LEGALST 400 explores issues linking social science perspectives to law and legal institutions.
The course features an extensive workload with three exams and an 8-10 page paper, which some students found graded harshly despite reasonable exam formats.
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Reviewers describe Frankie Frank as passionate, engaging, and caring. Some note her lectures are interesting and accessible, with one mentioning she knows students by name. Others report an extensive workload and harsh grading, though exams are sometimes considered reasonable.
One reviewer criticized Frankie Frank for not considering students' other priorities, leading to a failing grade due to strict attendance enforcement despite their hard work.
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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.68 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.67 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=18 letter grades).
Historical reviews of Rebecca Anderson: Rebecca Anderson offers a relaxed experience with easy grading and flexibility, though some find her communication and lecture structure lacking. Reviewers note she is hard to reach and posts materials late, but provides understanding for logistical issues and easy assignments.
ALEXANDRA HUNEEUS is recorded teaching in Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2010, Fall 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MARIA-FATIMA SANTOS is recorded teaching in Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM 048 | Classroom Instruction | 17 / 25 | 8 |
| SEM 049 | Classroom Instruction | 24 / 25 | 9 |
| SEM 050 | Classroom Instruction | 39 / 40 | 7 |
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Reviewers consistently praise Frankie Frank for her passion, engagement, and care, though one student reported failing due to strict attendance policies.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.66 GPA, 81.8% A/AB (n=88 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.55 GPA, 74.8% A/AB (n=262 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.68 GPA, 86.2% A/AB (n=87 letter grades).
The course features an extensive workload with three exams and an 8-10 page paper, which some students found graded harshly despite reasonable exam formats.
One student reported failing the course due to strict attendance requirements that did not account for outside priorities or other hard work.
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8 earlier forecasts · 0.11 GPA average error.
Through Fall 2026
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Topics in Legal Studies and the Social Sciences
Recorded 2026-09-07Criminal Injustice in America
Recorded 2026-09-07Violence, Democracy & Legal
Recorded 2026-09-07National Security Law, Policy
Recorded 2026-09-07Law and Social Change
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