R. George Wright - Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Professor: R. George Wright

Department: Law

College: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: N620N647N849
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Wright for Con Law, Admin Law and Jurisprudence. He's brilliant, eccentric and hilarious. Pay attention to his lectures- he gives you all the information you need for the exam. He doesn't cold call. Yes, he goes off on tangents- they kept me awake. I admit he's probably not for everyone. Exam curve is tight for his MC exams.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CONLAW
• 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:

Excellent professor. Good at making abstract concepts memorable and visual. Practicing for 10 years now with routine use of con law. His approach is unconventional, but it will stick with you.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CONC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Rambling and incoherent, you would learn FAR FAR FAR more about the Constitution if you stayed home and read a hornbook. Dude just sits up there and entertains himself for two hours. When he does discuss the Constitution, he... oh wait that never happened

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ADMIN647
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very laid back demeanor. Super nice guy. Do not underestimate the exam. It is straightforward, but you have to know the rules of law and holdings of the cases. He gives you everything you need to know. The curve is very tight.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LAW1ST
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Truly a First Amendment scholar. Class is very relaxed and I learned a lot. He does go on tangents frequently, but I did not feel as if it took away from my learning. I was not happy with my grade, but maybe I deserved it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Took Prof. Wright for Admin Law. I hated his final exam, but I love him - he's brilliant, funny and doesn't hammer students in class by randomly calling on them. Admin is boring, but he makes it fun (as fun as it can be.....)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LAWD620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Con-Law. His jokes are rehearsed and scripted. Exam was 50 questions M/C in a class of 98 students which meant the difference between an A and a C was just a few questions. On the plus side, you never have to read because he doesn't call on people.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Uncle George is a great professor and you will learn a lot in his class. He is also hilarious which helps hold your attention. in class Admin law is notoriously boring but he makes it interesting. He's also very kind to students and will meet with you any time if you have a question.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LAW620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The guy is really, really funny. And I would gladly pay to listen to him talk. Unlike one reviewer remarked, he does teach his class the law. He does a phenomenal job at it too. Don't listen to stuck up people who take themselves too seriously, this guy is awesome. Loved that class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LAW620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Seriously, he's an amazing teacher. Be very glad if you are in his section for Con Law. He is hysterical and makes the subject a lot of fun. Wonderful professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Verbose. Incomprehensible. Babbles. Worst of all is that he thinks he is funny, and believes that we enrolled in his class to hear his comedy routine, rather than learn the law. Prepare to teach yourself.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CONLAW
• 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:

My grade was probably my fault. Professor was strait forward and entertaining in class. His exams were very simple, fair, and very predictable. He taught the class well, but was hard to "get used to" at first. He assigns a TON of reading which makes it hard to keep up. Prof. Wright is a great professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ADMIN0
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Does not answer questions and plays favorites. You should get an automatic A if you are either a law review student or on the Moot Court Board.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LAW622
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's not socratic, so you can get away with not reading, but that also makes classes very boring. His lectures are hard to follow at times, but he does know his stuff and the exam was fair and straightforward. He's very nice too. I had Professor Wright for First Amendment.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ADMINLAW
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Does not answer questions. Acts laid back, but is a hard grader, so you'd better do what I did and teach yourself from supplements if you want to get a decent grade.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ADMIN000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really don't think he likes students, and only teaches cuz that is what he does.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

When I think back to law school, he's the first prof I recall. He is an engaging speaker, exceptionally smart and one of the most interesting people I have ever met. He's also one of the nicest. Stop by his office after class sometime, sit yourself down in a comfy chair and chat. Gosh, almost makes me want to go back for an LL.M. Almost.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Good ol' "Uncle George" is not your usual law prof. Peppers every lecture with humor and self-effacing sarcasm (refers to himself as a Klingon). You will laugh in class. Does not use the Socratic method. Tests are straightforward. Emphasizes his lecture over the reading, but not in an arrogant way. Always available, and answers every question.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CONLAWADMIN
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I also had him for 1st Amendment. Awesome guy. He is the best to take for these subjects. He is a difficult grader but worth it because you will actually understand the material when you are done. Very funny.