Reviews of professor Yxta Murray

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I took crim law from Murray in 2010. I didn't find her to be an adequate teacher. This was most apparent when I took the bar because we only covered murder. She likes to focus on theory & push people in a pretty aggressive manner but it was all for not because it didn't make me a better attorney & left me unprepared for a major MBE subject.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Everyone should take Women and the Law with Prof. Murray.  Not only do you study gender justice, but you get to analyze readings and cases the way you would have before 1L year.  BUT be prepared for class - she cold calls on people even though there were only 16 of us.  There will be amazing discussion on how women are affected by the law.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Murray is by far one of the best at Loyola. Just finished her course, women and the law, and left a more well educated and inspired advocate. There are no textbooks, just readers. She encourages class discussion, heavily theory based, but really forces you to think, and will make the effort to meet with you. Highly recommend.

Rating: 2.5/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Nice to have gotten heavy into theory (mens rea, etc.), as it helps you "think like a lawyer." Three years later, however, studying for the bar is incredibly difficult: you'll know homicide and statutory rape, but... not mots of what the bar tests. So, learn that stuff while you have a break -- you won't have time come July after 3L year.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Pros: goes off same edition/notes from prior classes which she shares so following along in class is easier. Her notes summarize each section which are very helpful for outlining. Cons: Fast paced, lecture heavy, multiple choice was 2/3 exam and very confusing to me. Limited practice questions or essays or model answers.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
She is extremely passionate, just not about teaching. Syllabus has no information, reading assignments are emailed Friday night. Lectures consist of her scrolling through a 80-page word document. These notes are full of typos and are written in a shorthand that only makes sense to her. Should not be teaching any first year classes.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Questions for Professor Murray from a Bar Exam Taker: 1. Why did we not learn any property crimes? 2. Why did we not learn any crimes besides homicide? 3. Why did other sections receive the information they need for the bar exam, but we did not?