social Justice Advocacy Concentration.
Business Law
With intensive curriculum focusing on bankruptcy, in-house practice, intellectual property, and more, this concentration offers extensive practical experience in business law. Through courses led by nationally recognized faculty, it offers a sharp focus on areas including commercial law, taxation, and international business as well as first-hand experience and the opportunity to serve as an editor on the prestigious Business Law Review .
Elder Law
Founded by elder-law pioneers, this nationally renowned program gives students hands-on experience in a growing area of law. Clinics and externship opportunities invite students to work on cases directly affecting elders. Students can be at the forefront of this emerging area as editors of The Journal of Aging, Law & Policy , which explores the legal complexities that stem from aging.
Environmental Law
From state-level wildlife protections to an international sea turtle treaty, this program fosters deep knowledge of environmental policy. Students will meet distinguished environmental professionals who visit campus for our Biodiversity Lecture Series and the International Environmental Moot Court Competition. Select students will have the opportunity to work on environmental matters in the Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic and teach environmental law at the undergraduate level.
Social Justice Advocacy
Stetson Law leverages its strong advocacy core to prepare students to deal directly with significant social justice issues in civil or criminal law. Through specific coursework, mentorship from faculty members with expertise in social justice advocacy, experiential learning through programs such as Stetson’s Innocence Initiative, and more, students will gain extensive first-hand experience advocating for a better world.
International Law
Designed for students who want to advance their studies in either private or public international law, this competitive program offers students the opportunity to learn from highly respected faculty in their field specializing in international human rights, international arbitration, and international business.
The Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy
A platform for students to advance careers in higher education, the Center leads national discourse on higher education law and policy. Offering interdisciplinary conferences, webinars and special programs, the Center is a nationally respected resource for cutting-edge research.
Legal Research and Writing
Ranked #3 in Legal Writing by U.S. News & World Report (2024) , this program furthers Stetson’s commitment to leadership in legal communication education, research, and service. The first-year Research and Writing courses are taught by tenure and tenure-track faculty. And the number of credits students take are a testament to our commitment to this area.
Veterans Law
The Veterans Law Institute serves as a center for student veterans and their families and provides advocacy and advice on veterans’ issues through research, litigation, public and professional education, and testimony to governmental entities. The Veterans Advocacy Clinic provides legal help for veterans wounded in their service and their families to pursue benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
FALL OPEN HOUSE
November 23, 2024
SPRING OPEN HOUSE
February 15, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR NEW STUDENTS
May 15, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FALL TRANSFERS
July 15, 2025
ADMITTED STUDENT OPEN HOUSES
April 5 and May 21, 2025
STETSON LAW ADMISSIONS
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The Story of Stetson Law
In 1954, the College of Law moved from Stetson University’s historic campus in DeLand to a 1924 Mediterranean Revivalstyle landmark in Gulfport.
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The College of Law is part of Stetson University, with a College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, and School of Music in DeLand, Florida. A university satellite center in Celebration offers advanced degrees.
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