Best class I've taken at UVA. Lecture's are enjoyable, funny, and you learn a ton.

My favorite class at UVA. Wheeler is an awesome lecturer and there isn't much outside work.

I really loved this class, especially since I am interested in the law. But, he's retiring after this semester, so it might not be worth it to take it with someone else.

Great course, Wheeler is very enthusiastic about the topic. He does require you to pay attention at all times, however.

great class!!

This was a good class for two reasons: you learn a lot about treating people with respect from Wheeler and also a lot about contracts, leases and other good material about leading a good lifestyle from the course material. Don't expect it to be as much of a "gut" as people say - Wheeler will challenge you on the first test - but if you do the extra credit and make very good study sheets it's attainable. Also, don't get fazed if you don't get what you wanted on the first test, because the final is much easier if you prepare for it.

Amazing class. Learned a lot that I can relate to the real world. Easy A if you do the extra credit, go to class, and make a good cheat sheet for the midterm and final. You get to bring a 2 page cheat sheet into each exam. 2 easy problem sets- just do the the help sessions.

Wheeler is a great professor and really loves teaching law. He demands a lot from his students (no laptops, cellphones) but he's so excited about the subject that you will be excited too. He only uses the board to lecture from, which I usually don't like, but he uses a lot of great examples so that you really remember this stuff. He gives a oral exam at the beginning of every class, but it's really easy as long as you go to class. Going to class is necessary for a good grade because you really learn it better if you listen to the lectures. The midterm is pretty hard, but the final pretty easy. I ended up with an A in the class, but I put in a lot of effort for the midterm and final. I would recommend this class. It's really useful information to know in the real world.

Great class. Interesting material that will help you in life.

Comm Law I is an OK class. I took it simply because it's a requirement for the Comm School. Unfortunately, it's a giant lecture-style class with about 200 students in each section. As a result, it's nothing like any other class in the Comm School. I personally couldn't stand this format-it's such a break from the other participation-based classes of the Comm School. The basic format of the class is this:
1) You have class twice a week, 1hr15 minutes each. Class starts with 2 'quiz questions' which you write down the answers to, and thus receive your participation points for the day.
2) Wheeler lectures the entire time. He tells a lot of stories, which are generally interesting/entertaining. But all he does is talk. You will find yourself looking up at the clock all class.
3) You will have two problem sets during the semester. Although they seem daunting, if you just go to a review session, you are guaranteed to get a 100. Don't stress these-just go to the review sessions.
4) You have a midterm and a final. Both are essentially open-notes, and totally reasonable if you prepare like you should. Just have your notes organized, be familiar with the material, and take your time. Some of the questions can be tricky if you're not careful.


The bottomline is, the material and format of the class doesn't make it all that easy. However, Wheeler simply grades easily enough that over half the class gets an A. And, you have to spend literally no time outside of class preparing, except for problem sets and tests. There is NO reading.