125 Reasons Why We Love Stetson Law

  1. "Be kind" isn't just a slogan, it's real here.
  2. Morning light in Plaza Mayor
  3. The sound of our beautiful fountains
  4. Our award-winning Advocacy Competition teams and coaches
  5. Incredibly nurturing faculty
  6. Walking the walk when it comes to inclusion
  7. The grandeur of the Great Hall
  8. The dedication of our students
  9. The Bar prep team is extremely helpful
  10. The best Student Affairs team on the planet
  11. The help that Career Services provides students and graduates
  12. Stepping up to aid students after storms
  13. We have a super cool wishing well
    • wishing well in plaza mayor
  14. Daily specials at the cafe
  15. Vets who were denied claims got the money they were owed thanks for our Veterans Law institute team.
  16. We're surrounded by palm trees
  17. Countless places to sit in the sun and eat lunch
  18. A community that shows up when it matters most
  19. Real-world legal impact that starts in the classroom
  20. So many dogs!
  21. Our faculty members are some of the best in their field and we get to talk to them regularly
  22. More than 300 Clinics and Externships available to students
  23. Our beautiful pool
    • student center pool
  24. Alumni who return to mentor and support current students
  25. The gym has everything you need - whether you're doing a quick treadmill HIIT session, some Pilates, or pumping iron
  26. Study groups that turn classmates into lifelong friends
  27. Knowing your classmates will one day be your colleagues
  28. Student leaders who raise their voices for others
  29. The way every building echoes with ambition and kindness
  30. Dean Edwards's laugh
  31. A campus culture that walks the walk when it comes to honoring veterans.
  32. Professor Rebecca Morgan, a 1980 alumna, pioneered the incredibly important field of elder law - and is a great human in general.
  33. Our Accessibility Resources team is passionate about ensuring everyone, regardless of ability level, has what they need in order to succeed
  34. The (alleged) ghosts that roam our halls
  35. Stetson is a place where you can be you.
  36. The banyan trees, including one that almost didn't survive Hurricane Milton.
    • banyan tree in the courtyard
  37. The value that leadership places on wellness for all
  38. Events that bring alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends together for thoughtful discussions of life, career, and law
  39. Getting real feedback, not just grades.
  40. The breeze through the breezeway on a sunny day.
  41. A team that can produce under pressure—and still make each other laugh
  42. The food pantry
  43. Guest speakers who inspire with lived experience
  44. Tradition and innovation thriving side by side
  45. The gargoyles in Plaza Mayor
  46. Liberace's piano - even though it's unclear why it's here.
  47. The baby grand across from the admissions department - it's such a joy to hear someone tickling the ivories
  48. 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!
  49. We all work to ensure campus is a place where people get along and work together regardless of their leanings
  50. How pro bono work - legal or otherwise - is core to the culture here.
  51. The College supports the important work of local legal services nonprofits.
  52. The Tampa Law Center is just steps from the Tampa Riverwalk as well as world-class dining
  53. 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!
  54. Chief
  55. Watching students go onto do amazing work in the areas about which they are most passionate after graduation
  56. The old-school mailboxes across from residential life
    • old school mailboxes
  57. The Halloween party
  58. 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
  59. Faculty who lead the way in scholarship on how generative AI is transforming the way we teach, learn, and practice law.
  60. The unwavering support from faculty and staff, available year-round, creates an environment where students thrive both professionally and personally.
  61. The 1L competition is so special and my favorite memory at Stetson!
  62. It is where I met my current girlfriend and future wife
  63. Prof. Peter F. Lake is the best tort professor out there
  64. Everyone is respectful and inclusive; it is why I chose to work here
  65. I am proud to be a Hatter because we're number 1 in trial advocacy and number 3 in legal writing
  66. Stetson Law offers a supportive environment where the administration truly cares about student success
  67. Rigorous academics and a top-ranked advocacy program provide practical training, expert mentorship, and real-world experience
  68. A dean who says yes more than he says no
  69. The coffee shop
  70. The box for dog treats by the library
  71. Our campus may be the most beautiful law school in the country!
  72. People want to hire us!
  73. Johnny Pruiett's beard
    • the legendary beard
  74. Stetson Law's commitment to veterans in our community and our vet students
  75. Sally Waters' Elvises
  76. Learning from Professor Sheehan, best-selling author of the Jack Tobin series!
  77. SJA's Civil Rights travel course
  78. Our pro bono opportunities make a real difference in the world
  79. The Foreman Biodiversity Lecture Series
  80. There's a student organization for so many different kinds of interests
  81. There are benches tucked away under palm trees where I can study or just chill
  82. Our study abroad opportunities are in fantastic cities
  83. The free Little Law Library outside the library
  84. The view overlooking the plaza from my office
  85. Public Safety makes me feel safe
  86. The rich history and architecture
  87. The amazing parties thrown for staff and faculty
  88. The Trophy room in the Advocacy Institute
    • advocacy trophy room
  89. The jokes on the whiteboard in the library
  90. The activities that HR promotes (steppers, wellness challenges, etc.)
  91. It's a culture of "yes" over "no."
  92. Great work/life balance
  93. Staff are amazing people
  94. I love that Stetson Law has a live band that performs every year
  95. I love that everyone we work with is very professional, and the amazing parties when celebrating holidays and anniversaries
  96. The community is amazing, and it feels like we are a big family
  97. The campus and environment are really calming
  98. The professors are really helpful
  99. 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
  100. It's where I formed some of the most meaningful friendships of my life.
  101. The Pathways to Justice program is fantastic, exposing teens to the practice of law.
  102. The EATS (Educating Advocacy Teachers) Conference has been going strong for nearly 20 years
  103. Our ice cream socials
  104. We have more courtrooms than any other law school!
    • students in courtroom
  105. Vi in Human Resources ALWAYS has a smile on her face
  106. The Stetson Law Journal, Stetson Business Law Journal, and the others are great opportunities for students
  107. The beautiful new Advocacy Institute!
  108. We get to travel to compete in competitions (and win a lot of them!)
  109. Students get fed at nearly every gathering. We like this.
  110. The Career events are amazing- inspirational speakers and law firms want to hire us
  111. We're so close to some of the most beautiful beaches in the country
  112. The Wills for Warriors program - the Elder Law team and students give free legal service and simple wills to low income veterans
  113. "Downtown" Gulfport is a treasure and it's right down the street
  114. The events that our Institute for Biodiversity Law & Policy host
  115. Professor Kirsten Davis is an AI expert and shares her knowledge in a way I can grasp
  116. The way we rock the International Environmental Moot Court Competition Finals
  117. I can pursue dual degrees with Stetson University in DeLand
  118. The Flex JD program allows me to spend time with my family
  119. Professor Scully. Enough said.
  120. Sunshine. Lots of sunshine.
  121. The red tile roof. Gorgeous.
    • red tile roof
  122. Stetson Law lovingly preserves its history - our archive room in the library is very cool
  123. The general vibe - you can feel everyone's pride in this place.
  124. Watching an osprey perch high on a gargoyle and look down at me
  125. We have bagpipers at Commencement!