Stetson gives students the opportunity to develop unparalleled leadership skills. Students are expected to become active members in their community.
Professional development is encouraged at Stetson. We provide access to local and national bar associations and facilitate membership in the local chapters of the American Inns of Court Program. Our mentor programs, campus speakers and adjunct faculty members provide a unique and personal introduction to the study of law.
The Stetson Ambassadors serve as an elite leadership team that represents Stetson at community functions, mentors new students, hosts competitions and conferences, provides campus tours, and other important activities.
Stetson's Calvin A. Kuenzel Student Bar Association has been recognized as one of the most effective student government organizations in the nation and received the Student Bar Association of the Year Award by the American Bar Association Law Student Division in 1999-2000 and again in 2002-2003. Stetson has played a leading role in representing law students among the greater legal community, producing more national and regional ABA Law Student Division officers in the past three years than any other law school in the country.
A variety of other student organizations help provide a rich and meaningful student life. Organizational activities are as diverse as our student population.
Leadership Development Program
Leadership opportunities abound in student organizations, and students can further hone their skills in Stetson's Leadership Development Program, which offers regular workshops taught by judges, professors, attorneys and leadership training specialists.
Students who attend 10 hours of leadership program workshops can qualify for a leadership certificate from the Office of Student Life upon graduating from the Stetson University College of Law.
Sports and Fitness Activities
Stetson Law has an active intramural program of team sports and competitions, as well as an assortment of exercise classes taught by certified fitness professionals. The Gulfport campus is also a short distance from several public beaches, bike trails and community parks.
Outstanding Student Facilities
A new student center, which opened in 2002, houses the Office of Career Development, the Office of Student life and student organization offices. Students can socialize in the lounge and enjoy the fitness center and heated swimming pool.