LAW 940 covers topics reflecting current issues relevant to the practice of law.
Historical reviews of Signe Janoska-Bedi: Signe Janoska-Bedi's course was rated as difficult, though the reviewer found the content on markets, tech, and academia rewarding.
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Raw average: 4.29/5 from 28 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.
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Raw average: 4.00/5 from 2 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.
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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.25 GPA, 25.0% A/AB (n=4 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2016: 3.50 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=4 letter grades); Spring 2022: 3.33 GPA, 33.3% A/AB (n=3 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.33 GPA, 33.3% A/AB (n=3 letter grades).
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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 3.25 GPA, 25.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.29 GPA, 28.6% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=4 letter grades).
Historical reviews for Joel Rogers describe him as a genius who cares about students and helps them grow, with one reviewer highly recommending the course. The review notes high quality and moderate difficulty.
DAVID BLOTNER is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
EVERETT MITCHELL is recorded teaching in Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
ION MEYN is recorded teaching in Spring 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JACOB GARDNER is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JOEL ROGERS is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2018, Fall 2020, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JOHN OHNESORGE is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2022, Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
ROBERT MISEY is recorded teaching in Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
ROBERT SCHNUR is recorded teaching in Fall 2007, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SIGNE JANOSKA-BEDI is recorded teaching in Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 003 | Classroom Instruction | 2 / 5 | 0 |
| LEC 004 | Classroom Instruction | 6 / 25 | 0 |
| LEC 005 | Classroom Instruction | 21 / 25 | 0 |
| LEC 008 | Classroom Instruction | 10 / 16 | 0 |
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 22 / 24 | 0 |
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 12 / 16 | 10 |
| LEC 006 | Classroom Instruction | 14 / 16 | 0 |
| LEC 007 | Classroom Instruction | 19 / 24 | 0 |
| LEC 009 | Classroom Instruction | 18 / 20 | 7 |
| LEC 011 | Classroom Instruction | 9 / 20 | 0 |
| LEC 012 | Classroom Instruction | 20 / 30 | 0 |
Times are Central. Select a meeting for details; export includes recorded dates for the selected sections. Enrollment reflects scan time.
Reviews for historical instructors Joel Rogers and Signe Janoska-Bedi describe highly positive experiences, praising Rogers for student care and Janoska-Bedi for engaging guest lectures and discussions.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.37 GPA, 42.4% A/AB (n=92 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.52 GPA, 53.3% A/AB (n=30 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.44 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=42 letter grades).
Historical reviews of Signe Janoska-Bedi: Signe Janoska-Bedi's course was rated as difficult, though the reviewer found the content on markets, tech, and academia rewarding.
Historical reviews of Joel Rogers, Signe Janoska-Bedi: Students reported that Rogers helps them grow and learn, while Janoska-Bedi created a fun class vibe through guest lectures and discussions on liberal democratic theory.
Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Fall 2026.
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1283 courses over the same term, each with at least 30 recorded letter grades. Cross-listed courses count once. GPA is not a measure of difficulty or teaching quality. The typical course is the median by recorded grade count; tied values are not counted as lower. Grade counts describe course scale, not unique students or typical section size.
Descriptions compare GPA with this group’s average: at least 0.20 higher or lower; otherwise close to average. Section size uses median recorded enrollment: small up to 30, mid-sized 31–99, large 100+. Lectures and discussion/lab sections are described separately.
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Law and Contemporary Problems
Recorded 2026-09-07Research & Admin Issues in Tax
Recorded 2026-09-07Taxation of Mergers & Acquisit
Recorded 2026-09-07Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice
Recorded 2026-09-07LGBTQ+ Law
Recorded 2026-09-07Compliance and the Law
Recorded 2026-09-07AI & the Law
Recorded 2026-09-07Civil Rights
Recorded 2026-09-07Advanced Topics in Antitrust
Recorded 2026-09-07Law of Indian Nations
Recorded 2026-09-07Curr. Topics: Law & Economics
Recorded 2026-09-07Elder Law
Recorded 2026-09-07Elder and Special Needs Law
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