easy professor .. if u listen to him

OK,THIS IS COLEGE PPL AND IF U THINK HE'S HARD U AIN'T SEE NOTHING YET. HE'S UR BASIC GOV PROF, WITH EXAMS, PAPER, AND CASE BRIEF'S WHICH ARE DUE WITH OUT NOTICE SO DO THEM ANYWAY, HE'S A TOUGH GRADER, BUT HE'S FUNNY AND HELPFUL IF U ASK.

He expects as much as a college professor should from seniors. A very interesting course; do the readings, participate, prepare for the exams and you'll do fine.

I think he is a good teacher if you give him a change. Like in any class, show up and speak up, even if you have no clue as to what you are saying, at least he will see that you are trying. I b.s.ed the whole semester and got a B.

He is the only professor, who I have learned something from at John Jay. If you show up to class and do the briefs, it shouldn't be problem to pass

Sarcastic sense of humor. Expects students to work as if they are in college. Great professor.

professor Pinello is not as hard as people make him seem, he only gives 3 test and you are allowed to use 2 big index cards..his very knowlegeable on the American system of government..basically, he can answer any questions asked..if you want to go to graduates school, definitely take him..

real good professor with lots of understanding. he will answer every question you have to the best of his ability. only real man and women take his class......if you fall off in from the start, you are DEAD MEAT BUDDY!......

Absolutely one of the best professors at JJC! He is witty, cynical, brilliant. He is great at what he does. However, if you work and go to school f/t and did not have straight As to begin with, you will have a hard time in his class. I know smart kids that flunked out or got poor grades, so if you are in the class-take it seriously or drop out.

allot of reading is required in order to pass his class. Gives out case briefs everyday and collects them randomly. if your upto studying for hours and acquire great amount of knowledge about law take him.

If you can't meet the challenge, then I strongly advise you not to take this course. He'll let you know that himself. As for me, I learned a whole lot-it was definitely worth it, especially if you're an LGBT student.

you have to read if you dont you wont pass. lots of pop quizzes. drops your lowest grade. I got an A so its not impossible

Pinello is a great professor. There is heavy reading and you'll brief 28 cases which will literally drive you crazy. Only the strong and motivated students survive this class. I survived, lol!!!!

There is some possitve comments here and im really impressed that there is (just because my class had about 30 students and about 7 are left. Professor Pinello KNOWS and TEACHES his material very well. College has evolved from a competitive institution to an "I want to just get by and graduate" instutution. Whats said is that professors actually

(spell error meant to say) what sad is that professors actually support this laziness and reward students with an A. Pinello actually makes you work for an A which is the way that it should be. I myself am interested in going to law school. At a point in the class, students started complaining as to why the test is so hard. He dropped the cases tha

were assigned for that day and explained the "method to his madness". In the beginning of the course he asked students if they were interested in law school and 80% of the class said yes. He then gave statistics and information pertaining law school admissions. He stated that he does not think john jay student are well prepared (since only 32% john

jay students make it ;1 out of 3 applicants) I left rutgers and went to John jay because i thought since it is a criminal justice based school, it would be more beneficial to go there. Once he gave this information, I was kind of diappointed but at the same time it motivated me to want to do better.Overall if you want to get your monies worth then

His class was challenging but if you're seriously interested in law, you will love it. Briefs every class, collected randomly, by the end you'll be a pro. He explains everything very clearly and you can use two big notecards on the (non-cumulative) tests. I recommend him for serious students.

He said it was not going to be easy & he meant it. Exams are hard, 25 multiple choice questions, but you must know All the cases.His methods of grading is not fare, because he randomly collects & grades few briefs, but if you don't have it u get 0, regardless of the rest of the briefs. I wish he knew what is costs students to do each brief.

He assigns a lot of cases,& it's time consuming.At the begining it took me hours to analyze each case but now I read it once and it's clear. I am thankful to him for that, though I am sure this class will ruin my GPA. I had health issues,& failed the first exam. I'm doing my best but its not going to change much.Either study hard,or don't take him!

This professor is very helpful and he tries to understand the materials. He is HARD and does not care about women or students in general. he makes his class very hard with his cases briefs everyday. Stay away from this professor ruindes your GPA, your Experience in POL, And will ruined your life.

He is hard. Gives a lot of cases, I got B- & of course my GPA dropped, but I praise him for everything I learned in the class. You'll learn how to brief cases, what is important in the case, how to conncet relevant cases, and how the Constitution with its amendments can be interpreted.Also why does court fluctuates from time to time.I'dtakehimagain

If you value your GPA, don't bother taking this teacher. He assigns way too many reading that will just take up too much of your time.

I dont know what people are talking about. I got an easy A in the class, the case briefs do get a little overwhelming but in the end, you will know how to brief cases. Also, the test is graded on a curve so its not impossible.

Do not be fooled by the index cards allowed on exams! his tests are very difficult even with the cards filed out. Do not miss a second of class, you will miss a lot. Other than that, he knows his stuff and you will learn if you pay attention and take notes. Notes and HW will allow you to pass the class. His homeworks will become easy in no time.

I took his class 2 years ago. Currently I am 2L in Law School. If you are considering Law School, his class discussions are similar to Law School class discussions. Also material covered is very relevant to Family Law in Law School. He is a tough professor but there is no reason not to do well in his class. I got A- and he wrote me a recomd letter.

Not everyone can be a lawyer. I am a first year law student at MSU College of law. I am so glad I took his class. A lot of dumb kid who should not have been in college took his class and failed. If you want to be a lawyer, then take his class seriously. He's a smart guy, but tough.

Prof. Pinello challenges you to do well. He can be condescending at times. He started really tough but eased up by the end of the semester. He wants to prepare you for tougher road ahead especially if you plan to go to law school.

Workload is alot but worth it bc you will learn SO much about the subject that is taught. This class will challenge you. The only thing that I do agree w/ other reviews is that some questions on pop quizes are rather trivial than about the actual content of what is being read. Still, hes so passionate so the lectures are never boring.

He is not that bad! A lot of these reviews are so negative. He will work with you to do your best. Was able to learn a lot in his course!

A lot of reading. But if you're thinking about law school, he is the prof you'll ask for a recommendation letter. 3 hrs per each assigned reading got me good grades. a lot of notes from the reading. Writing, editing and editing got me an A with him. ONE OF THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD. smart, nice, and tough grater from the outside but always fix grades

Pr. Pinello is honestly not bad as everyone in the comments says he is. Yes, they're a lot of reading that he will randomly quiz you on. But he does warn students about it as he demonstrates his note-taking book and he wasn't lying when he says it's a lot. But he is nice and responds very quickly as well. Stay focused and read and you'll be fine

It's important to point out that his class is for students who want to go to law school. He makes sure to warn you of this and gives very clear rules early on (even asks you to drop if you don't like it). Unfortunately, a lot of CUNY students don't make it into law school. He will challenge you but it will prepare you for your future.

don't take this class if you know you're a lazy student, you will not do well. there are pop quizzes every class (but die down toward the end of the semester), 3 exams, and 1 written court observation. he's a strict professor but very informational and has high expectations for his students. If you're on a law school track, take the class.

It's a shame to see how misguided and bitter some of these reviews are. Pinello is an excellent instructor. However, it's important to note that his class isn't a cakewalk. If you're not up for a challenge, this isn't the class for you. If you do the readings, ask questions, and prepare appropriately for assessments, you shouldn't have any issues.

The hate isn't fair. This is COLLEGE, not high school. Yes, it's definitely one of the most intense experiences I've ever had. But the man knows his stuff. I wouldn't even say he's particularly nitpicky when it comes to grading. It's just a lot of work. Luckily everything is well connected. Definitely isn't a GPA booster, but it's worth it.

Be prepared to read and take notes. He has a pop quiz every week and the quiz is always about the assigned reading . The questions are mostly specific like who said "insert quote" or what does this "insert latin term" mean in multiple choice. Like for quiz 1 he asks for specifics like what is public law or what is stare decisis

Do not listen to the low ratings, most of them are students that think school should be a cakewalk where you can just walk in, take attendance, and be on your phone. No homework but quiz every class and tests are really specific but doable. Very rewarding if you succeed in this kind of setting.

so much reading and my brain has been fried cant even spel anymre