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Andrew
Bar prep is as much a project management challenge as an intellectual one — hundreds of rules across dozens of subjects, all tested in different formats. Andrew's law PhD and his cross-disciplinary study background mean he can map out a structured MBE and essay prep plan while drilling the black-let...
Boston University
PHD, Law, Management
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors, Molecular Biology, Literature

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Kerry practiced law for three years at a major D.C. firm after graduating magna cum laude from Michigan Law, so she's been through the bar exam process herself and understands the MBE, MEE, and MPT from both sides. She breaks down the difference between knowing the law and applying it under timed pr...
Yale University
Undergraduate Degree
University of Michigan Law School
Undergraduate Degree
University of Georgia
Undergraduate Degree
Certified Tutor
As a passionate educator, I am dedicated to helping students excel in their Bar Exam preparation or in their classes! I earned a Management BBA from the University of Notre Dame, and my J.D. from Georgia State University. I have over two years of tutoring experience. I tutor in 1L subjects, bar pre...
Georgia State University
Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Certified Tutor
Ryan
As a licensed and practicing attorney in Georgia, Ryan has firsthand experience with the bar exam process — from the MBE's pattern-recognition demands to the essay sections where precise, structured legal writing separates passing scores from failing ones. His history degree and extensive background...
University of North Georgia
Bachelor in Arts, History
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Ella
I like learning anything new and enjoy reading, but I'm not fond of school. I made good grades only when the subject interested me. However, I have always done very, very well on standardized tests, probably because I read so much. I was a National Merit finalist and my LSAT score was in the 99th pe...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
Paige
Teaching in various capacities since 2003, I combine legal expertise (class rank: top 20) and proven test strategies (UBE: 320, MPRE: 108) with compassion and creativity to elevate your legal acumen from good to great. With a law degree summa cum laude (Mitchell Hamline), a master's in public health...
University of Minnesota
Master's/Graduate
Carleton College
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
Liz
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
Certified Tutor
Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
Christopher
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bar Exam tutoring covers all seven Multistate Bar Exam (MBE) subjects—Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Evidence, Real Property, Torts, and Civil Procedure—plus California-specific essays and performance tests. Tutors work with you on substantive law mastery, exam strategy, time management, and practice test analysis to build confidence across the entire exam format.
While bar prep courses deliver the same content to thousands of students, personalized tutoring adapts to your specific weak areas, learning style, and pace. A tutor can focus intensively on the subjects where you're struggling, customize practice problems to target your gaps, and provide real-time feedback on essays and performance tests—something group courses can't offer at scale.
Many students struggle with time management during the exam, difficulty retaining massive amounts of material, weak essay-writing skills, or anxiety about specific subjects like Evidence or Civil Procedure. Others find it hard to transition from law school exams to the MBE's multiple-choice format. Personalized tutoring addresses these specific obstacles with targeted strategies and confidence-building practice.
Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment—reviewing your bar prep progress, identifying which subjects feel weakest, and understanding your learning goals and timeline. The tutor will then create a customized study plan that prioritizes your needs, whether that's mastering foundational concepts, improving essay technique, or drilling high-yield MBE topics.
Most students benefit from tutoring over 8-12 weeks leading up to the exam, though this varies based on your starting point and goals. Some students work with a tutor for intensive sessions in their weakest subjects, while others prefer consistent weekly support throughout their entire bar prep period. Your tutor will help you design a timeline that fits your schedule and exam date.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have passed the Bar Exam themselves and often have experience teaching law or preparing bar candidates. Many are practicing attorneys or former law professors who understand the exam's nuances and can share real-world context for legal concepts. All tutors are vetted for expertise and teaching ability.
Yes. Research on 1-on-1 instruction shows significant learning gains when tutoring is targeted to your specific gaps. By focusing on weak subjects, practicing under timed conditions, refining essay technique, and building test-taking strategy, students often see marked improvement in both MBE performance and essay scores. Results depend on your starting point, effort, and consistency with your tutor's recommendations.
Varsity Tutors connects you with a tutor based on your specific needs, availability, and learning preferences. Simply share your bar prep timeline, which subjects need the most help, and your preferred meeting format, and you'll be matched with an experienced tutor ready to support your exam preparation. You can get started as soon as you're ready.
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