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USLawEssentials was founded by Daniel A. Edelson, an attorney, experienced in teaching English as a Second Language and teaching foundations of United States law. 

All courses offered by USLawEssentials are created, designed, and taught by attorneys with extensive experience practicing law, teaching English to non-native speakers. and explaining US law to international students and attorneys.

Professor Edelson has outstanding legal knowledge and experience in various areas of law. When I was stuck, he helped.   When I needed extra assistance, he always had time for me. I never felt alone. When studying and dealing with challenging information the worst is being left alone with the material that just keeps building. I highly recommend this Professor.”

All courses offered by USLawEssentials are created, designed, and taught by attorneys with extensive experience practicing law, teaching English to non-native speakers. and explaining US law to international students and attorneys.

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Don’t Hide your Analysis

If you think it, write it ... or if it's in your head it should be on paper (or typed on the screen).   One useful tip for law school exams and the bar exam is to show your analysis in your essays. Almost everyone has heard this advice but not everyone follows...

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Persuading Students to Respect Paraphrasing

 I Failed to Persuade a Student to Respect Paraphrasing, but Another Lawyer Succeeded... Or... The ACLU Demonstrated the Value of  Paraphrasing...Or....That Brief Convinced the Student he Should Practice Paraphrasing...Or...A recent case, in which a student cursed her...

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