Stephen Callahan - Suffolk University Law School

Professor: Stephen Callahan

Department: TBD

College: Suffolk University Law School

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CRIM1
• 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:

Classy old school, super smart, and funny teacher. Erudite teachers like Mr. Callahan are becoming rare. Enjoy his lectures while you can.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CRIM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His cold-calling method is intimidating for a 1L. However, as the semester progressed I really enjoyed this course. I was terrified for the final but he provides reviews for each unit covered which includes all the information he wants you to know. The last class is an outline of everything you need to study for the exam. Clear, and no surprises.

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Disorganized. Doesn't even get through half of the required material. Goes off on irrelevant tangents. You will not learn Con. Law with Prof. Callahan.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Hilarious and incredibly intelligent. Can be all over the place at times but drives important points home. I love this man.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CONLW1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terrible. No structure. Very hard to predict how you are doing because his classes are so relaxed. Felt like he walks into class from the boston common where he prolly sits and talks to pigeons all day. for +60k a year, more structure would be appreciated. didnt even cover all of the ammendments. avoid if you have a serious interest in con law.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LEGPR2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good guy

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CRIM4
• 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:

Very helpful in every aspect: gives printed course reviews which make studying clear and efficient; gives enlightening personal consultations; and is a nice person to talk to. His instruction is easy to understand and engages the listener. The course is a good experience overall, without unpleasant surprises during and after the exam.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CRIM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, but he is all over the road sometimes. I recommend supplementing the class with a commercial outline, and make sure you keep up with mpc/cl differences, because he never addresses the distinctions, and then expects you to know it for the exam. Exam was straight forward, and grading was generous.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CRIM101
• 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:

Awesome professor, one of my favorites! Knows his stuff and gives you helpful outlines. Offers extra help if needed, class discussions are entertaining and informative. Felt we learned Criminal Law better than alot of the other sections!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CRIM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, knows his material, pretty consumed with his clinics. Approachable and fair exam.

Rating # 11

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:

sometimes confusing but his outlines help and hes super nice and REALLY FUNNY

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CRIM101
• 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:

Practical, engaging, thorough, conversational, fun! Learned a ton. Prepare well for class so that you can really engage in conversation with him if called on. Review his weekly posted notes on BB. Outline your exam response before writing it out, follow the IRAC format, be detailed, you cannot lose! Soooo approachable!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CRIM1D
• 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:

conversational style

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CRIM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Callahan rocks! He made Crim Law fun!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CRIM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's very funny but I found him incredibly confusing. He does give out periodic summaries on topics but they don't give a lot of clarity. I came out of the exam thinking I didn much better than I actually did. I still don't know what he wanted from us.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great guy gives you outline!

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great prof. He might seem a little disorganized at times, but is generally great with the material. He wants student responses in a certain way--explain the issue (use the term "whether") and gets agnry if students can't answer the questions (a bit funny to watch). he also insists on IRAC for tests, though is very helpful if you want it. Good Class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CRIM1C
• 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:

Great professor, favorite class to go to. Really knows his stuff even though he doesn't seem like it sometimes. Use his reviews and you will be set

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CONLAW
• 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:

He appears very disorganized at first (and well, he is very disorganized), however, once you get used to his teaching style, he is quite informative. Only complaints: ALWAYS loses roster and calls on same 4 people over and over, and ALWAYS gets grades in late. Overall a very fair teacher and a smart man.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CON158
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A little unclear about what he wants in class, but by the end it all clicks. The reviews he gives out are the key to the class. Nice guy overall. Approachable. Funny. Laid back. Good class. Exam was fair, though not easy.