Stetson University College of Law

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/stetson-university-college-of-law

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Stetson University College of Law built?1920s
2. What is the location?Gulfport, Florida
3. What is the original building name?The Rolyat Hotel
4. Where is Stetson Law located?It is in Gulfport, Florida, inside the Rolyat Hotel, a grand building built in the 1920s.
5. Why is the law school in a hotel?Using the old hotel shows respect for history and tradition, while still teaching modern law.

Jurisprudence: The theory and philosophy of law, exploring its meaning and principles.
Accreditation: The formal process by which an educational institution is recognized for meeting established quality standards.
Legal Scholarship: Academic study and research focused on law, its history, and its societal impact.
Constitutional Law: The body of law that interprets and applies the provisions of the U.S. Constitution.