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Quality3.1
Difficulty67%
Would Retake119
Reviews67%
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What Students Say
“I respect her and all but she was all over the place”
BL255 - 2.0 rating“Just hands it out and that's that”
BL255 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
67%
Textbook Required
79%
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BL455
5.0
(2)BLAW255
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
(1)BA662
5.0
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LAWBUS
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Reviews (119)
She seems helpful, BUT!! She is so selfish and rude. She was always late for class for at least 10 minutes even we had only 50 minutes class. If you become her favorite student, that will be perfect though.
You never really know what's on the tests, but she does have seperate study sessions. She knows her stuff, and before I didn't even care about law and now I'm going to law school next year so...yeah she's cool if you don't put too much stress on your grade.
I really enjoy this class. It was a challange, but I feel all classes should be a challenge. This class has been the most useful in my career after graduation, and Pam was always available for her students. She almost made me want to become a lawyer. SEMO is luckly to have her.
Dr. Gershuny has a good personality and its a pretty fun class. However, her tests are basically a guessing game, but she curves great! There is a lot of out of class activities, such as group outlines, but its not too bad.
"Awesome Law Teacher" She knows what she is talking about and has great stories to tell. Very involved in class. She will make you learn. She's a new teacher so she's still figuring out everything. When she is done she will be one of the best law teacher's anyone could have. Made me want to take law
well, you will never have homework, her tests are hard but she curves them, very smart lady, knows the law, just GO TO CLASS and listen because it will be on the test
Very good professor,very helpful, very knowledgable. caringalthough i didn't like the test, there online and multiple choice, and randomly selected from 500. but they are curved. would recommend this teacher.
The class is sometimes boring, but the professor tries really hard. She grades on a curve which helps a lot. Not much homework, but she demands class participation.
Took this class online. It was the first semester it was offered online, and she had never taught an online class before. So she was very fair in the grading. I got an A. Pretty easy class. Would recommend the online class. Only met her once.
This is an awesome class, and it counts toward the elective hours for an accounting major. I've also heard its a big help when it comes time for the CPA exam. Take her class, she's a great teacher and a great person!
She is not a dick!
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Very funny and nice, but not very organized. She rarely gives homework but when she does she is not very clear on what she wants.
Professor Gershuny is a great person. On top of that she is also a good professor who knows her stuff! At first she seems a little different, but she presents the information clearly and is willing to help you, grades fairly, and makes the class fun. Go to class, know the material, you will do well.
The class was a pretty easy A. The curve is a monster(good I mean). Gershuny knows her stuff, even though her opinion was different from mine, we still got along great. She has nice legs too!
This class is super boring. There are hardly any points besides the tests, so you have to do good on them or else, and of course, the tests are really hard. It's so hard to figure out what you need to study because she just lectures and everything is very vague. However, we do watch quite a few movie clips!
This class is really confusing. She starts talking about something and jumps on different subjects, and at the end you have no idea what the topic was. Sometimes she makes it interesting by showing movies, or bringing toys:) if you dont like to study hard, this class is not for you.
She's really easy. All you need to do is study the book companion online and you'll get an A. She's really nice and seems to be an easy grader. She tries to spice things up by showing movies or playing games. The movies actually show the lesson...I just wish we would watch the movies all the way through!
She is an awesome professors! If you have to take bl255 try and get her. She cares if the students learn life long skills that will help them in their future. There are no free rides in life, it is what you put in it!
this class is interesting...i would recommend it over any of the other business law classes...this has been one of the only classes where we get to watch brief movie clips and can be entertaining. you need to pay attention in class and review the lectures to help on the exams. she is a really cool professor and an overall decent class...
I loved this class. The teacher was really nice and very willing to help. Brought fun ways to teach the subject to class such as movie clips and squeaky dog toys. If you can get her, take her. The tests are kind of hard but she throws a good curve on them.
Awful teacher: Unorganized, unfocused lectures, very broad, and obsessed with this website. I have no idea what I learned, and I showed up almost ever day to class. She has no idea what direction the material is going, even though she knows it well. Everyone in my group was as confused as I was, and that's saying a lot. The tests are terrible, and
Fun, but I didnt learn much
pretty crappy teacher
Terrible teacher.
bad professor. the tests are really hard, and like the person said, pretty much all educated guesses. there was no direction either. i thought it would be a fun class with an interesting subject, but she just messed everything up. i have no idea what i learned. it was pretty much a waste of time and money for me. don't get your feelings hurt dr. g
I loved this class and the professor is awesome. She knows her stuff and I learned a lot. Highly recommend taking her class but you have to work. hard
She was awesome. I got an A. Loved the movies.
bad professor, but probably not the worst i've had. needs to organize the material better. movies are cool, but she is a horrid grader. overall, sort of disappointing
awful teacher.
Not a good professor. Way, way too unorganized. Scatterbrained. She needs to get some direction in her lectures because a lot of students are lost. Tests are weird. NOT recommended.
Lets face it she should be shot for trying to relate the topics to real life, adding fun games, and showing movies. What did she do to attract a stalker student reviewer who is in need of professional help? She's a freaking nice person and doesn't deserve these BS reviews
Not great, but I've had much worse. Wish the exams would be easier, but that's the way it is. Most of the feedback I've read has been pretty rude, but it's probably true. Loved the movies!!:)
She was amazingly helpful and she really cares about teaching the material which is not very hard to comprehend if you attend class regularly. She is very lenient when it comes to assignments and she provides very fun ways to teach all of the material.
Took the class as a web-class. Great communication. Loved the powerpoint videos and the movies we were to watch to go along with the chapters. One chapter and one quiz a week. How easy is that? Only took two tests. One of the easiest classes I've ever had.
Good prof, hard tests, fair grades, funny
Hard topic to understand decent prof though
Dr. Gershuny is very nice and helpful, with very available office hours. There's never homework, but you are expected to read the chapter and take online quizes (not for a grade)that will make the exams much easier.
Awesome teacher... made class interesting. Tests are kind of hard, but she curves them A LOT!
I know why she's teaching instead of making a fortune as an attorney. P. Gershuny uses her role as a prof to grandstand on tree hugging issues rather than actually teaching. She doesn't communicate well and doesn't even follow through with her own committments. Easy yes..effective NO!
I was really looking forward to this class, but it was very disappointing. I took the 8 week summer class online. All of her e-mails came across as extremely rude, her video lectures were ridiculous, and she definitely played favorites. She is a terrible online teacher. She is one of the worst teachers I've ever had. I do NOT recommend her.
Worst teacher I've ever had. Avoid her at all costs.
Best professor I ever had. Fun class but too much work
She was very helpful. Did not come across rude ever. This was an online class and you had to read in oder to be able to do the assignments. They were in depth assignments. But if you read the chapters you will do fine. I felt the video lectures were helpful. I would recommend this teacher to anyone.
Professor Gershuny was great. My first paper her feedback was outstanding and made me want to write another just like it. She was compassionate when there was a death in my family and understanding when my working full time interferred with my school. Her flexibility in my course work allowed me to stay current in all my other class.
The tests were bad. A lot of the stuff on the tests were nothing talked about in class.
This is a rude person... on the second assignment she told me to drop the class. Wow thanks for the encouragement. Long, drawn out assignments that do not relate to anything.. DO NOT TAKE HER
The class itself is hard with any teacher..the key to getting an A on her tests is to watch her online lectures and look at the power points...going to class is a waste of time if you do those 2 things
Loved the class. She knows her stuff. Interesting topics Tests hard but I got an A. She tutored me when I asked for help.
Basically unless you are a favorite of hers she doesn't care about you!! I went to her several times for help and she was just like well I don't understand why you got this wrong or how you don't understand her! One of the WORSE teachers I have ever had!!! I would DEFINETLY NOT take her!
I didn't want to take this class - flunked the first test. She tutored me in her office really nice offered me tea and chocolate whenever I came in. Went through the whole test with me and switched my team to get me more help. I got an A on the final.
I loved this class! She is a great teacher and knows a lot. Her experience in her field makes her very interesting to listen too! I recommend her! (Try to participate in class, she likes that)
The class itself is pretty tough. Only 2 grades, midterm and final. She explains everything well but gets frustrated if you dont participate. She is willing to help anyone who wants help. Tests are pretty easy if you study!!!!
Attendance is not mandatory. In fact, people never went to class. You could attend class a total of 4 times and still receive a B for the entire semester. She is very strange if you try to talk to her and the class is worthless.
Horrible person, she couldn't teach to save her life. She get really upset when she has to actually tell you the answer if you get it wrong, even if you find the right answer she will still basically rip you to shreds. Easy tests, just watch the video lectures, and take the sample quizzes.
For the previous commenter, Dr. Gershuny made the videos, that's her delivering the lectures on the videotapes, so aren't u recommending her as a teacher, even tho u don't like her?
I loved this class. She was great, the topic, sustainability, was really interesting. My favorite class in the MBA program. I recommend anyone take this class. My team was great too.
She is fair. She is wonderful. She is funny. I wouldn't say easy A at all but if you listen in class you will do well. She knows her stuff and makes her subject fun to learn.
Do not take for online. She is extremely rude when you email her questions. She has impossible grading exectations and expects nothing short of perfection for the assignments. Says she gives feedback for the assignments, but I definitely didn't get any. Video lectures are a MUST. I would never take another course from her again. Very unhelpful.
Do not take for online. She is extremely rude when you email her questions. She has impossible grading exectations and expects nothing short of perfection for the assignments. Says she gives feedback for the assignments, but I definitely didn't get any. Video lectures are a MUST. I would never take another course from her again. Very unhelpful
Everyone must take her! She is one of the best professors that I've ever come across. The classes she teach are not always easy but she does her best to help her students. She has a way of making her students to want to learn and she really does care about her students. She is absolutely amazing and very entertaining!
Not many people know this, but her teaching assistant is pretty much answering our emails. She grades everything, and she is Really helpful when i go to her office.
Awesome professor!! Definitely one of the best at SEMO. Explains everything until EVERYONE understands. Teaches in an interesting way so that you are learning in a fun setting and not bored out of your mind. Definitely take her!!!
She told us at the beginning of the semester that she cared more about what type of candy to buy for us than answering our questions. The midterm was next to impossible because she didn't teach the first half of the semester. The second half she actually taught and people were actually learning. She isn't THAT bad of a teacher.
Not an easy instructor, but I wouldn't have missed her class for the world - I learned LOTS. For her online BL255 class, be sure and watch the video lectures, read the book, watch the movies and you'll be fine. I will definitely look to take her classes in the future.
Good teacher, kind and caring. However don't waste your time emailing her cause I promise u will never get a reply back. To get a B u will need to read the chapter one time through and watch her online video lecture. For an A do all that plus invest in the study guide and read it one time through.
I mean it would of been great if she actually taught something and knew about the grades. Her favorite saying, "ask Scott", so I'm still trying to figure out what does she know.
Wow! Great class, Made me want to go to law school. Definitely take her.
Basically the epitome of a good professor. Enthusiastic about subject material, has good semi-applicable stories to cement ideas. Large class, so you have to make a big effort if you want her to know you. She's great
Very great teacher! Seems a bit "blonde" at times, but is actually very intelligent in her field. If your interested in law take her class. It is easy if you do what is asked. She is more about getting you to think as a laywer then learn book facts. I had her for BL255 & UI316 and loved both! Take her and don't pass judgement too quickly.
Do not take her! She does not care about the students
She is one of the laziest teachers I have ever had. She doesn't explain ANYTHING. She gives quizzes in groups and doesn't even go over the material. After we took our midterm, she decided to delete the gradebook because she didn't want to grade our tests so everyone ended up getting an A which is good but shows how she doesn't care about students.
She let us take the tests as a team so we could raise our grades. She tutored me during office hours on all the test questions. all you have to do is read the chapters, watch her video lectures, and ask for help in office hours.
She's so ridiculously scatter-brained. She cannot be satisfied, either.
Learned more from her than any other prof. Took the class 6 years ago, still using the insight today. Most valuable class I ever took. Highly recommend.
She is the single most caring individual I have ever come into contact with. She restores my faith in mankind every time I meet with her. She is a saint and an angel on earth. I can't praise her enough. She is also a genius and really knows what she is talking about. Pray that you are lucky enough to have her as your professor!
GREAT prof! I would take her 10 times over again. Her office hours are extremely helpful and she is such a wonderful woman. I highly recommend. You will have to work for your grade but it is completely fair.
Tough class, she is unorganized but tries hard to make law interesting, which is hard to do. Read the book because her tests include small details from it. Make sure you go to class too - she'll add stuff from her lectures. I never knew what to expect in class but I learned a lot of good information.
Great teacher! Very helpful, wants her students to succeed, enthusiastic about the material, very clear, nicest teacher ever!!
She is the BESt TEACHER EVER! Always with a smile on her face and always read6 to help when u need it. She NEVER puts you down if u are unsure about the info and treats her student with respect. She makes a very hard subject, lae, seem like a walk in the park. She is truly the best as it gets and this is the truth!!!!M!
One of the best teacher I have ever had! A lot of work, but she gives you ll the tool you need in order to achieve your personal goal! Very interesting topics, very smart women! We need more professor in this caliber!!! Thank you Dr. Gershuny and it was an honor to learn from you!
Gershuny is nice, but not organized. She often forgets which quizzes she has posted which may work for or against you. You really have to dig for everything you need and she posts stuff at the last minute. She also doesn't like online classes and tells you to just come to class. The classes done' even match! Very frustrating!
At first you will HATE her but after the midterm you will be fine. She tells everybody in the beginning of the class you won't pass if you do bad on the first quiz. I got a 3 out of 10 on the first quiz and got a B out the class. Best teacher for BL225 you kind of have to come to class cause she doesn't believe in the book
I loved Mrs. Gershuny! You could tell she was trying to be stern but her laid back personality showed it! Advice: dont take this class for granted. You get a couple A's on your first few quizzes and then start to relax. That's a no-no. She is very understanding and supportive. Funny also. I actually laughed at her jokes. And that is rare for me.
If you have to take business law the best option is her. She tries to scare but if you show you're interested and persistent you'll end up with an A or B. Don't take the videos lightly though
Not just a great teacher, but a wonderful person as well. I was going through a tough time in my personal life when I was in her class and she took extra time out to help me when she could. BEST TEACHER EVER!
DEFINITELY my favorite teacher! He loves history and teaches it in a way that gets his students to love it too. I learned so much from her without really realizing it...and I remember what I learned because I enjoyed it so much! I always recommend her classes to others. If all teachers were like her, then everyone would love learning!
I love Gershuny! She is awesome. Wonderful person. On my life situations I think about what she tuaght us and how to apply it. A little bit of her should rub of on everyone The world would be a better place (-:
Being forced to take a class is not my idea of a good time. But this was a great class to attend and I actually learned a lot of information that helped me in my internship,
She is the best teacher ever she is very helpful land helps you with tests
Outstanding - Dr. G understands adult learners and provides what you need to know to compete in today's global business economy. Dr. G is the very best, helped me get over test fear and always returned my calls.
This lady... I respect her and all but she was all over the place. It was so hard to understand her at times.
This class was very hard in the beginning, but if you stick through the whole semester it is worth it.
It is evident that she is well articulated on the facts of law. She helps the students who participate in the forums so you'll want to make sure and participate in those. If you show you're interested and persistent you'll end up with an A or B. Don't take the videos lightly though -several test questions from them.
Not very clear at times what she expects. I took it on line and hear she is much worse in person. Gives you very short amount of time on tests. Only 30 minutes. If she is afraid people are going to look up the answers to much and not know it she should separate the essay part and not make it time limited. Some of us like to proofread our stuff.
Can be unclear about what she expects, but if you seek help from her, she is more than willing to help guide you. She gives about 1/2 of quizzes in class and 1/2 online. If you do well on the quizzes, you don't need to stress about a midterm or final b/c she gives the option of substituting your average quiz grade. There is work & lecture videos.
Don't bother texting or emailing her like the syllabus says, she won't respond. She isn't clear on what she expects on any assignment either. She will assign homework, not tell you what to do or where to get the answer. Just hands it out and that's that. I would take someone else if I could.
Most humble prof you'll ever meet while in college. She understands students (like no other teached I've had) and is always there to help. She gives students her cell # to contact any day of week. She is what all profs should be. Presetations a lot of research and group work. Texted me back even after class ended to help me w questions
The best part about Dr. G is teh adult way she treats you. She goes way our of her way to help anyone. She will explain until there are no more questions. Hands out her cell number. many wont do that and she will text you back. what more can you ask.
she is the best
If you came to grad school wanting to be challenged, inspired, and educated in the truest sense of the word, this is your prof. She will make you work hard and you will love every second of it. The single best prof I've ever had.
If you need help, in this class or anything within her power, she will help you. Wants you prepared but very approachable. VERY inspiring and supportive. Had for BL255 also and did not appreciate her near enough. I cannot say enough good things about her. Can't think of any negatives. Super sweet and giving. Wish she could teach everything I need!!
Definitely take Dr. G! She is absolutely the best teach. I'm telling you, you won't regret taking her. At first, when i saw the syllabus and the workload, I was really worried. But then, there were good surprises along the way. I'm going to leave it at that. Defeinitely take Dr. G whenever her class is available.
Although she was a little hard to get ahold of sometimes, when she did answer me she gave me good responses and help with issues I was having. She would have you call/text her with any issues rather than just email, with being in an online class I really loved that about her. She also gives you the option to practice essay questions... DO IT!
Very easy class online you can find everything on quizlet. But I would have to say she is the best at emailing students back in a timely matter.
I highly recommend to take with prof she is amazing
Best profer I ever had
Kind professor, will catch you if you plagiarize, super easy class and you'll get a lot from it. Probably one of the easiest online classes I have taken, which is a big deal. Work at your own pace.
Dr. G is a waist of time in person. her lectures have no structure and she just rambles in about stuff. Would recommend not taking this class in person
Worst professor I have ever had. Makes you watch 8 two hour long movies and provides zero links and makes you pay for them. Failed the whole class because we watched movies together to save time and kept us from graduating on time. DO NOT TAKE HER. I had an A up until the grades were due and she gave me and F. Horrible horrible teacher.
Great prof. Class lectures are very useful and you can tell she makes her own ppts. She explains material well and makes it very easy to understand. I slacked off but if you attend and do the practice quizzes online its easy to get a good grade.
I didn't find her lecture videos or notes helpful for the tests. Tests are heavily weighted and I didn't know what to expect. There are many homework assignments and only worth 10% of your grade. If you take this class online, she does require that the tests are proctored and you must pay to take each one. I recommend you take this class in person.
The homework is the biggest downside of this class. Lots of assignments per chapter and it's all only 10% of your grade. However, Dr. G is really a caring professor and knows her stuff. If you go to her lectures (she has zoom lectures a few nights a week) you'll pass the tests.
Super great at communicating with us. The class is semi difficult, but if you show up for class and do the work it will be super easy. If you have any questions you can contact her by her phone number which is a lot easier than email. Also go to her office hours!
Dr. G you are amazing professor! I can honestly say that i learned the material. You have such an energetic personality, I will take your classes and be a Blaw minor! You make everything clear and easy to understand. You are super responsive to emails and texts!!! And you answers everything with kindness and insight!
Homework 2/3 and test 1/3 of grade. Just turn it in by the deadline and it is super easy to pass.
Dr G is the best prof I had at Semo. Her teaching made me take the blaw minor. She is an easy grader and keps lectures really interesting and funny! I HIGHLY recommend! I took 3 classes from her.
More than half the class dropped while I was taking this course with her. Her exams have nothing to do with the material of the course so studying is almost useless. She cannot hold a thought for more than 30 seconds. Highly recommend taking this class with Ludwig instead.
She has the class work off a cenage book the entire semester. The good thing is you can go at your own pace, she gives you at least two weeks to do the 2-3 chapters. The exams are another story. She doesn't do just regular fill-in-the-blank or multiple-choice; she does matching, like back in middle school.The most tedious 1-2 hours of your life.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
67%
Textbook Required
79%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.23 avg changeRatings by Course
BL455
5.0
(2)BLAW255
5.0
(1)BUSLA255
5.0
(1)BUSLALAW
5.0
(1)BA662
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
LAWBUS
5.0
BUSLA255
5.0
BUSLALAW
5.0
BL740
5.0
BUSLAW
4.0