Patrick Deegan - Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

Professor: Patrick Deegan

Department: Business

College: Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BLAW251
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Deegan is a great teacher. He makes you work for your grade, but you actually learn something taking his class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BLAW251
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Seriously! I have no idea this guy's deal. your grade will suffer regardless how many hard working you put in his class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BLAW354
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Deegan is awesome, I have had him for both BLAW and Commercial transaction. Very smart professor, fair tests, and interesting lectures. If you put in a little effort you will learn a lot and get a good grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BLAW251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are extremely clear, but there is a lot of content to remember. Debates his students to get them to think. Fun guy and thought-provoking, probably makes the class about as interesting as it can be. You will learn a lot but will have to work for it. Great professor for people who like to think for themselves, not just memorize.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BLAW251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is super hard and does require a ton of work if you want to do well, BUT Deegan is such a great teacher. He is SO passionate about what he does and you really do learn a lot about the law throughout the semester. I found this class to be super interesting. First 2 tests are really hard but the final is open note which helps your grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BLAW251
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very very tough class, and regardless of your teacher BLaw isn't easy. I didn't realize until the end of the semester that this guy really cares about his students and is a very nice person. You MUST study for the tests unless you want to end up with a D or fail the course.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BLAW251354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

very argumentative to prove a point or to make sure someone or even you learns the material study early class is mainly tests which are very hard participate often or your grade suffers

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BLAW01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Go to every class and participate. He has participation grade, so it matters.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BLAW251
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Probably the best professor I've had so far. Business law is not easy but his lectures are great and he provides plenty of real world examples that help immensely. You won't pass if you skip class and don't study. Between the book, lectures, and office hours, he gives you plenty of material to study from. If you don't pass it's your own fault.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 355W
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am currently earning my J.D. (law degree at a top 14 law school) and I wanted to advocate for Professor Deegan's classes. He knows what he is talking about and he know's how to prepare undergrad students for law school. If you have an interest in law school Deegan is the professor to take.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMMTRANS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Deegan, is one of the best professors I have ever had. While he might be tough he is always there to help. Make sure you go to class. If you pay attention the material is very interesting and it can give you a leg up on others when out in the real world. I highly recommend his Commercial Transactions class. Its my third class with Deegan.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BLAW
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is a hard class. Do not take if you don't want to work extremely hard to pass. I studied for hours and days ahead of time for tests. Not a class where an A is easy. A C isn't even easy. Be prepared to study and pay attention in class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 251
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm not sure why everyone likes him. No one gets an A because his class is so hard and it is not even interesting. I had an interest in law going into his class and after his class I threw away all dreams of pursuing any profession that has to do with law.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BLAW
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definitely have to study for his tests. They are rough. But his class is enjoyable and he is pretty good at getting his point across. Take him if you can... it will be a rough class that definitely requires studying but in the long run you will be thankful.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BLAW251354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Currently in my second class (Commercial Transactions) with him. His Business Law 251 class sparked my interest enough to change my focus onto legal studies. Makes you work your ass off but your study habits will improve which will help you in other classes as well. Don't be afraid to talk in class or to visit his office (it helps your grade).

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BLAW251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors you'll ever have! His tests are very difficult, but he makes business law very clear and uses a lot of real world examples when teaching. His classes were always interesting.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BLAW251
• 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:

Deegan is awesome. He gives examples for everything. He truly cares and wants he students to learn. He's difficult and tricky, but I came out knowing just about everything.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BLAW251
• 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:

Deegan is by far the best professor I have taken. Get the book and take notes because this is no easy class. His office hours are a great way to go over material you might not understand, and he'll gladly help you if you put forth the effort to work. Take Deegan, he is a wonderful professor!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BLAW251
• 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:

He's definitely one of the best professor at Duquesne. He's very helpful outside of class whenever you go see him during his office hours. The materials were hard but he made it so much easier to understand. He sincerely wants his students to succeed and cares about them. Take him!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BLAW
• 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:

Best teacher ever! Made the subject very interesting- I even decided to keep the textbook. Passionate about the subject and great to listen to. The exams are very hard, especially the first one. Almost everyone fails it. However, he is willing to work with you the entire semester and wants to see you do well!