I expected this class to be decently easy after reading the reviews but I was quickly humbled after taking it. However, it's worth noting that I am not any type of business major, so this class will probably be significantly easier if you have a basic background understanding of business concepts. Grading scheme is: midterm (25%), 5 written assignments (30%) and a cumulative final (45%). Exams were a mix of multiple choice, true/false, and 1-2 short answer questions. Exams were proctored on Zoom. I found the exams to be tough but pretty fair. I think they require at least a few days of preparation, and I'd argue that this is NOT a class where you can study the day before/day of the exam and still get an A. Some of the exam questions are either the same as/similar to homework problems and practice problems done in class. The written assignments are pretty tricky and are graded VERY harshly, and points are taken off for even the most minor mistakes, so try to give yourself ample time to do those in case you are stumped on a problem. Lectures are 3 hours long and were usually asynchronous every other week. Prof Guerin also responds quickly to emails and records each in-person lecture. I firmly believe that this class is interesting and useful but NOT an easy A (it's honestly quite difficult), and I wouldn't recommend taking it during a quarter where you already have a heavy workload.

I loved this class. Very reasonable and the professor was so charismatic and funny. I would recommend everyone to take it.

You do not need the textbook or the course reader for this class (and can find the textbook on libgen). Guerin is a professor that solely teaches from experience, which I liked. She gave real world examples for much of the topics we covered, which is always helpful, but especially in Law. You will learn a lot if you're willing to pay attention in class. There is a single midterm and a final, both of which were on zoom. All lectures are recorded on zoom as well, but I'd recommend going to them in person just to get all the nuances of the law she teaches. Overall would recommend, but the class was kind of annoyed with the final grades, as she never released our final grade for the test and just gave us a grade in the class which seemed a lot lower than most people were expecting.

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Didn’t even open the textbook. Just write down everything she says, and memorize it before the test. Would also recommend studying the quizlet sets devoted to this class. Easy A.

Best class I have taken at UCLA. The class, and Professor Guerin's teaching style are really interesting. You need to attend every lecture and write down every example. A lot of the test questions come directly from the examples and the practice questions. I also recommend reading the book & taking notes, as I believe some of the test questions came from the book (or at the very least things barely mentioned in lecture, but directly emphasized in the book). Don't buy the course reader because she puts it online.

Loved the class. Very interesting and applicable material. Just go to class and listen and you'll get at least a B. Don't buy the textbook. Tests are very similar and sometimes identical to homework questions. Prof Guerin is very engaging and class is enjoyable. Great upper div, do it!

First things first, you have to go to class. The outline is effective only as a supplement (and she simplifies the book, although it is a good idea to read the book - on reserve - as a reference BEFORE the lecture).

A lot of people find the class "tricky," which I can definitely imagine it being, if you're not a native English speaker. But otherwise, if you're fairly good at reading comprehension and the humanities, just keep all the details straight (and they're not ridiculously complex details, either; just a few distinctions in the law in terms of definition or classification of things), and you'll be fine. There isn't that much work, but can I emphasize that you need to attend lecture and THINK while you're there, following along?

Also, Professor Guerin is very nice, amiable, self-deprecating. She's not nurturing in the classic sense (which seems to be a lot of people's requirement for female profs) and can be a bit pleasantly snarky. Expect to laugh. So while she won't mother you, she is responsible in terms of clarifying concepts... and in terms what you generally need in a professor.

As far as grading goes, the midterm was extremely straightforward. Again, keep in mind distinctions between classifications and concepts; nothing is "tricky" on the midterm. Group projects are also straightforward, but try not to lose points on those, since she is rather lenient and you have the benefit of a lot of time and, well, a group to help you! This is a fairly significant portion of your grade, so don't throw something together the night before.

Lastly, I took the final yesterday and felt like I did badly. Secured transactions (you'll know why later) is just more confusing - for me - than anything else in this class. Most people found it reasonable (though a few notches harder than the midterm). I know I will get either a B (owing to lackluster final performance) or an A... I really recommend Professor Guerin.

Oh, and in case you're wondering, most students are Business Econ/Econ students in the class (not that that is necessary at all).

the most interesting class I have taken til now. go to class EVERY time and pay attention and take notes and u will definitely pass.