Admissions
The College of Law admits new, full-time students in the fall and spring. Part-time students are admitted each fall. The J.D. degree can be completed by full-time enrollment over three years; the part-time program typically takes four years. Full-time students who enter in the spring are required to attend the first summer session after their entrance. An accelerated program for full-time students may be completed in two and one-half years by full-time attendance in five regular semesters and two summer sessions. Most part-time students will attend three summer sessions.

Application Fee
A $55 nonrefundable application fee for enrollment term (payable by check or money order to Stetson University College of Law) must accompany the application or your Certification Letter, if you are applying electronically.

Recommendation Letters
One letter of recommendation is required, and a maximum of three letters will be accepted. Please use the Letter of Recommendation Service provided by the Law School Admission Council (www.lsac.org). Academic references are encouraged; however, the Faculty Admissions Committee recognizes that many students have difficulty obtaining an academic reference and will not penalize candidates if one cannot be obtained.

Personal Statement
The Personal Statement should address your reasons for wishing to study law, which may include special accomplishments or qualifications pertinent to your application. A concise, two- to three-page, double-spaced, typed format or electronic attachment is preferred. Please put your name and identification number at the top of each page. Transfer applicants: please indicate your reasons for wanting to transfer from your current law school.

Transcripts
Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, including undergraduate, graduate and professional schools, must be sent to LSDAS.

Interviews & Campus Visits
The Office of Admissions does not conduct personal interviews for the J.D. program. However, applicants are encouraged to visit the College of Law for a campus tour, attend a first-year law class, and meet with an admissions counselor to learn more about Stetson University College of Law and the admissions process. Please contact the Office of Admissions for an appointment at (727) 562-7802 or lawadmit@law.stetson.edu.

Deadline for Completed Application
Fall (full- and part-time) March 15
Spring (full-time only) November 1

The application fee is $55. Applicants may also apply to both the fall full-time and part-time programs for a total fee of $110.00.

Notification of Decision
All decisions will be communicated via U.S. mail. Decisions are not released by phone or email.

Seat Deposit
If admitted, a nonrefundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve a seat. Please note the seat deposit deadline on your letter of acceptance. This deposit will be credited to your tuition upon registration.

Diversity Scholarship Applicants
Stetson University College of Law strives to create a diverse student body. Personal attributes or experiences that may be considered for diversity purposes include but are not limited to geographic background; success in overcoming adversity and economic or social disadvantage; race or ethnicity; age; sexual orientation; the first generation in a family to attend college, or any other diverse experiences an applicant feels would add to the law school experience. All admitted applicants will be considered for this scholarship. No separate application or statement is required, although the Scholarship Committee would appreciate your addressing these issues in your Personal Statement.

Nondiscrimination Policy
It is the policy of Stetson University College of Law not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs. The policy is enforced by Stetson and/or federal law under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries regarding compliance with these statutes may be directed to the Stetson University College of Law Dean, the Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Legal Affairs, or to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D.C. The College of Law is an equal opportunity educational institution.

Notice of Privacy Rights
Stetson University College of Law is covered by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), which is designed to protect students' rights with regard to educational records maintained by the institution. Under this Act, students have the following rights: 1) the right to inspect and review educational records maintained by the institution that pertain to such student; 2) the right to challenge the content of records on the ground that they are inaccurate, misleading or a violation of the student's privacy or other rights; and 3) the right to control disclosures from the student's records with certain exceptions.

Notice of Campus Security Act
A copy of the Campus Security (Clery) Act Compliance Document is available at no charge from the Public Safety Office. To receive a copy, call (727) 562-7801, or http://www.law.stetson.edu/pubsafety.

To obtain further information about Stetson University College of Law contact:

Office of Admissions
1401 61st Street South
Gulfport, Florida 33707
Phone (727) 562-7802
Fax (727) 343-0136
E-mail mailto:lawadmit@law.stetson.edu
Web site http://www.law.stetson.edu


Important Phone Numbers
Main Phone (727) 562-7800
Business Office (727) 562-7805
Financial Aid (727) 562-7813
Housing/Real Estate (727) 562-7886


The information in this publication applies to the academic year 2006-2007 and is accurate and current, to the extent possible, as of June 2006. The College of Law reserves the right to change programs of study, academic requirements, teaching staff, the calendar and other matters described herein without prior notice, in accordance with established procedures.