125 Reasons Why We Love Stetson Law
- "Be kind" isn't just a slogan, it's real here.
- Morning light in Plaza Mayor
- The sound of our beautiful fountains
- Our award-winning Advocacy Competition teams and coaches
- Incredibly nurturing faculty
- Walking the walk when it comes to inclusion
- The grandeur of the Great Hall
- The dedication of our students
- The Bar prep team is extremely helpful
- The best Student Affairs team on the planet
- The help that Career Services provides students and graduates
- Stepping up to aid students after storms
- We have a super cool wishing well
- Daily specials at the cafe
- Vets who were denied claims got the money they were owed thanks for our Veterans Law institute team.
- We're surrounded by palm trees
- Countless places to sit in the sun and eat lunch
- A community that shows up when it matters most
- Real-world legal impact that starts in the classroom
- So many dogs!
- Our faculty members are some of the best in their field and we get to talk to them regularly
- More than 300 Clinics and Externships available to students
- Our beautiful pool
- Alumni who return to mentor and support current students
- The gym has everything you need - whether you're doing a quick treadmill HIIT session, some Pilates, or pumping iron
- Study groups that turn classmates into lifelong friends
- Knowing your classmates will one day be your colleagues
- Student leaders who raise their voices for others
- The way every building echoes with ambition and kindness
- Dean Edwards's laugh
- A campus culture that walks the walk when it comes to honoring veterans.
- Professor Rebecca Morgan, a 1980 alumna, pioneered the incredibly important field of elder law - and is a great human in general.
- Our Accessibility Resources team is passionate about ensuring everyone, regardless of ability level, has what they need in order to succeed
- The (alleged) ghosts that roam our halls
- Stetson is a place where you can be you.
- The banyan trees, including one that almost didn't survive Hurricane Milton.
- The value that leadership places on wellness for all
- Events that bring alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends together for thoughtful discussions of life, career, and law
- Getting real feedback, not just grades.
- The breeze through the breezeway on a sunny day.
- A team that can produce under pressure—and still make each other laugh
- The food pantry
- Guest speakers who inspire with lived experience
- Tradition and innovation thriving side by side
- The gargoyles in Plaza Mayor
- Liberace's piano - even though it's unclear why it's here.
- The baby grand across from the admissions department - it's such a joy to hear someone tickling the ivories
- The way the library staff really show up for students - especially when they're studying for the bar or final exams (snacks!). They even bring in sweet dogs and adorable miniature horses for emotional support!
- We all work to ensure campus is a place where people get along and work together regardless of their leanings
- How pro bono work - legal or otherwise - is core to the culture here.
- The College supports the important work of local legal services nonprofits.
- The Tampa Law Center is just steps from the Tampa Riverwalk as well as world-class dining
- The Higher Ed team works tirelessly to put on the Higher Ed Law & Policy Conference at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach each year - attendees can dip their toes in the gulf between panel discussions!
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- Watching students go onto do amazing work in the areas about which they are most passionate after graduation
- The old-school mailboxes across from residential life
- The Halloween party
- Courses that invite students to explore legal concepts through a different lens, like Poetry & the Law, Cases & Places, and the Civil Rights Law Travel Course
- Faculty who lead the way in scholarship on how generative AI is transforming the way we teach, learn, and practice law.
- The unwavering support from faculty and staff, available year-round, creates an environment where students thrive both professionally and personally.
- The 1L competition is so special and my favorite memory at Stetson!
- It is where I met my current girlfriend and future wife
- Prof. Peter F. Lake is the best tort professor out there
- Everyone is respectful and inclusive; it is why I chose to work here
- I am proud to be a Hatter because we're number 1 in trial advocacy and number 3 in legal writing
- Stetson Law offers a supportive environment where the administration truly cares about student success
- Rigorous academics and a top-ranked advocacy program provide practical training, expert mentorship, and real-world experience
- A dean who says yes more than he says no
- The coffee shop
- The box for dog treats by the library
- Our campus may be the most beautiful law school in the country!
- People want to hire us!
- Johnny Pruiett's beard
- Stetson Law's commitment to veterans in our community and our vet students
- Sally Waters' Elvises
- Learning from Professor Sheehan, best-selling author of the Jack Tobin series!
- SJA's Civil Rights travel course
- Our pro bono opportunities make a real difference in the world
- The Foreman Biodiversity Lecture Series
- There's a student organization for so many different kinds of interests
- There are benches tucked away under palm trees where I can study or just chill
- Our study abroad opportunities are in fantastic cities
- The free Little Law Library outside the library
- The view overlooking the plaza from my office
- Public Safety makes me feel safe
- The rich history and architecture
- The amazing parties thrown for staff and faculty
- The Trophy room in the Advocacy Institute
- The jokes on the whiteboard in the library
- The activities that HR promotes (steppers, wellness challenges, etc.)
- It's a culture of "yes" over "no."
- Great work/life balance
- Staff are amazing people
- I love that Stetson Law has a live band that performs every year
- I love that everyone we work with is very professional, and the amazing parties when celebrating holidays and anniversaries
- The community is amazing, and it feels like we are a big family
- The campus and environment are really calming
- The professors are really helpful
- Stetson Law is a place where nationally recognized legal advocates are shaped through rigorous academics and a culture of healthy competition that never overshadows camaraderie
- It's where I formed some of the most meaningful friendships of my life.
- The Pathways to Justice program is fantastic, exposing teens to the practice of law.
- The EATS (Educating Advocacy Teachers) Conference has been going strong for nearly 20 years
- Our ice cream socials
- We have more courtrooms than any other law school!
- Vi in Human Resources ALWAYS has a smile on her face
- The Stetson Law Journal, Stetson Business Law Journal, and the others are great opportunities for students
- The beautiful new Advocacy Institute!
- We get to travel to compete in competitions (and win a lot of them!)
- Students get fed at nearly every gathering. We like this.
- The Career events are amazing- inspirational speakers and law firms want to hire us
- We're so close to some of the most beautiful beaches in the country
- The Wills for Warriors program - the Elder Law team and students give free legal service and simple wills to low income veterans
- "Downtown" Gulfport is a treasure and it's right down the street
- The events that our Institute for Biodiversity Law & Policy host
- Professor Kirsten Davis is an AI expert and shares her knowledge in a way I can grasp
- The way we rock the International Environmental Moot Court Competition Finals
- I can pursue dual degrees with Stetson University in DeLand
- The Flex JD program allows me to spend time with my family
- Professor Scully. Enough said.
- Sunshine. Lots of sunshine.
- The red tile roof. Gorgeous.
- Stetson Law lovingly preserves its history - our archive room in the library is very cool
- The general vibe - you can feel everyone's pride in this place.
- Watching an osprey perch high on a gargoyle and look down at me
- We have bagpipers at Commencement!