# ION MEYN — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison [View on UW Courses](https://uwcourses.com/instructors/ION_MEYN--instructor_61c7d3ec2a98118b128cf739) ## Dataset ### revision e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349 ### repository twangodev/uwcourses ### schema version 6 ### importer version 7 ### projection id 85abe9ff8837c2c5a134368dcc4cfc85eb723524b21ddeb3d2e953887d2f0c8f ### observed at 2026-09-07T15:55:43.033547+00:00 ### built at 2026-09-11T07:45:51.576183+00:00 ### courses 8951 ### current instructors 5754 ### limited false ### terms * 1272 * 1264 * 1262 * 1254 * 1252 * 1244 * 1242 * 1234 * 1232 * 1224 * 1222 * 1212 * 1204 * 1202 * 1194 * 1192 * 1184 * 1182 * 1174 * 1172 * 1164 * 1162 * 1154 * 1152 * 1144 * 1142 * 1134 * 1132 * 1124 * 1122 * 1114 * 1112 * 1104 * 1102 * 1094 * 1092 * 1084 * 1082 * 1074 * 1072 ### term 1272 ### departments | subject | count | | --------- | ----- | | AAE | 90 | | ABT | 20 | | ACCTIS | 36 | | ACTSCI | 14 | | AFAERO | 10 | | AFRICAN | 87 | | AFROAMER | 71 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source instructor id 4743515 ### identity basis source\_id ### identity status source\_identified ### name ION MEYN ### first observed at 2026-09-06 23:14:58.172943+00:00 ### last observed at 2026-09-07 15:55:43.033547+00:00 ### ratings #### review count 28 #### quality 4.29 #### difficulty 3.14 #### quality count 28 #### difficulty count 28 #### profile id rmp:1970246 #### source url #### match basis exact\_name #### observed at 2026-09-07 16:35:47.067072+00:00 #### courses #### bayesian quality 4.027369076477748 #### prior mean 3.6596857835465957 #### prior weight 20 ### grade statistics #### gpa 3.338 #### graded 1838 #### counts * 456 * 564 * 649 * 121 * 43 * 1 * 4 #### sections 47 ### current false ### courses None recorded. ### revision e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349 ### instructor url /instructors/ION\_MEYN--instructor\_61c7d3ec2a98118b128cf739 ## history | term | course\_uid | course\_id | title | | ---- | -------------------------------- | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | | 1264 | course\_f21b5edb65f6b46560d95594 | AFROAMER/LEGALST 435 | CIVIL RIGHTS: POLICING, PRISONS, VOTING, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT | | 1264 | course\_7db8e8a54301d7db98bc7674 | LAW 940 | LAW AND CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS | | 1264 | course\_345da265739ac81aaf506b6c | LAW 991 | DIRECTED READING | | 1264 | course\_baa725cab97ae91e93f0fd09 | LEGALST 682 | SENIOR HONORS THESIS | | 1264 | course\_94cad808faf4fb3116e17197 | LEGALST 699 | DIRECTED STUDY | | 1262 | course\_6cee5a0bed252ee245a5c740 | LAW 714 | CIVIL PROCEDURE | | 1262 | course\_3c78aa2390dd805636ccaf32 | LAW 915 | SELECTED PROBLEMS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR | | 1262 | course\_a6a714e266cd85806df0a286 | LEGALST 400 | TOPICS IN LEGAL STUDIES AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES | | 1262 | course\_76a9e4752ab20f74afc42284 | LEGALST 681 | SENIOR HONORS THESIS | | 1262 | course\_94cad808faf4fb3116e17197 | LEGALST 699 | DIRECTED STUDY | | 1254 | course\_f21b5edb65f6b46560d95594 | AFROAMER/LEGALST 435 | CIVIL RIGHTS: POLICING, PRISONS, VOTING, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT | | 1254 | course\_7db8e8a54301d7db98bc7674 | LAW 940 | LAW AND CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS | | 1252 | course\_6cee5a0bed252ee245a5c740 | LAW 714 | CIVIL PROCEDURE | | 1252 | course\_3c78aa2390dd805636ccaf32 | LAW 915 | SELECTED PROBLEMS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR | | 1252 | course\_a6a714e266cd85806df0a286 | LEGALST 400 | TOPICS IN LEGAL STUDIES AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES | | 1242 | course\_f21b5edb65f6b46560d95594 | AFROAMER/LEGALST 435 | CIVIL RIGHTS: POLICING, PRISONS, VOTING, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT | | 1242 | course\_6cee5a0bed252ee245a5c740 | LAW 714 | CIVIL PROCEDURE | | 1234 | course\_3c78aa2390dd805636ccaf32 | LAW 915 | SELECTED PROBLEMS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR | | 1234 | course\_a6a714e266cd85806df0a286 | LEGALST 400 | TOPICS IN LEGAL STUDIES AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES | | 1232 | course\_f21b5edb65f6b46560d95594 | AFROAMER/LEGALST 435 | CIVIL RIGHTS: POLICING, PRISONS, VOTING, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT | | 1232 | course\_6cee5a0bed252ee245a5c740 | LAW 714 | CIVIL PROCEDURE | | 1232 | course\_94cad808faf4fb3116e17197 | LEGALST 699 | DIRECTED STUDY | | 1224 | course\_f21b5edb65f6b46560d95594 | AFROAMER/LEGALST 435 | CIVIL RIGHTS: POLICING, PRISONS, VOTING, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT | | 1222 | course\_60f5b175a507709b63b4c347 | LEGALST 325 | WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS | | 1212 | course\_6cee5a0bed252ee245a5c740 | LAW 714 | CIVIL PROCEDURE | | 1202 | course\_6cee5a0bed252ee245a5c740 | LAW 714 | CIVIL PROCEDURE | | 1202 | course\_a6a714e266cd85806df0a286 | LEGALST 400 | TOPICS IN LEGAL STUDIES AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES | | 1194 | course\_a6a714e266cd85806df0a286 | LEGALST 400 | TOPICS IN LEGAL STUDIES AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES | | 1192 | course\_6cee5a0bed252ee245a5c740 | LAW 714 | CIVIL PROCEDURE | | 1184 | course\_a6a714e266cd85806df0a286 | LEGALST 400 | TOPICS IN LEGAL STUDIES AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES | | 1182 | course\_6cee5a0bed252ee245a5c740 | LAW 714 | CIVIL PROCEDURE | | 1174 | course\_a6a714e266cd85806df0a286 | LEGALST 400 | TOPICS IN LEGAL STUDIES AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES | | 1172 | course\_6cee5a0bed252ee245a5c740 | LAW 714 | CIVIL PROCEDURE | | 1164 | course\_a6a714e266cd85806df0a286 | LEGALST 400 | TOPICS IN LEGAL STUDIES AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES | | 1162 | course\_6cee5a0bed252ee245a5c740 | LAW 714 | CIVIL PROCEDURE | | 1162 | course\_a6a714e266cd85806df0a286 | LEGALST 400 | TOPICS IN LEGAL STUDIES AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES | | 1154 | course\_a1e0314d073b8c5144e38f39 | LAW 990 | DIRECTED RESEARCH | | 1154 | course\_a6a714e266cd85806df0a286 | LEGALST 400 | TOPICS IN LEGAL STUDIES AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES | | 1154 | course\_94cad808faf4fb3116e17197 | LEGALST 699 | DIRECTED STUDY | | 1152 | course\_6cee5a0bed252ee245a5c740 | LAW 714 | CIVIL PROCEDURE | | 1152 | course\_a6a714e266cd85806df0a286 | LEGALST 400 | TOPICS IN LEGAL STUDIES AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES | | 1142 | course\_a1e0314d073b8c5144e38f39 | LAW 990 | DIRECTED RESEARCH | | 1134 | course\_62601decdf6fa4111a37eebf | LAW 852 | TRIAL ADVOCACY | | 1124 | course\_62601decdf6fa4111a37eebf | LAW 852 | TRIAL ADVOCACY | ## timeline | term | courses | | ---- | ------- | | 1124 | 1 | | 1134 | 1 | | 1142 | 1 | | 1152 | 2 | | 1154 | 3 | | 1162 | 2 | | 1164 | 1 | | 1172 | 1 | | 1174 | 1 | | 1182 | 1 | | 1184 | 1 | | 1192 | 1 | | 1194 | 1 | | 1202 | 2 | | 1212 | 1 | | 1222 | 1 | | 1224 | 1 | | 1232 | 3 | | 1234 | 2 | | 1242 | 2 | | 1252 | 3 | | 1254 | 2 | | 1262 | 5 | | 1264 | 5 | ## term 1272 ## courses None recorded. ## reviews ### items ```json [ { "observed_at": "2026-09-07 16:35:47.067072+00:00", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTQyOTY3NzY2", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1970246", "instructor_name": "Ion Meyn", "course_label": "LS400", "course_id": null, "course_uid": null, "review_date": "2026-04-29 15:04:36 +0000 UTC", "comment": "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.", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1970246", "quality_rating": 5, "difficulty_rating": 3 }, { "observed_at": "2026-09-07 16:35:47.067072+00:00", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTQyMzg2MTA5", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1970246", "instructor_name": "Ion Meyn", "course_label": "LS400", "course_id": null, "course_uid": null, "review_date": "2025-12-23 18:33:56 +0000 UTC", "comment": "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.", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1970246", "quality_rating": 5, "difficulty_rating": 5 }, { "observed_at": "2026-09-07 16:35:47.067072+00:00", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTQyMTE5MDE1", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1970246", "instructor_name": "Ion Meyn", "course_label": "LS400", "course_id": null, "course_uid": null, "review_date": "2025-12-09 16:05:19 +0000 UTC", "comment": "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.", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1970246", "quality_rating": 5, "difficulty_rating": 4 }, { "observed_at": "2026-09-07 16:35:47.067072+00:00", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTQxNzQ2OTQx", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1970246", "instructor_name": "Ion Meyn", "course_label": "LS714", "course_id": null, "course_uid": null, "review_date": "2025-10-23 02:37:32 +0000 UTC", "comment": "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...", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1970246", "quality_rating": 5, "difficulty_rating": 3 }, { "observed_at": "2026-09-07 16:35:47.067072+00:00", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTQxNzE2MzY4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:1970246", "instructor_name": "Ion Meyn", "course_label": "LS400", "course_id": null, "course_uid": null, "review_date": "2025-10-14 20:39:11 +0000 UTC", "comment": "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. 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