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SIGNE JANOSKA-BEDI

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Raw average: 4.52/5 from 27 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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LAW 940
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
This was a refreshing break from my other law classes. Sig did a great job arranging the course around guest lectures as we explored the foundations of liberal democratic theory and linked it to law. I got a lot out of our discussions on markets, tech, and academia. He has a fun demeanor and the class vibe corresponded to that.
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LS450 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
Class was really hard but I actually wanted to share that as a student with an alternative background the vibe that sig created in the classroom was truly welcoming and unlike anything I've experienced in other legal studies classes, you can really see it in his eyes that he loves to engage with all viewpoints
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LS450 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
Sig is a very, very good professor. His classroom was also very rigorous and ambitious. Two things. First: he doesn't use powerpoint, which I realize now makes sense given the skills he is teaching. He posts notes after class. Second, you perform better in his class overall than on his exams.
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LS450 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
A very tough class, but Sig's lecturing makes it worth it. It's helpful for anyone interested in the law, humanities, or just thinking about the world from a series of perspectives (laugh track). It took a while to understood how we were graded, but he was consistently supportive. Great course and great guy!
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LS450 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
Sig's class was definitely difficult and my the grading guidelines were not very clear but it was also an incredibly fascinating class and Sig's lectures really made me think of things in a different light. Would definitely recommend for anyone remotely interested in the law, just be prepared to devote a lot of time to the class.
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LS450 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
Hard class grade-wise but professor Sig's lectures have been some of the most inspirational and perspective (iykyk) changing, I'm glad I took it.
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Classes with SIGNE JANOSKA-BEDI

LAW 940 covers topics reflecting current issues relevant to the practice of law.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Fall 2021–Spring 2026

LEGALST 600 offers special seminars for international study, summer forums, and other special opportunities.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Fall 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026LAW 940Law and Contemporary Problems
Spring 2026LEGALST 600Special Topics in Legal Studies
Fall 2025LEGALST 450Topics in Legal Studies and the Humanities
Spring 2025LEGALST 444Law in Action
Fall 2024LEGALST 444Law in Action

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