Stetson University College of Law
Recent News About Stetson University College of Law
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Meet Stetson Law’s Newest Faculty
A big part of what makes Stetson Law so special is the faculty whose scholarship and passion for mentorship foster success for students. -
Stetson Law Raises $30k for Storm Relief – But Need is Still Great
Back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the community surrounding Stetson University College of Law. -
Meet Spring 2024 Valedictorian Cameron Kubly
When he started law school, Cameron Kubly was not exactly set on becoming class valedictorian. -
In New Children’s Book, Professor Adams Seeks to Inspire Hope
Every night, Allie, one of Law Professor Kristen Adams and her husband Jeff’s beloved Vizslas, jumps on the sofa for a belly rub. -
Stetson Law Receives Significant State Funding for Veterans Legal Services
Under the new state budget that took effect July 1, Stetson University College of Law will receive robust state support for its Veterans Law Institute and Veterans Advocacy Clinic. -
Recent Grad Leah Burnett Lands Immigrant Justice Corps Fellowship
From an early age, Leah Burnett ’24 knew she wanted her life’s work to be advocating for social justice. -
Stetson Law Celebrates Spring 2024 Commencement
During a sunny morning ceremony in the Plaza Mayor Courtyard, nearly 300 Stetson Law students officially became Stetson Law alumni. -
Honors & Awards Ceremony Celebrates Exceptional Grads
On the eve of the Spring 2024 Commencement, members of the Stetson Law community gathered in the Great Hall to recognize the graduates who went above and beyond during their time in law school. -
Pathways to Justice Academy, A Teen Civic Engagement Course, Seeks Applicants
Stetson University College of Law is launching the 2024 Pathways to Justice Academy- A Youth Civic Program. -
23 Years Falsely Convicted, JJ Velazquez Urges Reform
A young father of an infant and a toddler, Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez walked into a New York City police station in 1999 thinking he was helping solve a murder. -
Alumna, USF President Rhea Law to Speak at Spring Commencement
Reflecting Stetson Law’s deep ties to higher education institutions throughout the region, Rhea F. Law, University of South Florida president and CEO, will deliver the college of law’s commencement address on May 18, 2024. -
Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown calls for “radical empathy” at first 2024 Foreman lecture
Coinciding with World Day of Social Justice, Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown, a prominent eco-justice scholar, spoke on the link between environmental problems and social injustices. -
Groundbreaking Law Professor Luz Nagle Retires from Stetson
From standing up to violent drug cartels in Medellin, Colombia to spending nights and weekends tailoring lesson plans to meet the evolving needs of students, Law Professor Luz Nagle has spent decades in selfless pursuit of a more just world. -
AALS Tech Section Honors Dr. Davis for Innovation on Tech & Legal Ed
From embracing virtual learning during the pandemic to inspiring colleagues to reimagine legal education in the age of artificial intelligence, Dr. Kirsten Davis is leading important conversations about the ways tech transforms how we teach law. -
Stetson Law Celebrates December ’23 Graduates
Marking the end to the fall 2023 semester, members of the Stetson Law community gathered in the Great Hall to celebrate students who successfully completed their law school journey in December. -
Stetson Law Celebrates Opening of its Advocacy Institute
Stetson alumni, leadership, and friends recently gathered to celebrate the opening of a stunning new facility on the College of Law campus in Gulfport. -
Lambda Event Explores Florida Law & Drag
Over a lively Friday evening in the Great Hall, Stetson Law students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends celebrated the LGBTQ+ community and reflected on current challenges its members face in Florida. -
Veterans Consortium Honors VLI Pro Bono Work
The Veterans Law Institute is on the Stetson University College of Law campus in Gulfport, Florida. -
Stetson Law Wins 4th National HEED Award for Diversity and Inclusion in a Row
For the fourth consecutive year, Stetson University College of Law has won INSIGHT Into Diversity‘s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. -
Preserving Stetson Law’s Historic Fountains
With help from a Historic Preservation Grant, Stetson Law is in the process of restoring three ornate fountains crafted over a century ago and installed in the Plaza Mayor and the Granary Tower.