Roderick Ireland is a Criminal Justice professor at Northeastern University rated 4.21/5 on Rate My Professors by 14 students, with 3.1/5 RMP difficulty and 91% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
Roderick Ireland professor reviews and ratings: 4.21/5 from 14 RMP ratings at Northeastern (91% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
The prof is nothing special. He is a fair grader, but the old age really shows. He is very physically active but mentally you can tell he is becoming bitter, not a good sight. Likes to demean students and be condescending by putting them on the spot for no reason. Doesn't remember anyone except his 2 favorite students and they're always POC...CRIM2100 2026-07-13 10:46:06 +0000 UTC
Easy grading, very insightful trips but lectures can be a bit of a drag. Definitely worth itCRIM4100 2024-04-23 01:33:05 +0000 UTC
I loved this class! The lectures may get a bit boring since he reviews a lot of statutes in class (necessary evil) but the field trips and guest speakers he brings in are super insightful and he knows ALOT.CJ510 2019-09-25 01:54:38 +0000 UTC
Hands down, the greatest professor and class ive taken @ NU (coming from a senior). The guy is a justice on the MA supreme court and was a Juvenile Justice for years. You take a field trip to secure Juvie facilities and court. Awesome experiences. But dont take this class unless you're willing to WORK - its not easy, but you can do well if you workCJU510 2009-06-24 10:16:54 +0000 UTC
Does not remember who actually attended lectures, loves unprompted gotcha questions, condescending, does not know his TA, not lenient on grading but it is fair. Does not budge on late work. Likes listening to himself talk. The most active old man I know he cannot sit down.CRIM2100 2026-06-03 17:02:27 +0000 UTC
As a CJ major, You try as hard as you can to respect him b/c he's the former chief justice of the juvenile court of Suffolk county. His teaching is confusing. His syllabus doesn't tell you what anything is worth. We didn't even get a rubric for the final paper. The only thing I appreciated in this class was the field trips (good experience).CRIM4100 2016-04-06 09:29:05 +0000 UTC
Lots of readings but they prepare you well for the class. Field trips were helpful and he is an easy grader if you are willing to make sure you get all the assignments completed on time.CJ510 2017-12-11 03:10:25 +0000 UTC
Judge Ireland is a great professor & brings so much knowledge and experience to the classroom. He is a very engaging lecturer and brings students to various courts within the Boston area for an immersive learning experience. While Judge Ireland doesn't take attendance for lectures, he doesn't post any slides, so going to class is very beneficial.CRIM2100 2026-04-29 02:37:29 +0000 UTC
You can go to class and not do the readings, or do the readings and not go to class. His lectures are completely pointless because he literally dictates statues to you the whole time! Worst class I've ever taken. 20 page paper for undergrad too. Talks too fast to take adequate notes and never repeats himself unless you ask. Gives pop quizzes.CJ510 2008-02-28 02:49:33 +0000 UTC
Super immersive, took us to court for the second half of the semester and I learned a ton. The guest lecturers were very engaging, and he was extremely knowledgeable.CRIM2100 2026-03-23 19:11:55 +0000 UTC
The best professor. The sweetest man who truly cares that you learn all about the subject. You will leave knowing so much about criminal justice and get real experience going to court.CRIM2100 2025-06-15 16:48:00 +0000 UTC
lots of reading and papers but its the type of work that really connects what you're learning in the classroom to the real world. Judge Ireland is an amazing teacher who cares about his students. The field trips he takes you on are amazing and I realllllly recommend going to all of them!CRIM2100 2024-01-02 20:20:00 +0000 UTC
Judge Ireland is the best. He's super interesting and a great resource for pre-law.CRIM2100 2022-12-05 05:26:17 +0000 UTC
Not the most interesting speaker but learned A LOT in his class. Tests were very straightforward. The main highlight of this class was the field trips to the municipal, juvenile, superior, and supreme courts, and the county jail. he was the former chief justice of the Mass. supreme court so he knows a LOT of thingsCRIM2100 2019-04-23 22:51:42 +0000 UTC
Roderick Ireland is rated 4.21/5 on Rate My Professors from 14 ratings. 91% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
Roderick Ireland's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.1/5 on Rate My Professors.
Roderick Ireland has taught CRIM1110, CRIM2310, CRIM4120 at Northeastern.
Data updated October 2026.