Stetson University College of Law

April 4, 2003:  Gulfport, Fla. - U.S. News & World Report has again ranked Stetson University College of Law first in the nation in trial advocacy training. Stetson has consistently ranked among the top law schools for trial advocacy since these rankings began in 1995, earning a first place ranking for six of those years. U.S. News ranks law school specialties based on nominations by legal educators at peer institutions.

"We are proud that Stetson has once again been recognized as the national leader in trial advocacy," said Dean Gary Vause. "Working together, Stetson's strong faculty, outstanding students and supportive alumni have inspired and motivated us to higher levels of academic excellence."

Center for Excellence in Advocacy emphasizes Stetson's commitment to advocacy training. "We have a long standing tradition of training students to be ethical, professional and successful advocates," said Professor and Center Director, Roberta Flowers. "The Advocacy Center offers classes, internships and clinics that prepare students to negotiate all the intricacies of the advocate's world."

Stetson University College of Law is Florida's first law school. It has educated lawyers for more than a century, and offers full- and part-time programs leading to the J.D., J.D./M.B.A., and LL.M. degrees. Stetson is the headquarters for the National Conference of Law Reviews. For more information, visit our Web site at www.law.stetson.edu.

Stetson University College of Law is Florida's first law school. It has educated lawyers for more than a century, and offers continuing legal education programs for regional, national and international audiences. Stetson is ranked first in Trial Advocacy in the 2004 U.S. News & World Report rankings of law schools, and is the headquarters for the National Conference of Law Reviews.