Lawyer - Stetson University College of Law

Experiential
education
Students use spring, winter breaks
for educational travel and course credit
Stetson always has been committed to providing a superior education,
both in and outside the classroom. Courtroom simulations, pro
bono service, clinics and internships have long been staples of the
Stetson Law experience. In the past decade, a number of international
programs have allowed students not only to take classes at foreign
locales, but to meet legal and political officials from other lands and
experience other legal systems firsthand.
Now students are taking advantage of shorter breaks to expand
their educational horizons through Stetson’s winter break program in
the Cayman Islands and spring break trips in Washington, D.C., and
Scotland.
“Given the globalization of the practice of law, it is important
that our students gain a deep understanding of other cultures and
legal systems,” said Dean Darby Dickerson. “We have set a goal for all
of our students to have an opportunity to study abroad while in law
school. Recognizing that many students have other obligations and
constraints, we wanted to offer opportunities in a variety of lengths,
ranging from one week to an entire semester.”
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