Inclusive Excellence at Stetson Law
Our Commitment to Justice, Equal Access, Diversity and Inclusion
Award-winning commitment to diversity and inclusion
Inclusive Community
With justice and global citizenship among our core values, we embrace all forms of diversity and actively foster a legal education environment where everyone is empowered to learn, work, and thrive. We invite you to explore what makes up our community, including the Tampa Bay, Florida metro area.
Office of Institutional Inclusive Excellence
(Serving Stetson's DeLand and College of Law Campuses)
OUR Students
Stetson takes pride in recruiting talented and vibrant students from across the globe, and fostering a personable law school community where each student can form lasting connections and thrive academically and professionally.
With more than 60 student organizations and robust law school programming, Stetson students have an opportunity to not only grow their interests and networks, but to also connect around shared experiences, identities, passions, and perspectives, in addition to proactively engaging across differences as they prepare for an increasingly dynamic society and legal marketplace.
Explore the full list of Stetson Law’s Student Organizations.
OUR Academics
Through innovative classroom instruction, student and faculty scholarship, and academic programming, Stetson Law values a comprehensive and inclusive curriculum to develop practice-ready lawyers and leaders who will serve a variety of communities, address the complex legal and societal issues of the 21st Century, and promote justice for all. Explore the full course catalog.
Stetson Law offers a variety of courses through J.D. concentrations, Institutes, and Centers for Excellence, and more. These areas include, but are not limited to:
OUR Staff & Faculty
Stetson's staff and faculty add to our vibrant campus and are integral in building a personable and inclusive community. We offer a welcoming and supportive environment where employees can share a sense of community and a commonality of purpose. Stetson is an employer of choice, attracting and retaining talented staff and faculty who are empowered to contribute their unique talents to our institutional success.
Explore Human ResourcesOUR Resources & Initiatives
Stetson Law is committed to the development and implementation of proactive inclusive excellence initiatives to create a learning and working environment where all have an opportunity to succeed. Through a dedicated network of departments and professionals, Stetson offers several campus resources to support students, staff, and faculty across a wide tapestry of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives.
Visit the College of Law's Office Directory for a comprehensive list of resources.
Campus Community Resource Highlights
- Accessibility Resources
- Counseling Services
- All Gender Restrooms
- International Programs
- Lactation Rooms
- LGBTQIA Activities and Support
- Meditation and Wellness Spaces
- Student Organizations and Advisors
- Title IX Support Network
- Veterans Law Institute
- Social Justice Advocacy Concentration
- Institute for Caribbean Law and Policy
- Excellence in Elder Justice
- Committees:
- College of Law IDEA Committee
- Student Bar Association Diversity Committee
- Staff Advisory Committee
Key Initiatives
- Campus Climate Initiatives
- Cross-Cultural Awareness Initiative
- Free Inquiry and Expression Series
- Pathways to Justice Pipeline Program
- Pro Bono Service and Community Service
- St. Petersburg Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Center
- Statement of Principles of Free Expression
- "And Justice for All" Exercise by 1L Criminal Law Faculty
- Civil Dialogue Roundtables
- Cultural Awareness and Cultural Humility Workshops
- Inclusive Hiring Workshops (Non-Discrimination Training)
- Employee Inclusive Community Workshops
Recognition Highlights
- Recipient of the Association of American Law Schools’ LGBTQ+ Inclusive Excellence Award (2024)
- Recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine three years in a row (2020-2024)
- 2024-2025 Gold-level Military Friendly and Military Spouse Friendly ® School from Military Friendly Advisory Council and VIQTORY
- Diversity Outreach Champion Award - National Black Pre-Law Conference (2019)
- LSAC Diversity Matters Award for the Southern Region (2018)
- Multiple recognitions for being among the top 25 law schools for Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
In The News
The achievements throughout our Stetson Law community are often highlighted nationally as well as locally and regionally.
Local Tampa Bay Community
Tampa Bay is home to many, including residents hailing from more than 130 nationalities. In addition to being a vibrant metro area where everyone can find a sense of home across all identities, Tampa Bay is well-known for being inclusive to LGBTQIA individuals and families, with the Human Rights Campaign recognizing St. Petersburg with a perfect score on the Municipal Equality Index for the 11th consecutive year in 2024.
