Student Organizations

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Students at the College of Law are committed to achieving excellence in law school, and their contributions are critical to the school's intellectual and social life. The numerous student-run organizations and journals attest to their drive, energy, and ambition. Below is a list of our existing student organizations and their contact information. In some cases, links are available to web pages created and maintained by the student organizations.

The College of Law also has several co-curricular organizations including the Florida State University Law Review, the Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law, the Journal of Transnational Law and Policy as well as Moot Court and Trial Team programs. More information on our co-curricular programs can be found here.

Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA)

APALSA at FSU Law was created to support and advocate for Asian American Pacific Islanders in the legal community and as a whole. We aim to advocate for AAPI leadership within the legal field, increase awareness of concerns of the Asian community, and strengthen relationships within and outside of the law school.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Andrew Otanes
Vice President - Justine Phan
Treasurer - Kayla Shen
Secretary - Na Li
Social Media - Sarah Augustine

Association for Criminal Justice

The Association for Criminal Justice (ACJ) aims to provide students with a practical insight into criminal law matters from judicial, prosecutorial, and defense perspectives. The ACJ further seeks to educate students and the community about issues impacting the criminal justice system.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Elizabeth Duprey
Vice President - Lauren Holman
Secretary - Amber Jenkins
Treasurer - Timothy Robinson
Alumni/Activities Coordinator - Sara Boles
2L Rep - Rebecca Gage-Hammond

Black Law Students Association (BLSA)

The Delores Poindexter Auzenne Chapter of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at Florida State Law exists to promote a more balanced and perfect union among all law students; to assist in the matriculation of BLSA members at the College of Law; and to enhance the social, intellectual and spiritual lives of BLSA members, the Florida State Law body and the community-at-large.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Jordan Wheeler
Vice President - Carissee Joseph
Treasurer - Alvaro Molina
Secretary - Kennedi Ray
Recruitment Chair - Annalisa Smith
Community Service Chair - Eden Punch
Social Media Chair - Tavaura Wardlow

Business Law Society (BLS)

The BLS is a student-run organization dedicated to promoting social and academic interaction among Florida State University College of Law students interested in the various aspects of business, corporate and financial law. The goal of the BLS is to enhance the legal education of our members and to promote an interdisciplinary curriculum in business, corporate and financial law that builds upon the resources of Florida State University College of Law and provide students with unique opportunities to interact with various legal practitioners in the community, faculty and staff, and local corporate counsel.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Lauren Simpson
Vice President - Gino Cerrone
Treasurer - Amy Kurtz
Secretary - Teddy Fronczak
Activities Chair - Kathryn Davis
2L Rep - Eric Miller

Christian Legal Society (CLS)

The mission of this CLS student chapter is to maintain a vibrant Christian Law Fellowship at Florida State Law, which enables its members, individually and as a group, to love the Lord with their whole beings — hearts, souls and minds — and to love their neighbors as themselves. In accomplishing this mission, this chapter focuses on: cultivating spiritual growth through communal prayer, fellowship and worship; showing the love of Christ to the campus community and the community at large by proclaiming the gospel in word and in deed; and addressing the question, "What does it mean to be a Christian in law?," that is, learning to submit every aspect of one's calling in the legal profession to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Ian Wolcott
Vice President - Sofia Higgins
Historian - Cassie Compton
Treasurer/Bible Study Leader - Samantha Bischoff
Community Service Manager - Samuel Storey

Cuban American Bar Association (CABA)

The mission and purpose of CABA FSU LAW is to provide opportunities for student members to engage with legal professionals, further networking opportunities for members with local professionals in all areas of legal practice, and educate members about career opportunities within the Cuban Community. New networking and potential career opportunities will be created by hosting networking events through the Cuban American Bar Association, or “parent organization”, inviting guest speakers to come to the school, and offering mentoring opportunities for all students, providing more internships and job opportunities, as well as professional development and job development through OCI. These will be some of the main goals of the organization with the participation of CABA members throughout South Florida and the rest of the United States.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Genesis Gutierrez
Vice President - Angelica Mendez
Secretary - Julia Willis
Treasurer - Katie Dominguez
2L Rep - Mackenzy Cooley

cabafsulaw@gmail.com

Election Law Society

The Election Law Society hosts guest speakers, networking events, and chats with election professionals to bring together students and practitioners in the field. The organization intends to raise awareness of career paths in the field of election law.

2025-2026 Executive Board

President - Leila Basili
Vice President - Nathalie Are
Secretary - Aidan Browne
Treasurer - Noah Whitehead
Even Planning Chair 1 - Alice Nesterova
Event Planning Chair 2 - Nicola Strouse
3L Rep Molly Adamo
2L Rep - Haven Branca

Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Society (EASL)

To promote and support interest in the current issues affecting entertainment and sports law, and to establish and cultivate networks within this specialized legal community for the purpose of providing interested Florida State Law students with access to information regarding the availability of professional opportunities.

2025-26 Executive Board

Director of Arts - Jenny Mitchell
Director of Sports - Alessa Gardini
Assistant Director, Arts - Victoria Mauro
Assistant Director, Sports - Zachary Rodier
External Secretary - Harrison Cho
Internal Secretary - Kendall Eatherly
Treasurer - Allison Montgomery

Environmental Law Society (ELS)

The Environmental Law Society (ELS) provides a forum to address key environmental law issues on the local, state and federal levels, as well as functioning as a group available to participate in local environmental cleanups and fund raisers. ELS provides its members with opportunities to travel to national environmental law conferences and to make contact with state and local environmental employers through pro bono and internship opportunities.

2024-25 Executive Board

President - Zachary Roper
Vice President - Matthew Scarbrough
Treasurer - Alyssa Gagnon
Secretary - Karla Armstrong
Faculty Advisor - Shi-Ling Hsu

Federal Bar Association at FSU (FBA at FSU)

The Federal Bar Association at FSU (FBA at FSU) serves as a student chapter of the national Federal Bar Association at the Florida State University College of Law. The purposes of the SFBA are to further the objectives of the Federal Bar Association, to represent the Association to law students at the Florida State University, to stimulate the interest of law students in the activities of the Association, and to conduct programs of interest and value to law students. 

2025-2026 Executive Board

President - Haven Branca
Vice President - Sarah Augustine
Treasurer - Haven Branca
Secretary - Veronica Porges

Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies

The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies is a non-partisan organization dedicated to fostering balanced and open debate about the fundamental principles of freedom, federalism, and the role of the judiciary. The Federalist Society seeks to educate the legal community through its programs and publications about how limited constitutional government based on the rule of law can have a positive effect on law and public policy.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Jack O’Neil
Vice President - Abigail Morgan
Treasurer - Mason Bennett
Secretary - Morgan Hughes
Membership Chair - Evan Bush
National Liaison - Audrey Jackson
3L Rep - Katherine Harris
2L Rep - Kinsey Carlson

Florida State University Business Review

The purpose of the Florida State University Business Review is to provide a scholarly forum for contemporary legal discourse and to address the issues and concerns transforming the business community.

2025-26 Executive Board

Editor-in-Chief - Jordan Mercer
Writing & Research Editor - Zachary Fine
Managing Editor - Jessica Beasom
Symposium Editor - Gabriel Thomas
Article Selection Editor - Harrison Cho
Executive Editor - Karelis Albornoz
Executive Editor - Jordan Wheeler
Article and Notes Editor - Connor Van Marter
Article and Notes Editor - Carina Foran
Article and Notes Editor - Cole McLellan
Article and Notes Editor - Harrison Cho

Related Links

FSU Master of Business Administration Home Page

Articles and more information are available on the FSU Business Review site.

Florida State University Law Review

The Florida State University Law Review is the flagship legal journal of the Florida State University College of Law. The members of the Law Review publish the journal four times per year from Tallahassee, Florida.

2025-26 Executive Board

Editor in Chief - Jack Rown
Executive Editor - Abigail Morgan
Executive Editor - Jordan Mercer
Executive Editor - Patrick Lim
Executive Editor - Julia Willis
Managing Editor - Mirah Abulaban
Executive Article Selection Editor - Annalena Zinari-Milon
Executive Notes & Comments Editor - Sarika Madan

Health Law Society (HLS)

The Health Law Society offers members the opportunity to engage in discussions with respected professionals in the health law community, providing valuable insights into potential career paths. While many health law students aim for traditional careers, others are interested in exploring alternative options. Our objective is to showcase a variety of job opportunities through speakers and panels. We also aim to deepen members' understanding of healthcare and legal issues by inviting professors and local law firms to delve into the latest topics in health law. Periodically, HLS collaborates with other student organizations to expand student access and awareness through joint events. These gatherings foster connections among students who share similar career aspirations, facilitating valuable networking opportunities.

2024-2025 Executive Board

President - Kayley Riley
Vice President - Sarika Madan
Treasurer - Alexandra Donisi
Secretary - Joey Vallejo
Faculty Advisor - Alisa Duke

Hispanic Law Students Association (HLSA)

The organization seeks the advancement of Hispanic-Latinos at Florida State University’s College of Law, as well as in the legal community at large. By providing social and academic support, along with networking opportunities, HLSA is confident that they can increase the presence of Hispanic people in the legal field.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Jonathan Hestres-Rivera
Vice President - Franco Darsin Calderale
Secretary - Brian Litang
Treasurer - Alvaro Enrique Molina
2L Rep - Angelica Mendez
Communications Chair - Elizabeth Duprey

International Law Students Association (ILSA)

The purpose of the Florida State International Law Students Association (ILSA) is to educate the university community about the increasing relevance of international law to the environment, human rights, world peace, business and trade. ILSA sponsors speakers from around the world on various pertinent topics related to international law. ILSA also provides information regarding study abroad programs, foreign internships and career opportunities in international law. To promote the understanding of different cultures, ILSA sponsors cultural events, such as the annual Around the World Dinner. All Florida State Law students are invited to join ILSA.  

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Lexi Low
Vice President - Angelica Mendez
Treasurer - Jamie Hamilton
Secretary - Carina Foran
3L Rep - Claudia Hopper
2L Rep - Michael Mesa
Social Media Chair - Andrea Garcia
President Emeritus - Jonathan Carden

Italian American Law Student Association (IALSA)

The Italian American Law Student Association (IALSA) is dedicated to supporting and advocating for Italian Americans in the legal profession. We seek to celebrate our cultural heritage, cultivate meaningful friendships, and foster professional connections at FSU Law and throughout the broader legal community.

2025-26 Executive Board

Co-President - Gino Cerrone
Vice President - Luke Piroli
Treasurer - Alessa Gardini
Secretary - Tina Reale

Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA)

As members of the JLSA, we focus on the importance of connection and community in Judaism. We strive to serve the Seminole Law community as a support system and a source of unity for both Jewish and non-Jewish students to learn and socialize together while also promoting an environment of tolerance for students of all faith traditions. We welcome students of all backgrounds, all levels of Judaism (or lack thereof) and representatives of all those in the greater Tallahassee legal profession.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Jillian Melinek
Vice President - David Glasser 
Treasurer - Zachary Rodler
Secretary - Connor Supple

Journal of Land Use & Environmental Law (JLUEL)

The Journal of Land Use & Environmental Law (ISSN 0892-4880) is published twice a year, fall and spring, by the Journal of Land Use & Environmental Law at the Florida State University College of Law. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of the Journal, its editors or staff, or the College of Law. 

2025-26 Executive Board

Editor in Chief - Annalise Griffin
Admin Editor - Mark Manglardi
Associate Editor - Reagan Roller
Executive Editor - Bethany Boylan
Executive Editor - Cate Coates
Senior Article Selection Editor - Matthew Jolley

Journal of Transnational Law & Policy (JTL&P)

The Journal of Transnational Law & Policy (ISSN 1067-8182) is published once per year at The Florida State University College of Law. The views expressed in published material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of the Journal, its editors or staff, or Florida State University.

2024-25 Executive Board

Editor-in-Chief - Nicholas Lower
Managing Editor - Dimple Singla
Senior Articles Selection Editor - Minna Jia
Writing & Research Editor - Nyah German
Executive Editor - Nicholas Lower
Executive Editor - Christen Asiedu

Judge Advocate Student Association (JASA)

The Judge Advocate Student Association is a law school student organization dedicated to advancing the field of military law among the students at the law school and assisting those interested in a career as a judge advocate among all branches of the military. Notable projects include the military moot court competition, SVA run for awareness in the fall, and JAG Day.

2025-26 Executive Board

Co-President - Sierra Shelter-Laktasic
Co-President - Andrew Otanes
Navy & Marine Corps Section Leader - Sierra Shelter-Laktasic
Army/Reserve/National Guard Section Leader - Andrew Otanes
Treasurer - Kennedi Ray
Airforce/Space Force Section Leader - Kennedi Ray
Coast Guard Section Leader - Jamie Hallinan
Advisor - Robert E. Atkinson, Jr.

Law School Council (LSC)

The purpose of LSC is to represent Law School registered student organizations (RSOs) before all budgetary committees of SGA and the Congress of Graduate Students, to sub-allocate funds to Law School RSOs, and to monitor and coordinate the budget activities of the various Law School RSOs.  LSC is comprised of seven law students elected as Members-at-Large by the Law School Student Body.

2025-26 Organization Leaders

Chair - Devin DeLuna
Board Member - Kennedi Ray
Board Member - Benjamin Jolly
Board Member - Evan Bush
Board Member - Will Hawkins
Board Member - Lee Taylor

Law Students Practicing Wellness

Law Students Practicing Wellness is an activist, support, and social club that seeks to provide law students with the tools and resources for mental health in law school and the legal field. 

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Kaitlyn Gazzara
Vice President - Sarah Kilpatrick 
Secretary - Spencer Moreno
Treasurer - Joy Manassarum
3L Rep - Brian Litang
2L Rep - Ashley Judson
Social Media Chair - Alvaro Molina

Middle Eastern Law Association (MELA)

The Middle Eastern Law Association (MELA) is committed to fostering a vibrant and supportive community. Our mission is to create strong bonds with other student organizations on campus and the broader legal network, thereby enhancing collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional development opportunities. We aim to share and celebrate Middle Eastern culture, while also embracing the cultures represented on our campus. By creating a welcoming, inclusive environment and facilitating meaningful connections, we aim to empower future legal professionals, enhance the representation of individuals from the Middle East in the legal field, and make a positive contribution to the legal profession.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Mirah AbuLaban
Vice President - Annalena Zinati-Milon
Internal Secretary - Akram Laroussi
External Secretary - Jenny Said
Treasurer - Ameer Abdelbary

Moot Court

Established in 1968, the Florida State College of Law Moot Court Team is one of the nation's leading university moot court teams. The Moot Court Team annually contends in regional, national and international competitions where teams of two to three members compete against other law school moot court teams. Issues in past competitions have included the First Amendment, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property, Sports Law, International Law, Environmental Law, Evidence, Workers' Compensation, Cyber Law, Corporate Law, Securities, Labor and Employment, Entertainment and Communications Law.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Spencer Moreno
Vice President - Mason Bennett
Treasurer - Jay McArthur
Secretary - Jordyn Rosenthal
Editorial Chair - Deb Kloeckner
Intramural Chair - Nyah German
Intramural Co-Chair - Eden Punch
Intramural Co-Chair - Isabel Hutchinson
PR/Final Four Co-Chair - Jake Barron
PR/Final Four Co-Chair - Mason Bennett
PR/Final Four Co-Chair - Nyah German
PR/Final Four Co-Chair - Sarah Kilpatrick
Competition Chair - Emma Chapman
Alumni Relations Chair - Lauren Holman
Social Media Chair - Harrison Cho

OUTLaw

OUTLaw seeks to provide a platform for all students to learn about the legal issues facing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and other queer people. OUTLaw sponsors events throughout the year to increase awareness of issues and to foster discussion of the current state of LGBTQIA+ law at the national, state and local levels. OUTLaw is committed to working with allied organizations on campus to better the Florida State community and ensure that LGBTQ students are treated with the same respect as the student body as a whole. OUTLaw also exists to help students connect with the LGBTQIA+ community in Tallahassee. We welcome and encourage all law students to join OUTLaw, regardless of orientation and gender.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Aidan Browne
Vice President - Eliott Weber
Secretary - Avery Bell
Treasurer - Kennedi Ray
Most Fabulous Person - Jacki McQuilikan

Public Interest Law Students Association (PILSA)

Public Interest Law Students Association (PILSA) is to be an inclusive organization - inclusive of all students who express curiosity about public interest as well as all fields/aspects of this realm of law. This broad legal area is about helping those who need it most; protecting victims’ rights and serving the State; advocating for children, veterans, survivors of attacks and trauma, elderly and/or disabled citizens, policies to the benefit of society’s vulnerable, and the environment; working within government to protect the integrity and accessibility of state and federal laws; and championing the ideal of Equal Justice Under Law. Students face great opportunities throughout school to serve in the public interest and it is the intent of PILSA to help inspire, educate, and equip graduates to utilize their legal skills and passions to work towards a more just and equitable society for all.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Jessica Featherston
Vice President - Anthony Freed
Secretary - Emma Smith
Treasurer - Bethany Boylan
Social Media Chair - Elliot Weber
Pro Bono Coordinator - Laney Fox
3L Rep - Karelis Albornoz
2L Rep - Will Blake

Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Society (RPPTLS)

The purpose of this organization is to provide a forum for students of the Florida State University College of Law to discuss issues pertaining to the field of Real Property, Probate, and Trust law. It will allow students to network with attorneys, both local and otherwise, and will help students to learn about opportunities and advancements within the fields.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Morgan Palermo
Vice President, Dirt - Lexi Low
Vice President, Death - Grace Fitzpatrick
Secretary - Madilyn Otero
Treasurer - Kate Billings

Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF)

To provide a forum for education, advocacy and scholarship aimed at protecting the lives and advancing the interests of animals through the legal system, raising the profile of the field of animal law. The FSU Law Chapter is one of 161 around the country.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Karelis Albornoz
Vice President - Sarah Augustine
Treasurer - Cate Coates
Secretary - Lexi Low
National Chair - Jayden Bashe
Pro Bono Chair - Sydney McLain
PR Chair - Tina Reale

Student Bar Association (SBA)

SBA serves as the representative of the College of Law student body to discover and manifest its collective desires, to secure the benefits of mutual association, and to further the legal, academic, and social interests of its members and the College of Law. FSU Law Student Bar Association's main goal is to improve the overall quality of life for all students attending Florida State University College of Law. SBA offers the perfect opportunity to become involved in an organization that is constantly working to make the experience at FSU Law more enjoyable, rewarding, and fun. Further, SBA offers countless opportunities to become engaged and enjoy extracurricular activities while benefiting FSU Law and the Tallahassee community.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Garrison McDaniel
Vice President/ABA Representative - Haley Hauk-Landon
Treasurer - Gambill Dallas
Secretary - Olivia Callari
3L Rep - Matthew Jolley
2L Rep - Andrew Louis
2L Rep - Olivia St. Clair
Law School Council Member - Kennedi Ray

Transfer Student Organization (TSO)

The purpose of the Florida State Law Transfer Student Organization (TSO) is to help facilitate a smooth transition for new transfer students. This organization is open to the entire Florida State Law student body. TSO will help all transfers become acclimated with Florida State Law, Tallahassee and the local legal community. It is important to the TSO executive board to help new students with any questions or concerns they may have that are different than their previous schools.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Nolan Hubbard
Vice President - Amber Jenkins
Secretary - Matt Jolley
Treasurer - Ethan Goodman
 

Trial Team

The College of Law Trial Team consists of an elite group of law students trained in the art of trial-level litigation. Each year, team members represent the Florida State University College of Law in competitions against other students from law schools across the nation. At these competitions, team members present cases before judge and jury. Cases encompass a wide range of topics in both the civil and criminal arenas. Case topics have included insurance fraud, homicide, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and wrongful death.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Joshua Gallagher
Vice President - Simon Prado
Secretary - Elizabeth Duprey
Treasurer - Ashley Judson
Social Chair - Jessica Kaelin
Competition Chair - Sofia Higgins
Competition Chair - Jada Hunter

Women's Law Symposium (WLS)

WLS is dedicated to promoting the status of women in the legal community. WLS provides a forum for the discussion of issues concerning legal education and provides program to advance and assist students throughout their law school career, including networking with local attorneys and other leadership opportunities.  WLS also actively participates in charitable and voluntary causes in the community, as well as sponsors annual philanthropic events within the law school community.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Nathalie Are
Vice President - Lilly Martin
VP of Internal Affairs - Lauren Simpson
VP of External Affairs - Kate Rumisek
VP of Finance - Jada Hunter
VP of Events - Alexa Kays