Stetson Law View Book 2025

Tampa Bay, Florida 2025–2026

1900

1963

2000

Stetson University College of Law is founded with Albert J. Farrah as its initial dean. It was one of very few schools to require students to enroll in “practice court.”

At just 27, Bruce Jacob ’59 argues before the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark case Gideon v. Wainwright.

He would go on to champion pro bono service and become dean in 1981.

Stetson’s Center for Excellence in Advocacy becomes the Center for Advocacy Education.

1906 Mary Stewart Howarth-Hewitt becomes the first female law student to attend Stetson. After graduating, she would become the first woman admitted to practice in Florida. She graduates in 1908.

1974 Elizabeth Leeman becomes Stetson Law’s first female full-time professor.

1990

1995 Lisbeth Moody becomes the first female dean and first female vice president at the College of Law.

1926

1935 Students begin to elect their own officers, planting the seeds for the Student Bar Association.

1954 Stetson Law relocates to Gulfport, Florida, taking residence at the Rolyat Hotel.

The part-time JD program, now known as Flex JD, launches.

2004 Stetson’s Tampa Law Center opens.

Professor Dorothea Beane becomes the first Black professor on faculty and goes on to become the first Black professor to earn tenure.

Hotel Rolyat, Stetson Law’s future home, opens as an extravagant Spanish-themed hotel.

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1995

2004 Stetson forms the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law & Policy.

2005 Stetson Law wins Willem C. Vis international championship over 150 law schools from 47 countries.

2012

The first time Stetson Law is ranked #1 in trial skills advocacy.

The Veterans Law Institute opens.

1995

2020

Stetson’s International Environmental Moot Court Competition takes place for the first time.

The Institute for the Advancement of Legal Communication forms.

1998 Stetson Law launches its LLM program in international law.

1955

2021

Harold Sebring, who was a judge at the Nuremburg War Trials, resigns from the Florida Supreme Court to become the first dean of the Gulfport campus.

For the second time, Stetson’s Dispute Resolution and Moot Court Boards take home the ABA Competitions Champion Award.

1955 Dean Harold Sebring implements President J. Ollie Edmunds’ vision and plan for the Gulfport law center to be modeled after the English Inns of Court.

1998 The first study abroad program, a trip to Tallinn, Estonia, launches.

2023 Stetson Law’s former law library transforms into 16,000-square-foot Advocacy Institute, offering the most courtrooms of any law school in the country.

From the moment visitors set foot on our beautiful Gulfport, Florida campus, they sense this is a different kind of place. Stetson is more than a law school. We are a community dedicated to our students and devoted to seeing their success. We are caring. We are passionate. We will challenge you every day to reach your potential. While at Stetson Law, there are three things you can count on:

A MESSAGE FROM DEAN BARROS Congratulations on your interest in a career in law!

Obtaining a law degree will open countless doors to a rewarding professional career. Choosing the right law school is a key first step.

Stetson Law is a remarkable law school. We have a well-deserved reputation for excellence in preparing our students for practice. We are proud of our student culture that focuses on kindness and collegiality.

We have a small, beautiful, and intimate campus.

If you want a law school that is focused on training you to excel in practice, that cultivates lifelong relationships between its students, and is located just minutes from some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, Stetson Law is right for you. As we celebrate our history in our 125th year, we hope that you will join us and be part of our bright future.

1. You will not only be taught, but also mentored and guided toward achieving your goals.

2. You will be practice-ready on day one after graduation, thanks to our commitment to experiential learning.

3. You will be attending the law school that has what is arguably the most beautiful campus in the country.

A UNIQUE CAMPUS Stetson Law’s campus is unique in two ways. First, you can’t help but notice its breathtaking beauty. It is a Mediterranean Revival-style landmark, just minutes from the beach. Second, the entire 21-acre, palm-lined campus is devoted entirely to the law school. Unlike other institutions where the law school may be a building or two that are part of a larger campus, at Stetson Law, everyone is here for the same reason, sharing the same focus—the study of law.

At Stetson, community is the operative word. We are a law school that is committed to our students, to taking an interest in their lives, and to helping them achieve their goals. Our faculty move beyond the theoretical to guide students through the real-world experiences they will need to successfully practice law. We are a community dedicated to one another’s success.

ACCESSIBLE FACULTY Yes, you will face a demanding curriculum, but you will always have support from our faculty. You will be regarded as a member of the legal profession beginning on your first day of law school. As such, you will consistently be challenged to meet your full potential. But, you will also be guided and nurtured throughout your tenure at Stetson.

A FOCUS ON PROFESSIONALISM D. Benjamin Barros Dean and Professor of Law

Stetson Law distinguishes itself not only in the kind of lawyers who graduate from here, but also the kind of people. They know the law, but they also know how to conduct themselves professionally, how to be respectful of all members of our community, and how to be responsible and accountable. Our graduates stand out within the profession and the community.

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FALL 2025 ENTERING CLASS PROFILE 2025 Entering Class

LSAT

GPA

75th Percentile

162

3.81

Median

159

3.63

25th Percentile

3.43

157

2025 ENTERING CLASS 341 TOTAL

29 STATES Represented in Fall 2025 JD entering class, plus 8 non-U.S. countries represented

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RACIAL/ETHNIC DIVERSITY

MALE/FEMALE PERCENTAGE

30.8%

91.5%

MALE

of Entering Students RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS

275

FULL TIME

55%

FEMALE

Data as of August 2025

FALL 2025 ENTERING CLASS SCHOLARSHIP DISTRIBUTION

45%

66

FLEX JD (Part Time)

Undergraduate colleges and universities represented

RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS OF 0%-25%

4.1%

RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS OF 75%-100%

32.8%

RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS OF 25%-50%

23.8%

27%

DIVERSITY

RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS OF 50%-75%

WHERE ARE STETSON ALUMNI?

Kathryn Alkire

Diriki T. Geuka

Hometown: Lafayette, IN

Hometown: West Palm Beach, Florida

BS, Columbia College of Missouri JD, ’23 Stetson University College of Law Former Employers: Law Clerk to Justice John D. Couriel, Florida Supreme Court; Law Clerk to Judge Joel B. Toomey, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Current Employer: U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. 2

BS, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University JD, ’17 Stetson University College of Law

Number of alumni per state 10,147 Florida

151-300

51-100

101-150

1-50

Stetson Law has 13,027 alumni in all 50 states, D.C., U.S.V.I., and Puerto Rico, +59 countries.

Statistics are as of September 2025

Former Employers: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit / Pinellas County Attorney’s Office Current Employer: Townsend & Lockett, LLC, Atlanta, GA

THE DEPTH AND EXPERTISE TO MAXIMIZE YOUR LEGAL EDUCATION Since 1900, Stetson Law has established an exceptional reputation for consistently educating smart, skilled, practice-ready graduates. Stetson Law offers a comprehensive JD curriculum that features more than 60 skills electives, 300-plus clinic and externship opportunities, and seven JD Certificates of Concentration.

CURRICULUM Full-time JD

Flex JD

Most full-time students complete the required curriculum in the sequence listed below. The order of courses may vary for students who start in spring or summer.

All Flex JD (formerly part-time JD) students are required to take classes at both the Gulfport campus and Tampa Law Center. Typically, Flex JD students will take classes 2 evenings per week.

First Semester (Fall) • • • •

Civil Procedure Contracts Criminal Law Research and Writing

Second Semester (Spring) • • • •

Constitutional Law I Property Torts Research and Writing II

Third Semester (Fall) • Professional Responsibility • Evidence (This required course may be taken any time during a student’s second or third year.)

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED: 88 TIME FOR COMPLETION: 3 years

First Fall Semester • Contracts • Torts

First Spring Semester • Property or Civil Procedure • Research and Writing I

First Summer Session • Property or Civil Procedure

Second Fall Semester • Criminal Law • Professional Responsibility • Research and Writing II

Second Spring Semester • Constitutional Law I • Evidence TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED: 88 ESTIMATED FLEX JD COURSE LOAD: 8–11 credit hours in fall and spring 4–7 credit hours in summer TIME FOR COMPLETION: (Flex JD) 4 years (including summers)

Flex JD students who meet certain academic and other criteria may apply to transfer to the full-time program in any semester after completing 28 credit hours.

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EARN FURTHER DISTINCTION IN YOUR STUDIES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF CONCENTRATION Advocacy •

A national powerhouse in this area, Stetson Law is ranked #1 in Trial Advocacy by U.S. News & World Report (2025).

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Designed to assist students in mastering the fundamental skills required to be competent and ethical litigators.

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Students pursuing careers in litigation can receive a Certificate of Concentration in Advocacy by completing at least 21 credits of approved advocacy-related courses, fulfilling the advocacy pro bono hours and mentoring requirements, and successfully completing an upper-level writing requirement in an advocacy-related topic.

Business Law •

Designed to hone skills and knowledge for those interested in pursuing careers in business law, including courses in subjects such as commercial law, taxation, and international business.

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Intense experiential curriculum includes opportunities in bankruptcy, in-house practice, intellectual property, documenting deals, and much more to develop real-world skills.

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Receive mentoring from faculty with experience in business law. Utilize Stetson Law’s partnerships with various financial, cybersecurity, and other companies to further sharpen proficiencies and build relationships.

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Stetson Business Law Review is the newest addition to our exclusive and highly coveted periodicals where associates and the editorial board work as a team to deliver sustained excellence in publishing noteworthy articles in the area of business law.

Criminal Law •

Stetson’s newest concentration prepares students for criminal practice by ensuring they take appropriate coursework and learn from those with experience in this field.

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Because of our strong advocacy program, competition team work, and robust criminal clinics and externships, students can work in criminal law while still in law school.

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Concentration students are individually mentored by our Criminal Law Faculty and local criminal practitioners.

Elder Law

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The Center for Elder Justice is an internationally recognized hub of ideas and information in this growing area of practice.

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Students participate in the nation’s largest Special Needs Trust Conference, sponsored by Stetson College of Law annually. And select students attend the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys National Conference.

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Students can become editors for The Journal of Aging Law & Policy, an international journal that addresses global issues associated with aging populations.

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Students may obtain a concentration in Elder Law by completing 21 hours of electives in the area of Elder Law or Estate Planning.

Environmental Law •

The Jacobs Law Clinic provides a much-needed public service of pro bono legal aid while affording Stetson’s law students opportunities to help represent clients with hands-on case management and the development of the advocacy skills necessary to be successful attorneys.

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Have access to distinguished environmental professionals who visit campus to participate in lectures, competitions and other events relating to environmental policy.

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Opportunity to participate in the Environmental Law—Student Teaching Program and teach as adjunct professors at the undergraduate level.

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Externship opportunities with environmental agencies and organizations are available throughout the year, with the Jacobs Environmental Law Externship Fund providing financial support for concentration students for summer placements.

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Work with the Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy on environmental projects.

International Law •

Students planning a career in International Law take courses particularly applicable to this area and receive mentoring from members of the faculty with experience and interest in this field. This is intended to be a competitive program with no more than five students admitted per year.

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Two esteemed international law scholars: Dagmar Rita Myslinska and Klara Polackova Van der Ploeg joined Stetson Law’s faculty as tenure-track professors. Their scholarship will enhance Stetson Law’s commitment to growing as a destination for those who are passionate about international law.

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Externship and mentorship opportunities are available.

Social Justice Advocacy •

Stetson Law leverages its strong advocacy core to prepare students to serve the causes that matter to them.

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Through deliberate coursework, students choose elective courses with a career path in mind.

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Each student works closely with a faculty mentor who has experience in the field of social justice advocacy.

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Learning opportunities include the popular Constitutional Law and the Civil Rights Movement Travel Course, which takes students to six cities associated with the Civil Rights Movement.

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Curriculum, Electives, and Requirements

Area Requirements One course required from each category.

Six credit hours required for experiential.

Administrative Law Administrative Law Administrative Law for Health Care Consumer Law Employment Discrimination Environmental Law Environmental Regulation of Water Federal Indian Law Florida Administrative Law Health Care: Compliance & Ethics Health Care: Overview Immigration Law Labor Law Land Use Law Poverty Law Public Maritime Law Securities Regulation Tax Practice & Procedure

Code Bankruptcy Commercial Transactions Federal Income Taxation I Federal Taxation of Estates, Trusts and Gifts International Sales Law and Arbitration Payment Systems Sales and Leases Secured Transactions

Experiential Advanced Civil Trial Skills (including Damages and Voir Dire sections) Advanced Criminal Trial Advocacy Advanced Cross Examination Advanced Veterans Advocacy Clinic Appellate Practice and Advocacy (Civil and Criminal) Arbitration Bankruptcy Judicial Externship Caribbean Law Externship Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reorganizations Child Advocacy Clinic Civil Elder Law Clinic Civil Legal Services Clinic Comparative Trial Advocacy

Compassionate Release Practicum Democracy and Environment Clinic Disaster Law Externship Dispute Resolution Board Documents of the Deal: Corporate Contracts Electronic Discovery Elder and Disability Law Externship Environmental Advocacy Environmental Law Externship Environmental Practice Employment and Labor Law Externship Evidentiary Foundations & Objections Family Law Externship Family Law Mediation Federal Judicial Externship Federal Litigation Externship Florida Judicial Externship Homeless Advocacy Externship Human Trafficking Immigration Law Clinic Immigration Litigation and Advocacy Individual Externship In-House Counsel Externship Intellectual Property Externship Interviewing and Counseling Local Government Law Clinic Mediation Skills Training Military Justice Externship Moot Court Board Municipal and Administrative Law Externship Negotiation and Mediation Post-Trial and Appellate Practice Pre-Trial Practice Prosecution Clinic Public Defender Clinic State Litigation Externship Summer Remote CLI Tampa Prosecution Clinic Trial Advocacy Trial Team Veterans Advocacy Clinic White Collar Advocacy

Writing The Writing Requirement may be satisfied by successfully completing a seminar paper, an Individual Research Project (IRP), Law Review or Business Law Review.

The Resources to Help You Succeed Academic Success and Bar Preparation Services (ASBP) helps first-year students adapt to law school through structured programming and individual support.

Essentials for Law Success Workshops (weekly series): Foundational skills: • Time management • Self-regulated learning • Case briefing • Notetaking strategies Advanced higher-level skills: • Critical thinking • Legal analysis • Exam preparation

One-on-One Assistance: •

Personalized support to optimize academic performance

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Guidance tailored to your unique learning needs

Preparing for the Bar Exam Faculty Expertise: •

Led by our Assistant Dean and Assistant Directors – all licensed attorneys

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Advising and counseling

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Bar exam readiness

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Bar application process

Comprehensive Bar Support (post-graduation): •

10-week bar exam study program, including:

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Full bar preparation course

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Coaching sessions

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Simulated exams

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Essay-writing support

For more information, visit stetson.edu/law/academics/success

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Curriculum, Electives, and Requirements

Electives Advocacy and Skills Advanced Criminal Trial Advocacy Advanced Legal Research Advanced Legal Research, International Law Advanced Legal Writing: Advocacy in Agency Rulemaking Advanced Legal Writing: Contract Drafting Appellate Practice and Advocacy Advanced Veterans Advocacy Clinic Arbitration Child Advocacy Clinic Civil Legal Services Clinic Comparative Advocacy (Oxford) Complex Litigation Conflict of Laws Criminal Procedure—Adjudication Criminal Procedure—Investigation Democracy and Environment Clinic Depositions: Deposing Medical Experts Dispute Resolution Board Employment & Labor Law Externship Federal Courts and the Federal System Federal Litigation Externship Financial Advocacy Florida Civil Procedure Florida Criminal Procedure Immigration Litigation and Advocacy International Litigation and Advocacy Interviewing and Counseling Introduction to the Physical Examination Judicial Externships Law Practice Market Structure Local Government Law Clinic Moot Court Board Multistate Strategies Negotiation and Mediation Pre-Trial Practice Prosecution Clinic Public Defender Clinic Social Justice Advocacy State Litigation Externship Stetson Journal of Advocacy and the Law Stetson Law Review Tampa Prosecution Clinic Trial Advocacy Trial Team Veterans Advocacy Clinic White Collar Advocacy

Business/Corporate Law Antitrust Law Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Judicial Externship

Business Entities Commercial Transactions Consumer Law Copyright Law Cyberlaw Seminar Entertainment Law Federal Income Taxation I Federal Income Taxation II Financial Advocacy In-House Counsel Externship Insider Trading Seminar Insurance International Banking and Financial Law International Business Transactions International Energy Law International Intellectual Property International Sales Law and Arbitration Law Practice Management Mergers & Acquisitions Multijurisdictional Taxation Seminar Options Trading and Its Regulation Patent Law Products Liability Real Property Finance Sales and Leases Secured Transactions Sports Law Stetson Business Law Review Tax Practice & Procedure Taxation of Business Entities Trademarks and Unfair Competition White Collar Advocacy White Collar Crime

Civil Law (General) Administrative Law Advanced Legal Writing: Contract Drafting Children and the Law Conflict of Laws Consumer Protection Law Elder Law Seminar Family Law Federal Courts and the Federal System Federal Income Taxation I Federal Income Taxation II Florida Administrative Law Florida Civil Procedure Insurance Labor Law Landlord Tenant Primer Law and Higher Education Policy Media Law Seminar Pre-Trial Practice Products Liability Real Property Finance

Remedies Sales and Leases Survey of Florida Law Trial Advocacy Trusts and Estates

Criminal Law Advanced Criminal Trial Advocacy Criminal Procedure—Adjudication Criminal Procedure—Investigation Criminal Responsibility Seminar Cyberlaw Seminar Ethics and the Practice of Criminal Law Florida Criminal Procedure Prosecution Clinic Public Defender Clinic Tampa Prosecution Clinic White Collar Advocacy White Collar Crime

Elder Law Administrative Law Arbitration Disability Law Elder and Disability Law Externship Elder Law Drafting and Practice Elder Law Litigation Elder Law Seminar Estate Planning Federal Taxation of Estates, Trusts and Gifts Health Insurance Law Insurance Law International Energy Law Introduction to Aging and the Law Journal of Aging Law & Policy Trusts and Estates

Environmental Law Administrative Law Animal Law & Policy Animal Law Seminar Cases and Places: The Everglades Clean Water Act Environmental Advocacy Environmental Hazards Associated with Real Property Environmental Law Environmental Law Externship Environmental Law-Student Teaching Program Florida Administrative Law Food Law and Policy Seminar International Energy Law International Environmental Law Land Use Law Natural Resources Law Seminar Ocean and Coastal Law and Policy Wetlands Seminar

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Curriculum, Electives, and Requirements

Family Law

International Law International Litigation and Arbitration International Sales Law and Arbitration Journal of Aging Law & Policy Private International Law Seminar

Adoption Law Seminar Child Advocacy Clinic Children and the Law Family Law Family Law Externship Family Law Mediation Judicial Externship Juvenile Law Seminar

Jurisprudence and Legal History

Health Law Administrative Law Administrative Law for Health Care Arbitration Depositions: Deposing Medical Experts Disability Law Elder Law Seminar Health Care: Compliance & Ethics Health Care: Overview Health Insurance Insurance Law Introduction to the Physical Exam Selected Topics for Health Care Systems: Effective Compliance

Higher Education Law Administrative Law Copyright Law Disability Law Employment Law In-House Counsel Externship Law and Higher Education Policy

Intellectual Property Law Copyright Law Intellectual Property International Intellectual Property Patent Law Trademarks and Unfair Competition

International and Comparative Law Caribbean Law Externship Human Trafficking: National, International and Immigration Issues Immigration Law Immigration Litigation and Advocacy International Banking and Finance Law International Business Transactions International Criminal Law International Energy Law International Environmental Law International Law of Human Rights International Intellectual Property

American Legal History History of Supreme Court Seminar History of Western Law and Legal Thought Honors Colloquium Jurisprudence Jurisprudence Honors Seminar Law and Religion Law and the Civil Rights Movement Race and the Law Seminar Separation of Powers: Our Constitutional Systems

Labor and Employment Law Employment Benefits Employment Discrimination Employment and Labor Law Externship Employment Law Labor Law Law and the Civil Rights Movement Workers’ Compensation

Property Law and Probate Consumer Law Copyright Law Elder Law Drafting and Practice Estate Planning Federal Income Taxation I Federal Income Taxation II Federal Taxation of Estates, Trusts and Gifts Land Use Law Patent Law Real Property Finance Trademarks and Unfair Competition Trusts and Estates

Public Interest Law Advanced Veterans Advocacy Clinic Animal Law Seminar Children and the Law Civil Legal Services Clinic Consumer Law Disability Law Disaster Law Externship Elder and Disability Law Externship Elder Law Seminar Election Law Seminar

Family Law Family Law Externship Federal Courts and the Federal System Homeless Advocacy Externship Human Trafficking: National, Internationaland Immigration Issues Individual Externship Program International Law of Human Rights Seminar Employment and Labor Law Externship Landlord Tenant Primer Land Use Law Law and the Civil Rights Movement Local Government Clinic Local Government Law Postconviction Remedies Poverty Law Prosecution Clinic Public Defender Clinic Sexual Rights and the Law Seminar Remedies Tampa Prosecution Clinic Veterans Advocacy Clinic

Public Law Administrative Law Administrative Law for Health Care Antitrust Law Conflict of Laws Democracy and Environment Clinic Environmental Law The First Amendment Federal Indian Law Florida Administrative Law Florida Constitutional Law Immigration Clinic Immigration Law Immigration Litigation and Advocacy International Intellectual Property International Law Legislation Municipal and Administrative Law Externship Natural Resources Seminar

Tax Law Business Entities Estate Planning Federal Income Taxation I Federal Income Taxation II Federal Taxation of Estates, Trusts and Gifts Multijurisdictional Taxation Seminar Taxation of Business Entities Tax Policy Seminar

Courses subject to change. The order of courses may vary for students who start in spring or summer.

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Specialized Coursework

Law and the Civil Rights Movement Travel Course •

Each summer, this experience-based course takes students to six cities to visit museums, institutes, universities, and historic sites associated with the legal history of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

Honors Program •

High-achieving students may be invited to join Stetson’s full-year Honors Program after their first year (or second year, if enrolled part-time).

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Honors Program students participate in an Honors Colloquium with several faculty members.

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Program students take a special Honors Jurisprudence Seminar.

Intellectual Property Exchange •

Open to select students interested in specializing in intellectual property law, this opportunity becomes available after the first year.

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Participate in a semester exchange program with the University of New Hampshire School of Law’s Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property.

Academic Centers and Institutes •

Stetson’s Centers and Institutes sponsor conferences, workshops, scholarships, and research projects within their areas.

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Students may serve as fellows who assist with research and major projects. Conferences are open to students on a space-available basis (usually with a tuition waiver) from these centers and institutes: –

Center for Advocacy Education

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Center for Elder Justice

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Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy

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The Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy

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The Institute for Caribbean Law and Policy

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The Institute for the Advancement of Legal Communication

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Veterans Law Institute 9

JD/LLM in Advocacy •

This program requires only 12 more hours to finish the LLM after earning a JD.

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Apply up to 12 hours of prescribed JD courses toward the 24-credit LLM degree.

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The online LLM portion of the program can be completed wherever you choose to practice.

JD/MBA •

The College of Law and Stetson’s AACSB-accredited School of Business Administration offer an accelerated course of study leading to both JD and MBA degrees.

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Broaden your career opportunities in law and business.

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Students must be admitted to both programs.

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Full-time students typically complete both degrees within three years, including at least one summer session.

International Dual Degrees •

Select students are permitted to spend a full academic year in Stetson’s foreign exchange programs in France or Spain.

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Earn a second degree from our partner institutions upon successful completion of a year of academic work.

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Students may earn: – A Master in International Economic Law (MINTEC) from Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, Toulouse, France – A Master in International and European Business Law (MIEBL) from the Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, Spain – A Master of Legal Practice from the Universidad de Granada, Spain

Specialized coursework provides yet another opportunity for Stetson Law students to deepen their knowledge and broaden their prospects upon graduation.

Online LLM in Advocacy Develops attorneys into full-spectrum advocates by coupling advanced skills with sound legal analysis and strategic planning.

Designed for civil and criminal attorneys at any stage of their careers, including those interested in teaching. The program offers courses such as Advanced Evidence, Mastering Voir Dire, Expert Witnesses, Technology Enhanced Advocacy, and Teaching Advocacy. With busy practitioners in mind, the program is delivered online through recorded lectures, live sessions, discussion boards, and video feedback, ensuring both flexibility and depth.

Online LLM in Elder Law As the nation’s elderly population grows, this program equips attorneys with a competitive career advantage, enhanced expertise, and opportunities to expand their practices. Students learn from nationally recognized faculty, including past NAELA presidents and leading elder law practitioners. The program prepares graduates to serve as trusted leaders in the increasingly vital field of elder law.

LLM in Environmental Law This rigorous one-year program offers advanced training for U.S. and foreign-educated attorneys. Students select from two focused tracks: •

International Environmental Law prepares lawyers to address pressing global environmental challenges.

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Public Interest Practice emphasizes hands-on advocacy through the Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment, providing direct experience in environmental law for the public good.

LLM in International Law The one-year LLM in International Law allows domestic and foreign-trained lawyers to advance their legal education and career opportunities. Students choose between two tracks: •

Public/Private International Law highlights foundational subjects while offering diverse electives tailored to individual career interests.

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American Legal Studies is designed for foreign-trained lawyers and fulfills New York Bar eligibility requirements.

Applicants for Stetson’s LLM programs must have received their first law degree at a law school accredited by the ABA or approved by the appropriate authority in their country. Florida and most other states require a JD degree from an accredited U.S. law school before an individual may sit for the bar examination.

AREAS OF DISTINCTION The Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy Offering interdisciplinary webinars, conferences, and special programs, the Center is a nationally recognized resource for cutting-edge research on various aspects of higher education. It is a platform for students to advance careers in higher education as practicing lawyers or other related roles.

Institute for the Advancement of Legal Communication Our Legal Research and Writing program is ranked No. 3 by U.S. News & World Report (2025). We lead the nation through its Institute for the Advancement of Legal Communication. Students learn from tenure-track faculty in all required courses and choose firstyear advocacy courses focused on such topics as Environmental Law, International Law, and Social Justice.

Veterans Law The Veterans Law Institute (VLI) provides advocacy and advice on veterans’ issues through research, litigation, public and professional education, and testimony to governmental entities.

VLI Successes • $15M+ in back benefits secured • $100M+ in future benefits awarded • 250+ student advocates trained 11

CONTINUING THE LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE Advocacy education has long been at the core of Stetson University College of Law’s identity. Every year, a class graduates ready to zealously advocate on behalf of their clients and communities. The opening of the new Advocacy Institute in October 2023 is a tribute to Stetson’s decades-long legacy of excellence and ensures the College will continue its tradition of being a leader in the national advocacy community for generations to come.

Outfitted for Success Situated on Stetson Law’s historic Gulfport campus, the 16,000-square-foot facility is emblematic and functional. It offers students a modern setting to learn without leaving the campus’s majestic grounds.

The Advocacy Institute offers students a quality space for practice and classes, equips them with comprehensive advocacy tools to meet the demands 12

of a fast-changing world, and makes Stetson the law school with the most courtrooms of any school in the country. Specifically, the facility features six new courtrooms, a large classroom, extensive office and collaboration space, a history and awards hall, and a renovated lobby entrance.

The Institute is also home to Stetson’s Center for Advocacy Education, Center for Excellence in Elder Law, and Jacobs Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment. It provides a space where students involved in Stetson’s various Centers and Institutes can work together, share ideas, and hone their skills across disciplines.

Stetson Law believes in developing the complete advocate, and this facility represents our commitment to mastering a superior understanding of the law, the ability to persuasively present evidence, and the humanity to know when to do the right thing.

In sum, the Advocacy Institute enhances Stetson Law by: •

Leveraging Stetson Law’s cutting-edge advocacy pedagogy

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Galvanizing generations of advocates

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Creating a collaborative space that fosters engagement and coalition

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Leading innovative training through the use of advanced technology and a vast experiential learning environment

16,000 Square feet of renovated space

6 New Courtrooms

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New Jury Deliberation Rooms

New Lecture Classroom

2 New Technology Equipped Conference Rooms

16 New Offices

Since 1980, Stetson’s winning record in dispute resolution, trial team, and moot court competitions is unmatched.

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World Championships

103

National Championships

112

Regional Championships

As of October 2025

56

65

Brief Awards

10

Professionalism Awards

2

ABA Competition Awards

State Championships 13

Externships Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Judicial Disability Law Elder and Disability Law Environmental Law Employment and Labor Law Family Law Federal Judicial Federal Litigation Florida Circuit Court (Appellate) Florida Circuit Court (Trial) Florida District Court of Appeal Homeless Advocacy In-House Counsel Military Justice Municipal and Administrative Law State Litigation State Supreme Court

Clinics Child Advocacy Civil Legal Services Democracy and Environment

With more than 300 opportunities available, you will find the right fit for you and your areas of interest.

What is a Clinic?

In a law clinic course, students assume the role of a lawyer representing actual clients, or performing other lawyering roles under the supervision of an attorney and school faculty member.

Law clinic courses include a classroom seminar that may address substantive or procedural areas of law, ethical rules, lawyering skills, etc. Our clinical courses include:

Immigration Law

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Criminal Law

Local Government

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Environmental Law

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Immigration Law

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Veterans Advocacy

Prosecution Public Defender Tampa Prosecution

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EXPERIENCE THAT LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR CAREER

Veterans Advocacy

What is an Externship?

Advanced Veterans Advocacy

Externship courses offer significant learning experiences where students perform substantial lawyering skills under the direct supervision of a practicing lawyer. Students are provided opportunities for performance and feedback through both the field supervisor and the professor. Our faculty-led externships include: •

Corporate/In-House Counsel

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Federal, State, Municipal Government

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Judicial

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Public Interest

YOUR PARTNER IN BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL CAREER FROM DAY ONE

Our Current Success Class of 2024, Status of 285 Graduates

From the moment you begin your journey at Stetson College of Law, our Office of Career and Professional Development provides you with the individual coaching and comprehensive resources you need to identify, define, and achieve your career goals. We work directly with you on campus and market readiness as well as career exploration. This is part of the reason we hear a consistent refrain from legal professionals: “We know a Stetson Lawyer when we see one.”

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285

Graduates whose employment status is known**

Customized coaching services to help identify the career launch specific to you.

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Productive connections with individuals, employers, and organizations, on and off campus.

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Access to a database of tools for success, including toolkits and templates, simulations, and programming that incorporates practitioner panels and expert-led discussions, professional identity workshops, and our Gambrell awardwinning professional development conference.

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285

Total Graduates*

9

Pursuing graduate degree full-time

261

Employed

236

Employed/bar passage required

Our physical space supports career success and connections, with on-campus and virtual interview suites, programming rooms, and our career fair.

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Stetson Lawyers work in every sector of the legal profession and are found in all 50 states and more than 59 countries.

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GRADUATE JOB PLACEMENT *The employment numbers for the class of 2024 are for December 2023, May 2024, and August 2024 graduates. **Employment outcomes data is as of March 17, 2025, and reported to the American Bar Association in the required format.

Law firms (149)  Business & industry (22)  Government (52)  Public interest † (29)  Judicial clerkship (6) (federal, state, other)  Academia (3) 

For more information regarding Stetson’s post-graduation employment rates, visit Stetson.edu/law. †

Employment type of the 261 employed.

Includes Public Defenders

For more information, visit stetson.edu/law/career/home/employmentreports.php

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Kristen David Adams Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of Dispute Resolution Board B.A., Rice University J.D., Emory Law School LL.M., Yale Law School

Linda Anderson Professor of Law and Director of the Flex J.D. Program

A.B., College of Holy Cross J.D., University of New Hampshire Law School

Roy Balleste Professor of Law, Director of International Initiatives, and Director of the Dolly and Homer Hand Law Library

B.A., Jacksonville University J.D., J.S.D., St. Thomas University School of Law M.L.I.S., University of South Florida LL.M., Intercultural Human Rights, St. Thomas University School of Law LL.M., Air and Space Law, McGill University M.S., Cybersecurity, Norwich University Ph.D., Space Cybersecurity, Capitol Technology University

D. Benjamin Barros Dean and Professor of Law

B.A., Colgate University J.D., Fordham University School of Law M.Phil., University of Maryland

Mark D. Bauer Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Excellence in Elder Justice B.A., University of Chicago J.D., Emory University

Elizabeth Berenguer Professor of Law and Director of the Institute for the Advancement of Legal Communication B.B.A., Mercer University J.D., Mercer University School of Law

Jagdeep Bhandari Visiting Professor of Law

J.D., Duquesne University LL.M., Georgetown University Ph.D., Southern Methodist University

Elizabeth Ippolito Boals Associate Professor of Law, Professorship of Excellence in Trial Advocacy, and Director of the Center for Excellence in Advocacy B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University J.D., Antonin Scalia School of Law, George Mason University

Paul Boudreaux Professor of Law

B.A., University of Virginia J.D., University of Virginia LL.M., Georgetown University

Brooke J. Bowman Professor of Law, Director of the Moot Court Board, and Director of Finance for the Advocacy Boards

B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington M.S., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign J.D., Stetson University College of Law

Will Bunting Associate Professor of Law

B.A., Carleton College J.D., New York University School of Law Ph.D., Yale University

Catherine J. Cameron Professor of Law

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B.A., University of Florida M.A., University of Florida J.D., University of Florida

Christine Cerniglia Professor of Law and Director of Clinical and Experiential Education B.A., Loyola University New Orleans J.D., Loyola University College of Law

Ashley Krenelka Chase Associate Professor of Law

B.A., Bradley University M.A., University of South Florida J.D., University of Dayton School of Law

Kirsten K. Davis Professor of Law, Provost Faculty Fellow for Generative Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education

B.A., The Ohio State University J.D., Michael E. Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University Ph.D., Arizona State University, Hugh Downs School of Human Communication

Lucian E. Dervan Visiting Professor of Law

B.A., Davidson College J.D., Emory University School of Law

Babafemi Fatade Bruce R. Jacob Visiting Assistant Professor of Law

B.A., Georgia State University J.D., Georgetown University Law Center

Kelly M. Feeley Professor of Law

B.S., Florida State University J.D., Stetson University College of Law

Roberta K. Flowers Professor of Law

B.A., Baylor University J.D., University of Colorado

James W. Fox Jr. Professor of Law

B.A., University of North Carolina J.D., University of Michigan Law School

Royal C. Gardner Professor of Law, Hugh F. Culverhouse Chair, and Director of the Stetson Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy A.B., Georgetown University J.D., Boston College

Sarah Gerwig Visiting Professor of Law

B.A., Mercer University M.T.S., Candler School of Theology J.D., Emory Law School

Alicia Jackson Associate Professor of Law

Brian Larson Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law J.D., Mitchell Hamline School of Law Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Jaclyn Lopez Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Jacobs Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment

B.A., University of South Florida M.S., University of Arizona J.D., University of Denver, Sturm College of Law LL.M., University of Florida

James Mastracchio Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law B.S., State University of New York M.S., State University of New York J.D., New York University School of Law LL.M., New York University School of Law

Andrew Milne Bruce R. Jacob Visiting Assistant Professor of Law

B.A., Columbia University J.D., New York University School of Law

Nino Monea Bruce R. Jacob Visiting Assistant Professor of Law B.S., Eastern Michigan University J.D., Harvard Law School

Rebecca C. Morgan Professor of Law, Leroy Highbaugh Sr. Chair

B.S., Business Administration, Central Missouri State University J.D., Stetson University College of Law

Joseph F. Morrissey Professor of Law B.A., Princeton University J.D., Columbia University

Anne E. Mullins Associate Dean for Assessment and Professional Engagement and Professor of Law A.B., Dartmouth College J.D., University of Chicago Law School

Dagmar Rita Myslinska Associate Professor of Law

B.A., Yale University J.D., Columbia University School of Law Ph.D., London School of Economics

Ira Steven Nathenson Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law

B.A., University of Pittsburgh J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law

B.S., Grambling State University M.P.A., Grambling State University J.D., Nova Southeastern University College of Law

Erin Okuno Assistant Professor of Law

Marco J. Jimenez Professor of Law

Anthony Palermo Assistant Professor of Law

B.A., University of Southern California B.S., University of Southern California J.D., Yale Law School

Timothy S. Kaye Professor of Law

LL.B., University of Sheffield, United Kingdom Ph.D., University of Warwick, United Kingdom

Peter F. Lake Professor of Law, Charles A. Dana Chair, and Director of the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy A.B., Harvard College J.D., Harvard Law School

B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology J.D., Stetson University College of Law

B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill J.D., Harvard Law School

Jason Palmer Vice Dean and Professor of Law

B.A., University of Virginia J.D., George Washington University Law School

Ellen S. Podgor Gary R. Trombley Family White-Collar Crime Research Professor and Professor of Law

B.S., Syracuse University M.B.A., University of Chicago J.D., Indiana University at Indianapolis LL.M., Temple University

Klara Polackova Van der Ploeg Associate Professor of Law

Mgr. (JD equivalent), Masaryk University Faculty of Law LL.M., University of Michigan Law School Ph.D., Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies

Robyn Powell Assistant Professor of Law

B.S., Bridgewater State University M.A., Brandeis University J.D., Suffolk University Law School Ph.D., Brandeis University

Theresa J. Pulley Radwan Professor of Law B.A., University of Dayton J.D., College of William and Mary

Susan D. Rozelle Professor of Law

B.A., University of Central Florida J.D., Duke University

Judith A. M. Scully Professor of Law

B.A., University of Chicago J.D., George Washington University National Law Center

James A. Sheehan Distinguished Practitioner in Residence B.A., State University of New York J.D., Stetson University College of Law

Stacey-Rae Simcox Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor of Law and Director of the Veterans Law Institute B.S.C./B.A., Ohio University J.D., William & Mary School of Law M.Div., Liberty University

Ciara Torres-Spelliscy Professor of Law

A.B., Harvard University J.D., Columbia School of Law

Michael Vastine Visiting Professor of Law

B.M., Oberlin Conservatory of Music M.M., Temple University Graduate School of Music J.D., Georgetown University Law Center

Stephanie A. Vaughan Professor of Law

B.A., University of Alabama J.D., Stetson University College of Law

Louis J. Virelli III Professor of Law and Director of Faculty Research and Development B.S.E., Duke University M.S.E., University of Pennsylvania J.D., University of Pennsylvania

Darryl C. Wilson Attorney’s Title Fund Professor of Law, and Director of the Institute of Caribbean Law and Policy B.F.A., Southern Methodist University B.B.A., Southern Methodist University J.D., University of Florida LL.M., The John Marshall Law School

Em Wright Assistant Professor of Law

B.A., East Tennessee State University J.D., Mercer University – Walter F. George School of Law

Candace Zierdt Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law B.A., University of Kansas J.D., University of Kansas LL.M., Temple University

Umbrella / Bar Affiliates American Bar Association—Law Student Division (ABA/LSD) Calvin A. Kuenzel Student Bar Association (SBA) Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Stetson Ambassadors Student Leadership Development Committee (SLDC)

Florida Association of Women Lawyers at Stetson (FAWLS) Food Law Society Future Lawyers for Advocacy and Philanthropy (FLAP) Health Law Association Hispanic Bar Association (HBA) Immigration Law Student Association Intellectual Property Law Society (IPLS)

Student Organizations

Investment and Finance Law Association (IFLA)

American Constitution Society

Jewish Law Student Association (JLSA)

Anti-Trafficking Coalition

Labor and Employment Law Association

Asian American Law Students Association

Lambda Legal Society

Black Law Students Association (BLSA)

Legal Advocates for Reproductive Autonomy at Stetson Law

Business Law Society Catholic Law Student Association Child Advocates of Stetson Law (CASL) Christian Legal Society (CLS) Consumer Advocacy Society Criminal Law Society Cuban American Bar Association Data, Antitrust and Privacy Law Organization Disability Allied Law Students Association Education Law Association Elder Law Society Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Society (EASL) Environmental Law Society (ELS) Fashion, Arts, Media, & Entertainment Law (FAME) Federal Bar Association Federalist Society First Generation Law Student Association (FGLSA)

Stetson Law Academic Journals: •

Stetson Business Law Review

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Stetson Law Review

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Stetson Journal of Advocacy and the Law

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Journal of Aging Law and Policy

Middle Eastern & North African Law Student Association Muslim Law Students Association National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI on Campus) National Lawyers Guild Parents Attending Law School Phi Delta Phi Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law (RPPTL) Second Amendment Society Space Law Society Stetson Law Arts and Music Society (SLAMS) Stetson Law Democrats Stetson Law Republicans Stetson Law Student Veterans Organization (SVO) Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) Tax Law Society

BROADEN YOUR PERSPECTIVE, EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE In an increasingly global society, Stetson enables students to discover new lands and gain experience in a variety of foreign legal systems.

Summer Abroad Programs •

Available in Oxford, England; The Hague, The Netherlands; and Madrid, Spain.

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Learn about international law, meet high-level officials, and tour legal and government institutions in one of Stetson’s summer abroad programs.

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Schedule allows students the freedom to experience local culture.

Cayman Islands Fall Intersession Program •

A two-week program between the fall and spring semesters.

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Hosted by the Truman Bodden Law School in George Town.

Spring Break Program •

1-credit course that meets throughout the semester and culminates in a 5-day trip.

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Past Spring Break programs included travel to Cuba, Ireland, Rome, and other destinations.

Foreign Exchange Programs Stetson has formal agreements for students to attend law school for one semester or up to one year at one of these institutions: •

University College Dublin, Ireland

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Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, Toulouse, France

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Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, Spain

The Stetson Law community thrives on its diversity and mutual respect, bringing together students from across the globe to collaborate and grow.

With a renowned faculty dedicated to both academic excellence and student success, Stetson fosters an enriching environment where diverse perspectives deepen our understanding of the law and shape the way we approach legal challenges.

– Dr. Mahsa Alizadeh, Director of International and Graduate Programs

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Madrid, Spain

Stonehenge

Oxford, England

The Hague, The Netherlands

Oxford, England

A Vibrant Campus Life

BECOME ENGAGED BEYOND THE CLASSROOM An active and involved student body makes for an engaging climate on campus. More than 450 student events and activities open to all can further both your professional and personal growth. Many events focus on wellness, a reflection of Stetson’s belief that our students’ overall well-being is as important as their academic success.

Mind Your passion for the law can be fulfilled in many ways.

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In addition to our other award-winning student organizations, Stetson’s Student Bar Association has been recognized as one of the most vibrant student government organizations in the nation by the American Bar Association Law Student Division.

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Stetson Law has produced many national and regional ABA/LSD officers in the past five years—including a past national chair.

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During spring break, Stetson Law students may participate in alternative spring break travel experiences to meet national leaders or provide pro bono service to an area in need.

Body This campus community balances the rigors of law school with plenty of ways to stay active and practice self-care.

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Miles of public beaches nearby and pedestrian and cycling trails within a short walk from campus.

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Our active intramural program includes team sports, competitions, and exercise classes.

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A spacious, well-equipped fitness center.

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A temperature-controlled pool is located on campus.

Soul On any given day, there are a number of events that can motivate you and deepen your relationship with the Stetson Law community.

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Inspiring and interesting speakers.

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Community service projects like beach cleanups.

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Wellness programs.

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Competitions and other activities coordinated by student organizations.

A BOND WITH OUR NEIGHBORS Our concept of community extends beyond the boundaries of our campus. Last year, Stetson Law students donated thousands of hours for the 2024–2025 school year of pro bono service to hundreds of organizations. Stetson’s commitment to community service includes a 60-hour pro bono requirement for all students to enhance their law school experience.

A COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE In its steadfast dedication to supporting all students, Stetson Law leads the charge in promoting human dignity and inclusive education on campus and throughout the community. Here are some ways we do that: Inclusive Excellence at Stetson Law Stetson engages in deliberate strategies to provide an inclusive and empowering law school experience to help all students thrive. Learn more at: stetson.edu/law/about/home/inclusive-excellence Authentic Connections and Civil Discourse Even before Orientation, Stetson prioritizes community building and belonging among students to promote authentic connections [with one another and the legal community]. Stetson is also recognized for its unwavering commitment to civil discourse and free expression, empowering students to effectively engage across differences and advocate on difficult issues.

Award-Winning Community Stetson is nationally recognized for its welcoming and supportive campus. This includes recent awards from the American Association of Law School’s Section on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues and the Tampa Bay Business Journal for Stetson’s LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts. Also, for five years in a row, Stetson has earned the national Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award.

Championing Accessibility Stetson Law’s Office of Accessibility Resources and our Disability Allied Law Student Association (DALSA) support accessibility across our campus and those interested in disability law advocacy.

St. Pete Truth Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Center The college co-founded and co-leads this consortium of higher education schools in the St. Petersburg area, which partners with students and others to engage in racial equity education and initiatives on campus and throughout the local community.

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In 1954, the College of Law moved from Stetson University’s historic campus in DeLand to a 1924 Mediterranean Revivalstyle landmark that once was a glamorous hotel.

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DeLand, FL

Tampa Law Center

Gulfport, FL

Stetson’s residential law school campus, located in the beachfront community of Gulfport, is contiguous with the City of St. Petersburg and nearby beach communities. Stetson’s Tampa Law Center houses evening classes for the law school’s Flex JD program, and is near downtown Tampa. Both Tampa Bay area campuses are accessible to area businesses and legal communities where students and alumni work, are close to incredible beaches, world-class attractions, and vibrant city centers.

About Tampa Bay and Gulfport You’re going to love it here. Some of the country’s best beaches are just minutes away and Gulfport, with its great restaurants and shops, is right down the street. You’ll sense the welcoming culture and benefit from the accessible professional networks and great opportunities. Tampa Bay is a great place to be.

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Entering Student Scholarships Stetson Law awards multiyear scholarships to selected entering students. All admitted students are considered for scholarships; no special application is required. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, a range of other personal accomplishments and experiences, and the ability to further the mission of the College of Law. Applicants who wish for their unique circumstances and backgrounds to be considered may include an addendum with their application. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. For Fall 2025, 91.5% of incoming students received a scholarship ranging from partial to full tuition. Detailed information about the selection process, scholarship retention data, and scholarships from Stetson and outside sources can be found at stetson.edu/law/financial-planning/ scholarships.php

Assistance for Continuing Students Several programs provide financial assistance to students after they enroll, including a number of partial-tuition scholarships based on first-year academic performance, leadership, public service and need. Scholarships to recognize public service are also available through endowed and university funds.

Stetson offers a full-tuition scholarship for a student entering his or her final year with a record of public service who plans to continue that path for three years after graduation.

Stetson participates in the Department of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program, which offers tuition assistance to student veterans or eligible dependents.

record and an interest in scholarly research and writing. Teaching assistants support faculty (but do not teach courses themselves), and research assistants support professors with their scholarly publications and other projects.

Federal Financial Aid Students seeking financial aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year they wish to receive federal student funds. The FAFSA becomes available each year on October 1st and can be completed online at studentaid.gov. Make sure to include Stetson College of Law’s federal school code (E00342) in order to have your application sent to us electronically.

Once we receive your application, we will process it for your full eligibility and send you an offer letter.

Your offer letter will detail the funds being offered, any applicable fees and interest rates, and the additional steps you will need to take in order to ensure timely disbursement of your aid.

More information about federal student aid can be found at studentaid.gov or by visiting our website at stetson.edu/law/financial-planning Students using VA education benefits should contact our school certifying official at va_sco@law.stetson.edu Students interested in meeting with one of our friendly financial planning counselors may contact our office by calling (727) 562-7813, by emailing us at finaid@law. stetson.edu

Teaching assistantships and faculty research assistantships are available on a competitive basis to upper-level students who have a strong academic

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Living Expenses

Tuition and Costs

Living expense budget projections are based on a 9-month budget and also on double occupancy.

Living arrangements are available at stetson.edu/ law/financial-planning. Students who complete the FAFSA will be offered a financial aid package to cover the full cost of attendance (including living expenses), although many students choose not to accept the full amount of loan aid offered. Our estimated cost of attendance is based on local living expense averages. Students should reduce expenses wherever possible.

The cost of a legal education includes tuition, fees, books and supplies, housing and food, transportation, and personal expenses. The Office of Student Financial Planning develops student budgets that estimate an individual student’s projected educational expenses for the academic year. Costs are based on a nine-month period. These budgets govern the total amount of aid (loans or a combination of scholarships and loans) that are available to a student in any given year. For more information about tuition, fees, and estimated cost of attendance at Stetson, please visit stetson.edu/law/estimated-budget

Stetson financial planning counselors are ready to offer support via Teams, by phone, or in person, including some designated evening hours.

Housing Fall 2025–Spring 2026 ON-CAMPUS Dormitories Standard w/shared bath

$3181/sem.

Premium w/shared bath*

$3560/sem.

ADA needs w/private bath

$3560/sem.

All dorm fees include water, electric, and Wi-Fi. *Includes additional dorm furnishings.

Furnishings vary.

OFF-CAMPUS Rosa Apartments (2 bed, 1 bath units) $1307/month Includes water and Wi-Fi Stetson Houses No utilities included.

$1018–$1740/month

Stetson housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A waitlist is maintained.

For more information, visit stetson.edu/law/residential-life/housing

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IMPORTANT DATES

SCHEDULE A CAMPUS VISIT More than a campus tour, you can visit a real class, talk to professors and students, and discover life at Stetson Law firsthand.

Schedule your visit online at: lawadmissions.law.stetson.edu/visit-campus

Admitted Student Open Houses April 11 and May 20, 2026

Application Deadline for New Students

Stetson’s Gulfport campus is smoke- and tobacco-free.

May 15, 2026

See our General JD Admissions Policy at stetson.edu/law/policies/home

Application Deadline for Fall Transfers July 15, 2026

Stetson University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Stetson University’s commitment to inclusive excellence extends throughout the University and to each of our core values: global citizenship, intellectual development, and personal growth. In adherence to applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices and its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, marital status, or military status.

CONTACT STETSON LAW ADMISSIONS AND STUDENT FINANCIAL PLANNING Phone: (877) 529-7838 or (727) 562-7802 Fax: (727) 562-7670 1401 61st Street South | Gulfport, FL 33707 Admissions Lawadmit@law.stetson.edu Stetson.edu/law/admissions (727) 562-7802 Student Financial Planning Finaid@law.stetson.edu Stetson.edu/law/financial-planning (727) 562-7813 ©2025 Stetson University College of Law. All rights reserved. All courses, programs, dates, tuition, and fees are subject to change.