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FLORIDA’S FIRST LAW SCHOOL
FOUNDED 1900
TAMPA BAY, FL
STETSON LAW HAS PREPARED LAWYERS AND LEADERS SINCE 1900. Today, Stetson leads the nation in blending legal doctrine with practical training, evidenced by its top-ranked programs in advocacy and legal writing. 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 can prepare for practice and build relationships with mentors in a variety of ways: • Participate in Stetson’s championship Dispute Resolution Board, Trial Team or Moot Court Board • Work with your professors on research and service projects to begin building your network with leading attorneys • Compete in intramural competitions for oral arguments, opening statements, closing arguments or full trials • Serve as a student editor for one of Stetson’s four academic law journals Stetson Law Review Journal of International Aging Law and Policy Journal of International Wildlife Law and Policy Stetson Journal for Advocacy and the Law • Participate in Stetson’s Student Leadership Development program • Must complete at least 60 hours of pro bono service
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WHERE LAW MEETS PRACTICE • Ranked #1 in Trial Advocacy • Ranked #2 in Legal Writing • Ranked as one of the Top 100 law schools
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WITH MORE THAN 350 OPPORTU EACH YEAR, EVERY STUDENT CAN CLINIC OR EXTERNSHIP. Stetson’s robust clinical program can provide you with the 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. • More than 350 clinic and externship opportunities available annually
“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
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• Approximately 30 clinic and externship courses at 60 hosting organizations • One of the few law schools across the country which guarantees every student can participate in a clinic or externship course during law school • Any student with the proper prerequisites may participate in clinical education involving real world experience
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“Stetson’s externships offer students a unique opportunity to work with an experienced attorney in the field while simultaneously seeking guidance through a class setting from a professor who knows the area of practice. Many times, clinical education is the first moment when students represent real clients; they feel the weight and responsibility of practice and develop a greater, deeper appreciation of being a lawyer.” Christine E. Cerniglia Director of Clinical and Experiential Education Assistant Professor of Law
EXTERNSHIPS
In-House Counsel Externship
American/Caribbean Law Externship
Labor Law Externship
Bankruptcy Externship
Municipal and Administrative Law Externship
Bankruptcy Judicial Externship
State Litigation Externship
Elder and Disability Law Externship
State Supreme Court Externship
Environmental Law Externship Equal Employment Opportunity Law Externship
CLINICS
Family Law Externship
Child Advocacy Clinic
Federal Judicial Externship
Civil Legal Services Clinic
Federal Litigation Externship
Immigration Law Clinic
Florida Circuit Court (Appellate) Externship
Local Government Clinic
Florida Circuit Court (Trial) Externship
Prosecution Clinic
Florida District Court of Appeal Externship
Public Defender Clinic
Homeless Advocacy Externship
Tampa Prosecution Clinic
Individual Externship
Veterans Advocacy Clinic
Intellectual Property Externship
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CERTIFICATES OF CONCENTRATION
A NATIONAL POWERHOUSE RECOGNIZED FOR PREPARING LAWYERS FOR EVERY STAGE OF THE LEGAL PROCESS. ADVOCACY 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. • Since U.S. News and World Report began ranking trial advocacy programs twenty-four years ago, Stetson has ranked No. 1 in the nation 20 times. No other law school even comes close. •
Moot Court Board consistently places at or near the top in appellate advocacy competitions, winning team awards, as well as best oralist and best brief awards
• Award-winning Dispute Resolution Board consists of four categories of student competition teams: client counseling, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration •
Trial Team has won first place in more national-level trial competitions than any other law school
“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. 6
Award-Winning Advocates Stetson’s winning record in trial team, moot court and dispute resolution competitions over the past 36 years is unmatched. Since 1980, Stetson Law has won:
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World Championships (International)
“ 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
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National Championships
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Regional Championships
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State Championships
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Brief Awards
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Brief Oralist/Advocate Awards (including Best Oralist/Advocate, Best Cross Examination, and Best Chair)
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Professionalism Awards The Center for Excellence in Advocacy ‘s Dispute Resolution Board advanced to nationals in four ABA competitions—the first law school to ever do this. 7
CERTIFICATES OF CONCENTRATION
DISTINGUISH YOURSELF WITH A CERTIFICATE OF CONCENTRAT INTERNATIONAL LAW • International Law is designed for students who want to advance their studies in either private or public international law. • Students who have completed at least 30 but no more than 45 credit hours may apply for the Certificate of Concentration in International Law.
“The Certificate of Concentration in International Law provides Stetson students the opportunity to learn from faculty specializing in international human rights, international arbitration, and international business, who are highly respected and well-known in their fields.” Jason S. Palmer Professor of Law Former Attorney-Adviser, U.S. Department of State Former Claims Judge, Claims Resolution Tribunal, Switzerland
• International Law is a competitive program designed to admit no more than five students per year.
ELDER LAW • The Center for Excellence in Elder Law is an internationallyrecognized program with esteemed, accessible faculty. • Well-regarded and established Elder Law curriculum and course offerings surpassing other law schools. • Select Stetson students attend the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys National Conference annually. • Students have an opportunity to participate in the Penick Inn, which focuses on elder law and related fields such as estate planning.
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• Stetson students become editors for The Journal of Aging, Law and Policy, one of the national journals addressing global issues in aging.
TION. ENVIRONMENTAL LAW • At the Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy, students receive personalized attention and mentoring from environmental law faculty. • First-year law students have unique opportunities to participate in the Ecosystem Banking Workshop, and by taking Research and Writing II/ Environmental Law, a special section covering skills with an emphasis on real-world issues. • Students have access to distinguished environmental professionals who visit campus to present as part of the Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture Series, the Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition, and other environmental events. • Students may participate in prestigious national environmental law moot court and negotiation competitions. • Law students can become editors for the Journal of International Wildlife and Policy, one of the national journals addressing global wildlife issues.
SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY • Law school students who pursue a Social Justice Advocacy Certificate of Concentration share a unique passion for equality in society and a drive to stand up for those who need advocacy the most. • Stetson Law leverages its strong Advocacy core to prepare students to serve in the causes that matter to them. • Deliberate Coursework: Students choose elective courses with a career path in mind. • One-on-one Mentoring: Each student works closely with a faculty mentor who has experience in the field of Social Justice Advocacy. • Experiential Learning Opportunities: The Constitutional Law and the Civil Rights Movement Travel Course takes students to six cities associated with the Civil Rights Movement, the legal history of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
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THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICS 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 2017–18 academic year, Stetson Law students donated 28,174 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.
Last year, Stetson law students provided more than 20,500 hours of non-legal community service and more than 7,650 hours of legal pro bono service to local organizations.
“My years at Stetson prepared me well for the practice of law. Stetson offers a rigorous curriculum in an environment that fosters excellence. The 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 Supreme Court of Georgia
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DEDICATED, ACCESSIBLE FACULTY COMMITTED TO THE SUCCESS OF EVERY STUDENT. 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 high-quality scholarship.
“My legal training at Stetson has helped me tremendously in being prepared to make decisions today as a president in the NFL.”
The full-time faculty is supplemented by outstanding judges and practicing attorneys who serve as adjunct professors in specialized areas. Each year, speakers and visitors from around the world make presentations on campus, providing new perspectives for a balanced, comprehensive educational experience.
Rich McKay ’84 Adjunct Professor of Law President, Atlanta Falcons; Former General Manager, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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“ 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 P TRAINING AND DIVERSE ELECTIV Over 118 years ago, we set out on a mission to deliver smart, skilled, practice-ready graduates. Stetson has never wavered in this mission because today’s legal profession demands this now more than ever. At Stetson Law, you will find a comprehensive J.D. curriculum that features more than 60 skills electives, 350-plus clinic and externship opportunities, and five J.D. Certificates of Concentration.
FULL-TIME J.D.
PART-TIME J.D.
Most full-time students complete the required curriculum in the sequence listed below.
All part-time students are required to take classes at both the Gulfport campus and Tampa Law Center.
FIRST SEMESTER (FALL)
FIRST FALL SEMESTER
• Civil Procedure • Contracts • Criminal Law • Research and Writing I
• Contracts • Torts
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: 3 years
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 PART-TIME FOR COMPLETION: 4 years (including summers)
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(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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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, critical thinking skills, 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 on bar preparation. Students benefit from a personalized study plan and a full simulated exam, with sample answers reviewed by bar preparation staff. For more information on bar passage visit stetson.edu/law/barpassage.
“In one of my courses, students research and write a memorandum of law. They then argue the case in a mock arbitration in front of a panel of alumni. This training reinforces and enhances the doctrinal learning, and makes our students that much more prepared to start practicing law upon graduation.” Joseph F. Morrissey
Professor of Law and co-author, “International Sales Law & Arbitration: Problems, Cases and Commentary”
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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 Appellate Practice and Advocacy Arbitration Child Advocacy Clinic Civil Elder Law Clinic Civil Legal Services Clinic 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 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 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 Antitrust Law Antitrust Seminar Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Seminar Bankruptcy Judicial Externship Business Entities Commercial Transactions Construction Law Consumer Protection Law Copyright Law Federal Income Taxation I
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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: Issues, Concepts and Methods 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 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 Federal Public Defender Clinic Florida Criminal Procedure Innocence Initiative Clinic 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 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 Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Externship International Intellectual Property Patent Law Trademarks and Unfair Competition
International and Comparative Law
Admiralty 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 Race and the Law Seminar Separation of Powers: Our Constitutional Systems
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 Workers’ 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 Trademarks and Unfair Competition Trusts and Estates
Public Interest Law
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
RGEST VES. 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
Public Law
Administrative Law 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
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 Immigration 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 and Leases Secured Transactions
Experiential
Advanced Civil Trial Skills (including Damages and Voir Dire sections) Advanced Criminal Trial
Advocacy American/Caribbean Law Externship Appellate Practice and Advocacy Arbitration Bankruptcy Externship Bankruptcy Judicial Externship Child Advocacy Clinic Circuit Civil Mediation Skills Training Civil Elder Law Clinic Civil Legal Services Clinic Comparative Trial Advocacy Dispute Resolution Board Documents of the Deal: Corporate Contracts Elder and Disability Law Externship Environmental Advocacy Environmental Law Externship Equal Employment Opportunity Law Externship Family Law Externship Family Law Mediation Federal Civil Pre-Trial Practice and Strategy Federal Judicial Externship Federal Litigation Externship Federal Public Defender Clinic Florida Circuit Court (Appellate) Externship Florida District Court of Appeal Externship Homeless Advocacy Externship Human Trafficking: National, International and Immigration Issues Immigration Law Clinic Immigration Litigation and Advocacy Individual Externship In-House Counsel Externship
Intellectual Property Externship Innocence Initiative Clinic International Sales Law and Arbitration in Spanish Interviewing and Counseling Labor Law Externship Local Government Law Clinic Low Income Taxpayers Clinic Mediation Skills Training Moot Court Board Municipal and Administrative Law Externship Negotiation and Mediation Non-Litigation Drafting: Business Entities and Transactions Non-Litigation Drafting: Technology Transactions Skills Post-Trial and Appellate Practice Pre-Trial Practice Prosecution Clinic Public Defender Clinic State Litigation Externship State Supreme Court Externship Supreme Court Advocacy and Process Tampa Prosecution Clinic Tort Law Practice and Skills Trial Advocacy Trial Team 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
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 Courses subject to change.
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SPECIALIZE YOUR COURSEWORK A SECOND GRADUATE DEGREE. if enrolled part-time). Honors Program students participate in an Honors Colloquium with several faculty members and take a special Honors Jurisprudence Seminar.
CERTIFICATES OF CONCENTRATION At Stetson Law, students can focus their studies through our elective curriculum and earn a Certificate of Concentration along with their J.D. degree. 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 fulltime 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. 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
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Certificate of Concentration in Environmental Law.
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. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY EXCHANGE 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. HONORS PROGRAM High-achieving students may be invited to join Stetson’s full-year Honors Program after their first year (or second year
LAW AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT TRAVEL COURSE Each summer, Stetson offers an experiencebased 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. ACADEMIC CENTERS AND INSTITUTES Stetson’s Centers for Excellence in advocacy, elder law, and higher education law and policy, 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
K TO EARN policy, Caribbean law and policy, legal communication and veterans law. LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING Stetson was ranked second in legal writing for 2019 by U.S. News & World Report. Taught by full-time professors, Stetson’s research and writing courses prepare you for careerlong success in legal communication and advocacy. LL.M. IN INTERNATIONAL LAW The LL.M. in International Law is an intensive two-semester, 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
Cape Town, South Africa
Stonehenge–Wiltshire, England
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.
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EXPLORE NEW HORIZONS 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. Spring Break in Ireland: Students get a comparative perspective on U.S., EU, and Irish law that culminates in a seven-day trip to Belfast and Dublin to explore historical, political, and cultural sites. Foreign Exchange Programs: Stetson has formal agreements with the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England; University of Granada in Spain; 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). Graduate Degrees: Earn a Master of Jurisprudence in International and Comparative Business Law. The M.J. 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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AT STETSON, THE FOCUS IS ON THE EXPERIENCE. A mediterranean revival-style landmark, Stetson’s main law campus is a jaw-dropping oasis. It’s the ideal place to dig into academics, minutes from the beach when you need a break. The campus features classrooms and courtrooms equipped with sophisticated audio-visual technology. Stetson’s three-story law library attracts legal scholars from around the world with its comprehensive digital and print collections. The library is the heart of student research and engagement, providing a quiet place to study, bar preparation, research and technology support, and wellness activities to encourage a balanced law school life. 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 Appeals. Stetson’s 21-acre, palm-lined campus in Gulfport is home to seven courtrooms. Resources on campus prepare students for the practice. The beautiful pool and gym and other amenities remind students to enjoy their coastal paradise surroundings.
The Dolly & Homer Hand Law Library is home to 34 study rooms, 135 study carrels and three classrooms where seminar and skills-based courses are held. The library also houses the Department of Academic Success and Bar Preparation Services, as well as the Office of Information Technology.
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STETSON LAW STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS COMMUNITY-WIDE ORGANIZATIONS • 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) • 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) • If/When/How • 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
SHARE YOUR INTERESTS IN A VIBRANT CAMPUS CULTURE. 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. 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
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MASTER TH SUSTAIN A S
Our Current Success Class of 2017, Status of 263 Graduates 263 Total Graduates* 261 Graduates whose employment status is known** 6 Pursuing graduate degree full-time 245 Employed 170 Employed/bar passage required
Law firms (114) Business & industry (50) Government (44) Public interest (19) Judicial clerkship (10) (federal, state, other) Academia (8)
47 Employed/J.D. Advantage 4 Employed/professional * The employment numbers for the class of 2017 are for December 2016, May 2017, and August 2017 graduates. ** Employment outcomes data is as of March 15, 2018, 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. ***Of the 245 employed. For more information, visit http://employmentsummary.abaquestionnaire.org
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Employment Type***
HE TOOLS TO BUILD, GROW AND SUCCESSFUL CAREER. Your legal career begins on your first day of law school when you join an established community of Stetson Law students and alumni. The Office of Career and Professional Development guides, coaches, and provides support throughout your law school experience and beyond. Our ability to build strong and lasting relationships with you, our employers, alumni, and organizations is a hallmark of the Stetson culture. 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. 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.
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ACADEMICS & LIFESTYLE. YOU DESERVE BOTH. 361
Average number of sunny days per year in St. Petersburg, nicknamed the “Sunshine City”
81°
Average year-round temperature
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Miles of white sand beaches
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA HOLDS THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR LOGGING THE MOST CONSECUTIVE DAYS OF SUNSHINE
Within minutes of the best rated beaches by
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129
Parks in the St. Petersburg area including six dog parks & eight nature preserves.
Stetson University College of Law Stetson Tampa Law Center Museums Performing Arts Attractions Parks/Recreation Areas Professional Sports Downtown
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ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL PLAN 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 or phone appointment 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 2018, 80.99 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.
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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 October 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 6.6%) and Graduate Plus Loans (fixed rate, currently 7.6%) to graduate or professional students. Interest rates are subject to change. The Graduate Plus Loan will require a credit check. To be considered creditworthy, 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. Students may schedule one-on-one sessions with our friendly financial planning counselors or attend workshops on any of the following topics: • Public Service Loan Forgiveness • Financial Advocacy (one-credit course) • Finances During the Bar Exam Study Period LIVING EXPENSES Living expense budget projections based on doubleoccupancy living arrangements are available at stetson. edu/lawfinaid. 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. Students will be given a sample monthly budget showing local living expense averages, and should reduce expenses wherever possible. Stetson financial planning counselors are ready to offer support via Skype, by phone or in person, including evening hours.
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TUITION AND FEES
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
FULL-TIME $43,880
Application fee $55 Confirmation fee/seat deposit $500 Transient student application fee $50 Tuition late fee $200
Fall/Spring
FALL 2018 Tuition per semester Student activity fee Student Bar Association Fee
$21,692 $198 $50
SPRING 2019 Tuition per semester Student activity fee Student Bar Association Fee
$21,692 $198 $50
PART-TIME $38,249 Fall/Spring/Summer
(Non-refundable)
HOUSING
(Fall 2018–Spring 2019) ON-CAMPUS Standard w/shared bath Premium w/shared bath* Special needs w/private bath
$2,567/sem. $2,873/sem. $2,873/sem.
*includes living area, sleeping area, and small dinette.
FALL 2018 Tuition per semester Student activity fee Student Bar Association Fee
$14,988 $161 $50
SPRING 2019 Tuition per semester Student activity fee Student Bar Association Fee
$14,988 $161 $50
SUMMER 2019 (summers required) Tuition per semester $7,771 Student activity fee $30 Student Bar Association Fee $50
OFF-CAMPUS Rosa Apartments $950/month Stetson Houses $726-1,310/month Stetson housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit stetson.edu/law/housing. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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BY THE NUMBERS STETSON PROFILE TOTAL J.D. Students
2018 Entering Class
129 Part-time
45 Part-time
695 Full-time
239 Full-time
29 STATES
Represented in Fall 2018 J.D. entering class, plus one foreign country (United Kingdom)
54.9% Female in the Fall 2018 J.D. entering class
24.3% Minority in the Fall 2018 J.D. entering class
94
Undergraduate colleges and universities represented
80.99%
New J.D. students receiving scholarships
$43,880 2018 Entering Class LSAT
GPA
Full-time 2018-19 fall/spring tuition and fees
75th Percentile 157 3.59 Median 155 3.36 25th Percentile 153 3.06
$38,249 Part-time 2018-19 fall/spring/summer tuition and fees (Summer session is required for part-time students.) Data as of October 5, 2018.
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CONTACT STETSON LAW Phone Fax U.S. mail
(877) 529-7838 or (727) 562-7802 (727) 343-0136 1401 61st St. S. Gulfport FL 33707
Email lawadmit@law.stetson.edu finaid@law.stetson.edu Website stetson.edu/lawadmissions stetson.edu/lawfinaid Social media
facebook.com/stetsonlaw twitter.com/stetsonlaw youtube.com/stetsonlaw Instagram: stetsonlawschool Snapchat: stetsonlaw
ADMITTED STUDENT OPEN HOUSES Stetson hosts open house events exclusively for admitted J.D. students. Join us on April 6 and May 31, 2019, to meet current law students, talk with faculty, and explore our beautiful law school campus. SCHEDULE A CAMPUS VISIT More than a campus tour, you’ll visit a real class, talk to professors and students, and discover life at Stetson firsthand. Contact the Office of Admissions and Student Financial Planning at (877) 529-7838 to schedule your appointment. Stetson’s Gulfport campus is smoke- and tobacco-free.
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TALENTED PROFESSORS AND DE SERVE AS DEDICATED TEACHERS, SCHOLARS AND MENTORS.
“Welcome to the Stetson University College of Law, where you will receive an exemplary values-based legal education worthy of the best and brightest students intent upon making a difference in the world. Your education and experiences at Stetson will equip you for more than success — they will prepare you to lead a significant life.”
Wendy B. Libby President, Stetson University B.S., M.B.A., Cornell University, Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Kristen David Adams Interim Dean, Professor of Law and Director, Dispute Resolution Board B.A., Rice University J.D., Emory University LL.M., Yale University
Christine Cerniglia Assistant Professor of Law and Director of Clinical and Experiential Education B.A., J.D., Loyola University New Orleans
Linda Anderson Professor of Law A.B., College of the Holy Cross J.D., Franklin Pierce Law Center
Kirsten K. Davis Professor of Law, Director, Institute for the Advancement of Legal Communication B.A., J.D., The Ohio State University Ph.D., Arizona State University
Andrew Appleby Assistant Professor of Law B.S., Florida State University M.B.A., University of Massachusetts - Amherst J.D., Wake Forest University LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center Mark D. Bauer Professor of Law B.A., University of Chicago J.D., Emory University Dorothea A. Beane Professor of Law and Co-Director, Institute for Caribbean Law and Policy B.A., Drew University J.D., Rutgers, State University of New Jersey Jason R. Bent Professor of Law B.A., Grinnell College J.D., University of Michigan Paul Boudreaux Professor of Law B.A., J.D., University of Virginia LL.M., Georgetown University Brooke J. Bowman Interim Law Library Director, Professor of Law and Director, Moot Court Board B.S., Indiana University at Bloomington M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign J.D., Stetson University Catherine J. Cameron Professor of Law B.A., M.A., J.D., University of Florida
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Kelly M. Feeley Professor of Law and Coordinator of Legal Research and Writing B.S., Florida State University J.D., Stetson University Michael S. Finch Professor of Law B.A., Oberlin College J.D., Boston University S.J.D., Harvard University Roberta K. Flowers Professor of Law and Co-Director, Center for Excellence in Elder Law B.A., Baylor University J.D., University of Colorado James W. Fox Jr. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law B.A., University of North Carolina J.D., University of Michigan Royal C. Gardner Professor of Law and Director, Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy A.B., Georgetown University J.D., Boston College Cynthia G. Hawkins Professor of Law B.A., Wellesley College J.D., Harvard University Nina Hayden Professor of Practice and Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation Services B.A., Washington Adventist University J.D., LL.M., Stetson University
Marco J. Jimenez Professor of Law B.A., B.S., University of Southern California J.D., Yale University Timothy S. Kaye Professor of Law LL.B., University of Sheffield (U.K.) Ph.D., University of Warwick (U.K.) Peter F. Lake Charles A. Dana Chair, Director, Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy, and Professor of Law B.A., J.D., Harvard University Lance N. Long Professor of Law B.A., J.D., Brigham Young University Julia A. Metts Professor of Practice and Director of Trial Teams B.A., Mississippi College J.D., Stetson University Rebecca C. Morgan Boston Asset Management Chair in Elder Law, Co-Director, Center for Excellence in Elder Law B.S.B.A., Central Missouri State University J.D., Stetson University Joseph F. Morrissey Professor of Law B.A., Princeton University J.D., Columbia University Anne E. Mullins Associate Professor of Law A.B., Dartmouth College J.D., University of Chicago Luz Estella Nagle Professor of Law LL.D., Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana M.A., LL.M., University of California at Los Angeles J.D., College of William & Mary Jason Palmer Professor of Law B.A., University of Virginia J.D., George Washington University
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“ Beyond academics, the faculty enjoys mentoring small student groups as advisors. As the faculty advisor for four student organizations, I help students gain exposure to matters the classroom does not offer time to explore.” Darryl C. Wilson Associate Dean for Faculty and Strategic Initiatives, Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund Professor of Law, Co-Director, Institute for Caribbean Law and Policy
Ann M. Piccard Wm. Reece Smith Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law B.A., Florida State University J.D., Stetson University LL.M., University of London (U.K.) Ellen S. Podgor Gary R. Trombley Family WhiteCollar Crime Research Professor B.S., Syracuse University M.B.A., University of Chicago J.D., Indiana University at Indianapolis LL.M., Temple University Theresa J. Pulley Radwan Professor of Law B.A., University of Dayton J.D., College of William & Mary Charles H. Rose III Professor of Excellence in Trial Advocacy and Director, Center for Excellence in Advocacy B.A., Indiana University at South Bend J.D., University of Notre Dame LL.M., The Judge Advocate General’s School, United States Army 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 James A. Sheehan Distinguished Practitioner in Residence B.A., State University of New York J.D., Stetson University Stacey-Rae Simcox Associate Professor of Law, Director, Veterans Advocacy Clinic and Director, Veterans Law Institute B.S.C., B.A., Ohio University J.D., College of William & Mary M. Div., Liberty University
Darryl C. Wilson Associate Dean for Faculty and Strategic Initiatives, Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund Professor of Law and Co-Director, Institute for Caribbean Law and Policy B.F.A., B.B.A., Southern Methodist University J.D., University of Florida LL.M., The John Marshall Law School Candace Zierdt Professor of Law and Coordinator, Jacob Fellow Program B.A., J.D., University of Kansas LL.M., Temple University
Ciara Torres-Spelliscy LeRoy Highbaugh Sr. Research Chair and Professor of Law B.A., Harvard University J.D., Columbia University
VISITING FACULTY Lee Coppock Visiting Professor of Law B.A., University of South Florida J.D., Stetson University
Stephanie A. Vaughan Associate Dean for Student Engagement and Professor of Law B.A., University of Alabama J.D., Stetson University
George A.B. Peirce Culverhouse Distinguished Practitioner in Residence B.S., United States Military Academy M.S., National Intelligence University J.D., Harvard University
Louis J. Virelli III Professor of Law B.S.E., Duke University M.S.E., J.D., University of Pennsylvania
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The College of Law is part of Stetson University, with a College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, and School of Music in DeLand, Florida. A university satellite center in Celebration offers advanced degrees.
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IMPORTANT DATES SPRING OPEN HOUSE February 23, 2019 ADMITTED STUDENTS OPEN HOUSES April 6, 2019 and May 31, 2019 APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR NEW STUDENTS May 15, 2019 APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FALL TRANSFERS August 1, 2019
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