John Hale - Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

Professor: John Hale

Department: Law

College: Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LAWS2302
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

John is an amazing prof!!! He is kind and also brilliant and very experienced in law. His lectures can be dull but he explains everything perfectly. Dont need the textbooks if you come to class. Very easy to contact and takes great care when emailing. One of my favs Ive ever had. Take home midterm and open book final- not hard with good notes!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LAW3307
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Really knowledgable... exams are open book and easy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: LAWS2302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Best prof! He really uses his real life experience to teach and is so straight forward ! There is nothing theoretical all practical and can be actually used once you graduate ! Ive had him for criminal law and youth criminal law and I loved both. Lectures can be dry but he does his best to keep them interesting with a lot of factual examples

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: LAWS3307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

His lecture slides have way too much information on them, and it is extremely difficult to discern noteworthy material from the professor just trying to make a point. His exams are open book so I assume he's the type of prof that wants his students to do well, but its hard to recommend his class considering the poor structure of the lectures.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LAWS2302
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The best instructor I have ever had in my time here at Carleton. Carleton is lucky to have him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LAWS2302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great prof! Take his course if you get the chance!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LAW3307
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

10/10 would take again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LAWS2302
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Awesome guy, he's a criminal defense lawyer by day so he is the perfect candidate to teach a course on criminal law. Criticism: he uses way to many slides (like 85 per lecture). Another criticism is that although the midterm is take home and the final is open book it is not as easy as it sounds, he is very particular about which cases you reference

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LAWS3307
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

BEST PROF EVER. Literally if you need an interesting but pretty easy course take it with John. 2 open book exams and whichever you do better on is weighed more. His information is clear and easy to learn. He's the nicest person ever and also has amazing skin. 10/10

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 3307B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Open book, open note exams. Super easy and he is such a sweet guy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LAWS3307
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I have had John for multiple classes throughout my undergraduate degree at Carleton. He is infamous for open book exams and basically provides you with the notes. Very humble and kind guy, this is an easy course! Would definitely recommend.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LAWS2302
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

John Hale is an amazing prof, he has sparked my interest and love for criminal law. He teaches alongside being a defence lawyer in which he is very experienced and successful. His lectures are long, but interesting and practical. His exams are open-book and completely fair if you prepare and organize your notes well. Would take again!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LAWS2302
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

John Hale has a lot of experience in the legal field, he is a very successful defence lawyer. His classes are very practical - not about theory but about practical criminal law which was refreshing. His lectures can be tedious but easy enough to follow, important to attend as key information is explained. Midterm/Final are open book, but prepare!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LAW3307
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Good easy class, Open book exam is Deceiving!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LAWS3307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

- The course is literally the Youth Criminal Justice section of the Criminal Code, copied and pasted into slides and read in class - If you miss the class, you'll still pass -Don't miss guest lectures, because he does examine those - Open book midterm/exam, but don't underestimate, there is A LOT of info to go through (100+ slides/weekly)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LAWS3307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

2 open book exams, 60/40. Tends to asks questions about guest lectures so be prepared. Seems like gave up on the class halfway through, last 2-3 lectures were almost strictly guest lectures where he didn't even show up. Classes usually run full 3 hours, but exams tend to be pretty easy if you come in prepared with all your notes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 3307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Literally my favourite prof at Carleton. He explains all concepts clearly with great examples, and is always looking to help his students in whatever way possible. Open book midterm and exam, worth 40% and 60%, whichever test you do best in will be worth 60%. Didn't think I'd enjoy the class, but he made it great!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 3307B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

John Hale is a great prof, he's always there for his students and answers to emails as quickly as possible. He introduces you to the real world and assures everyone understands the concepts. Wish he taught every class at carleton!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LAWS2302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Don't be fooled by the open book exams, they are tough! He knows his stuff and while enthusiastic about the material covered in class, he can get a bit boringmonotone. I would take his class again because it is obvious he wants his students to do well and I appreciate that. The tests were hard but if you prepared then it should be an easy A-.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: LAWS2302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

John was a great prof! He offers his students the chance to go to court with him (he's a lawyer) The lectures can be long but the material is interesting. Midterm and Exam are open book - but really long you still have to study!! He knows his stuff - and it's awesome to hear about the cases he's personally had which he relates to the material.