“The Lawyer’s Law School.” (1) This is how observers dub the law school of Stetson University in Florida, which has been in existence since the year 1900, or 107 years ago. (2) The Stetson University College of Law is the one of the oldest law schools in the United States and is also the pioneer of all law schools in the state of Florida. (3) It also ranks as one of the law schools of choice in the US News and World Report, a reputable organization that zeroes in the best law schools in the country. (2)
What makes the Stetson University College of Law one of the most prestigious law schools in America? Let’s find out….
The Location: Gulfport, Florida
Gulfport in Florida is one of the 25 biggest cities in the US, and this is also where the Stetson University College of Law is located. (2) Originally, the school was located in DeLand Florida. The Stetson University College of Law just moved to its current location 53 years ago.
The Stetson University College Of Law As A World-Class Law School
The Stetson University College of Law brought the United States to international fame due to its winning the gold in the 12th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot World Championships in 2004 to 2005. (3) Also, Stetson is the first ever law school from America that bagged the Frederic Eisemann Award in 1996. Its toughest opponent during that time is the University of Vienna.
On the homefront, aside from being hailed as one of the top law schools in the United States by the US News, it also bagged the topmost (as in, number one) spot in the field of trial advocacy in 2005 and 2007. (3) The Stetson University College of Law also grabbed the 5th place in legal writing in 2007 and 3rd in 2006. Advocacy is the Stetson College of Law’s field of expertise, which has been heralded as the best in the country for eight years. (2) Of course, Stetson doesn’t always come out bed-of-roses style, so there are times when they don’t grab the top spot. Come these instances, rest assured that they’ll be getting the second notch, which happened thrice already. (2)
Training Lawyers The Stetson Way
Stetson, being a recognized leader in the practice of law in the United States, believes in training their students not just what’s written on the books but also what goes on in the actual practice of their profession. (1) One interesting thing to note about the Stetson law school is that the Court of Appeals of the 2nd district of Florida actually shares space with them, so students here definitely get enough grasp of where they’re headed to.
(1) http://www.law.stetson.edu/general/lawskills.asp
(2) http://www.law.stetson.edu/general/factsheet.asp
(3) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stetson_University_College_of_Law