Stetson University Law School
Stetson University Law School, founded in 1900, is
Florida's first law school. Located in
Gulfport, FL (moving to the city in 1954 from its original location in DeLand), it also has a campus in
Tampa, FL. The College of Law is accredited by the
American Bar Association and has been a member of the
American Association of Law Schools since 1931.
*It's Tampa campus shares space with a working court, Florida's
Second District Court of Appeal.
*The law school is part of the
Stetson University, which is located in
DeLand, Florida.
*Ranked #1 in the nation in trial advocacy by
U.S. News and # 4 in legal writing in 2006. 2005 world champions at the Vis International Arbitration Moot, first U.S. law school to win since 1996.
*Home to the
National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law*Centers for Excellence in Advocacy, Elder Law, Higher Education Law and Policy, and International Law
*Offers J.D. Certificates of Concentration in Advocacy, Elder Law, Higher Education Law and Policy, and International Law; J.D./M.B.A. dual-degree program, LL.M. in International Law
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Stetson School of Law main tower as seen from the main court yard (inspired by The Cathedral of Valencia) |
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Gus Bilirakis (
1989) - Florida House of Representatives (1998)
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Rich McKay (
1984) - President and general manager, Atlanta Falcons (2004)
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Craig Crawford (
1981) - television political commentator, writer, and columnist for the Congressional Quarterly
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Carol Hunstein (1976) - Georgia Supreme Court Justice
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Frederick B. Karl (
1949) - Florida Supreme Court justice
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David Sholtz - twenty-sixth Governor of Florida (1933-1937)
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Bruce Jacob - Florida Assistant Attorney General during the early 1960
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Stetson School of Law Library (58,000 square feet |
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