Good teacher, but for some reason, he will embarass students.

cool dude, hard course when u dont pay attention

Great professor, but his exams are impossible

lots of reading, class participation is a must

He is a great professor, but his course requires that you pay attention and do a lot of reading. The tests are difficult, but not always your grade at the end if you work hard. He pretends to make things harder than they are. But overall very good.

oh come on....he's the nicest guy, u just better do ur work

coolest guy on this campus, knows his stuff. gotta read before every class but it aint much....exams are rough but doable...take him

Makes the class difficult so you learn your****...I suggest taking him even if the class doesnt interest you

This guy is wonderful! His tests are reasonable if you follow his outlines. Too many teachers spoon feed their students and John Shannon doesn't. He has a background in law and knows what he's talking about... If you're serious about law - take him!

awesome guy, awesome personality, has a great way of teaching the class, gotta read before class but he doesn't pressure you into answering questions if you don't know the answers, tests are hard if you don't read, other than that, he's a great guy!

Extremely intellegent guy, really keeps you on your toes but you won't mind because his class is very interesting. Good sense of humor and really gets to know students. His exams are difficult but he gives lots of other assignments to pull up your grade. One of the best teachers I've ever had.

great guy, funny, makes class very interesting, but he doesnt play around, you need to do the work

really good teacher. tough grader, but will help you if you need it. he forces you to think so you will learn what it means to think in the world of legal business. great personality and sense of humor. you won't feel left out in his class.

The class is very hard but you learn a lot. The tests just kill you.

He's a good guy, decent prof. The class isnt as hard as the other reviews say. Def. would recommend him

Extremely fair, dynamic professor teaching a tough subject but he does it well! I've learned a lot.

Probably the most intelligent teacher at Seton Hall. The man is extremly bright and has a charming humorus personallity to go along with his intelligence. An extremly hard teacher though. If you are looking for an easy grade i suggest taking someone else. You will need to be very active in class while studying for at least 5 hours for each test

not easy, but really nice person. actually learned a lot in this class. tests are hard, but it all works out in the end somehow, and u get a decent grade. DON'T expect an A though, he doesn't give As

GOOD TEACHER/ HARD CLASS. don't expect to pass the first test. class itself takes preparation. Somehow you end up with a good grade in the end but you really do have to study. The number grade you should get is not the one you do get. thank god! You have to work for your grade but you do take knowledge away from the course!

Shannon really is an excellent teacher. He is not an easy A in Legal Foundations, but you can get an A. He gave at least two A's and at least two A-'s in one class alone. But if you want one of those A's, expect to work a lot. You will learn a lot and have a good time doing it. He really makes the subject interesting and keeps it relevant.

A good teacher. I had him for social responsibility. It was just presentations but I learned alot in his class. A tough grader but you will learn alot.

Not an easy class, but doable. Read before each class and do ALL of the assignments and you shouldn't do too bad. Tests are very hard but he grades the work very easily. He's the smartest guy I know and I've never learned so much in a class.

Shannon is a great teacher. The class is very hard and you will have to do a lot of work if you want a good grade. Prof. Shannon makes the material interesting. My advice is to take the course if you want to learn something and are willing to do the work. If you are lazy and want an easy class then take someone else.

Shannon is pretty chill. this class is really easy if you don't mind talking. He doesn't give exams, so all you have to do is journals and discussion boards. He really cares about students thinking outside of the box. this is a super easy class. just go in and be confident Also read the cases. minimum B+ if you do the work

His class was a lot of work but as long as you do it, you'll do good. Was really funny and gets a pepper

He was really funny. He makes you more confident at the end of the class. READ the CASES before class. Do the Journals and Comments on time. Nice guy. Google is your friend in this class. Encourages Laptop use.

He makes the class really interesting and has sparked my interest in a career in law. If you do the work the class is not hard at all. There are no test not even a final just journals and discussion boards and class participation is really important. I would definitely take his class although it is a lot of work.

Professor Shannon is a really great professor and you'll learn a lot. However, if you don't know your material, he'll get upset. The quizzes are almost impossible though, so you have to study big time. Other than that, do the journals, blog posts, and participate in class and you'll do fine.

He gives a ton and a half of work but you will learn a lot in the class. Be prepared especially with court cases. Quizzes are rough. Overall just be prepared to work if you take his class he doesn't take bs at all and he will tell you that. The journals are pretty interesting if you pick a good topic. Not an easy A or even an easy B.

Honestly, Shannon is one of the best professors at Seton Hall. He has such an excellent grasp on the real world and does a wonderful job preparing us, in little ways, for the real world. Yes, the workload is sometimes overbearing but not impossible if you are willing to do the work.

To be blunt, Professor Shannon is the man. Yes, he is a tough grader and you will have to work to do well in the class, but everything you learn from him and learn from the class is more than worth it. Definitely take a class with him before you leave Seton Hall.

Shannon is an overall great professor. He assigns a lot of work every week which can be overwhelming but when you put in the work you actually learn a lot from his class.

You will definitely learn through his class, make sure you do the readings before class he likes to randomly call on people and the more you participate without being called on the better you will do. Was a class you never wanted to skip because his lectures are that good.

He's an interesting guy with tons of experience in the field, but you are only graded on 4 things: Exams 1-3 and attendance. You might be thinking, "hey, only 3 exams!! That sounds fine!!" but the exams, although multiple choice, are much harder than you'd think. READ THE TEXTBOOK AND TAKE NOTES ON LITERALLY EVERYTHING THAT COMES OUT OF HIS MOUTH

The guy really knows his stuff and makes the material very interesting. The class is divided into 3 tests and attendance, and the attendance can make or break your grade. The tests aren't easy, but they're not unbearable either. Study the power points and take good notes and it shouldn't be a problem. I had to work for it, but got an A.

Literally the BEST professor I have ever had. Prof. Shannon is an amazing man. He is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of law, not just business law. His lectures are captivating! You definitel have to work for your grade though. Not an easy class, but take him. He will change your whole perspective as a student! Makes me want to be a lawyer!

Easily one of the most charismatic and informative professors you'll ever come across. Also one of the most challenging. There is an incredible amount of work assigned that is often overwhelming, but one way or another, you'll have a solid understanding of everything.

If you want a teacher that will let you "coast" through class & receive a good grade w/o learning a lick, don't take his class. Shannon makes you work very hard for your grade and he gives you a nice dose of how the real world works. He's a bit tough but I promise you, he'll be the best teacher you'll ever have. You will get a lot out of this class

Although this professor requires work and time beyond what is expected, the result is definitely worth it. This professor not only relates the class to current events but also includes the class to participate in discussions and lectures. He's knowledgeable and critical yet laid back. His intentions are always to better students' opportunities!

Professor Shannon is the most brilliant professor on the Seton Hall campus. He will challenge you to think differently, so keep an open mind. Lectures are AMAZING and work is extremely interesting, just be willing to work hard. Cannot recommend this guy more.

Professor Shannon is one of the most intelligent professors I have ever had. It is true that the work is plentiful but taking the course gives you a grasp into the real world, one he has been in for decades (as a lawyer). Taking this course will make you better off than all of your peers, and as long as you show effort you will succeed in class.

Professor Shannon has a difficult online class but it was very rewarding. It was an online class but Professor Shannon found a way to make it easy to participate. There were quizzes that were challenging but if you read, you were fine. Participating online was great where we had discussions and had to respond. We even had Microsoft Team calls.

Professor Shannon is a great professor who loves what he does. His class is fairly easy but there only about 3-4 grades for the entire semester. He does not give out homework and hates giving out tests, which is a good thing for work load wise, but you better make sure you do well on whatever assignments he does give out to pass the class.

Great Professor, makes you work for your grade, but is also willing to help you if you truly don't know what you are doing. Get ready for constructive criticism, he doesn't hold his tongue but he does it to prepare for the real world. He doesn't do it to make you feel bad. He's honestly trying to help you as an individual. Would deff take again!!

Professor Shannon is a very nice man and knows what he is talking about. He expects his students to do 2 blogs every week a TID every two weeks on a topic of his choice and to read the chapters given (which are LONG) along with videos. This class taught me a lot but if you are not willing to put the time in for it you wont do well. Very hard grader

Prof. Shannon allows his students to exhibit a lot of creativity and freedom in assignments. He is someone that values participation and pushes his students to think beyond the course material. He is a professor to take if you want to be challenged and more prepared for the world outside of class. Easily one of my best instructors.

Hardest graded, expects you to push your limits work ethics-wise. He is a great professor who is passionate to teach his students and push them to become better prepared for professional life. The class is insanely hard, but you gain a lot from this professor. If you are ready to work hard, then you will absolutely love it.

Listen, if you want to improve your work ethic and become a better student than you ever thought you could be, take him. However, if you care more about your GPA or social life, DO NOT! Very, very smart guy though. But his expectations for you are on Pluto.

The absolute best and easiest A for blaw, if you dont take him others will. Take your spot before its too late I got an A and barely did much. Highly recommended

Prof. Shannon seems scary at first (as you might have read from other reviews) but he is a very smart and reasonable professor. He is a tough grader, but if you put in a reasonable amount of effort you will do well in his class. Very knowledgeable but also very opinionated. Would recommend taking him if you don't mind the extra effort

Prof Shannon's classes are designed in a way where if you put in a reasonable amount of effort you will do well. A big group project, 2 debates, and participation was what made up our grade. He can be a bit scary at first but he is reasonable when it comes to grading.

If you care about your grade, then he cares about it. Socratic method lectures in the class, will make it very obvious if you are not prepared ahead of class. A decent amount of work, but if you are interested in law, I would recommend so you can get a real taste of what law school will be like.

Prof Shannon is a great guy. He knows what he is talking about and helps you if you don't understand. Then a bonus for him is he lets you use AI on every assignment. He believes that it's the future so you are ALLOWED to use it!!!! If possible you should definitely take him. He teaches you and prepares you for the future. Overall great guy.