Absolutely fantastic class and should be at the top of the MUST TAKE list. I cannot sing the praises for this class enough. If you want to learn or honestly even just relax with the peace of mind that you can take academic risks and really examine ideas with needing to fear for you grade constantly. The vibe of the course is very dinner table discussion and encourages students to share their opinions, views, and perspectives. Here is the structure of the course:

Lectures/Discussions 40% : ATTEND THE LECTURES! She does not take attendance but it is basically required since the discussions will be posted at the end of the lectures. The lectures go over the reading that was assigned that week. The readings can be dense at times. They can be tiring to get through but you are not expected to read every single week. Furthermore, the readings are covered in detail during the lecture period. You should read beforehand in order to grasp an expectation of what the week's class will be like and the content it will follow so you can actively participate. And yes the in-class times are long, roughly 3 hours each. Some weeks are faster than others but keep in mind you only meet once a week. Professor Wang is nice and gives you breaks to break up the class. Very rarely does the whole ~4 hour block get used entirely. At the end of some lectures, a discussion will be posted. There are no right or wrong answers and they are graded on competition. If something comes up, just email her. She is quick to respond and is very attentive and caring to accomodate life circumstances.

Midterm Exam 25%: This is the 'hardest' exam you will do in this class. There are study guides given out before every single exam. She dedicates the week prior to each exam to go over what it will be like and what you should expect. You are allowed 3 whole pages of notes (printed) into this. The midterm is broken up into 2 parts. An MCQ and a SAQ/Essay format questions. I believe there were 20 MCQ questions and 3-4 SAQ questions. The SAQ questions are basically given to you before the exam and you can prewrite the answers. The MCQs are based on the readings. You will have roughly 2 readings to week to do that are covered extensively in the class leading up to it. You will have the whole period (4 hours) to complete the midterm. Scantrons are provided for the MCQ and SAQs are done through Canvas.

Final Exam 35%: This is all essay questions. Specifically one that examines a concept from the one of the readings done over the quarter and a personal reflection of what this course has taught you. You will be allowed 3 pages of notes but they really aren't necessary. A study guide is posted and regularly updated to answer questions students have. You should have a clear expectation of what will be the questions on the final before even coming in. The exam is held on the 10th week of the class. It is done through Canvas.

If you are a pre-law student thinking this class will sharpen your legal thinking, it will not. The course does not teach you to think like a lawyer but instead is a critic of how the law is framed in the context of Asian Americans. It is a relatively large class with a personal feel. Yes this class is an 'easy A' but it provides insight that most classes fail to teach students but allowing students to make connections in a relaxed environment.

I completely bombed the multiple choice on the midterm and got a C, but still ended with an A+ in the course. As long as you respect the material and give it the time it deserves, you will end up with a high grade. You have to physically try to NOT to get an A in this course.

If you are willing to show up and talk in discussions for an easy A, this is your class. I really enjoyed her. As a 1st-year transfer, this mimics how a CC class works. Do not miss a day of class, she tracks attendance. She sometimes record, but you should be taking notes during lectures and class discussions. Everything your peers and she says will be on the final and midterm which was just reflection SAQs. She is extremely nice and understandable. Turned in my midterm late, still gave me full credit. Follow her instructions. She is lax. Just show your thoughts and voice them. 9/10 (1 point off for making me show up).

LOVED LOVEEEDDD this class! Professor Wang is very friendly and chill about her lectures and the way she breaks down the readings helped a lot. The reading was pretty dense but she breaks down the readings and its very digestible based on her teachings. I went to her office hours and I was able to talk so much about the readings and go beyond that as well. Highly recommend talking to Professor Wang. Definitely would retake it since it was simply a midterm and a final. I often think about the things she teach us because it is so relevant now !!!

ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVED THIS CLASS. Professor Wang was super engaging and I was super interested in all the lectures. The readings were a little dense but I thought they were fascinating and she broke them down really well. Absolutely recommend taking this class!!!

This is an absolutely amazing class! Professor Wang is so kind and understanding, and often doesn't use up the entire 3 hour class period because she understands it's exhausting. She gives you breaks as well, and allows you to makeup your missed classes with a written assignment. Though some of the readings are long, she discusses them in class enough that you don't have to do an in-depth reading on your own. She also understands if sometimes you aren't able to complete a reading. The midterm and final were both open note, at home written prompts. The midterm was just based on the readings and some key concepts, and she literally tells you EXACTLY what will be on the exam—literally exactly, you could probably pre-write the answers. The midterm was not difficult, but the final was even easier. The final was a reflective style written exam, and was much shorter and not timed. Overall, I cannot recommend this class enough!!! I am an Econ major and know nothing about law, and literally LOVED this class. You literally probably have to try to not get an A.

Professor Wang is incredibly knowledgable about Asian American law, and I always found her lectures engaging. Readings every week were manageable, participation was mandatory (which wasn't bad since we had class only once a week), with 1 simple midterm and 1 easy final. Would recommend taking her class since it's very eye-opening and makes you think critically about the way we view law!

Asian Am and Law was one of my favorite courses at UCLA! The content was incredibly difficult but the way we broke it down as a class really helped. I would recommend it to anyone.

i stopped attending lecture halfway through the quarter because it was a bit boring, but it was still possible to do well in the class! the midterm and final were graded really easily and the professor was really kind and understanding about extensions. the readings were interesting, but the live lectures were just discussions that didn't really add anything in my opinion. she posts her own lectures which i think are more helpful.