James Duane - Regent University

Professor: James Duane

Department: TBD

College: Regent University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LAW551
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Duane is an exceptional lecturer. If you had problems understanding the material from his teaching style, it is most likely because you failed to do the required reading before class. He will so very rarely cold call a student. His final is MC not essay, so you have an opportunity to do well if you pay attention to the question. Take his class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LAW551
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely wonderful professor. I feel blessed to have learned from him. He will inspire you, make you laugh and teach you above and beyond. I can't wait to take another class with him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: LAW551
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Duane is a great professor. He makes the subject matter interesting. His classes really helped prepare me for the bar. He cares about his students. He teaches in a way that really helps his students to retain the information.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Most intelligent man I have ever met.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CIVPROII
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Duane is brilliant.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CIVILPROCEDURE
• 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:

Professor Duane is a great professor. He can go off on tangents at time, but he is very clear and concise with what he teaches. Exams might not be easy (encompass everything in the class), but they are fair. If you study, pay close attention, you should have no problem. I enjoyed his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LAW551
• 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:

Duane is brilliant. He knows his subject matter like no other prof I've ever had in any program. He cares deeply for his students, makes class fun and engaging. I would take anything with him again. He's not easy - but you will learn more from him than every other professor you have in a semester combined.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CIVPRO12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the Best Profs I have ever had. No matter how convoluted a question I ask, he knows the answer. His exams are challenging (mostly multiple choice), but manageable if you study. He talks quickly, but engagingly. You have to pay close attention but he repeats the important info. He doesn't waste your time on stuff you don't need to know.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LAW551
• 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:

Prof Duane is an extremely educated (Harvard, Harvard Law w/honors) and knows his stuff cold no matter what subject. His exams are brutal, beyond human limits, but he prepares you well, & he knows they are exceptionally hard. You get out and you'll be thankful for him..I'm taking his exam tomorrow though. Truly cares, and will help any way he can.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LAW551
• 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:

Awesome. Brilliant. What more can I say?

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LAW652
• 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:

professor duane is a brilliant professor that is a skilled teacher and truly cares about his students.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EVID01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Duane is easily the greatest professor that I have ever had. Take him for every class that he offers--I did. If you want to be a litigator, take his Trial Practice class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EVID2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I graduated in 1999, and I'm a career prosecutor.Duane still influences my legal thinking to this day.His demanding expectations,and highly technical approach to problem solving haunt me when I prepare for trials.My advice: prepare for class like he's the judge and you're the lawyer.He knows evidence better than any judge I've met. Refiner's fire!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EVID2L
• 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:

Professor Duane is the man. Highly intelligent and an expert on Evidence.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CIVPRO
• 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:

Likely the most intelligent man I've ever met. His teaching style is hard to get used to and does not adequately prepare you for his test. You will have a blast in class, but if you don't focus extremely close to the material, you will bomb his exam.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

His multiple choice are hard and require a lot of thinking. Try to participate in class. Hilarious. I enjoyed singing in class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CIVPROEVDCE
• 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:

Exams are the most painful multiple choice you'll face (until the MBE), but he's a great profeessor!

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Funny. I've had Duane for three semesters and never found his comments degrading. Smart, honest, unafraid of addressing sensitive subjects, maybe. But never demeaning. I'm willing to risk being demeaned in, like, another class with him? 'Cuz he's like, a class act.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Fantastic prof. - but you must like abstract conceptual learning and 100% multiple choice exams. He's witty and****laude Harvard Law, so expect a comedic mental workout in class. Overall A+

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CIVPRO
• 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:

He is one of those people who doesn't understand that everyone's brain does not work as quickly as his mouth. Students have a tendancy to feel apprehensive about answering questions. He does not believe in sugar coating things, so be prepared for him to be extremely blunt and abrasive at times. Also be ready for some politically incorrectness...