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A very very passionate professor with a lot of hands on experience with the topics he is dealing with. I would say its a great class regardless of your views on race in America with how much you end up learning. Test can be a little difficult but there is a kind curve for the class so overall not too bad.Rate My Professors ↗
I was initially daunted and even afraid of Professor Meyn, since he's very aggressive and emotional in his lectures. I later came to really appreciate his class and lecturing style, and he's genuinely very nice outside of lecture. The exams are graded on a very harsh curve, though, so be careful and FOLLOW GUIDELINES.Rate My Professors ↗
Ion is an incredible person/professor. He is extremely passionate about legal injustice, constantly curses, and brings a perspective of the criminal justice system that you've probably never encountered. The class is graded on 3 exams, all of which are quite challenging. My grade isn't great, but this is the most impactful class I've ever taken.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Meyn clearly puts a lot of thought into how he teaches his classes. He doesn't just talk about how the law works in theory, but how it works in the real world. You might have to work harder to teach yourself some of the fundamentals outside of class, but it's honestly worth it to learn the law in a hands-on way. Plus, no cold calls...Rate My Professors ↗
The lectures feel like you are being scolded/lectured by a teacher for doing something wrong. Frequently goes on side tangents to rant. Class isn't a comfortable environment for student dialogue to ask questions or make comments. Swears frequently in lecture. Pleasant to speak with outside of class. Sets you up for exam success.Rate My Professors ↗
The exams were pretty easy despite me getting a B+. I forgot how I didn't get an A.Rate My Professors ↗
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CRIMINAL INJUSTICE IN AMERICA examines the carceral system's role in constructing and maintaining the racial order in the US
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CIVIL RIGHTS: POLICING, PRISONS, VOTING, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT explores civil rights, discrimination, and legal constraints on government remediation.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.54 GPA, 84.0% A/AB (n=150 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.53 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=100 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.62 GPA, 89.6% A/AB (n=106 letter grades).
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CIVIL PROCEDURE covers the development of the modern civil action, including pleading, discovery, trial, motions, appeals, and state and federal procedures.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.30 GPA, 37.0% A/AB (n=27 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.37 GPA, 36.7% A/AB (n=30 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.19 GPA, 29.6% A/AB (n=27 letter grades).
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025A seminar exploring selected problems in criminal justice administration, with topics determined by the interests of the instructor and students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleLAW 940 covers topics reflecting current issues relevant to the practice of law.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026LEGALST 681 is an individual study course for Legal Studies majors to write honors theses.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
LEGALST 699 is a directed study course in legal studies.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | AFROAMER/LEGALST 434 | Criminal Injustice in America |
| Fall 2026 | AFROAMER/LEGALST 435 | Civil Rights: Policing, Prisons, Voting, Housing, Employment |
| Fall 2026 | LAW 714 | Civil Procedure |
| Fall 2026 | LAW 915 | Selected Problems in Criminal Justice Administration Seminar |
| Fall 2026 | LAW 940 | Law and Contemporary Problems |
| Fall 2026 | LEGALST 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | LEGALST 699 | Directed Study |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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