Experienced lawyer with a demonstrated history of working in government. Since 2017, I have been working as legal counsel with the federal Department of Finance where my practice focuses on matters relating to government financing, regulatory affairs and project development. I am a law graduate from the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, and have a Bachelor of Commerce (Specialization in Commerce and Finance) from the University of Toronto and a master's degree in International...
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...to meet the individual needs of each student. Through personalized instruction, interactive learning activities, and a nurturing learning environment, I aim to inspire confidence, foster curiosity, and instill a lifelong love of learning in my students. I believe that education is not only about acquiring knowledge but also about empowering individuals to realize their dreams and make a positive impact in the world. As a tutor, I am dedicated to supporting students on their academic...
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...Arts in Criminology from University of Toronto and a Juris Doctor from Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Toronto Metropolitan University. I enjoyed leading a small team of students at law school as we launched a legal clinic related to animals! I consider my style to be fun and laid back and strive to ensure students feel comfortable asking questions or letting me know when they need help. That's what I'm here for, after all!...
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...both understanding and confidence. Education is not just about rote learningit's about inspiring students to think critically, ask questions, and engage with material on a deeper level. I've mentored peers and clients throughout my career, and I find great fulfillment in helping others achieve their academic and personal goals. With a traditional, structured approach grounded in discipline, respect, and a deep appreciation for the value of learning, I offer more than just subject expertiseI offer...
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...will always be: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. The more you seek, the more you learn. The more you learn, the more you grow. It is my belief that you can master anything that you put your mind to, as long as you ask questions, engage and explore! Whatever you need help with, I'll be here for you! I can teach you music, dramatic arts, law, English (language and literature), and Spanish too! I speak three languages:...
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...hold both an undergraduate degree in law (LL.B.) and a Master of Laws (LL.M.). I am very passionate about North American politics, political issues, and government operations and institutions. I have a long history of teaching high school level, university level students, as well as continuing legal education and legal seminars to professionals and the general public. I am very serious about teaching and work, although I encourage a collaborative and light hearted approach to...
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I love to help people learn! I am a law librarian and have several years experience helping people prepare for the LSAT. I have written the LSAT and scored 164. I also have over 20 years teaching and tutoring experience makes me a perfect tutor for you! I want to learn about you and your tutoring requirements. I will accommodate your learning requirements and look forward to working with you!
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Christelle graduated from the University of Ottawa in the Juris Doctor and Political Science joint program (cum laude). Christelle completed both her undergraduate and juris doctor degree in French. Christelle always knew she wanted to become a lawyer and work closely with students. She currently practices in the area of administrative law and mentors law students throughout their different school placements. She has also taught the housing law component of the Law Practice Program through...
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...experience at Law Firms and as In-House Legal Counsel working for a Multi-National Company, specializing in corporate law and litigation. Tutor on Varsity for over a year and have helped over 60 students from US and Canada. I've imparted practical legal insights and conducted training on various legal subjects. Award-winning for excellence in diverse projects, I hold a Masters in Canadian Common Law (LLM) from York University and a Bachelors in Law (LLB) from University...
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...also understand that there are many different factors that motivate a child in his studies. I think it's important not just to drill facts into students, but to help them appreciate how their studies will have a real effect on their lives. I hope to make the learning process not just a chore that is forced upon them, but a perceivable benefit that a student will understand is an important part of their well being.
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...Texas at Austin where I earned my Bachelors of Arts degree in English and minored in Business. Thereafter, I studied law at Southern University Law Center where I earned my Juris Doctorate degree and my license to practice law in the State of Louisiana. I have owned and operated my private practice where I have focused predominately on family and criminal law, employment and labor law and contract negotiation and disputes. I began mentoring and...
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...practiced law for 30 years, dabbling in almost every area of the legal profession and before multiple courts of three states and in the federal system, along with state and federal administrative law. I've had the privilege of tutoring over 100 clients, with an average of 5-star ratings and all glowing reviews. My clients include bar exam preppers (some retakers), law students of every level and college students taking law related classes. I graduated 3rd...
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...University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, with minors in Communications and Business. At U of I, I was placed on the Dean's List for 3 semesters in a row, and underwent a variety of coursework, such as calculus, statistics, comparative politics, etc. I received my JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where I received a CALI Award in Intimate Partner Violence. I currently work as an Insurance Defense litigator in Chicago, Illinois. I find myself drawn to...
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I am determined to help your student succeed! I have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and experience tutoring in the areas of math, science, and test prep. I am qualified to tutor PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, LSAT, and the GRE. I am extremely well-rounded and eager to help.... Every student should be treated on an individual basis because no two students learn exactly the same way.... I can ask the student questions to make sure...
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Family Law Tutoring FAQ
Family law is one of the most commonly taken elective courses in law school. Since it is not a required course, students generally take it in their second or third year of law school. Family law is not tested by the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), but is typically found on the unique essay portions of state bar exams. Family law largely focuses on legal issues surrounding marriage and children. When family law is avoided by law students, it is frequently because the class has a negative reputation as an unsavory divorce law course. While the dissolution of marriage is an important aspect of family law, the class is much more diverse and complex than many law students give it credit for.
Family law includes elements of both contract law and constitutional law; in particular, the Fourteenth Amendment. Much of the analysis focuses on when state laws that circumscribe individuals' ability to marry or raise their children are permissible. The constitutional issues that are presented in family law classes tend to give many law students great difficulty. This is because constitutional law is one of the more complex classes in law school. Additionally, the Fourteenth Amendment is usually the focus of its own, more advanced class, and not all students choose to study it. Thus, family law students often have only had limited exposure to the most difficult materials in the class. This can make the analyses that are used by the Supreme Court difficult to follow. What is a fundamental right? Do people have a fundamental right to marry and to raise their children? Where are the limits to those rights? What is a compelling state interest? Should the court apply strict scrutiny to a law? If not, which test should the court use?
On a more basic level, you'll learn the legal ins and outs of dispute resolution and mediation. The professional ideals of counseling, representation, and delinquency are covered, and the intricacies of the justice system are explained so that you will gain a working understanding of how these fit into the big picture. Every concept you will learn affects every member of the family. Appreciating the diversity and complexity of the course will help to maximize your knowledge to make you more suited for family law cases you may encounter down the road. The more a family law professional knows, the more help they can be to husbands, wives, children, and siblings in distress. For the time being, it's important to focus on the big questions, which concentrate on basic human rights and the laws that impact them.
A family law tutor can help you understand all of these complex issues. These tutors are skilled at crafting and editing law class outlines, and can help you construct a thorough and concise study guide as well. Your tutor can even help you with essay writing, helping you craft and support an argument with the relevant case law. This will help you write more comprehensive, organized, and persuasive essays and exam answers. Your tutor's goal is to help you understand all the relevant concepts and principles, and also to help you become proficient at communicating your knowledge. With so much information being communicated in a family law course, a little extra help can go a long way in boosting your chances for success. Your tutoring sessions will offer one-on-one, individualized instruction, which allows for you and your family law tutor to focus on the specific concepts in which you most need help. Tutors are available to meet at your home or at another location of your choosing, such as the law library at your university, or face-to-face online. Contact a Varsity Tutors educational director today to get connected with an exceptional family law tutor near you!
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Recent Family Law Tutoring Session Notes
We went over a lot of material. The student seems to know the material much better than before and is very well prepared for his exam. As long as he keeps variables straight and keeps his work neat he will do great! The session was long today but there was focus the entire time and we worked well on all of the problems.
We covered a more complex pedigree problem. The student was able to think through how to solve the pedigree problem. We covered the different types of inheritance. We also covered a way of memorizing the animals included in different phyla. He said he felt prepared for his final.
Worked with the student on math again. We went over the worksheets I gave her. Once she was comfortable with the formulas she could complete the problems easily. She is doing reading practice on her own at the moment. I will continue to work with her on reading, math, and science as our sessions progress.
We covered the materials that were going to be on the student's online exam later that day. This included Gestalt Principles, Muller-Lyer Illusions, ambiguous pictures, and the various experiments done with babies. I suggested that from now on we should listen to the online lectures together during our session and take notes together, which would improve his note taking skills and better prepare him for the exam.
Today our focus was on vocabulary review for his upcoming quiz. We reviewed the definitions of each word, discussed the common word roots and cognates, and I quizzed him on definitions until he could consistently get each one right. Then I created a fill-in-the-blank vocabulary quiz with all fifteen words and he completed as much as we had time for in class.
The student and I reviewed math topics. We went over geometry problems and the different formulae that go along with the 2D and 3D shapes. We will spend the rest of the sessions refreshing her in math as much as possible, while also concentrating on the reading and writing sections.
