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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
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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
2+ years
Kerry
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
2+ years
Courtenay
History Major and Jewish Studies Minor from the University of Virginia. Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center. I enjoy working with students of all ages in a range of different subjects. I am committed to developing tailored learning plans designed to help each student achieve his o...
University of Virginia-Main Campus
JD
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Raven
Every student is an individual who deserves to be treated as such. I love tutoring for the customization and flexibility it provides. For over 7 years, I have worked with students ranging from age 11 to adult to prepare for exams such as the LSAT, SAT, ACT, PSAT, and ISEE. I have my bachelor's a...
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
JD
Certified Tutor
2+ 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
2+ years
Promise
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
2+ years
Derek's PhD in Curriculum Design and Educational Technologies means he approaches bar prep differently than most lawyer-tutors — he reverse-engineers the exam's structure, identifying exactly which MBE and essay patterns candidates need to internalize and designing study sequences that build retenti...
Walden University
Doctorate (PhD)
Walden University
Master's/Graduate
University of Alberta
Bachelor
Certified Tutor
2+ years
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
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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
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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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