Reviews of professor Ellen Venzer

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
An amazing experience that is not typical of many poli sci classes offered at UM, super interactive and engaging. Would recommend for anyone interested in learning more about the criminal justice system.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Judge Venzer is the professor that had the biggest impact on my life. Her class made my time as a student at the U incredibly memorable and special. She is so incredibly kind, thoughtful, and inspirational. I would take her class 10 times in a row if I could. Take her class, you won't regret it!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Judge Venzer is an absolute asset to UMiami. Never in my life have I had a professor who cares as much for her students and makes every class genuinely interesting and exciting. This is my second time taking one of her classes, and I would continue to take it over and over again if I could. I wish UMiami was filled with all Judge Venzers.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Honestly the best professor & person ever. I learned SO much in this class & it was SO enjoyable. It's all discussion & we had assigned readings each week. You just need to go & participate. There's a 20-page final paper. You also get to sit on the bench w/ her at court which is so cool. I cannot recommend her enough, she's so funny too. TAKE HER!!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Class is only one day/week and even though it's a three-hour class, she fills the time with engaging discussion topics, insightful videos, and an overall very encouraging environment for students to freely express their opinions. Also provides an unadulterated look into the criminal justice system. No exams, but participation is stressed for an A.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Judge Venzer's class was super engaging and it was so much fun getting to know everyone and talk about complex topics in the legal system. It was the class I looked forward to every week. Super interesting material. Would 100000% recommend.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Judge Venzer is kind, quick witted, and an absolute amazing person. Her lectures are in-tentful, engaging and full of discussion. She does have a TA but you can tell their relationship is mutual and the TA is happy with her position. Loved the class so much and should take the class if you are able to.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Judge Venzer is by far one of my favorite professors at UM. She is very passionate and cares for her students' learning and well-being. She gave us the opportunity to sit in her courtroom and also brought in various guest speakers that exposed students to professionals in the criminal justice system.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Judge Venzer is the best professor I've had at my time at the University of Miami. The way she runs her class is the way I think a course should be ran. Small class, roundtable discussion where everyone is comfortable to discuss real world problems and examine their own biases. She does not judge at all and makes you feel comfortable to speak up.