Professor: Bernard Oxman
Department: Law
College: University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: TORTS1
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Oxman is a legend for a reason. He is an internationally renowned lawyer in marine law. The man exudes brilliance. Go to class and just listen to him. If you're lucky to have him in the fall he will likely invite you to a party at his condo. Go. Yes, the reading load is intense. The exam is fair and he typically gives options. Keep up and do fine.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: LAW312
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Attend class but do not pay attention to lectures. Heavy reading load. Final exam is based solely on reading assignments. He does not address many of the concepts in class but expects you to know them for the exam. Find old outlines/commercial outlines to help you condense concepts during the final exam.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: LAW318
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class attendance is mandatory however the exam/final paper is not based on lectures. Heavy reading load. Do the readings and create your own notes for the final exam. It will be the difference between an average performance and a good grade.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: LOSA
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The best prof to teach you about the UNCLOS bar none. He takes interest in students who enjoy challenging themselves and recognizes and rewards hard work. One of the most intelligent profs at U Miami Law. He does give a lot of reading and expects a lot from his classes. Always be prepared for class as he will grill you on the finer details.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: TORTS101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the best teachers I had in law school. Now that I have been practicing for a while I realize the impact this professor has on my career. He was tough but excellent. I appreciate and admire him.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: TORT101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Definitely Socratic, will really turn you around and make you look dumb in class. Can be entertaining. Very harsh grader though. Overall a good professor, but grades are more important than learning 1L fall semester, so if you get him you'd better hustle.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: TORTS1
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class is extremely difficult but he is still a great teacher.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: TORTSE
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
worst prof. i have ever had. . . rude, doesn't care about his students and is the harshest grader i have ever had. heard he is just as bad for upper level classes.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: TORTSI
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's extrememly intense and scary. You'll definitely learn torts though.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: TORTS1
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Once you get past the fear of being called on, it's a fun class. He's hard to understand sometimes, but overall very funny. Class is not easy though.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: TORTS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
worst prof i've had in law school. the only thing i liked was standing up to this bitter bully. arrogant and condescending and unecessarily harsh in class. it's torts for crying out loud. who knew it was possible to make such easy material difficult and make such a random exam. avoid at all costs!
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: TORTS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Intense socratic method. Oxman can see through everything you say. You will learn more in this class than any other your First Sem. Problem: everyone uses Emanuels, etc. so they get things you're not supposed to get; to compete in class, you really have to do the same--sucks. Exam is fair (but weird) and fairly graded. Participation irrelevant.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: CONFLICTS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
By far the hardest class you will take in law school. That being said, he is a brilliant mind to listen to. Watch the exam though, because you are repsonsible for everything.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: TORTS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Why would someone change their exam and put things that his students were entirely not prepared for? Is there a nice way to say someone is a jerk?
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: TORTS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I didn't like this class. He teaches in an intimidating socratic style that is old fashioned. My gut felt that he is burned out with teaching and is bitter. Says the same thing over and over. You will learn the material though (out of fear of embarrasment), a fair exam, and for our class, old exams didnt matter.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: TORTS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you like a flamboyant drama queen for a prof you'll love the OX! He's actually not bad if you have to have him at 8 am b/c he's entertaining, but if you want to speak with him one on one he's terrible, and for grading he sux. PS Enjoy the MY FAIR LADY reference.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: TORTS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great Professor. Hard Class. Must do the reading and prepare for class or you will be embarassed.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: TORTS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A fun, entertaining professor but torts just didn't do it for me. He seems bitter that people don't think it is the most important law school class, too. :P
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: TORTS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Amazing, passionate, and entertaining professor who gives challenging exams. Preparation in class is a must. His exams are difficult, but fair.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: TORTS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Excellent lecturer, gives you a clear understanding of torts. However, his exams are incredibly difficult.
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