Normally, you stay in Normal LAW.
You change between different MODES.
Ground MODE (of Normal LAW) is similar to direct LAW with the addition of reduced elevator deflection and trim resetting on landing i.e. it's not direct law.
Ground MODE blends into flight MODE (of Normal LAW) at different rates for pitch and lateral control. See the picture.
Flare MODE (of Normal LAW) is not the same as direct LAW as a nose down term is added.
