Ketchen is great proff!! Those other people don't know what they're talking about. They must have failed.

Ketchen`s a good person and he`s not as bad as these people are saying. They`re just being babies by saying stupid things about his not being fit to teach animals. He`s hard but he`s always there for his students, no matter what!

the people who rate him on this site are being extremely unfair. Jim has the highest expectations for his students. In 3rd and 4th year courses it is expected that students should be able to think on their own. he is tough, but fair. funny guy too!

I have to laugh. Yes he seems arrogant, and maybe he is. At the end of the day though he is a good prof and an understanding, empathetic man. In fact, more so than many profs. He can dish the challenge out but he can also take it.

He's the type of prof that if you work for him - your mark reflects it...likewise if you slack and show no signs of interest or comprehension...you're mark is also representative of your efforts! An extremely fair guy!

If you are willing to learn, he is willing to help. Very nice, great guy if you give him a chance. Can be very funny.

Great instruction

I don't know why people have rated him so poorly, I think he is a pretty nice guy and not a bad teacher. I wasn't interested in taking intro to legal reasoning, but it seems to be my favourite class so far this year!

He's a very nice and easy going prof.

much better in legal reasoning than in his first year course. got 62 last year and i'm batting an 81 so far this year. BEATS ME.

Dr. Ketchen is very conceptual in his approach. However, if you do the readings, his classes are most insightful and enlightening.

Ketchen's classes aren't easy, but he makes them interesting and is a lot of fun.

The material itself is pretty dry, but he's a good teacher and a pretty nice guy. I've done well in a few of his classes.

Ketchen is a fun prof. He is interested in what he teaches which makes the class more interesting. It's important to remember that his background is in philosophy - so make sure your papers go a little deeper into the subject and he'll give you a good mark.

Tough but fair.

I found Ketchen to be relatable, funny and a fair marker. The course is definitely not an easy A, but if you stay on top of your work, study and don't procrastinate, you'll be fine. He does tend to ramble off a lot though so make sure you're only writing out the key information that he mentions in his lectures.

Ketchen is looking for students to engage in the material with him, laugh at the cheesy jokes he loves to make and make a point for him to get to know your name you are more likely to have a good experience. He hates long lectures especially if he teaching an afternoon class. You have to find the readings yourself rather than him tell you.

James Ketchen is an excellent teacher. You absolutely need to be in class and following the lecture and he is always willing to clarify is necessary. He makes his material interesting if you give it a chance. He is very fair with grading and forthcoming with assistance regarding assignment. My favourite teacher by far!

I really like Professor Ketchen, but I did not like his class. Not liking his class had nothing to do with his teaching style, I just found the content very dry. I do not recommend taking an intro law class unless you have to.

Hes a funny guy. His tests arent bad and the essay paper is alright. If you listen and study the notes youll be fine.

Ketchen is a PERFECT professor to have. He is one of the few professors who actually cares about his students. Although law is normally boring, Ketchen tries his best to make it interesting. Attendance is not mandatory either, which allows you to be independant and flexible. You are graded the effort you give. Outline/Criteria is straight forward.

First prof Ive had who empathizes with reality of life. He is willing to go the extra mile to help his students. All you need to do is communicate. Pay attention to due dates and quiz dates. He doesnt remind you. His motto: If you dont ask, you wont receive. So ask. He is generous.

Best teacher I have ever had, plain and simple. Genuinely cares for his students and is understanding of personal lives and work in other classes.

What an incredible guy, very easy marker and a genuinely nice guy.

He was a great teacher who gave you everything you needed to succeed in the lectures. From textbook material to in class movies, we were graded mostly on what he presented during class. Other resources like the textbook were only to support. In this sense, participation wasn't mandatory but it was clearly important.