In the Classroom: First-Year Contracts with Professor Mark Pettit

September 2010
Wondering what a first-year class is like at BU Law? Sit in on this mock Contracts class taught by Mark Pettit, BU Law's "singing professor." Pettit brings concepts of restitution, reliance and expectancy to life in a way that only he can, complete with a plastic snout. You can read more about the featured case here: www.bu.edu/law/communications/...
More about the first year at BU Law www.bu.edu/law/prospective/jd/...

[@steverota5303]

MARK PETTIT 1946 - 2018 , Thank You Mark

[@DonYutuc]

Who's watching in 2024? Mark Pettit Jr. Beloved “singing professor” inspired thousands of students throughout his four decades at BU Law.

[@WilliamViets]

I had Mark for secured transactions. One day, he decided to take whole class to see Repo Man, a movie somewhat relevant to Article 9 of the UCC.

[@chaegahk]

RIP Mr. Mark. We'll remember you.

[@user-oy8vb1wh6z]

😭😭

[@vik5436]

The professor’s teaching style is great. I can’t wait until i start law school

[@danielbabadzhanov9940]

Have you started law school yet? How is it? How hard is it? Is it what you expected? I’m so nervous to start!!

[@ASMRJohn]

Have you finished law school yet?

[@dedee111]

This is a great professor for 1L-Contracts class, since truly explains the subject matter so you can remember.

[@thefemmeguide]

Who is not studying law and watching *Just Because...*

[@nataliiagillespie4124]

London In Style maybe you should consider law school then

[@chriscockrell9495]

me

[@jsmith2678]

Me! Interesting.

[@quigmonster]

I am watching just because.

[@jimpeters9093]

I am

[@jdmans]

Had the highest grade in Contracts first semester...no one cares except me, but this will always be a great moment in my life. Torts lowered my avg to around top 1/3 in the class. Prof was somewhat like this one

[@tammylovesmakeup]

I love how this professor 🤓 illustrates with examples like the nose 👃 and the picture of beautiful Hedy Lamar

[@tammylovesmakeup]

Enjoyed this class so much. What an amazing Professor. I hope my future professors could be like this.

[@ashleybier4316]

Great lecture!

[@epistte]

I love the Kiki Dee, Elton John reference. I wish that I had classes like this.

[@oluwapelumioni7540]

Thank you professor, I'm a law student and this is helpful

[@costa2984]

Awesome lecture

[@LS-wh9rn]

My first class at BU Law...same prof too 👌

[@Swadheenta06]

Great.

[@Swadheenta06]

Great.

[@FarbotBurunetNia]

Thank you.

[@shellyconte5343]

Is there such thing as a 20 day-refiling period? When when you do this 20 day-refiling period?

[@JessETV]

Proud to BU 😍😍

[@valdirfelix856]

Exchange of information and exchange of information on laws.

[@patrickmcmanus1360]

How is restitution different from reliance? Restitution: Give back to promisee whatever she lost in contract. Reliance: Give back to promisee so she is in the same position as before the contract.

[@patrickmcmanus1360]

OK I get it - benefit Promisor received is resitution, but detriment to plaintiff is reliance

[@michaelsrowland]

In the usa do civil cases have juries?

[@gregoriosmith6994]

yes

[@mattMcLovinisbae]

no students laugh at the nose he put on i would have

[@WelshRabbit]

Sounds like a variation on a theme of Hawkins v. McGee. Give us the facts, Mr. Haaaaart. I love the Peerless case. Oh, dear, what a mistake.

[@antoniocifuentes3637]

Welsh Rabbit louder mr. hart. Fill this room with you intelligence!

[@melissaball2773]

Ok so... An appeal is saying "hey! Someone with MORE EXPERIENCE NEEDS TO LOOK AT THIS!" Until the process is exhausted by experience.. sounds logical.. BUT, I am a firm believer in viewpoints as well... which changes over time and becomes progressive.

[@AlejoJuares]

RIP

[@shariecebrewster5962]

I am new on there's to learn more a about, the law school how to be a te a teacher pr lawyer 😊 asz well 😊

[@scriptr1tr]

I am not studying law, but I find this interesting. I should have gone to law school

[@sohaillokhandwalla2092]

It’s never too late

[@Medredrum]

LOL good teaching

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

No settlement absent of TRUTH! I won't need your services until the TRUTH is out. That is NOT up for any negotiations whatsoever! I will save your video though. Thank you🙏

[@duniyarlabarai3757]

Waw !Superb ,this a brainwash professor,i really likes his lecture, thank u very much ,i wish i can afford to study abroad to meet this wonderful professor

[@shroom125]

Attorney is a dishonest profession. I would recommend to study law as a hobby and to stay in honor.

[@ZygimantasA]

I would recommend you go back to your cave.