April 5, 2002:  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - U.S. News & World Report has again ranked Stetson University College of Law first place in the nation (tied with Temple University) in trial advocacy training. The national publication ranks law school specialties based on nominations by legal educators at peer institutions. Stetson has consistently ranked among the top law schools for trial advocacy since these rankings began in 1995.

"We are proud that Stetson has earned this highest national ranking in trial advocacy," said Dean Gary Vause. "We enjoy many of the factors that make a law school great: a strong faculty, outstanding students, a committed staff and supportive alumni."

Stetson's Center for Excellence in Advocacy emphasizes its commitment to advocacy training. "We have a long tradition of training students to be ethical, professional and successful advocates. The Advocacy Center offers classes, internships and clinics that provide real life experiences to students while still in law school," said Professor and Center Director, Roberta Flowers.

Stetson University College of Law is Florida's first law school. It has educated lawyers for more than 100 years, and offers continuing legal education programs for regional, state, national and international audiences.

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Stetson University College of Law is Florida’s first law school.  It has educated lawyers for more than 100 years, and offers continuing legal education programs for regional, state, national and international audiences. It is consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top law schools in the United States for advocacy training.