2017-18 Stetson Law Viewbook by Stetson University College of Law

Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Law School | Founded in 1900 | Tampa Bay, Florida Fall 2017

ESTABLISHING THE STANDARD FOR PRACTI LEGAL EDUCATION SINCE 1900. Now more than ever, the legal profession demands that law school graduates be prepared to think like lawyers and be ready to practice law. At Stetson, you learn both. Through experiences inside and outside the traditional classroom, you will learn to connect facts with doctrine, develop creative solutions, and understand an evolving array of legal issues. You will complete a rigorous required curriculum that emphasizes both learning and doing. You will apply your knowledge by researching issues, negotiating and drafting legal documents, presenting oral arguments, participating in mock trials, and working closely with practicing attorneys. You may choose to focus your elective courses on a particular field, pursue dual degrees, study abroad, serve on a journal, or intern for a judge or government agency. Regardless of your chosen path, the hallmarks of a Stetson legal education remain the same: • A nationally ranked program of skills training. • Incredible opportunities for professional experience through clinics, externships and advocacy competitions. • A commitment to professionalism and public service — which also integrates students into the legal system at an early stage in their career. • Comprehensive career development and bar preparation resources. • A talented, accessible faculty who care about your success and are available outside the classroom. • A rich and diversified intellectual life that includes regular opportunities to interact with distinguished scholars, practitioners, government officials and judges.

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WHERE LAW MEETS PRACTICE: • Ranked #1 in trial advocacy • Ranked #4 in legal writing • A clinic or externship available for every student

WITH MORE THAN 400 OPPORTU EACH YEAR, EVERY STUDENT CAN CLINIC OR EXTERNSHIP. Stetson’s robust clinical program can provide you with the necessary experience of working with federal and state courts, government agencies, corporations, law firms or legal aid organizations. Full-time law professors are closely involved as they supervise and mentor the students enrolled in each program. Courses are designed to enhance classroom-based learning and give students opportunities to gain valuable, real-world experience.

“My Stetson externship experience equipped me with the practical and communication skills every law student needs to become a successful attorney. The externship gave me more than just a worthwhile law student experience; it helped land me my dream job: Judicial Law Clerk for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.” Darnesha Carter ’16 Judicial Law Clerk, The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida B.A., Florida A&M University, J.D., Stetson University

Externship placements vary widely and include federal and state courts, governmental agencies and local corporations. Students enjoy the unique opportunity to observe how these entities operate from behind the scenes. Most clinic courses also place students in off-campus, legal environments where they are authorized to practice law under the supervision of a licensed attorney. Placements include legal aid organizations, local governments, public defender offices and state attorney offices. Students routinely conduct research, interview clients and witnesses, write motions or memoranda of law, and advocate during hearings and trials. Most clinic participants are approved by the Florida Supreme Court as Certified Legal Interns (CLIs) authorized to practice law under the supervision of a licensed attorney. CLIs may speak in open court; this often includes arguing motions and advocating during criminal proceedings, including jury trials. Stetson also has an in-house clinic, the Veterans Advocacy Clinic, where students help veterans navigate the disability benefits application and appeals process of the Department of Veterans Affairs through the federal courts.

UNITIES AVAILABLE N DO A “I urge every student to consider our clinic and externship programs. We know that employers value practical legal experience, and clinical programs provide important opportunities to expand your skills and distinguish yourself in the marketplace.” Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz Dean and Professor of Law

EXTERNSHIPS & CLINICS American/Caribbean Law Externship Bankruptcy Externship Bankruptcy Judicial Externship Child Advocacy Clinic Civil Elder Law Clinic Civil Legal Services Clinic Elder and Disability Law Externship Environmental Law Externship Family Law Externship Federal Judicial Externship Federal Litigation Externship Florida Circuit Court (Appellate) Externship Florida Circuit Court (Trial) Externship Florida District Court of Appeal Externship Homeless Advocacy Externship

Immigration Law Clinic Individual Externship In-House Counsel Externship Intellectual Property Externship Labor Law Externship Local Government Clinic Military Justice Externship Municipal and Administrative Law Externship Prosecution Clinic Public Defender Clinic State Litigation Externship State Supreme Court Externship Summer Law and Policy Externship in Washington, D.C. Tampa Prosecution Clinic Veterans Advocacy Clinic (In-House)

By the numbers:

Clinical Program 30 clinical programs 60 hosting organizations 251 field placement positions filled 2016–2017 academic year

A NATIONAL POWERHOUSE RECOGNIZED FOR PREPARING LA FOR EVERY STAGE OF THE LEGAL PROCESS. Effective advocacy is one of a successful lawyer’s most important skills — regardless of practice area. Stetson’s commitment to teaching advocacy is unmatched. Beyond the typical courses in trial procedure found at most law schools, you’ll discover a comprehensive range of advocacy electives, clinical programs, intramural tournaments and interscholastic competition teams, as well as certificates of concentration. Our lawyers and student-advocates excel in the classroom, in the courtroom, and in champion performances on our nationally and internationally lauded advocacy teams. Our professors have authored several leading books on advocacy, and our campuses feature seven courtrooms for experiential learning. Stetson annually hosts two interscholastic competitions: the International Environmental Moot Court Competition and the National Pretrial Competition.

JD/LLM in Advocacy Stetson students may pursue both the J.D. and LL.M. in Advocacy degrees in as little as three years, sharing 12 credit hours, through Stetson’s joint-degree program. Students in the joint-degree program will further advance their skill set and create a portfolio that includes writing and performance samples for prospective employers. More information is listed on page 18.

“Stetson provided me with a well-rounded and worthwhile law school experience. Between thought-provoking academic courses, practical legal externships and engaging student organizations, I had numerous opportunities to develop the skills needed to advance my legal career.” Lane Cryar ’14 Honors Attorney, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, D.C. B.A., Cumberland University, J.D., Stetson University 6

Legacy of Excellence

AWYERS

Stetson’s winning record in mock trial, moot court and dispute resolution competitions over the past 36 years is unmatched: • 19 national #1 rankings for trial advocacy by U.S. News since 1995 • 5 world titles • 69 national championships • 80 regional championships • 45 state titles • 55 best brief awards • 149 best oralist/advocate awards

Recent Championships MOOT COURT BOARD

“ At Stetson, we are committed to the concept of the complete advocate — one who commands a superior understanding of the law, the ability to persuasively present evidence, and the humanity to know when and how to do the right thing. We empower students to find within themselves their unique voice — becoming the best possible advocate they can be.” Charles H. Rose III Professor of Excellence in Trial Advocacy, Director, Center for Excellence in Advocacy

• New York City Bar’s 67th Annual National Moot Court Competition: 2017 Regional Champions and Best Brief Award • Robert Orseck Memorial Moot Court Competition: 2017 Champions • ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, Regionals: 2016-17 Co-Champions and 2014 Co-Champions

TRIAL TEAM • Chester Bedell Trial Competition: 2017 Champions and Best Advocate • National Civil Trial Competition: 2016 Champions and Best Advocate • National Ethics Trial Competition: 2016 Champions, Most Professional Team, and Best Advocate, Final Round

DISPUTE RESOLUTION BOARD • American Bar Association Law Student Division Arbitration Competition, Regionals: 2016-17 Champions • The Florida Bar’s International Section Willem C. Vis Pre-Moot: 2016 Champions (and Champions in 2005–2010, 2012–2013) • ABA Law Student Division National Arbitration Competition: 2015 Co-Champions and 2015 Co-Finalists

In 2017, Stetson Law won the Chester Bedell Trial Competition for the 22nd time in 34 years. 7

A COLLEGIAL ATMOSPHERE WHE PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS CAN LAST A LIFETIME. By the numbers:

From the moment you arrive, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll notice a difference at Stetson.

Students

A student ambassador serves as your personal mentor, guiding you through orientation and beyond.

669 full-time JDs 118 part-time JDs 65 LLMs

Classmates support each other, working together to achieve the shared goal of becoming lawyers. Involved and committed professors offer a level of access rarely found at larger institutions.

2017 entering JDs: 54.51% female 24.81% minority 75 colleges/universities 26 states 2 foreign countries

Professors from throughout the law school spend time serving as mentors, advising student organizations, and coaching advocacy teams.

as of October 5, 2017

Student organizations provide opportunities for building leadership skills and relationships with peers, practicing attorneys and judges. An involved alumni community of more than 10,000 lawyers provides an international network of connections as you launch your legal career.

First-year students take seven credits in Stetsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #4-ranked legal research and writing program.

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Professor Judith A.M. Scully teaches criminal law and is Co-Director of the Social Justice Advocacy Concentration. She previously had her own firm in Chicago and focused on civil rights and criminal defense. Professor Scully also worked as an administrative law judge and arbitrator, and has presented her work at international conferences in India, Brazil and China. As a member of the National Conference of Black Lawyers, she worked with the African National Congress to help draft the Constitution for a Free and Democratic South Africa in 1990. Judith A.M. Scully Professor of Law

Our Mission Stetson University College of Law provides a dynamic and supportive scholarly community in which students learn, both in and outside the classroom and by example, to become outstanding lawyers and leaders who serve the profession and society.

PROFESSION

THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF NALISM, ETHICS AND INTEGRITY ARE EXPECTED FROM ALL. You will be regarded as a member of the legal profession beginning on your first day of law school. Stetson provides an environment that encourages and rewards the highest standards of professionalism. Every student has the opportunity to participate in a series of dynamic programs and presentations that foster discussion on current issues facing members of the legal profession. During the 2016–17 academic year, Stetson Law students donated 31,783 hours of pro bono service to more than 400 organizations. Stetson’s commitment to community service includes a 60-hour pro bono requirement for all students to enhance their law school experience.

“My years at Stetson prepared me well for the practice of law. Stetson offers a rigorous curriculum in an environment that fosters excellence. The high academic standards and emphasis on clinical practice provide students with an outstanding legal education. I give my alma mater substantial credit for my success in the legal and judicial system.” Chief Justice Carol Hunstein ’76

Last year, Stetson law students provided more than 9,800 hours of non-legal community service and more than 21,000 hours of legal pro bono service to local organizations.

Supreme Court of Georgia; B.S., Florida Atlantic University, J.D., Stetson University

A DEDICATED, ACCESSIBLE FACU IS COMMITTED TO THE ACADEMI PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS OF EVER Stetson professors will challenge you to reach your full potential. Our professors are among the finest legal educators in the country: Supreme Court advocates, acclaimed authors and public servants. Stetson educators inspire students through their dedication to teaching, demonstrated commitment to community service, and record of highquality scholarship.

By the numbers:

“My legal training at Stetson has helped me tremendously in being prepared to make decisions today as a president in the NFL.” Rich McKay ’84

President, Atlanta Falcons; Past General Manager, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The full-time faculty is supplemented by outstanding judges and practicing attorneys who serve as adjunct professors in specialized areas.

Faculty

Each year, speakers and visitors from around the world make presentations on campus, providing new perspectives for a balanced, comprehensive educational experience.

5 professional librarians

44 full-time regular faculty 3 visiting full-time faculty Fall 2017 data

B.A., Princeton University, J.D., Stetson University

Associate Professor of Law Ciara Torres-Spelliscy (left) is a leader in the area of election law, and her commentary has appeared on CNN, NPR, Huffington Post, SCOTUSblog, Voice of America, and other national news outlets. 12

ULTY IC AND RY STUDENT.

“ The Stetson community comprises a diverse student body from all over the country, working together in academic collegiality. Exceptional access to an outstanding faculty makes Stetson a wonderful academic environment for the rigorous study of law.” Luz Estella Nagle Professor of Law Professor Nagle’s scholarship, which has appeared in three languages on four continents, addresses many topics of international law, international criminal law, judicial reform, and regional security. She is a highly regarded international voice in the fight against human trafficking and modern day slavery. 13

A WIDE-RANGING AND INNOVA CURRICULUM THAT INCLUDES PR TRAINING AND DIVERSE ELECTIV Full-Time J.D. Required Curriculum as of October 2017

Most full-time students complete the required curriculum in the sequence listed below. FIRST SEMESTER (Fall)

Civil Procedure Contracts Criminal Law Research and Writing I SECOND SEMESTER (Spring)

Constitutional Law I Real Property Torts Research and Writing II THIRD SEMESTER (FALL)

Professional Responsibility Total credit hours required: 88 Estimated time for completion: Three years (may be completed in 2.5 years by attending summer sessions) See page 17 for area requirements. The curriculum is subject to change.

The J.D. curriculum combines foundational courses in contracts, torts, property, constitutional law, civil procedure, criminal law, professional responsibility, evidence, and legal research and writing.

By the numbers:

Bar Exam pass rate 76.8% Stetson’s in 2017

statewide average 71.3% in 2017

J.D. students complete 88 credit For first-time Florida bar exam hours and perform 60 hours of pro takers in July bono service to graduate. Fulltime students spend the first year of their legal education completing most of the required curriculum. As second- and third-year students, you can tailor your legal education with a wide range of electives. Credits also may be earned through international programs, co-curricular activities and externships. As a first-year student, you can adapt quickly to the academic demands of law school through the Academic Success Program, which offers workshops in time management, note-taking strategies and exam preparation. Stetson’s Office of Bar Preparation Services assists students with every aspect of bar admission. Full-time staff attorneys provide individual counseling and group guidance on bar preparation. Students benefit from a personalized study plan and a full simulated exam, with sample answers reviewed by bar preparation staff. Stetson’s bar-passage rate among first-time takers has historically ranked well above the state average in Florida, and those who follow the Stetson bar study plan pass at significantly higher rates than those who don’t participate. Stetson Law graduates also have been successful in passing the bar examination in other states.

ATIVE RACTICAL ES.

Part-Time J.D. Required Curriculum effective Fall 2017

All part-time students are required to take classes at both the Gulfport campus and the Tampa Law Center. FIRST FALL SEMESTER

Contracts Torts FIRST SPRING SEMESTER

Real Property or Civil Procedure Research and Writing I FIRST SUMMER SESSION

Real Property or Civil Procedure SECOND FALL SEMESTER

Criminal Law Professional Responsibility Research and Writing II SECOND SPRING SEMESTER

Constitutional Law I Total credit hours required: 88 Estimated part-time course load: 8-10 credit hours in fall and spring 4-5 credit hours in summer Estimated time for completion: Four years, including summers (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.) See page 17 for area requirements. The curriculum is subject to change.

“I am privileged to be able to coach, mentor and travel with students to Vienna and Hong Kong as part of our international commercial law moot court program.” Joseph F. Morrissey

Professor of Law and co-author, “International Sales Law & Arbitration: Problems, Cases and Commentary”

EXPLORE ONE OF THE NATION’S LAR OFFERINGS OF LAW SCHOOL ELECTI Advocacy and Skills

Advanced Civil Trial Skills: Damages Advanced Civil Trial Skills: Voir Dire Advanced Criminal Trial Advocacy Advanced Legal Research Advanced Legal Research, International Law Advanced Legal Writing: Pre-Trial Drafting Advanced Legal Writing: Transactional Document Drafting Advanced Legal Writing: Writing for the Judiciary Appellate Practice and Advocacy Arbitration Child Advocacy Clinic Civil Elder Law Clinic Civil Legal Services Clinic Communication and Leadership Skills Complex Litigation Conflict of Laws Criminal Procedure—Adjudication Criminal Procedure—Investigation Depositions: Deposing Medical Experts Dispute Resolution Board Elder Law Practice Management Electronic Discovery Environmental Advocacy Federal Courts and the Federal System Federal Litigation Externship Federal Public Defender Clinic Financial Advocacy Florida Civil Procedure Florida Criminal Procedure Immigration Litigation and Advocacy Innocence Initiative Clinic International Litigation and Arbitration Interviewing and Counseling Interviewing and Counseling in Spanish Introduction to the Physical Examination Judicial Externships Labor Law Externship Law Practice Management Local Government Law Clinic Local Government Law Mediation Skills Training Military Justice Externship Moot Court Board Multistate Strategies Negotiation and Mediation Polishing for Professionals Workshop Pre-Trial Practice Prosecution Clinic Public Defender Clinic Scientific Evidence Workshop State Litigation Externship Stetson Journal for Advocacy and the Law Stetson Law Review Technology Issues for Law Practice Management Technology in Litigation Trial Advocacy Trial Team Veterans Advocacy Clinic White Collar Advocacy

Business/Corporate Law

Accounting for Lawyers Advanced Contracts: Commercial Agreements Antitrust Law Antitrust Seminar Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Seminar Bankruptcy Judicial Externship Business Entities Commercial Transactions Construction Law Consumer Protection Law Copyright Law Corporations Entertainment Law Federal Income Taxation I Federal Income Taxation II Financial Advocacy In-House Counsel Externship Insurance International Banking and Finance Law International Business Transactions International Intellectual Property International Sales Law and Arbitration Law Practice Management Patent Law Products Liability Real Property Finance Sales, Leases and Licenses Secured Transactions Sports Law Trademarks and Unfair Competition White Collar Advocacy White Collar Crime

Civil Law (General)

Administrative Law Advanced Contracts: Commercial Agreements Advanced Contracts: Issues, Concepts and Methods Advanced Legal Writing: Transactional Document Drafting Children and the Law Conflict of Laws Consumer Protection Law Cyberlaw Seminar Elder Law Seminar Electronic Discovery Family Law Federal Courts and the Federal System Federal Income Taxation I Federal Income Taxation II Florida Administrative Law Florida Civil Procedure Florida Real Estate Law Insurance Labor Law Law and Higher Education Policy Media Law Pre-Trial Practice Products Liability Real Property Finance Remedies Sales, Leases and Licenses Survey of Florida Law Tort Law Practice and Skills Trial Advocacy Trusts and Estates

Criminal Law

Advanced Criminal Trial Advocacy Criminal Procedure—Adjudication Criminal Procedure—Investigation Criminal Responsibility Seminar Ethics and the Practice of Criminal Law Federal Public Defender Clinic Florida Criminal Procedure Innocence Initiative Clinic International Criminal Law Juvenile Criminal Law and Practice Prosecution Clinic Public Defender Clinic Scientific Evidence Workshop White Collar Advocacy White Collar Crime

Elder Law

Administrative Law Arbitration Civil Elder Law Clinic Consumer Protection Externship Disability Law Elder and Disability Law Externship Elder Law Drafting and Practice Elder Law Litigation Elder Law Practice Management Elder Law Seminar Estate Planning Federal Taxation of Estates, Trusts and Gifts Health Insurance Insurance Law Introduction to Aging and the Law Journal of International Aging Law and Policy Survey of Florida Probate Trusts and Estates

Environmental Law

Administrative Law Animal Law Seminar Environmental Advocacy Environmental Hazards Associated with Real Property Environmental Law Environmental Law Externship Environmental Practice Florida Administrative Law International Environmental Law Journal of International Wildlife Law and Policy Land Use Law Natural Resources Law Seminar Ocean and Coastal Law and Policy Topics in Biodiversity Wetlands Seminar

Family Law

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

Health Law

Administrative Law Administrative Law for Health Care Arbitration Depositions: Deposing Medical Experts Disability Law Elder Law Seminar Health Care Law Health Insurance Insurance Law Introduction to the Physical Exam Medical Jurisprudence

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 Cyberlaw Seminar Entertainment Law Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Externship International Intellectual Property Patent Law Trademarks and Unfair Competition

International and Comparative Law

Admiralty Advanced International Law Caribbean Law Externship European Union Law Human Trafficking: National, International and Immigration Issues Immigration Law Immigration Litigation and Advocacy International Banking and Finance Law International Business Transactions International Environmental Law International Law of Human Rights International Intellectual Property International Law International Litigation and Arbitration International Sales Law and Arbitration Journal of International Aging Law and Policy Journal of International Wildlife Law and Policy

Jurisprudence and Legal History

American Legal History History of Western Law and Legal Thought Honors Colloquium Jurisprudence Jurisprudence Honors Seminar Law and Religion Law and the Civil Rights Movement Law, History and Philosophy Seminar Legal Discourse and Rhetorical Theory Seminar Race and the Law Seminar Separation of Powers: Our Constitutional Systems

RGEST VES. Labor and Employment Law

Employment Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Externship Employment Law Labor Law Labor Law Externship Law and the Civil Rights Movement Worker Safety Law and Policy Seminar Workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Compensation

Property Law and Probate

Construction Law Consumer Protection 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 Florida Real Estate Law Land Use Law Patent Law Real Property Finance Real Property Litigation Survey of Florida Probate Trademarks and Unfair Competition Trusts and Estates

Public Interest Law

Animal Law Seminar Children and the Law Civil Elder Law Clinic Civil Legal Services Clinic Consumer Protection Law Disability Law Elder Consumer Protection Externship Elder and Disability Law Externship Elder Law Seminar Election Law Seminar Family Law Family Law Externship Federal Courts and the Federal System Federal Public Defender Clinic Homeless Advocacy Externship Human Trafficking: National, International and Immigration Issues Individual Externship Program International Law of Human Rights Seminar Labor Law Externship Land Use Law Law and the Civil Rights Movement Local Government Clinic Local Government Law Poverty Law Prosecution Clinic Public Defender Clinic Remedies Veterans Advocacy Clinic

AREA REQUIREMENTS (One course required from each category. Subject to change.)

Administrative Law

Administrative Law Administrative Law for Health Care Consumer Protection Law Employment Discrimination Environmental Law Environmental Regulation of Water Federal Tax Practice and Procedure Florida Administrative Law International Trade and the Environment Labor Law Land Use Law Poverty Law Securities Regulation Water Law: Public and Private Rights

Code

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

Sales, Leases and Licenses Secured Transactions

Experiences

Advanced Civil Trial Skills (including Damages and Voir Dire sections) Advanced Criminal Trial Advocacy Appellate Practice and Advocacy Arbitration Child Advocacy Clinic Circuit Civil Mediation Skills Training Civil Elder Law Clinic Civil Legal Services Clinic Comparative Trial Advocacy Documents of the Deal: Corporate Contracts Environmental Advocacy Family Law Mediation Federal Civil Pre-Trial Practice and Strategy Federal Public Defender Clinic Human Trafficking: National, International and Immigration Issues Immigration Law Clinic Immigration Litigation and Advocacy Innocence Initiative Clinic International Sales Law and

Arbitration in Spanish Interviewing and Counseling (including Negotiation an in-Spanish sections) Local Government Law Clinic Low Income Taxpayers Clinic Mediation Skills Training Negotiation and Mediation Non-Litigaton Drafting: Business Entities and Transactions Post-Trial and Appellate Practice Pre-Trial Practice Prosecution Clinic Public Defender Clinic Supreme Court Advocacy and Process Tampa Prosecution Clinic Tort Law Practice and Skills Trial Advocacy Veterans Advocacy Clinic White Collar Advocacy

Writing

Stetson Law Review service, writing a paper of publishable quality Seminar course with research paper A faculty-supervised individual research project with research paper

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

Tax Law

Accounting for Lawyers Business Entities Estate Planning Federal Income Taxation I Federal Income Taxation II Federal Taxation of Estates, Trusts and Gifts Tax Policy Seminar

Public Law

Administrative Law

SPECIALIZE YOUR COURSEWORK T CERTIFICATE OF CONCENTRATION, MILE AND PURSUE A SECOND GRAD CERTIFICATES OF CONCENTRATION If you’re interested in practicing in a specialized area of law, you may choose to pursue a certificate of concentration in advocacy, elder law, environmental law, international law or social justice advocacy.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY EXCHANGE

You may apply for a concentration program after completing 30 hours of study. Candidates who are admitted to a concentration program must complete at least 21 credit hours of courses in the specialty and other requirements.

HONORS PROGRAM

J.D./LL.M. IN ADVOCACY This program allows you to apply up to 12 hours of prescribed J.D. courses toward the 24-credit LL.M. degree, so you’ll only need to take 12 more hours (or one full-time semester) to finish the LL.M. after earning your J.D. Since the LL.M. courses are also offered online, you may finish the program wherever you choose to practice.

After the first year, a few select students interested in specializing in intellectual property law may participate in a semester exchange program with the University of New Hampshire School of Law’s Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property.

Above: Certificate of Concentration in Environmental Law. Left: J.D./LL.M. in Advocacy.

J.D./M.B.A. The College of Law and Stetson’s AACSBaccredited School of Business Administration offer an accelerated course of study leading to J.D. and M.B.A. degrees to broaden career opportunities in law and business. Students must be admitted to both programs. Full-time students typically complete both degrees within three years, including at least one summer session.

INTERNATIONAL DUAL DEGREES Select students who are permitted to spend a full academic year in Stetson’s

foreign exchange programs in England, France, or Spain, may earn a second degree from our partner institutions upon successful completion of a year of academic work. Students may earn an LL.M. in one of seven concentrations from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England; a Master of International Economic Law from Université Toulouse 1–Capitole in Toulouse, France; or a Master of European Business Law from the Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid, Spain.

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). Honors Program students participate in an Honors Colloquium with several faculty members and take a special Honors Jurisprudence Seminar.

LAW AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT TRAVEL COURSE Each summer, Stetson offers an experience-based course on Law and The Civil Rights Movement. This course takes students to six cities to visit museums, institutes, universities and historic sites identified with the legal history of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

O EARN A OR GO THE EXTRA DUATE DEGREE. ACADEMIC CENTERS AND INSTITUTES Stetson’s Centers for Excellence in advocacy, elder law, higher education law and policy, and international law, sponsor conferences, workshops, scholarship and research projects within their areas. Conferences are open to students on a spaceavailable basis (usually with a tuition waiver). Stetson is also the home for institutes in biodiversity law and policy, Caribbean law and policy, legal communication and veterans law.

LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING Stetson was ranked fourth in legal writing for 2018 by U.S. News & World Report. Taught by fulltime professors, Stetson’s research and writing courses prepare you for career-long success in legal communication and advocacy.

LL.M. IN INTERNATIONAL LAW The LL.M. in International Law is an intensive twosemester, 24-credit program located at the Gulfport campus. The program prepares graduates to enter the legal marketplace with thorough preparation in the skills and knowledge

necessary to practice international law.

ONLINE LL.M. IN ADVOCACY The LL.M. in Advocacy builds upon Stetson’s national reputation as the leader in advocacy education. Students master methods of persuasion from theoretical and practical perspectives, and they may focus on advanced criminal litigation skills, civil litigation skills and advocacy teaching techniques.

ONLINE LL.M. IN ELDER LAW Stetson’s LL.M. in Elder Law is a three-semester, 24-credit program that covers issues ranging from estate and longterm care planning for the elderly to disability law and guardianships.

Applicants for Stetson’s LL.M. 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 J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school before an individual may sit for the bar examination.

“ Our priority is to provide students with outstanding educational experiences to better prepare them for the challenges of the practice of law.” Rebecca C. Morgan Professor of Law, Boston Asset Management Chair in Elder Law and Co-Director, Center for Excellence in Elder Law

Professor Morgan (right) and Professor Roberta Kemp Flowers are Co-Directors of the Center for Excellence in Elder Law. 19

Students in the summer abroad program visited the Peace Palace, an international law administrative building that houses the International Court of Justice and the Peace Palace Library.

EXPLORE NEW HORIZONS WHILE EARNING CLASS CREDIT IN ONE OF STETSON’S MANY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS. In an increasingly global society, Stetson enables you to discover new lands and foreign legal systems through several international study opportunities. Summer Abroad Programs: Learn about international law, meet high-level officials, and tour legal and government institutions in one of Stetson’s summer abroad programs in Oxford, England; The Hague, Netherlands; Cape Town, South Africa, or Granada, Spain. Time is built into the schedule to allow students the freedom to experience local culture and explore the region. Cayman Islands Fall Intersession Program: Travel to George Town in the Cayman Islands between the fall and spring semesters for a two-week program housed at Truman Bodden Law School. Spring Break in Cuba: Stetson’s Cuban Legal System and Society course culminates in a fiveday spring break program in Cuba. Foreign Exchange Programs: Stetson has formal agreements with the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England; University of Granada in Spain; University of Leicester in England; Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia; University College Dublin, Ireland; Université Toulouse 1 – Capitole in France; and Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid, Spain, for students to attend law school for up to one year at one of these institutions. International Dual-Degrees: Stetson exchange students also may pursue dual degrees from the Université Toulouse 1 – Capitole in Toulouse, France (J.D./MINTEC – master’s in international economic law); Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid, Spain (J.D./M.E.B.L. in European Business Law); University of East Anglia in Norwich, England (J.D./LL.M.); University of Granada, Spain (J.D./Master of Legal Practice in Granada).

A visit to the Escher Museum at the Lange Voorhout Palace; The Hague, Netherlands

Australia

Graduate Degrees: Earn a Juris Master in International and Comparative Business Law. The M.Jur. is a two semester, 24-credit hour program for non-lawyers located on our Gulfport campus. The program will enhance practical and theoretical knowledge of the intersection of law in the global marketplace.

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DON’T FOOL YOU EVERYWH By the numbers:

Facilities

2 law campuses 7 courtrooms 44 library group study rooms 21-acre Gulfport campus 6.8-acre Tampa Law Center 70 wireless access points 3,920 network connections 419,501 library volumes 24/7 card access to the Dolly and Homer Hand Law Library

Stetson’s three-story Dolly and Homer Hand Law Library is a quiet space to focus and has private group-study rooms to collaborate with classmates. Five of Stetson’s professional law librarians have both J.D. and Master of Library Science degrees, and three are members of the Florida Bar.

T LET THE HISTORIC BUILDINGS U—TECHNOLOGY IS INTEGRATED HERE. AND OUR CAMPUS LOOKS EVEN BETTER IN PERSON. From high-tech courtrooms and classrooms to a Google-mapped floor plan of the law library, few places in the world can compete with Stetson’s main law campus as an idyllic environment for the study of law. Inside you’ll find classrooms and courtrooms equipped with sophisticated audio-visual technology. Stetson’s law library attracts legal scholars from around the world with its comprehensive digital and print collections, and comfortable study areas. Stetson’s Tampa Law Center, located at the entrance to downtown Tampa along the Hillsborough River, shares its Wm. Reece Smith Jr. Courtroom and satellite law library with Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal. Stetson’s courtrooms feature high-end technology, including electronic evidence displays, cameras, plasma screens, microphones and speakers for observing court participants and jury deliberations. Wireless internet access is available throughout both campuses, and power/network connections are available near classroom seats.

“Stetson has done a great job of preparing me for life after law school. Stetson gives us the chance to take on all kinds of responsibilities and provides the support necessary to get things done.” Stanton Fears ’15 Associate Attorney, Kramer Rayson LLP, Litigation, Employment and Labor Law, Knoxville, TN B.A., Morehouse College, J.D., Stetson University

Professor James Sheehan is Stetson’s Distinguished Practitioner in Residence. He teaches courses in pre-trial practice, negotiation and mediation. In addition to his 30 years of practice experience, Professor Sheehan is the author of a popular series of legal thrillers.

STETSON LAW STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS UMBRELLA GROUPS • American Bar Association – Law Student Division (ABA/LSD) • Calvin A. Kuenzel Student Bar Association (SBA) • Stetson Ambassadors • Student Leadership Development Committee STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS • American Constitution Society • Amnesty International – Stetson Chapter • Asian American Law Student Association (AALSA) • Black Law Students Association (BLSA) • Business Law Society (BLS) • Child Advocates of Stetson Law • Christian Legal Society (CLS) • Dream Defenders • Education Law Association • Elder Law Society • Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Society (EASL) • Environmental Law Society (ELS) • Family Law Society • Federal Bar Association • Federalist Society • Florida Association of Women Lawyers at Stetson (FAWLS) • Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Law Student Division • Food Law Society • Health Care Law Association (HCLA) • Hispanic Bar Association (HBA) • Immigration Law Student Association • Innocence Initiative: Reform and Education Division • Intellectual Property Law Society (IPLS) • International Law Society (ILS) • Investment and Finance Law Association • Jewish Law Student Association (JLSA) • Labor & Employment Law Association • Lambda Legal Society • Maritime Law Society • National Organization for Women • Part-Time Student Society • Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) • Phi Delta Phi • The Pillars • Public Service Fellows (PSF) • Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the FL Bar: Stetson Law Chapter (RPPTL) • Second Amendment Society • Stetson Law Democrats • Stetson Law Parents • Stetson Law Republicans • Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) • Student Veteran’s Organization (SVO) • Student Wellness Society • Tax Law Society 24

MORE THAN 45 student organizations at Stetson Law provide tremendous opportunities to develop leadership skills.

SHARE YOUR INTERESTS IN A VIBRANT CAMPUS CULTURE AND DEVELOP YOUR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL. One hallmark of a great law school is an involved, active student body. More than 450 law student events are planned each year, so on any given day, you’ll find interesting speakers, community service projects, wellness programs, competitions and other activities coordinated by 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, and Stetson has produced many national and regional ABA/LSD officers in the past five years — including a past national chair. During spring break, Stetson students may participate in alternative spring break travel experiences to meet national leaders or provide pro bono service to an area in need. You can earn a leadership certificate upon graduation by attending 10 hours of workshops through a program that won the ABA’s prestigious E. Smythe Gambrell Professionalism Award. Our active intramural program includes team sports, competitions and exercise classes. A spacious fitness center and temperature-controlled pool are located on the Gulfport campus, which is also a short distance from several public beaches and bike trails.

“The practical, theoretical and experiential knowledge I gained from Stetson Law has enabled me to spread my wings in the legal arena in ways I could not have fathomed before beginning law school. This knowledge, and the passion for public interest Stetson cultivated in me, has allowed me to pursue international public law in Africa with a complete confidence that has been unlocked through my legal education.” Jessica Falkner ’14

With 45 student organizations, leadership opportunities are abundant on campus.

The International Justice Mission Legal Fellow, Kampala Field Office, Uganda A.B. International Studies, Elon University, J.D., Stetson University 25

MASTER T SUSTAIN A At Stetson, we provide the tools and toolkit to help you launch the career that is right for you. An accessible career development staff supports your career choices through individual coaching sessions, group meetings and programs. Also, many of the successful attorneys in Stetson’s 10,000-member alumni community stand ready to help new graduates get started.

EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS

Employment Type (of the 273 Employed)

Class of 2016, status as of August 2017

294 294 4 273 170 82 2

total graduates* graduates whose employment status is known**

Judicial Clerkship (8) Academia (4)

pursuing graduate degree full-time employed employed/bar passage required

Government (47)

employed/J.D. advantage employed/professional

* Stetson’s Class of 2016 consists of those who graduated in December 2015, May 2016 and July 2016. ** All graduate employment status is as of April 7, 2017, and reported to the American Bar Association in the required format. For more information regarding Stetson’s post-graduation employment rates, visit stetson.edu/law. For more information, visit http://employmentsummary.abaquestionnaire.org.

Public Interest, including public defender (11)

Business and Industry (65)

Law Firms (138)

HE TOOLS TO BUILD, GROW AND A SUCCESSFUL CAREER. Stetson’s Career Toolkit workshop series provides a framework and essential information for career planning and job searching. The workshops focus on a wide range of subjects, including: • Planning and Organizing Your Job Search • Job Search Documents and Publications (including resumes and cover letters) • Professional Etiquette • Career Preparation During School Breaks • Social Media Strategies • Building Your Network • Talking Points and Conversation • Catching the Attention of a Large Firm • What to Do and When to Do It Stetson lawyers work in every sector of the legal profession, including government agencies, the judiciary, the military and non-governmental organizations, as well as large, medium and small law firms. Beyond the legal arena, our graduates have achieved success in business, public and private education, health care, sports management, broadcasting and other fields. You will have abundant access to Stetson’s career development tools, instruction and coaching, advice and hands-on opportunities to practice critical career and job acquisition skills. Employment following law school depends on a number of important factors, including academic performance, bar exam passage, class rank, grades, clinic and externship participation, and your personal efforts to learn, master and apply career development skills.

“Our firm actively recruits, and on a regular basis, Stetson Law students and graduates because of their quality and commitment to the profession. It is very apparent that they are among the best and most prepared students anywhere. The Career Development Office is especially helpful in routinely identifying and developing some of the highest-caliber candidates in the state.” Linda B. Vandercook Director of Professional Development and Recruitment, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

ACADEMICS & LIFESTYLE: YOU DESERVE BOTH.

81ยบ average yearround high temperature

city in Florida for attention to LGBTQIA issues, as ranked by the Human Rights Campaign in Fall 2014 Downtown St. Petersburg, Dali Museum and beach photos courtesy of the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Convention and Visitors Bureau

On campus: fitness center, heated pool and intramural sports

400

parks and nature preserves in the Tampa Bay area 28

5,313

restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, including 24 featured on Food Network

130+

attractions, including Busch Gardens, zoos, aquariums, museums and other activities

Stetson University College of Law Stetson Tampa Law Center Museums

Performing Arts

professional sports teams

Attractions Parks/Recreation Areas Professional Sports Downtown

ranked mid-sized city arts scene for three years, as home to the Dali Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, and Chihuly Exhibit

ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL PLA APPLYING TO STETSON If you haven’t already applied to Stetson, you can find more information by visiting stetson.edu/ lawadmissions or calling 727-562-7802 to set up a visit with a counselor. ENTERING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Stetson Law awards multi-year 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 2017, approximately 75.19 percent 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/lawfinaid. 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 Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program, offering tuition assistance to student veterans or eligible dependents.

Teaching assistantships and faculty research assistantships are available on a competitive basis to upper-level students who have a strong academic record and an interest in scholarly research and writing. Teaching assistants support faculty teaching (but do not teach courses themselves), and research assistants support professors with their scholarly publications and other projects. FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID Students seeking any type of federal financial aid must annually submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available on January 1 of each year and can be completed online at www.fafsa. ed.gov. The information on the FAFSA is transmitted electronically to the schools you list on the application. Stetson Law’s school code is E00342. Student loans are processed through the federal Direct Loan Program. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education, though the entity you interact with (your loan servicer) can be a private business. Student borrowers are not required to begin making payments until after they graduate or leave school. The Direct Loan Program offers Stafford Unsubsidized Loans (fixed rate, currently 6%) and Graduate Plus Loans (fixed rate, currently 7%) to graduate or professional students. Interest rates are subject to change. The Graduate Plus Loan will require a credit check. To be considered credit-worthy, students must have non-delinquent credit or obtain a co-endorser. Students are encouraged to check their credit report on an annual basis. For more information about federal student loans, visit www.studentloans.gov and studentaid.ed.gov. All students who borrow must complete entrance and exit counseling, sign master promissory notes and accept conditions of receiving financial aid.

“Starting from the first year, Stetson provided a great opportunity to learn what it means to be a professional in the legal field.” Vincent D’Agostino ’12 Associate Attorney, Wolpe & Leibowitz, LLP, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area, FL; Past Intern, Office of National AIDS Policy, The White House, and Lambda Legal B.A., Flagler College; J.D., Stetson University 30

ANNING

Tuition and Fees FULL-TIME Fall/Spring

$42,326

FALL 2017