David Slaughter - University of Central Florida

Professor: David Slaughter

Department: Legal Studies

College: University of Central Florida

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PLA3309
• 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:

Dr. Slaughter is easily my favorite professor at UCF. He goes over exactly what will be on the tests in class and the tests are very straightforward with no trick questions. Attendance isn't graded but it is a lot easier to do well in his class if you actually go to class than if you only show up for tests.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PLA3309
• 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:

This was my first time taking Slaughter. He uses the textbook to reiterate what he writes on his notes (so I barely used it tbh). He has a habit of going off on a tangent when discussing something in class but it helps when needing examples. Go to class, pay attention, and study his notes like crazy & you will pass his exams no problem.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PLA3309
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took both Evidence and Crim Pro with Dr. Slaughter. He's got decades of experience and clearly knows his stuff. His classes are all about the lectures. You MUST show up and take notes to do well. Has a tendency to go off on political rants & other tangents. Never met a Trump joke he didn't like, so be warned. Overall very good.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PLA4263
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Slaughter is the best! He is extremely funny and cares about his students and really wants you to do well. Dont get the textbook, you wont use it. He provides class notes, definitely print these out and have them during class time, he goes over them and points out test material. Only one assignment and 3 tests. Definitely attend class to do well.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PLA4263
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you want a professor that's going to crack jokes, talk about his political beliefs, and go off on tangents- this is your guy! He does not do a good or thorough job of explaining things or making it interesting- and he can't finish a thought without going off on a political rant. I, by no means, as a Trump fan but my goodness we get it sir!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PLA3309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There is no need to buy the book. He provides the class notes and thats literally what the exams consist of. He does give a lot of extra credit to help with your grades. The exams can also be quite confusing so make sure you pay attention to the questions. His lectures are boring and he tries to be funny. There's also writing assignments.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PLA3309
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Slaughter as a professor. Though he goes on political rants pretty often, he is a great lecturer and very knowledgable in his field. He can ramble, but he is always available to ask questions. I'm going to miss his daily "I hate Trump" rants. He gives extra credit on the exams, but there's not a ton of grades, so be careful.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CRIMP4203
• 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:

Professor slaughter is an "old school" style lecturer. He is easily the most competent legal studies professor on campus and quite humorous at times, but his teaching style is, honestly, very dry. Personally, I find him rather entertaining and the content of his courses to be remarkably interesting; if you are open-minded and sensible, take him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PLA3306
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing and funny!!! Just make sure you attend class and circle the sections he says will be tested on.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PLA3306
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

An easy class. You have three tests and he gives you all the notes you need to study. Attendance isn't mandatory, but definitely go to class because he tells you exactly what you need to know for the test. Honestly, I am the most left-leaning person, but his political tirades tired even me out. Wish he would have taught more actual substance.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PLA3306CRIMLAW
• 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:

TAKE HIM! He's a great Professor you won't regret it!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PLA3306CRIMLAW
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Slaughter is very annoying & uses the entire 3 hour class to discuss his personal political views. However, I would recommend the class b/c its easy. Don't go to class until test review days & he will tell you exactly what will be on the test from the study guide. No textbook, just memorize specified things from study guide & you'll be great.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PLA3306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Slaughter is genuinely a great professor. Yes, he is very liberal and unafraid to tell you all about it but he's also extremely kind. There is no text book and his notes are very good. I've never reviewed a professor before and probably never will again but I 100% recommend Dr. Slaughter.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PLA4823
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Slaughter is definitely a professor I will take again. No textbook necessary and attendance is not mandatory. There are THREE tests all semester. Thats it. Study hard for them and you'll pass the class with an A or B. His lectures are a filled with a lot of Trump jokes, but if you can handle poor comedy, it's worth going to class for extra credit.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PLA3306CRIMLAW
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I did not learn a single thing about Criminal Law. All he talks about is his personal political beliefs; his liberal agenda gets very old, regardless of your party. I was excited to take this class and was left disappointed and irritated. I learned absolutely nothing. I spent class time working on other classes I was so put- off.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PLA3306CRIMLAW
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gives a lot of extra credit. Tries to be funny but if you're easily offended stay away. Teaches from notes only. Tells you EXACTLY what will be on the tests. You have to study hard but can end up with nearly a perfect score like I did. He teaches up to the minute on the schedule but lectures are fairly interesting. The final is just the third test.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PLA3306
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible. He's so liberal it's disgusting. Lectures are long and boring, plus criminal law sucks. Do not take.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PLA3306
• 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:

I love slaughter. His jokes are a bit harsh but take them with a grain of salt and don't let them bother you because he won't stop if you are offended. His lectures are of the notes that he sends out for you to print beforehand, but i wouldn't recommend skipping class because he explains them very clearly. I have an A right now just from listening

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PLA3306CRIMLAW
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Never went to class and still got an A because I studied the notes he sent out super hard and did well on the tests. If you're not able to do that then I highly recommend that you go to class. Besides he is really funny so class isn't boring.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PLA3306CRIMLAW
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is very knowledgeable, and gives you all the tools you need for an A. His tests are clear and follow the notes he provides to a tee. No textbook for this class, which is really nice. If you show up for class, he does give opportunities for extra credit. His grading is fair. You take 3 tests, and he doubles your best grade.