Jessica Kaelin

Jessica Kaelin is a double nole, she received her Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Criminology at Florida State University.

She plans to work for the State Attorney’s Office, but is still figuring out which location.

Elizabeth Duprey

Elizabeth Duprey earned her Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Central Florida, with a minor in crime, law, and deviance. She is also a proud member of the Hispanic Students Association at FSU Law and the Association of Criminal Justice.

Duprey has accepted a job with Cole, Scott, and Kissane after graduation, where she clerked during her 2L summer.

Gabriel Smith

Gabriel Smith attended the University of North Florida for undergrad where he received his degree in political science and economics.

Over the summer (2L summer) he worked for the Florida office of the Attorney General. As it stands, he hasn't definitively decided where he will work post-grad, but he plans to stay with the Attorney General's office.

FSU First-Time Bar Exam Takers Receive 88.5% Pass Rate

We are proud to celebrate our Class of 2025 graduates, who achieved an outstanding 88.5% first-time pass rate on the July bar exam! This remarkable accomplishment reflects their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence.

Passing the bar exam is one of the most demanding and rewarding achievements, representing months of rigorous study, unwavering dedication, and the mastery of complex legal knowledge and skills. We are excited to welcome these new attorneys as they join the legal profession as licensed practitioners.