Watch Parole Hearings Live on our Campus: Upcoming Visit by the Florida Commission on Offender Review

Law Students,

The Florida Commission on Offender Review is going to be visiting our campus from March 19, 2024, through March 21, 2024. The Commission conducts parole hearings for the State of Florida, and they are statutorily required to conduct hearings throughout the state. They typically do so by traveling to different law schools in the state and allowing students to observe the proceedings. The hearings are public, and they are often attended by law enforcement officials, state attorneys, victims, and inmate supporters who offer testimony prior to the Commissioners voting on each case. Importantly, this is the first time the Commission will be conducting hearings on our campus.

There are four opportunities for you to engage with the Commission during their visit:

  1. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, in F&R Courtroom, the Commission will put on a presentation to talk with you about their work. If you would plan to attend that session, please RSVP HERE. Please note that space is limited. You will receive a follow-up email if you have a confirmed spot at the session. Also, this is a brown-bag lunch, so you will need to bring your own food.
  2. On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, in F&R Courtroom, the Commission will conduct live parole hearings. Please note that space is limited and will be available on a first come-first served basis on the day of the event. However, to give us an idea of numbers, if you would like to attend that session, please fill out the form HERE.
  3. On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, in F&R Courtroom, the Commission will conduct live parole hearings. Please note that space is limited and will be available on a first come-first served basis on the day of the event. However, to give us an idea of numbers, if you would like to attend that session, please RSVP HERE.
  4. On Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, in F&R Courtroom, the Commission will conduct live parole hearings. Please note that space is limited and will be available on a first come-first served basis on the day of the event. However, to give us an idea of numbers, if you would like to attend that session, please RSVP HERE.

If you would like to attend one of the sessions but cannot stay for the entire session, that is fine. We just ask that you leave quietly and respectfully when it is time for you to depart. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kelley Thompson, Director of Professional Engagement, at [email protected].


Watch Parole Hearings Live on our Campus: Upcoming Visit by the Florida Commission on Offender Review

Law Students,

The Florida Commission on Offender Review is going to be visiting our campus from March 19, 2024, through March 21, 2024. The Commission conducts parole hearings for the State of Florida, and they are statutorily required to conduct hearings throughout the state. They typically do so by traveling to different law schools in the state and allowing students to observe the proceedings. The hearings are public, and they are often attended by law enforcement officials, state attorneys, victims, and inmate supporters who offer testimony prior to the Commissioners voting on each case. Importantly, this is the first time the Commission will be conducting hearings on our campus.

There are four opportunities for you to engage with the Commission during their visit:

  1. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, in F&R Courtroom, the Commission will put on a presentation to talk with you about their work. If you would plan to attend that session, please RSVP HERE. Please note that space is limited. You will receive a follow-up email if you have a confirmed spot at the session. Also, this is a brown-bag lunch, so you will need to bring your own food.
  2. On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, in F&R Courtroom, the Commission will conduct live parole hearings. Please note that space is limited and will be available on a first come-first served basis on the day of the event. However, to give us an idea of numbers, if you would like to attend that session, please fill out the form HERE.
  3. On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, in F&R Courtroom, the Commission will conduct live parole hearings. Please note that space is limited and will be available on a first come-first served basis on the day of the event. However, to give us an idea of numbers, if you would like to attend that session, please RSVP HERE.
  4. On Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, in F&R Courtroom, the Commission will conduct live parole hearings. Please note that space is limited and will be available on a first come-first served basis on the day of the event. However, to give us an idea of numbers, if you would like to attend that session, please RSVP HERE.

If you would like to attend one of the sessions but cannot stay for the entire session, that is fine. We just ask that you leave quietly and respectfully when it is time for you to depart. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kelley Thompson, Director of Professional Engagement, at [email protected].



Watch Parole Hearings LIVE On Gulfport Campus: Next Week!!

Law Students,

The Florida Commission on Offender Review is going to be visiting our campus from March 19, 2024, through March 21, 2024. The Commission conducts parole hearings for the State of Florida, and they are statutorily required to conduct hearings throughout the state. They typically do so by traveling to different law schools in the state and allowing students to observe the proceedings. The hearings are public, and they are often attended by law enforcement officials, state attorneys, victims, and inmate supporters who offer testimony prior to the Commissioners voting on each case. Importantly, this is the first time the Commission will be conducting hearings on our campus.

There are four opportunities for you to engage with the Commission during their visit:

  1. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, in F&R Courtroom, the Commission will put on a presentation to talk with you about their work. If you would plan to attend that session, please RSVP HERE. Please note that space is limited. You will receive a follow-up email if you have a confirmed spot at the session. Also, this is a brown-bag lunch, so you will need to bring your own food.
  2. On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, in F&R Courtroom, the Commission will conduct live parole hearings. Please note that space is limited and will be available on a first come-first served basis on the day of the event. However, to give us an idea of numbers, if you would like to attend that session, please fill out the form HERE.
  3. On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, in F&R Courtroom, the Commission will conduct live parole hearings. Please note that space is limited and will be available on a first come-first served basis on the day of the event. However, to give us an idea of numbers, if you would like to attend that session, please RSVP HERE.
  4. On Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, in F&R Courtroom, the Commission will conduct live parole hearings. Please note that space is limited and will be available on a first come-first served basis on the day of the event. However, to give us an idea of numbers, if you would like to attend that session, please RSVP HERE.

If you would like to attend one of the sessions but cannot stay for the entire session, that is fine. We just ask that you leave quietly and respectfully when it is time for you to depart. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kelley Thompson, Director of Professional Engagement, at [email protected].



RSVP TO THE CAREER FAIR

The first 250 students to RSVP AND attend the event will receive a Stetson Law Padfolio.  RSVP your Attendance now!

STETSON LAW CAREER FAIR

MARCH 26, 2024 

11:00AM – 2:00PM

GREAT HALL and MANN LOUNGE

RSVP your Attendance

No matter what stage of your career search (even if you are employed), you won’t want to miss the opportunity to attend, network, meet employers, and be prepared to distribute your resume.

We will have a range of over 50 employers (learn more about them HERE) on campus who want to meet YOU. They will be set up in a traditional Career Fair style, at tables, in the Great Hall and Mann Lounge.

To that end, NOW is the time to have your resume reviewed by the Office of Career and Professional Development. Please contact any one of us HERE to put the final touches on your resume.


Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture

Urban Benefits of Good Transportation: Policy Choices, Investments and Supporting Transit-Oriented Development

We welcome Martin Catala from the University of South Florida’s Center for Urban Transportation Research for a lunchtime lecture on the environmental benefits of effective transportation policy.

March 2024 Biodiversity Lecture Flyer

March 28, 2024, at noon in the Mann Lounge. A catered lunch will be served.

RSVP at https://forms.office.com/r/yCxQgyhRu5?origin=lprLink or email [email protected] by March 25th.


Bookstore: Return Policy Reminders

Just a reminder of our return policies as posted on our door and throughout the store.

Textbook Return Policy for

SPRING 2024

The last day for textbook refunds with original receipt is Jan. 25, 2024. Books must be in the condition you purchased/rented them in for a full refund.  New books must still be shrink wrapped (if they were sold that way) and free from any markings to be eligible for a refund! ******If you are mailing your returns back, you must make sure they are shipped to arrive at the Bookstore on or before Jan. 25, 2024 to be eligible for a refund.******

  • Textbooks purchased on or after Jan. 25, 2024 are final sale.  Books for condensed/weekend or shortened courses may have their own refund date TBD.
  • Shrink-wrapped texts must be unopened, all enclosures (CDs etc) must be included.  Software included with textbooks must be unopened.
  • “eBook” textbooks are returnable if code/password has not been accessed online and within the stated refund date for that platform.  Some e-book/digital delivery fees are not refundable.

Non-Textbook Return Policy

  • Non-textbook items may be refunded or exchanged within 30 days of the sale with the original receipt if the merchandise is in salable condition.
  • Items such as Electronics, CDs, DVDs and Computer Software must be unopened if returned.
  • Law Study Guides and BarCharts are not returnable/exchangeable.
  • Gift Cards are not returnable.


Intramural Pickleball

We are super excited to officially start IM Pickleball! We will be playing on Sunday afternoons from 3-6pm on the newly resurfaced Stetson tennis court. The 3 hours will be broken into 1 hour blocks, and up to 8 players can sign up per hour time slot. A spreadsheet will be sent out in the GroupMe to sign up. The link to the GroupMe is https://groupme.com/join_group/96491163/3urjJmWi. Information and updates will be sent regularly in the GroupMe. If you have any questions, feel free to contact one of the chairs, Sydney Polanin or Austin Saltmarsh!


Foreman Biodiversity Lecture – Unpacking Environmental Racism and Advancing Ecojustice

Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown will discuss the links between environmental racism, climate change, and sustainability.

February 20, 2024, at noon in the Great Hall

A catered lunch will be served.

RSVP at this link by February 16 to attend or request the Zoom link. Or email [email protected].


Equal Justice Works Law Student Fellowships: RSLC and CVAP Applications Close TODAY at 11:50PM

Applications for the Rural Summer Legal Corps and Crime Victims Advocacy Program Student Fellowship will be accepted until today Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 11:59 PM EST. Applications for the Disaster Resilience Program Student Fellowship will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EST on February 20, 2024.

/ 2024 Rural Summer Legal Corps

RSLC is a collaboration between Equal Justice Works and Legal Services Corporation (LSC) that connects public interest law students with LSC-funded civil legal aid organizations nationwide to address critical legal issues facing rural communities.

Fellows spend 8-10 weeks working on a uniquely designed community project at their host organization, earning $7,000 for working 300 hours during Summer 2024.

To apply for the Rural Summer Legal Corps before the deadline today, do the following:

/ Review the Host Organizations. View the legal aid organizations hosting Student Fellows this summer, and the corresponding project descriptions. You’ll be asked to identify your top three host organization choices when you apply for the program. 

/ Read “Law Student Frequently Asked Questions.” Find out more about the program by reading through the FAQ’s. If you have additional questions, you can visit our website or e-mail us at [email protected]. / Apply for the Program! Applications will be accepted until February 13, 2024. After the application closes, you will be contacted by the host organizations if selected for an interview. All Student Fellows will be selected by no later than March 25, 2024. 

/ 2024 Crime Victims Advocacy Program

EJW’s Crime Victims Advocacy Program is mobilizing a cohort of law students to increase access to legal aid for survivors of crime, especially in underserved, black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities. Fellows spend 10 weeks working alongside Equal Justice Works post-graduate CVAP Fellows, while developing valuable skills and gaining hands-on experience in crime victims advocacy. Students earn $7,000 for working 300 hours during the summer of 2024

To apply for the CVAP before the deadline today, do the following:

/ Review the Host Organizations. View the organizations hosting Student Fellows this summer, and the corresponding project descriptions on our website. 

/ Apply for the Program! Applications will be accepted until February 13, 2024. After the application closes, you will be contacted by the host organizations if selected for an interview. All Student Fellows will be selected by no later than March 25, 2024. 

If you have any questions about the CVAP or the application process, email the EJW team at [email protected]


Bookstore: We have re-stocked items! Hurry in!

We have received a bunch of re-stocked items that you have been waiting for! Green embroidered crewnecks, sweatpants, 1/4 zip jackets and more! Grab these crewneck sweatshirts while you can…they always sell super fast!


Unpacking Environmental Racism and Advancing Ecojustice

The Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture Series begins the Spring 2024 semester with Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown. She will use history, research, poetry, and art to address the impacts of and deep links between environmental racism, climate change, and sustainability.

Great Hall – February 20, 2024 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch will be served.

RSVP by February 16 using the link:

Foreman Biodiversity Lecture February 20, 2024, 12-1 in the Great Hall (office.com)


Celebrate Black History Month 

We invite you to join the celebration from student-led events on campus to local commemorations. Explore the many ways you can get involved during Black History Month. 


DDRB Lawyers Legal Scholarship – Deadline February 29, 2024

Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum, Bluestein, LLP is accepting applications for a $1500 scholarship for 2024 law school students with a 3.5 GPA or better.

More information can be found at:  https://www.ddrlawyers.com/scholarship/


Bookstore: Last day for book refunds 1/25/24

Textbook Return Policy for

SPRING 2024

The last day for textbook refunds with original receipt is Jan. 25, 2024. Books must be in the condition you purchased/rented them in for a full refund.  New books must still be shrink wrapped (if they were sold that way) and free from any markings to be eligible for a refund! ******If you are mailing your returns back, you must make sure they are shipped to arrive at the Bookstore on or before Jan. 25, 2024 to be eligible for a refund.******

  • Textbooks purchased on or after Jan. 25, 2024 are final sale.  Books for condensed/weekend or shortened courses may have their own refund date TBD.
  • Shrink-wrapped texts must be unopened, all enclosures (CDs etc) must be included.  Software included with textbooks must be unopened.
  • “eBook” textbooks are returnable if code/password has not been accessed online and within the stated refund date for that platform.  Some e-book/digital delivery fees are not refundable.

Non-Textbook Return Policy

  • Non-textbook items may be refunded or exchanged within 30 days of the sale with the original receipt if the merchandise is in salable condition.
  • Items such as Electronics, CDs, DVDs and Computer Software must be unopened if returned.
  • Law Study Guides and BarCharts are not returnable/exchangeable.
  • Gift Cards are not returnable.


Save the date for the first Foreman Biodiversity Lecture of the semester!

Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown – Unpacking Environmental Racism and Advancing Ecojustice

February 20, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 in the Great Hall

Please see flyer for more information and to RSVP.


Equal Justice Works – Summer Fellowship Applications Now Open

EJW’s summer programs provide students with opportunities to gain hands-on legal experience and support a community or cause they are passionate about. Students who successfully serve in one of the programs below earn $7,000 for their service. Applications for the Rural Summer Legal Corps and Crime Victims Advocacy Program Student Fellowship will be accepted until February 13, 2024.

2024 RURAL SUMMER LEGAL CORPS

The Rural Summer Legal Corps is a collaboration between Equal Justice Works and Legal Services Corporation that will connect 50 students with LSC-funded legal aid organizations nationwide to address critical legal issues facing rural communities.

2024 CRIME VICTIMS ADVOCACY PROGRAM

The Crime Victims Advocacy Program is mobilizing a cohort of law students to increase access to legal aid for survivors of crime, particularly in underserved BIPOC communities.

2024 DISASTER RESILIENCE PROGRAM

The Disaster Resilience Program places law students at legal services organizations where they gain exposure to strategic policy and advocacy, legal disaster preparedness, and recovery work. The application for this program will open soon.

Visit the Equal Justice Works Website to learn more or tune into one of EJW’s informational webinars before the application deadline: 

Equal Justice Works Student Fellowships: 2024 Applications Overview

Tuesday, January 16 at 3:00 PM EST

Equal Justice Works Student Fellowships: 2024 Application Tips

Wednesday, January 31 at 3:00 PM EST


The Next MAX by AccessLex Scholarship Drawing is February 1st!

Hello, students!

What better way to kick off a new year than with an opportunity to win a scholarship!

February 1 is the next MAX by AccessLex scholarship drawing. MAX by AccessLex is a free, comprehensive personal finance program created specifically for law students. When you complete the 10-15 minute online personal finance courses for your class level and attend live webinars, you earn entries into four annual scholarship drawings where 23 law students are awarded a total of $380,000! To participate, register or log into your free account with nonprofit legal education organization, AccessLex Institute, at https://askedna.accesslex.org/ and get active!


(Webinar) Pride and Prejudice: Aging in the LGBTQ+ Community

Friday, January 26 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST

Join Stetson’s Center for Elder Justice and a panel of experts to discuss the unique and sometimes difficult challenges faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community as they age.  We will discuss the pride and prejudices faced by this community in self-care and identification, societal recognition, and the services provided by legal, medical, and other professionals. The experts will provide practical tips and helpful resources for serving this community.

Registration is complimentary for Stetson Students and Staff/Faculty. Please use the code StetsonHT24 when registering! Contact Jessica Zook ([email protected]) with any questions.


Spring 2024 Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid

The Business Office has received inquiries about the amount of tuition, when tuition is due for the spring 2024 semester, and when financial aid checks are to be distributed. Please find the relevant information below:

Spring 2024 tuition for the various programs are:

  • Full-time JD and LLM International students who are taking 10 or more credits is $25,606.
  • Full-time JD and LLM International students taking less than 10 hours will be charged $2,561 per hour.
  • Part-time JD tuition is $16,840.
  • MBA tuition is $3,150 per class ($1,050 per credit hour)
  • MJur in Health Care Compliance is $1,063 per credit hour.
  • LLM Elder Law tuition is $1,410 per credit hour.
  • LLM Advocacy is $1,250 per credit hour.
  • JD/LLM is $1,100 per credit hour.

Spring 2024 fees for the various programs are:

  • Full-time JD and LLM International students is $198.
  • Part-time JD is $161.
  • Full-time students and LLM International students are also charged $50 for SBA fees.  
  • LLM Elder Law, LLM Advocacy, JD/LLM, and MJur in Health Care Compliance are charged a $50 technology fee.

Tuition and fees will be posted to your student account based on your current registration status. Tuition is due by the first day of classes, Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Any student who has not paid the balance on their student account or has not made financial arrangements with the Business Office will be charged a late fee of $200. 

Methods of acceptable payment are cash, check, money order, credit card or E-check.

Please make checks payable to:

Stetson University College of Law

1401 61st Street South

Gulfport, FL 33707

Attn.: Business Office

If method of payment is credit card or E-checks, this must be paid through the student payment portal at  https://www.stetson.edu/forms/law/student-accounts/payment/

As a condition of using your credit card, a non-refundable convenience fee equal to 2.5% of the payment will be charged. E-checks do not incur a convenience fee.

If the amount of your financial aid is more than the amount of your tuition and fees for the spring, you will receive a refund for the difference to cover your living expenses. This refund can be paid to you by check or more expeditiously by direct deposit. If you wish to have your refund paid by direct deposit, and have not already completed the paperwork, please be sure to contact the Business Office at [email protected].  If you chose to receive your refund by check, it may be picked up in the Business Office any time on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.  If your refund is direct deposited, it will be processed late afternoon on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.


Spring 2024 Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid

The Business Office has received inquiries about the amount of tuition, when tuition is due for the spring 2024 semester, and when financial aid checks are to be distributed. Please find the relevant information below:

Spring 2024 tuition for the various programs are:

  • Full-time JD and LLM International students who are taking 10 or more credits is $25,606.
  • Full-time JD and LLM International students taking less than 10 hours will be charged $2,561 per hour.
  • Part-time JD tuition is $16,840.
  • MBA tuition is $3,150 per class ($1,050 per credit hour)
  • MJur in Health Care Compliance is $1,063 per credit hour.
  • LLM Elder Law tuition is $1,410 per credit hour.
  • LLM Advocacy is $1,250 per credit hour.
  • JD/LLM is $1,100 per credit hour.

Spring 2024 fees for the various programs are:

  • Full-time JD and LLM International students is $198.
  • Part-time JD is $161.
  • Full-time students and LLM International students are also charged $50 for SBA fees.  
  • LLM Elder Law, LLM Advocacy, JD/LLM, and MJur in Health Care Compliance are charged a $50 technology fee.

Tuition and fees will be posted to your student account based on your current registration status.

Tuition is due by the first day of classes, Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Any student who has not paid the balance on their student account or has not made financial arrangements with the Business Office will be charged a late fee of $200. Methods of acceptable payment are cash, check, money order, credit card or E-check.

Please make checks payable to:

Stetson University College of Law

1401 61st Street South

Gulfport, FL 33707

Attn.: Business Office

If method of payment is credit card or E-checks, this must be paid through the student payment portal at  https://www.stetson.edu/forms/law/student-accounts/payment/

As a condition of using your credit card, a non-refundable convenience fee equal to 2.5% of the payment will be charged. E-checks do not incur a convenience fee.

If the amount of your financial aid is more than the amount of your tuition and fees for the spring, you will receive a refund for the difference to cover your living expenses. This refund can be paid to you by check or more expeditiously by direct deposit. If you wish to have your refund paid by direct deposit, and have not already completed the paperwork, please be sure to contact the Business Office at [email protected].  If you chose to receive your refund by check, it may be picked up in the Business Office any time on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.  If your refund is direct deposited, it will be processed late afternoon on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.


Spring Immigration Pro Bono Opportunity

Lutheran Services Florida is seeking 4 legal interns for Spring 2024 to assist attorneys in providing immigration services in Hillsborough County. Interns will assist attorneys with a wide range of casework, including asylum applications, family-based petitions, naturalization/citizenship, employment authorization, and more. As an intern, you’ll draft memos, conduct legal research, assist with screenings and client appointments in-person at the Tampa office, and have many opportunities for client interaction in-person at the Tampa office. Applications will be accepted from 2L, 3L, and LL.M students. Fluency in one of the following languages is a plus but not required: Spanish, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Dari, and/or Pashto. While this opportunity is unpaid, all hours are eligible for legal pro bono credit.

Interested students are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible, but no later than January 10, 2024. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. To apply, please send your resume and a brief statement of interest in PDF format via email to Stephanie Storke, Assistant Director of Public Interest Careers and Pro Bono, at [email protected].

Your statement of interest should be addressed to:

Ramzy Jawwad

Director of Legal Immigration Services

Lutheran Services Florida

3625 West Waters Avenue

Tampa, FL 33614 


Equal Justice Works Law Student Opportunities

Save the date: applications for the Equal Justice Works Law Student Summer of Service Programs will open in January 2024! EJW’s law student programs provide you with opportunities to gain hands-on legal experience, expand your connections in the legal field, and support a community or cause you are passionate about. Students who successfully serve in one of the following summer programs earn $7,000 for their service: Rural Summer Legal Corps; Disaster Resilience Program; or Crime Victims Advocacy Program.

Sign up for the latest EJW news and updates for law students with your email here


NYC Career Trek (Spring Break 2024) – Last Chance to Apply!

Over spring break, students will connect with alumni, visit several employers each day, and experience what life is like in New York City. Don’t miss this chance to network and explore career pathways in NYC! This program is open to all students. Apply HERE by Friday, December 15 at 11:59 PM.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Storke at [email protected].

Program details available HERE


Community Law Program Pro Bono Opportunity

Fulfill your pro bono requirement with a dash of excitement by joining CLP as a volunteer! Dive into clinic operations, own the client intake game, get mentored, and more! Contact Brian Jones at [email protected] to ignite your passion for change!


Equal Justice America – Summer Fellowship Grants

Equal Justice America is offering summer fellowship grants up to $5,000. These grants are available to law students who attend a qualifying law school and are working full time for a civil legal aid or civil rights organization. For Stetson law students to qualify, it is necessary to find a placement with a legal aid organization located in Florida.

The deadline to apply is March 25, 2024. Decisions will be announced via email by late April/early May.

Learn more HERE