Susan Nerlinger

Request for Professional Learning

Susan Nerlinger is an experienced legal writer, attorney, and educator with a broad background in law, teaching, and content creation. She is a member of the State Bar of California and holds a J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of Law. Early in her career, she practiced plaintiff’s personal injury law in California and later taught civil procedure in the Paralegal program at Santa Clara University.

 

After several years abroad teaching English as a foreign language, Susan returned to the United States where she taught English as a second language for Montgomery County Public Schools in the Washington, D.C., area. She now focuses on writing about legal and environmental topics and contributes content for LegalMatch, where she serves as an author covering a wide range of law‑related subjects.

 

Susan’s diverse career blends legal expertise, education, and clear, accessible writing designed to help readers understand complex legal issues.

 

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Education

  • J.D., Juris Doctor – University of California, Hastings College of the Law (1983)
  • M.A., Master of Arts – University of Wisconsin–Madison
  • B.A., Bachelor of Arts (cum laude) – Bryn Mawr College
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Expertise

  • Legal writing and research
  • Personal injury and civil law
  • Civil procedure and courtroom processes
  • Environmental law and policy
  • Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
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Books

Bilingual Dictionary Buster: Effective Strategies for Using Bilingual Dictionaries for Students

$16.95
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Courses

Helping Students Own Their Learning with Bilingual Dictionaries

Join us for a chat with author Susan Nerlinger as she talks with Leticia M. Trower about how students can use bilingual dictionaries to take ownership of their learning.

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Request for Professional Learning