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STETSON

A MESSAGE FROM INTERIM DEAN THERESA PULLEY RADWAN

Like all of us in the Stetson Law community have at some point, you’ve taken that critical first step: recognizing your calling in the law. For that, we congratulate you. Now comes the pivotal next step: choosing the right law school for you.

Every law student is different – as is every law school. The right place for you is one that aligns with your vision of your successful future self.

With its many areas of study, distinguished faculty, experiential learning opportunities, and student activities, Stetson Law has all the tools you need to fashion the career you want – all on a gorgeous campus in a vibrant coastal metro area.

If you share our passion for exploring the law in a collaborative setting surrounded by beauty, we invite you to join us at Stetson Law.

Best of luck in your decision, and we hope to see you soon.

Theresa Pulley Radwan Interim Dean, Professor of Law

Discover the Stetson Difference

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

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

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

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

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A COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

In its steadfast dedication to justice, diversity, and inclusiveness, Stetson Law leads the charge in promoting human dignity on campus and throughout the community. Here are some ways we do that:

Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community

In 2021, Stetson’s Lambda Legal Society joined the National LGBT Bar Association, and now offers a scholarship to support LGBTQ+ students.

Championing Accessibility

Stetson Law’s Disability Allied Law Student Association (DALSA) supports those interested in disability law advocacy.

Earning a 2022 HEED Award

For three years in a row, Stetson Law has earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity .

Launching a Youth Civic Engagement Program

Stetson Law holds a summer civic engagement program for local youth to train underrepresented teens to advocate for themselves and others.

St. Pete Consortium for Racial Justice

The college is one of four schools participating in St. Pete/Pinellas Higher Education for Race Equity (SPHERE), a yearlong program that invites students to engage in racial healing initiatives.

Lambda Legal Society members raise the Progress Pride flag on campus

A Culture Defined by Community

A UNIQUE CAMPUS

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

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

ACCESSIBLE FACULTY

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

A FOCUS ON PROFESSIONALISM

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

A BOND WITH OUR NEIGHBORS

Our concept of community extends beyond the boundaries of our campus. Last year, Stetson Law students donated thousands of hours for the 2021/2022 school year of pro bono service to hundreds of organizations. Stetson’s commitment to community service includes a 60-hour pro bono requirement for all students to enhance their law school experience.

Curriculum, Electives and Requirements

THE DEPTH AND EXPERTISE TO MAXIMIZE YOUR LEGAL EDUCATION

Since 1900, Stetson Law has established an exceptional reputation for consistently educating smart, skilled, practice-ready graduates. Stetson Law offers a comprehensive J.D. curriculum that features more than 60 skills electives, 300-plus clinic and externship opportunities, and six J.D. Certificates of Concentration.

CURRICULUM

Full-time J.D.

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

CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED: 88

FOR COMPLETION: 3 years

Part-time J.D.

All part-time students are required to take classes at both the Gulfport campus and Tampa Law Center. Typically, part-time students will take classes 3 or 4 nights per week.

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:

credit hours in fall and spring

credit hours in summer

TIME FOR COMPLETION:

4 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.

Curriculum, Electives and Requirements

Area Requirements

One course required from each category.

Six credit hours required for experiential.

Administrative Law

Administrative Law

Administrative Law for Health Care

Consumer Law

Employment Discrimination

Environmental Law

Environmental Regulation of Water

Florida Administrative Law

Immigration Law

Labor Law

Land Use Law

Poverty Law

Securities Regulation Code

Bankruptcy

Commercial Transactions

Federal Income Taxation I

Federal Taxation of Estates, Trusts and Gifts

International Sales Law and Arbitration Payment Systems

Sales and Leases

Secured Transactions

Experiential

Advanced Civil Trial Skills (including Damages and Voir Dire sections)

Advanced Criminal Trial Advocacy

Advanced Veterans Advocacy Clinic

Appellate Practice and Advocacy (Civil and Criminal)

Arbitration

Bankruptcy Judicial Externship

Caribbean Law Externship

Child Advocacy Clinic

Civil Legal Services Clinic

Comparative Trial Advocacy Compassionate Release Practicum

Democracy and Environment Clinic Disaster Law Externship

Dispute Resolution Board

Documents of the Deal: Corporate Contracts

Elder and Disability Law Externship

Environmental Advocacy

Environmental Law Externship

Environmental Practice

Employment and Labor Law Externship Family Law Externship

Family Law Mediation

Federal Judicial Externship

Federal Litigation Externship Florida Circuit Court (Trial) Externship

Florida District Court of Appeal Externship Homeless Advocacy Externship Human Trafficking

Immigration Law Clinic Immigration Litigation and Advocacy Individual Externship

In-House Counsel Externship Intellectual Property Externship Interviewing and Counseling

Local Government Law Clinic Mediation Skills Training Military Justice Externship

Moot Court Board

Municipal and Administrative Law Externship Negotiation and Mediation Post-Trial and Appellate Practice Pre-Trial Practice Prosecution Clinic

Public Defender Clinic State Litigation Externship State Supreme Court Externship Tampa Prosecution Clinic Trial Advocacy Trial Team

Veterans Advocacy Clinic White Collar Advocacy

Writing

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

The Resources to Help You Succeed

As a first-year student, you can adapt quickly to the academic demands of law school through programming provided by Academic Success and Bar Preparation Services (ASBP). At the cornerstone of the academic success programming is the Essentials for Law Success weekly workshops series. Topics covered in the series include foundational law school skills like time management, selfregulated learning, case briefing, and note-taking strategies. It then transitions to advanced critical thinking, legal analysis skills, and exam preparation. Individual assistance is also available to help you optimize your academic performance.

Guidance in Preparing for the Bar

A new age for humanity approaches from above the heavens, highlighted by mysteries about our place in the solar system and beyond. Outer space law is now the frontier of exploration and future human discovery. Stetson Law invites you to expand your horizons with this innovative field of study.

Roy Balleste

Professor of Law

The second component of ASBP is designed to assist you in being properly prepared for the bar exam. The department, comprising of a faculty director and assistant directors who are all licensed attorneys, serve as advisers and provide individual counseling on bar exam readiness and bar application assistance. After graduation, ASBP offers a comprehensive bar support program that provides coaching, simulated exams, and bar exam essay-writing support during the 10-week bar exam study period.

For more information on Academic Success and Bar Preparation Services, visit stetson.edu/law/ academics/success

Curriculum, Electives and Requirements

Electives

Advocacy and Skills

Advanced Appellate Advocacy

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: Advocacy in Agency Rulemaking

Advanced Legal Writing: Contract Drafting Appellate Practice and Advocacy Arbitration

Child Advocacy Clinic

Civil Legal Services Clinic

Comparative Advocacy (Oxford) Compassionate Release Practicum Complex Litigation Conflict of Laws

Criminal Procedure—Adjudication Criminal Procedure—Investigation

Democracy and Environment Clinic Depositions: Deposing Medical Experts Dispute Resolution Board Elder Law Practice Management Environmental Advocacy

Federal Courts and the Federal System Federal Litigation Externship Financial Advocacy

Florida Civil Procedure

Florida Criminal Procedure

Florida Legislative & Policy Advocacy Practicum Immigration Litigation and Advocacy International Litigation and Advocacy Interviewing and Counseling

Introduction to the Physical Examination Judicial Externships

Judicial Practice Labor Law Externship Law Practice Management Local Government Law Clinic

Local Government Law Military Justice Externship

Moot Court Board Multistate Strategies Negotiation and Mediation Postconviction Remedies

Pre-Trial Practice Prosecution Clinic

Public Defender Clinic Scientific and Expert Evidence State Litigation Externship Stetson Journal of Advocacy and the Law Stetson Law Review

Tampa Prosecution Clinic Technology Issues for Law Practice Management Trial Advocacy

Trial Team

Veterans Advocacy Clinic

White Collar Advocacy

Business/Corporate Law

Antitrust Law

Antitrust Seminar Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Seminar

Bankruptcy Judicial Externship Business Entities

Commercial Transactions Consumer Protection Law Copyright Law Cyberlaw Seminar

Federal Income Taxation I Federal Income Taxation II Financial Advocacy In-House Counsel Externship Insider Trading Seminar Insurance

Intellectual Property Externship International Banking and Financial Law International Business Transactions International Energy Law International Intellectual Property International Sales Law and Arbitration Investment Banking Law Law Practice Management Multijurisdictional Taxation Seminar

Patent Law

Perspectives on Debt Postconviction Remedies

Private International Law Seminar Products Liability

Real Property Finance Sales and Leases Secured Transactions

Sports Law

Stetson Business Law Review Taxation of Business Entities Trademarks and Unfair Competition White Collar Advocacy

While Collar Crime

Civil Law (General)

Administrative Law

Advanced Contracts: Issues, Concepts and Methods

Advanced Legal Writing: Contract Drafting Algorithms, Ethics and Legal Research Children and the Law Conflict of Laws Consumer Protection Law Elder Law Seminar

Family Law

Federal Courts and the Federal System

Federal Income Taxation I

Federal Income Taxation II Florida Administrative Law

Florida Civil Procedure

Impact of COVID-19 in the Civil Legal System Insurance Labor Law

Landlord Tenant Primer Law and Higher Education Policy Media Law Seminar

Pre-Trial Practice Products Liability Real Property Finance Remedies

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

Criminal Law

Advanced Criminal Trial Advocacy Criminal Procedure—Adjudication Criminal Procedure—Investigation Criminal Responsibility Seminar Cyberlaw Seminar Ethics and the Practice of Criminal Law Florida Criminal Procedure Impact of COVID-19 on the Criminal Legal System and Human Rights Juvenile Criminal Law and Practice Postconviction Remedies

Prosecution Clinic Public Defender Clinic Scientific and Expert Evidence Tampa Prosecution Clinic White Collar Advocacy White Collar Crime

Elder Law Administrative Law Arbitration Disability Law Elder and Disability Law Externship Elder Law Drafting and Practice Elder Law Litigation Elder Law Practice Management Elder Law Seminar

Estate Planning

Federal Taxation of Estates, Trusts and Gifts Health Insurance Insurance Law

International Energy Law Introduction to Aging and the Law Journal of Aging Law & Policy Survey of Florida Probate Trusts and Estates

Environmental Law

Administrative Law Animal Law Seminar Democracy and Environment Clinic Environmental Advocacy

Curriculum, Electives and Requirements

Environmental Hazards Associated with Real Property

Environmental Law

Environmental Law Externship Environmental Practice

Florida Administrative Law Food Law and Policy Seminar

International Energy 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 Law

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: Compliance & Ethics Health Care: Overview 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

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

International and ComparativeLaw

Admiralty Caribbean Law Externship

Human Trafficking: National, International and Immigration Issues

Immigration Law

Immigration Litigation and Advocacy International Banking and Finance Law

International Business Transactions International Criminal Law

International Energy Law International Environmental Law International Law of Human Rights International Intellectual Property International Law International Litigation and Arbitration International Sales Law and Arbitration

Journal of Aging Law & Policy

Journal of International Wildlife Law and Policy Private International Law Seminar

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 Perspectives on Debt Race and the Law Seminar

Separation of Powers: Our Constitutional Systems

Labor and Employment Law Employment Benefits Employment Discrimination Employment and Labor Law Externship Employment Law Labor Law Law and the Civil Rights Movement Worker Safety Law and Policy Seminar Workers’ Compensation

Property Law and Probate

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 Land Use Law Patent Law

Real Property Finance

Trademarks and Unfair Competition Trusts and Estates

Public Interest Law

Advanced Appellate Advocacy Animal Law Seminar

Children and the Law

Civil Legal Services Clinic Compassionate Release Practicum Consumer Protection Law Disability Law Disaster Law Externship

Elder and Disability Law Externship

Elder Law Seminar

Election Law Seminar

Family Law

Family Law Externship

Federal Courts and the Federal System

Florida Legislative & Policy Advocacy Practicum Homeless Advocacy Externship

Human Trafficking: National, International and Immigration Issues Individual Externship Program

International Law of Human Rights Seminar Employment and Labor Law Externship

Landlord Tenant Primer

Land Use Law

Law and the Civil Rights Movement Local Government Clinic Local Government Law Postconviction Remedies

Poverty Law Prosecution Clinic

Public Defender Clinic

Sexual Rights and the Law Seminar Remedies

Tampa Prosecution Clinic Veterans Advocacy Clinic

Public Law

Administrative Law Administrative Law for Health Care Antitrust Law

Conflict of Laws

Constitutional Litigation Democracy and Environment Clinic Environmental Law

The First Amendment Federal Indian Law Florida Administrative Law Florida Constitutional Law Immigration Clinic Immigration Law Immigration Litigation and Advocacy Impact of COVID-19 in the Civil Legal System

International Intellectual Property International Law Legislation

Military Justice Externship Military Law

The Mueller Investigation and Beyond Municipal and Administrative Law Externship Natural Resources Seminar

Tax Law

Business Entities Estate Planning

Federal Income Taxation I Federal Income Taxation II

Federal Taxation of Estates, Trusts and Gifts Multijurisdictional Taxation Seminar

Taxation of Business Entities Tax Policy Seminar

Certificates of Concentration

EARN FURTHER DISTINCTION IN YOUR STUDIES

Students can further distinguish themselves by earning a Certificate of Concentration along with the J.D. degree, thereby demonstrating to potential employers a higher level of knowledge in a particular field of law.

Advocacy

• A national powerhouse in this area, Stetson Law is ranked #3 in Trial Advocacy by U.S, News & World Report (2023).

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

Business Law

• This concentration is designed to hone skills and knowledge for those interested in pursuing careers in business law, including courses in subjects such as commercial law, taxation, and international business.

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

• Students will receive close mentoring from members of the faculty with experience in business law and can utilize Stetson Law’s partnerships with various financial, cybersecurity, and other companies to further sharpen proficiencies and build relationships.

Elder Law

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

• Students participate in the premier Elder Law Inn of Court in the U.S., which offers them access to some of the nation’s distinguished Elder Law attorneys.

• Select students attend the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys National Conference.

• Students participate in the nation’s largest Special Needs Trust Conference sponsored by Stetson College of Law annually.

THE ADVOCACY INSTITUTE

Building on its legacy of advocacy thought leadership, Stetson Law will welcome you to its new Advocacy Institute in the 2023-24 academic year.

The impressive, 16,000-square-foot facility will feature new practice courtrooms equipped with the latest technology, meeting space, and the campus bookstore.

With more courtroom and collaboration space than any other law school, it will offer aspiring advocates a one-of-a-kind educational experience.

AWARD-WINNING ADVOCATES

winning record in dispute resolution, trial team, and moot court competitions over the past 36 years is unmatched.

Certificates of Concentration

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

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

Environmental Law

• 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 other events relating to environmental policy.

• Students may participate in prestigious national environmental law moot court and negotiation competitions.

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

• Students may have the opportunity to work in the Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment.

• Students may work with the Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy on research projects and amicus briefs on behalf of scientific organizations.

International Law

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

• This competitive program is designed to admit no more than five students per year.

Social Justice Advocacy

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

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

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

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

Specialized Coursework

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

Law and the Civil Rights Movement Travel Course

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

Honors Program

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

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

• Program students take a special Honors Jurisprudence Seminar.

Intellectual Property Exchange

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

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

Academic Centers and Institutes

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

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

Center for Excellence in Advocacy

Center for Excellence in Elder Law

Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy

The Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy

The Institute for Caribbean Law and Policy

The Institute for the Advancement of Legal Communication

Civil Rights Movement Travel Course

Honors and Awards Ceremony

Talented, accessible faculty who excel in their fields

Specialized Coursework

Legal Research and Writing

• Stetson is ranked #3 in legal writing by U.S. News & World Report (2023).

• Tenured and tenure-track faculty teach all required courses.

• Students can choose first-year advocacy courses focused on specific topics like Environmental Law, International Law, and Social Justice.

LL.M. in International Law

• This intensive two-semester, 24-credit program prepares students to enter the legal marketplace.

• Students will learn the skills and knowledge necessary to practice international law.

Online LL.M. in Advocacy

The Advocacy LL.M. is designed to foster participants’ development into full-spectrum legal advocates through a focus on advanced advocacy skills coupled with sound legal analysis and strategic planning. Courses cover a range of topics including, but not limited to, Advanced Evidence, Voir Dire, Law Practice Management, and Technology Enhanced Advocacy. The program culminates in a Capstone course that blends multiple advocacy techniques together through writing projects and presentations.

• Flexible and innovative.

• Coursework includes online asynchronous and live online sessions.

• In-person opportunities offered at least once per year.

• Faculty drawn from leaders in the national advocacy community.

Online LL.M. in Elder Law

• This three-semester, 25-credit program covers issues ranging from long-term care planning, guardianship, retirement, veterans, health care, tax, and more.

• The curriculum combines the academic with the practical skills needed to represent this vulnerable population.

Online Master of Jurisprudence Program M.J. in Healthcare Compliance

• Four-semester, 30-credit online program.

• Students gain the experience and skills needed to assume a leadership role in healthcare and regulatory compliance.

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.

AREAS OF DISTINCTION

The Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy

Through national interdisciplinary conferences, quality research, and special programs, the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy helps shape conversations about the everevolving legal aspects of higher ed.

Institute for the Advancement of Legal Communication

With its Legal Research and Writing program ranked No. 3 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report (2023) , and its faculty writing cutting-edge scholarship, Stetson Law leads the nation through its Institute for the Advancement of Legal Communication.

Veterans Law

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

Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Donald Remy visits with Professor Stacey-Rae Simcox, Director of the Veterans Law Institute, and former Dean Michèle Alexandre after delivering the Commencement address.

Specialized Coursework

J.D./LL.M. in Advocacy

• This program requires only 12 more hours (or one full-time semester) to finish the LL.M. after earning a J.D.

• Apply up to 12 hours of prescribed J.D. courses toward the 24-credit LL.M. degree.

• The online LL.M. portion of the program can be completed wherever you choose to practice.

J.D./M.B.A.

• The College of Law and Stetson’s AACSB-accredited School of Business Administration offer an accelerated course of study leading to both J.D. and M.B.A. degrees.

• Broaden your 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 are permitted to spend a full academic year in Stetson’s foreign exchange programs in France or Spain.

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

• Students may earn:

– A Master in International Economic Law (MINTEC) from Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, Toulouse, France

– A Master in International and European Business Law (MIEBL) from the Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, Spain

– A Master of Legal Practice from the Universidad de Granada, Spain

Externships and Clinics

Externships

Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Judicial

Disability Law

Elder and Disability Law

Environmental Law

Employment and Labor Law

Externship

Family Law

Federal Judicial

Federal Litigation

Florida Circuit Court (Appellate)

Florida Circuit Court (Trial)

Florida District Court of Appeal

Homeless Advocacy

In-House Counsel

Intellectual Property

Military Justice

Municipal and Administrative Law State Litigation

State Supreme Court

Clinics

Child Advocacy

Civil Legal Services

Democracy and Environment

Immigration Law

Local Government

Prosecution

Public Defender

Tampa Prosecution

Veterans Advocacy

Advanced Veterans Advocacy

Stetson University College of Law won the MVP Pro Bono Champion Award at the 2021 Florida Bar Pro Bono Law School Challenge for matching the most students with its own alumni.

EXPERIENCE THAT LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR CAREER

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

• One of the few law schools across the country 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 involving real-world experience.

Sixth Circuit State Attorney and Public Defender Clinic Participants

I had my very first jury trial at the Prosecution Clinic last week, and it was such an incredible and surreal experience. Words cannot describe how I felt that day. It was definitely reassurance that this is where I want to start my legal career, and that everything I have done and worked toward the past two years is finally within reach! 10/10 times I recommend this clinic to anyone who has an interest in trial experience, or specifically wants to become a prosecutor.

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Talented Professors and Deans

Kristen David Adams

Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of Dispute Resolution

B.A., Rice University J.D., Emory Law School LL.M., Yale Law School

Linda Anderson Professor of Law A.B., College of Holy Cross J.D., Franklin Pierce Law Center

Andrew Appleby

Associate Professor of Law B.S., Florida State University M.B.A., University of Massachusetts - Amherst

J.D., Wake Forest University School of Law

LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center

Roy Balleste

Professor of Law and Director of the Dolly & Homer Hand Law Library B.A., Jacksonville University J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law

MLIS, University of South Florida LL.M., Intercultural Human Rights, St. Thomas University School of Law LL.M., Air and Space Law, McGill University M.S., Cybersecurity, Norwich University J.S.D., Intercultural Human Rights (Internet Governance), St. Thomas University School of Law

Mark D. Bauer

Professor of Law B.A., University of Chicago J.D., Emory University

Jason R. Bent Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law B.A., Grinnell College J.D., University of Michigan Elizabeth Berenguer

Associate Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Institute for the Advancement of Legal Communication

B.B.A., Mercer University J.D., Mercer University School of Law Elizabeth Ippolito Boals Assistant Professor of Law and Director, Center for Excellence in Advocacy B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University J.D., Antonin Scalia School of Law, George Mason University Paul Boudreaux

Professor of Law, Co-Director of the Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy, and Director, Stetson Law Honors Program

B.A., University of Virginia J.D., University of Virginia LL.M., Georgetown University Brooke J. Bowman Professor of Law; Director of Finances, Advocacy Boards; and Director, Moot Court Board B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington M.S., University of Illinois, UrbanaChampaign J.D., Stetson University College of Law

Will Bunting Assistant Professor of Law

B.A., Carleton College

J.D., New York University School of Law Ph.D., Yale University

Catherine J. Cameron

Professor of Law

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

Christine Cerniglia

Associate Professor of Law and Director of Clinical and Experiential Education

B.A., Loyola University New Orleans J.D., Loyola University College of Law

Ashley Chase Assistant Professor of Law B.A., Bradley University M.A., University of South Florida J.D., University of Dayton School of Law

Grant Christensen Assistant Professor of Law B.A., University of Richmond J.D., Ohio State University College of Law LL.M., University of Arizona

Kirsten K. Davis

Professor of Law, Co-Director of the Institute for the Advancement of Legal Communication, and Faculty Director of Online Legal Education Strategies B.A., The Ohio State University J.D., Michael E. Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University Ph.D., Arizona State University Hugh Downs School of Human Communication

Kelly M. Feeley

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

Michael S. Finch

Professor of Law B.A., Oberlin College J.D., Boston University School of Law S.J.D., Harvard Law School

Roberta K. Flowers

Professor of Law and Director, Center for Excellence in Elder Law B.A., Baylor University J.D., University of Colorado

James W. Fox Jr.

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

Royal C. Gardner Professor of Law and Co-Director of the 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

William Henning

Visiting Professor of Law B.A., University of TennesseeChattanooga J.D., University of Tennessee College of Law LL.M., University of Illinois College of Law

Alicia Jackson

Assistant Professor of Law and Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation

B.S., Grambling State University

Master of Public Administration from Grambling State University J.D., Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law

Marco J. Jimenez

Professor of Law B.A., University of Southern California B.S., University of Southern California LL.M., (Criminal Law) Northwestern University J.D., Yale Law School

Timothy S. Kaye Professor of Law LL.B., University of Sheffield, United Kingdom Ph.D., University of Warwick, United Kingdom

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

Lance N. Long Professor of Law B.A., Brigham Young University J.D., Brigham Young University

Jaclyn Lopez

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

Rebecca C. Morgan

Professor of Law, Boston Asset Management Chair in Elder Law and Director, M.J. in Healthcare Compliance B.S.B.A., Central Missouri State University J.D., Stetson University College of Law

Joseph F. Morrissey

Professor of Law and Leroy Highbaugh Sr. Research Chair B.A., Princeton University J.D., Columbia University

Anne E. Mullins

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

Luz Estella Nagle Professor of Law LL.D., Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana M.A., University of California at Los Angeles LL.M., University of California at Los Angeles J.D., College of William and Mary Jason Palmer

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

Ellen S. Podgor

Gary R. Trombley Family White-Collar Crime Research Professor of Law B.S., Syracuse University M.B.A., University of Chicago J.D., Indiana University at Indianapolis LL.M., Temple University

Theresa J. Pulley Radwan

Interim Dean and Professor of Law B.A., University of Dayton J.D., College of William and Mary

Susan D. Rozelle

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

Judith A.M. Scully

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

James A. Sheehan

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

Stacey-Rae Simcox

Professor of Law, Director, Veterans Law Institute, and Director, Veterans Advocacy Clinic B.S.C./B.A., Ohio University J.D., William & Mary School of Law M.Div., Liberty University

Tomer Stein Bruce R. Jacob Visiting Assistant Professor of Law B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison J.D., University of Texas School of Law Charles J. Tabb

Distinguished Visiting Lecturer B.A., Vanderbilt University J.D., University of Virginia

Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

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

Michael J. VanDerZee

Professor of Practice and Director of Trial Teams B.A., DePauw University J.D., Stetson University College of Law

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

Louis J. Virelli III

Professor of Law B.S.E., Duke University M.S.E., University of Pennsylvania J.D., University of Pennsylvania

Darryl C. Wilson

Associate Dean for Faculty and Strategic Initiatives, Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund Professor of Law and Director, Institute for Caribbean Law and Policy B.F.A., Southern Methodist University B.B.A., Southern Methodist University J.D., University of Florida LL.M., The John Marshall Law School

Candace Zierdt

Professor of Law B.A., University of Kansas J.D., University of Kansas LL.M., Temple University

International Programs

BROADEN YOUR PERSPECTIVE. EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

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

Summer Abroad Programs

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

• Available in Oxford, England; The Hague, Netherlands; Cape Town, South Africa; or Granada, Spain.

• Schedule allows students the freedom to experience local culture.

Cayman Islands Fall Intersession Program

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

• Hosted by the Truman Bodden Law School in George Town.

Havana, Cuba Spring Break Program

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

• Travel to Cuba will occur March 13 – 17, 2023.

Foreign Exchange Programs

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

• Universidad de Granada in Spain.

• Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia.

• University College Dublin, Ireland.

• Université 1 Capitole, Toulouse, France.

• Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, Spain.

The Stetson Law Community comprises a diverse student body from all over the world, working together to learn from different perspectives in a supportive and collegiate environment. Unparalleled access to an outstanding and caring faculty makes Stetson an extraordinary academic environment for the rigorous study of law.

Luz Estella Nagle Professor of Law

Study Abroad Program Photos

Student Organizations

Umbrella Organizations

American Bar Association – Law Student Division (ABA/LSD)

Calvin A. Kuenzel Student Bar Association (SBA)

Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Law School

Affiliates

Stetson Ambassadors

Student Leadership Development Committee

Student Organizations

Advocates for Health Law

American Civil Liberties Union

American Constitution Society Anti-Trafficking Coalition

Antitrust and Privacy Law Organization Bankruptcy Society

Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Business Law Society

Child Advocates of Stetson Law Christian Legal Society (CLS) 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)

Food Law Society

Future Lawyers for Advocacy and Philanthropy

Hispanic Bar Association (HBA)

Immigration Law Student Association

Innocence Initiative: Reform and Education Division Insurance Law Association

Intellectual Property Law Society (IPLS)

International Law Society (ILS)

Investment and Finance Law Association

Jewish Law Student Association (JLSA)

Lambda Legal Society

Maritime Law Society

Parents Attending Law School (PALS)

Part-Time Student Society

Phi Alpha Delta (PAD)

Phi Delta Phi

Public Service Fellows (PSF)

Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the FL Bar: Stetson Law Chapter (RPPTL)

Second Amendment Society

Stetson Law Blockchain & the Law Society

Space Law Society

Stetson Law Democrats

Stetson Law Republicans

Stetson Law School Disability Allied Law Students Association (DALSA)

Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF)

Student Veterans Organization (SVO)

Student Wellness Society

Tax Law Society

A Vibrant Campus Life

BECOME ENGAGED BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

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

Mind

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

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

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

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

Body

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

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

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

• A spacious, well-equipped fitness center.

• A temperature-controlled pool is located on campus.

Soul

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

• Inspiring and interesting speakers.

• Community service projects like beach cleanups.

• Wellness programs.

• Competitions and other activities coordinated by student organizations.

Our Location

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

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

ABOUT TAMPA BAY

From award-winning beaches to cosmopolitan downtown neighborhoods, it’s no wonder there’s so much buzz about Tampa Bay. With a welcoming culture, accessible professional networks, and plenty of job opportunities, it’s also an ideal place to live, study, engage in clinical programs, and launch a legal career.

Financial Planning

Entering Student Scholarships

Stetson Law awards multiyear scholarships to selected entering students. All admitted students are considered for scholarships; no special application is required. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, a range of other personal accomplishments and experiences, and the ability to further the mission of the College of Law. Applicants who wish for their unique circumstances and backgrounds to be considered may include an addendum with their application. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. For Fall 2022, 77.8% 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, which offers 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 (but do not teach courses themselves), and research assistants support professors with their scholarly publications and other projects.

Federal Financial Aid

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

Once we receive your application, we will process it for your full eligibility and send you an offer letter. Your offer letter will detail the funds being offered, any applicable fees and interest rates, and the additional steps you will need to take in order to ensure timely disbursement of your aid.

More information about federal student aid can be found at studentaid.gov or by visiting our website at stetson.edu/law/financial-planning. Also, be sure to check out our scholarship page stetson.edu/law/ admissions/financial/scholarships.php

Students interested in meeting with one of our friendly financial planning counselors may contact our office by calling 727-562-7813, by emailing us at finaid@law. stetson.edu, or by scheduling a virtual appointment at stetson.edu/law/about/home/office-directory.

Tuition and Fees

or Business Law Review.

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. Our estimated cost of attendance is based on local living expense averages. Students should reduce expenses wherever possible.

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

HOUSING

Fall 2022 – Spring 2023

ON CAMPUS Dormitories

Standard w/shared bath $2658/sem. Premium w/shared bath* $2975/sem. ADA needs w/private bath $2975/sem. *Includes additional dorm furnishings. Furnishings vary.

OFF-CAMPUS

Rosa Apartments (2 bed, 1 bath units) $1005/month Includes water and wi-fi Stetson Houses $782 - $1440/month Stetson housing is available on a first-come, firstserved basis.

For more information, visit stetson.edu/law/housing.

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

See our General J.D. Admissions Policy at stetson.edu/law/policies/home/media/jd-admissionspolicy.pdf

FULL-TIME TUITION & FEES $49,038 Fall/Spring

FALL 2022

Tuition per semester $24,271 Student activity fee $198 Student Bar Association fee $50

SPRING 2023

Tuition per semester $24,271 Student activity fee $198 Student Bar Association fee $50

PART-TIME TUITION & FEES $40,702 Fall/Spring/Summer

FALL 2022

Tuition per semester $15,962 Student activity fee $161 Student Bar Association fee $50

SPRING 2023

Tuition per semester $15,962 Student activity fee $161 Student Bar Association fee $50

SUMMER 2023

Tuition $8,276 Student activity fee $30 Student Bar Association fee $50

MISCELLANEOUS FEES (Nonrefundable)

Application fee $55

Confirmation fee/seat deposit $500

Transient student application fee $50 Tuition late fee $200

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