Alberto Bernabe - John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL

Professor: Alberto Bernabe

Department: Law

College: John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: TORT1
• 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:

Lecture is entertaining but the class will not prepare you for the bar exam. His practice questions on his blog are useless prep for his final. I'm surprised the school does not mandate his exams because there is no way to adequately prepare. No essay and excessively long fact patterns for the multiple choice, some with up to eight answer options.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: TORT1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

before I took his class (not by choice) I heard really good things or really bad things about him. after taking his torts class, I'm glad I did. His explanations are clear and interesting. He tends to have favorites so if you impress him- he'll hold you up to high standards. Ask him for supplements that help get you ready for the final.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: TORT1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No.... just no.... NO... DO NOT..... just NO! Escape while you can :)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: TORTS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

TEACHES TORT LAW. HE ACTUALLY DOES A GOOD JOB. SOMETIMES HE GOES OFF ON HIS LIBERAL RANTS. IGNORE THAT STUFF. YOU WILL LEARN TORT LAW AND HE CURVES HIS EXAMS.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: TORT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In my opinion Professor Bernabe is the best. I am among very few who completed the full semester at JMLS and started from the beginning one of the top law schools. In my top law school professor wrote books, but has no comparison with Bernabe. Professor Bernabe is the best!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: TORTS101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I can see why people don't necessarily love Bernabe, but the truth is he knows Torts better than anyone. The exam was not necessarily representative of the class and it was way too hard, but you will walk away thinking like a lawyer. In my opinion, his harsh demeanor and difficult exam is worth what you'll learn in his Torts class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: TORT1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bernabe is nice if you go to his office. He has his 5 favorite students and he spends most of the semester interacting with them and helping them- which isnt helpful for majority of people. Also, his test is nothing like youve ever experienced. Theres absolutely no way to prepare for it. Just pray the curve works in your favor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: TORT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grade is determined by one exam. He also acts offended or disrespected if someone mentions an opinion contrary to what he says.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: TORTS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Classes are engaging and he has a good sense of humor. Be prepared to read and know the case inside and out before class. No midterm, no graded assessments. Your grade rests on a final exam which is mostly multiple choice.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JD0731
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bernabe is just amazing. He truly knows Torts inside and out and he will make sure you do too by the end! He is very intimidating, but all you have to do is show up, read, pay attention and participate. The final exam is one the toughest I ever took, but the curve saves us all because no one really passes it! Must take for Torts!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: TORTS001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bernabe is outstanding. Teaches you to think like a lawyer. Challenges you by requiring preparation for each class. He is engaging and dynamic during class, doesn't just lecture. Some find him tough because he cold calls so much and is a perfectionist. His class if fun though because Bernabe knows how to make class an experience, not just a lecture

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: TORT1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bernabe is absolutely hilarious. Many of the other students seemed terrified of him in general, probably because he doesn't let you get away easy if you're not making sense or on point. He'll kind of eff with you. He def recognizes his go-tos and will tend to leave them alone unless they volunteer or he needs someone to nail the answer.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: TORT1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

GREAT!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LAW176
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This was a great class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JD0731
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He will make you cry. Told my class we didn't understand the English language. He is actually so clear in what he wants that people miss it because its that easy. Check out the articles he gives on how to write an essay and do exactly what they say. Submit practice essays to him and go to office hours. Pay attention to his choice of wordsphrases.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 073
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really knows his torts.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

A professor who does not care at all for a student's well being. Don't even bother going to his office hours. He's more condescending there than he is in class. He could care less if you're not doing well. In his eyes, you're the problem, not him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: TORTS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bernabe lives and breathes torts. Unlike many professors, I feel I could ask him a question and he would be ready with an in-depth answer. He will push you to participate. He is crystal clear on the law, follow everything he says exactly. Class and test are tough, but you will definitely learn a lot! Quirky, but, overall, pretty cool guy!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: TORTSI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Every class with Bernabe is an exercise in building your analytical skills. While he teaches the law during class, he is dedicated to getting you to argue as a lawyer. He demands respect from his students, so come to class prepared. He has a tremendous sense of humor. He also is very helpful during office hours. His tests are hard (especially MC).

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Professor Bernabe can be a shock to the system for a 1L! He can seam stern and militant. But as the semester progresses, you'll learn that he's actually hilarious and extremely intelligent. He will give you the tools to be a competent lawyer one day. He will not sugarcoat anything, and I really respect that.