4.2

Lawrence Elassal

Law - Henry Ford College

4.2
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
73%
Would Retake
87
Reviews
4.2
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

73%

Would Retake

87

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

60

4

9

3

6

2

4

1

8

What Students Say

Do not take this class if you value your grade

BLW253 - 1.0 rating

Tough class and he does not prepare you for tests

BLW253 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

14%

Textbook Required

15%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 43 grades
Most common grades:
A (20)
B+ (8)
A- (6)
Grade Distribution
A(20)B(4)C(5)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(14)
Based on 43 reported grades
A: 20
B+: 8
A-: 6
C+: 4
Common Tags
Inspirational (11)
Amazing lectures (8)
Get ready to read (6)
Tough Grader (6)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (5)
Respected (4)
Test heavy (3)
Tough grader (3)
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Reviews (87)
3.0
3.0
BLW253
Jun 30, 2010

Very helpful, if you ask for it. Not bad to look at either. Course was a little confusing at times, not very clear on instructions. Does not give a lot of assignments so study hard for the tests.

5.0
1.0
BLW253
Jul 7, 2010

Excellent teacher! Applied real life scenario's to help students understand the law and its various applications. Extremely helpful, if you don't understand just ask! He is not concerned with completing every chapter in the book; he wants to make sure you understand the material. And did I mention He is FINE!!! LOL!! But seriously, he is awesome!!

5.0
1.0
BLW253
Jul 7, 2010

Awesome teacher. Deviates from the book and incorporates real life instances and situations to teach a concept or law! And he is very good looking. Not a hard teacher and he makes sure you know the material rather than rushing through to finish the book. I only wished he taught more classes!!! Beauty and Brains!!! LOL!

5.0
1.0
BLW253
Nov 19, 2010

The BEST teacher I have ever had in my school years, HIGHLY recommended :)

5.0
5.0
BLW253
Dec 18, 2010

Professor Elassal is a great teacher, but his exams are no joke and you have to read in this class.

5.0
5.0
BLW253
Jan 6, 2011

Nice to look at and a great prof....just make sure you study on the test.

5.0
1.0
BLW253
Feb 8, 2011

Elassal is an amazing Professor! He incorporates real world situations with the book, and really helps you understand the law. i absolutly loved this class, if you pay attention you'll do great.He reviews almost everything that's on the test and 99% of the test comes from the handouts he gives you! You should take this class, he makes the law fun!

5.0
2.0
BLW253
Apr 6, 2011

I guaranteed you will enjoy his class. He makes learning easy & fun. He should be teacher of the year. He has right blend of swag & professionalism. Expect no text anxiety episodes because he will thoroughly explain the law/cases with humor and visual aids to enlighten you.

5.0
4.0
BLW253
May 6, 2011

He is very easy to understand, and makes something that is hard to comprehend, very easy and enjoyable! I highly recommend him! You don't have to go to class, but it's much better if you do. He's very easy on the eyes, too!

5.0
5.0
BLW253
May 24, 2011

Tough exams. Not easy professor, but learned many things from professor elassal.

5.0
5.0
BLW253
Jun 7, 2011

professor elassal is really knowledgeable on business law and other law. excellent professor. not easy class, but very good professor for law.

5.0
2.0
BLW253
Dec 13, 2011

Mr elassal is a very good teacher.He is very easy to understand,his test is not easy but also not hard if u study.I guaranteed you will enjoy his class, He makes learning easy and fun. Elassal is an amazing teacher.i recommend him

3.0
4.0
BLW253
Dec 16, 2011

Good teacher, very hard test.

5.0
5.0
BLW253
Dec 17, 2011

Professor Elassal is hotttt! This class was not easy, but very interesting. He definitely knows business law and you will learn tons.

3.0
5.0
BLW253
Dec 19, 2011

great teacher, bad grading system. you'd have to ace all the projects and tests to get an A.

4.0
5.0
BLW253
Dec 19, 2011

Absolutely hated how your grade is based off 4 things that weighted heavily. wouldn't recommend him unless you're a genius.

5.0
5.0
BLW253
Dec 19, 2011

professor elassal is the best teacher so far have had. he explained things super clear with neat examples to help me learn stuff.

5.0
5.0
BLW253
Dec 19, 2011

Business Law is not an easy class with any professor, but elassal was great! Great Professor, great to watch too.

4.0
5.0
BLW253
Dec 20, 2011

Excellent class and excellent professor. I took business law before with another professor but had to drop because of work issues - and kinda glad it happened. Professor Elassal is by far the most knowledgeable and best professor.

5.0
4.0
BLW253
Dec 20, 2011

very good professor and highly recommend. was never bored and enjoyed the lectures very much.

3.0
3.0
BLW253
Dec 20, 2011

not easy professor, but great class.

4.0
5.0
BLW253
Dec 21, 2011

great professor. He did explain things clearly with a lot of examples and was very helpful to the students. But I agree with some of the ratings, the grading system was kinda impractical and impossible to get an A for as hard his tests were.

4.0
5.0
BLW253
Dec 21, 2011

Boring and hard subject but a good teacher.

4.0
5.0
BLW253
Dec 21, 2011

he knows his stuff and very good at explaining them. However the subject was a little hard and the tests were kinda tricky too.

5.0
5.0
BLW253
Dec 22, 2011

Best Professor. Explains everything and made it great for me to understand the class

5.0
4.0
BLW253
Dec 23, 2011

business law, very good class, very good professor for law class and he brings many court examples into class which helped me better understand and be interested

2.0
5.0
BLW253
Dec 24, 2011

Tough material that we covered in class. Teacher was tough, but explained things clearly. Tests were hard, especially the multiple choices. Grading style was a bit too harsh considering only four things determines your grade.

2.0
4.0
BLW253
Dec 24, 2011

Maybe when we're given more opportunities to raise our grades I would recommend this teacher. Or have a test for each chapter rather than 3 chapters at a time. It's a lot of material to cover in one hard test.

1.0
5.0
BLW253
Dec 24, 2011

such a boring class! teacher talked to much..

4.0
5.0
BLW253
Jan 9, 2012

good teacher and good at explaining a lot of things in class. the work however was a lot harder than it should be. I worked my butt off all semester and still got a C

5.0
2.0
BLW253
May 1, 2012

Great instructor!!!! Tests are for 3 chapters but it's not for material we didnt cover. Very flexible in grading even gave extra points after the test for "human error". Test is made of scenarios of legal terms to make sure you understand what you have heard and read....Good class!!

5.0
4.0
BLW253
May 1, 2012

really great professor and really fine and really intelligent.

5.0
4.0
BLW253
May 8, 2012

Great class. This professor can teach good. I felt he was very helpful in teaching.

3.0
3.0
BLW253
May 8, 2012

Get text and professor elassal gives handouts that were key. No homework either!

5.0
3.0
BLW253
May 15, 2012

amazing professor.

5.0
3.0
BLW253
Jul 2, 2012

professor is hot. class is actually good.

5.0
3.0
BLOW131
Jul 5, 2012

Lawernce is HOTTTT!!! like even if you were not intrested in the class you will want to go just to look at him!

5.0
5.0
BLW253
Jan 2, 2013

This professor is really good. Keeps things real which I appreciated very much. Book was used for reading so old version worked well for me.

5.0
3.0
BLW253
May 2, 2013

get the book. helpful on exams. lectures and examples also very helpful on exams. great professor.

5.0
5.0
BLW253
May 9, 2013

Excellent class. Lectures and law cases always interesting. Wish he taught more classes. Think he only teaches the business law class.

5.0
3.0
BLW253
Dec 24, 2014

Great class. Was not sure about business law but turned out as decent choice.

5.0
4.0
BLW253
Grade: B-
May 29, 2015

Great teacher and VERY passionate and knowledgeable about the material. Very "on your own" type of teacher. He provides notes that you copy and tests you on the UNDERSTANDING of the material. He doesn't care if you can memorize and spew back, you must study and full understand the material to do well. Skip a class and you will pay for it.

5.0
2.0
BLW253
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2015

Really interesting lectures for once. He does explain a lot and felt he gave good information. I used the book to prepare for my exams and it helped me do good.

5.0
2.0
BLW253
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2015

Great class Went to class took notes and got my A!! My friends did well and 3 of us got As Unless you sleep or are an idiot

5.0
1.0
BLW253
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2015

enjoyed the class. Recently switched to an accounting major, but loved the class and the professor ;)

5.0
1.0
BLW253
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2015

Loved this course! Do not buy the book from the college store, you can find an older version of the book online for really cheap. He is Professor McHottie!!!! Xoxo

5.0
2.0
BLW253
Grade: A-
Jan 21, 2016

Professor Elassal is an amazing instructor!!! He is very knowledgeable and passionate about the material. He explains everything multiple times so you understand it for the exam. Exam is based off his power point lectures and book. Reading is a MUST! Overall, he is an awesome instructor and I recommend him for business law.

5.0
3.0
BLW253
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2016

one of my favorite classes so far. learned a lot of things too.

5.0
4.0
BLW253
Grade: B+
May 10, 2016

Very good teacher. Almost no homework, but that was heard when there is only a few tests. You won't pass the tests if you don't read!

5.0
2.0
BLW253
Grade: A
May 17, 2016

Took good notes and did great. Used book for a few things but not every class.

5.0
3.0
BLW253
Grade: A-
Feb 14, 2017
Would take again

cool guy, really good looking.

4.0
4.0
BLW253
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

Interesting class.

Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
BLW253
Grade: C+
Dec 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Grade is based only on test scores, no make-ups or extra credit offered. Tough class and he does not prepare you for tests. Attendance not mandatory.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
4.0
BLW253
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Tough instructor. Almost impossible to get an A. Everyone seems to like him because he's doesn't require you to be there or participate. Does not offer a study guide or prepare you for tests. Pretty much read the book and you're on your own.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
BLW253
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Graduating soon and this was one of my favorite professors. Not sure what the others are crying about and they were likely the couple students that kept crying in class over everything and annoyed the rest of us over and over. #80yearoldmoms #notinhighschool #thisiscollege

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
BLW253
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

Professor Elassal is the bomb! Loved his lectures and examples to make things easy to understand.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BLW253
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

my friend had elassel and she told me to take notes and i would get the a like her and i took good notes and got my a. Exemples on board are important and help

Would take again
1.0
5.0
BLW253
Grade: C
Dec 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this class if you value your grade. very hard tests with no study guide. Entire class is based on 3 tests and 1 assignment. Long boring lectures.

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Tests are tough
5.0
3.0
BLW253
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

A :) Book helps 4 review and he basically reviews the last stuff we covered each class before the new stuff. You would have to be very dumb to not pass. Which a lot of people in my class were when they asked dumb things or for study guides when he goes over the same stuff until we got it.

Inspirational
1.0
5.0
BLW253
Grade: C+
Dec 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Horrible instructor !

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
Tests are tough
1.0
5.0
BLW253
Grade: B
Jan 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Wouldn't take again.

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BLW253
Grade: B
May 2, 2018
Would take again

Good professor that took a lot of time to explain things with examples and situations so we understand better. Used older version of the class book to save some money and did good in the class.

Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
BLW253
Grade: A
May 8, 2018
Would take again

Best class and professor

Inspirational
1.0
5.0
BLW253
Grade: B+
Sep 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Terrible instructor.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
BLW253
Grade: A
Oct 22, 2018
Would take again

Personally one of my favorite professors that I've taken thus far. Genuine guy and is able to keep you interest during lectures. Attendance wasn't required but if you don't show up then don't expect to do well. Group project at the end but it was simple and clear. Def wish he taught more courses. Oh and don't sit in the front row!!!!!! Trust me

Respected
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
BLW253
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2018
Would take again

Class lectures were great and this professor was really good.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BLW253
Grade: A-
May 20, 2019
Would take again

End of chapter terms were good for getting ready and did really well. Good class

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BLW253
Grade: A
Sep 11, 2019
Would take again

Prof E is da bombbbbb!!!! :) And learned some things for my business

1.0
5.0
BLW253
Grade: C+
Dec 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst decision Ive ever made was taking this instructor. Very difficult and hard to get ahold of outside of class. Material not presented clearly and support not available.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BLW253
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

took a lot of notes and did very good. straightforward with teaching so its good and helps because he goes over stuff more than once.

Inspirational
5.0
2.0
BLW253
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

Loved this class! We shared a book and there was not much hw Fair & finee :)

5.0
1.0
BLW253
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

One of the better classes and profs Easy book and nm hw

Respected
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
BLW253
Grade: C+
Dec 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

bad decision!

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BLW253
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2020
Would take again

this was a good class and enjoyed going to classes

Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BLW253
Grade: B+
Jan 29, 2020
Would take again

great decision and pay attention to the details professor e does on the board for exams.

Inspirational
5.0
3.0
BLW253
Grade: A
Feb 6, 2020
Would take again

Business Law with Elassal was the most interesting class so far. He is cool and great at teaching. This is your class to take. Did some light reading on each chapter and ended up with an A.

5.0
2.0
BLW253
Grade: B+
Feb 9, 2020
Would take again

Best prof.

2.0
3.0
LE253
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very poor professor. Extremely unorganized and unprepared. The content is easy but he makes the class much more difficult than it needs to be.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
LE253
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2020
Would take again

Loved this law class and professor elassal for making the class easier to understand for us.

5.0
1.0
LE253
Grade: A
Jun 30, 2020
Would take again

Take detailed notes and you will do great. This class was a lot better than I had expected.

4.0
2.0
LE253
Grade: A
Jun 30, 2020
Would take again

The lectures were good because this prof was always open to questions and would give examples as well. My friend ended up taking another section with a different professor and she regretted it.

Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
LE253
Grade: B+
Jul 14, 2020
Would take again

BEST CLASS

Participation matters
1.0
3.0
BLW253
Grade: B-
Oct 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

not a good experience.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BLW253
Grade: A-
Dec 21, 2020
Would take again

Did very well with some notes and reading. Prof Elassal reviews more than I liked but you would have to be very dumb to not get a good grade

5.0
2.0
LE253
Dec 22, 2020
Would take again

Taken his LE-253 class at UM Dearborn. My best teacher of the semester, easily. Knew what he was talking about, the tests were fair & effectively quizzed your knowledge of the laws taught in the class, and was very supportive and understanding. Huge respect for this teacher and I have nothing bad to say about him at all. Definitely recommended.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
BLW253
Grade: A-
May 1, 2024
Would take again

Best professor, easy grader very few assignments and very caring, one of my favorite professors this semester, very accessible through email, I 100% recommend and would take his course again 100 times.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
4.0
1.0
BLW253
Grade: A
May 4, 2025
Would take again

Great class, I didn't contact him much but from the times that I did it took him forever to respond and sometimes he didn't. But overall I enjoyed the class and him as an instructor 9/10 would take again if I could.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

14%

Textbook Required

15%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 43 grades
Most common grades:
A (20)
B+ (8)
A- (6)
Grade Distribution
A(20)B(4)C(5)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(14)
Based on 43 reported grades
A: 20
B+: 8
A-: 6
C+: 4
Common Tags
Inspirational (11)
Amazing lectures (8)
Get ready to read (6)
Tough Grader (6)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (5)
Respected (4)
Test heavy (3)
Tough grader (3)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.75 avg change
Jun
Jul
Oct
Dec
May
May
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

BLOW131

5.0

(1)

LE253

4.3

(6)

BLW253

4.2

(80)
Difficulty by Course

BLW253

3.4

BLOW131

3.0

LE253

1.7

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