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2021-2022 FLORIDA’S FIRST LAW SCHOOL Tampa Bay, Florida

81°5Averagetemperatureyear-round Stetson profile FULL-TIME TUITION & FEES 2021-22 Fall/Spring $47,216 Fall 2021 Tuition/fees $23,608 Spring 2022 Tuition/fees $23,608 PART-TIME TUITION & FEES 2021-22 Fall/Spring/Summer $39,192 Fall 2021 Tuition/fees $15,573 Spring 2022 Tuition/fees $15,573 Summer 2022 Tuition/fees $8,045 2021 Entering Class 75th 25thMedianPercentilePercentile LSAT 154157159 GPA 3.163.453.65 Represented in Fall 2021 J.D. entering class, plus 3 foreign countries Data as of August 20, 2021 Undergraduate colleges and universities represented 112 361 average number of sunny days per year in St. Petersburg, FL., nicknamed the “Sunshine City” Lawof94.6%StetsonStudents RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP DISTRIBUTION 36.6% RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS OF 50%-100% 4.8% RECEIVE FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS 58.6% OFSCHOLARSHIPSRECEIVE UNDER 50% ENTERING2021CLASS FULL277TIME PART56TIME 28.8%DIVERSITYRACIAL/ETHNIC35STATES

J.D. PROGRAMS • Full Time • Part Time DUAL AND JOINT DEGREES • J.D./LL.M. in Advocacy • J.D./M.B.A. from Stetson University’s School of Business Administration • J.D./M.I.N.T.E.C. in International Economic Law from the University of Toulouse in France • J.D./M.I.E.B.L. in International European Business Law from the Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid, Spain LL.M. DEGREES • LL.M. in Advocacy (online) • LL.M. in Elder Law (online) • LL.M. in International Law ACADEMIC JOURNALS • Stetson Law Review • Journal of International Aging Law & Policy • Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy • Stetson Journal for Advocacy and the Law INTERNATIONAL STUDY • Summer abroad in England, The Netherlands, South Africa, Spain • Fall intersession in the Cayman Islands • Foreign exchanges in Spain, France, Ireland and Australia EXTERNSHIPS AND CLINICS • Over 300 opportunities available • One of the few law schools that guarantees every student can participate in a clinic or externship during law school • Any student with the proper prerequisites may participate in clinical education Programs subject to change. Chart your legal career WHERE ARE STETSON ALUMNI? Stetson Law has 10,960 Alumni in all 50 states, D.C., U.S.V.I. and Puerto Rico, +56 countries. Statistics are as of May 2021 100–275 Alumni 75–99 Alumni 50–74 Alumni 25–49 Alumni 10–24 Alumni <10 Alumni100–275 Alumni 75–99 Alumni 50–74 Alumni 25–49 Alumni 10–24 Alumni <10 Alumni 100–275 Alumni 75–99 Alumni 50–74 Alumni 25–49 Alumni 10–24 Alumni <10 Alumni 81%Florida: Steven Schwartz J.D. Director‘15 of Operations,BasketballUtahJazz Lori Baggett J.D. ‘02 Vice Enterprises,Counsel,AssociatePresident,GeneralPODSLLC

The Veterans Law Institute serves as a center for student veterans and pro bono activities for military members and veterans. The Veterans Advocacy Clinic provides legal help for active-duty military and veterans wounded in their service. Stetson Law actively participates in the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship Program to help reduce law school tuition and fees paid for eligible veterans.

Ranked #5 in Legal Writing by U.S. News & World Report (2022) . It furthers Stetson’s commitment to leadership in legal communication education, research and service.

The Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy Advances the field of higher education law and policy by conducting quality research and presenting interdisciplinary conferences and special programs.

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Students receive hands-on experience with the Civil Elder Law Clinic, and Elder and Disability Law Externship and may choose to become an editor of The Journal of Aging, Law & Policy , a journal that addresses global issues of aging.

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International Law Designed for students who want to advance their studies in either private or public international law, this competitive program offers students the opportunity to learn from highly respected faculty in their field specializing in international human rights, international arbitration, and international business.

A national powerhouse in Trial Advocacy, Stetson Law is ranked #2 in Trial Advocacy by U.S. News (2022). In 22 of the last 27 years, Stetson Law ranked #1 in Trial Advocacy. Recognized by practicing attorneys, judges, and law professors for producing lawyers with unparalleled skills and integrity. The advocacy community, which includes the Veterans Law Institute, the Institute for the Advancement of Legal Communications, and Social Justice Advocacy, gives students every opportunity to develop as knowledgeable and ethical attorneys who are ready to plead the cause of others.

Designed to hone skills and knowledge for those interested in pursuing careers in business law, including a strong focus in subjects such as commercial law, taxation, and international business. The intense experiential curriculum includes opportunities in bankruptcy, in-house practice, intellectual property, and more to develop real world skills. Students will receive close mentoring from the faculty and can utilize Stetson Law’s partnerships with various financial, cybersecurity and other companies to sharpen proficiencies and build relationships.

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Students have access to distinguished environmental professionals who visit campus to participate in the Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture Series, the Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition, and others.

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Social Justice Advocacy Stetson Law leverages its strong Advocacy core to help students to serve the causes that matter to them. Students participate in programs such as Stetson’s Innocence Initiative.

Over 88% Total Employment Rate Award-Winning Advocates Why choose Stetson? Winner of the 2020-2021 ABA Competitions Championship 5 World Championships 80 National Championships 98 Regional Championships 53 State Championships 61 Brief Awards 6 Professionalism Awards 2 Inaugural ABA Competition Awards 177 Best Oralist/Advocate Awards Visit Stetson.edu/law to see the full 2021 report. Source: U.S. News & World Report (2022) As of November 2021 The Stetson Law community is committed to embracing all aspects of diversity and inclusion. We actively work to create an environment where all students feel safe and empowered to voice their opinions, exchange ideas, and participate in dialog on a broad array of topics. Our mission to promote diversity and inclusion is reflected in our course offerings, campus initiatives, student groups, and community engagement opportunities. A Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

It is the policy of Stetson University not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, orientation, gender gender genetic or any other protected by federal, state or local law in its educational programs, or other school-administered

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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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SPRING OPEN HOUSE February 2022 APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR NEW STUDENTS May 15, 2022 APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FALL TRANSFERS July 15, 2022 ADMITTED STUDENT OPEN HOUSES April and May 2022 STETSON LAW ADMISSIONS lawadmit@law.stetson.edu877-529-7838727-562-7802stetson.edu/lawadmissions STETSON LAW STUDENT FINANCIAL PLANNING finaid@law.stetson.edu727-562-7813stetson.edu/lawfinaid

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