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Sarah
I am currently practicing law in Massachusetts. Throughout my education, I have had the privilege of assisting friends and family as they worked through challenging academic subjects. I enjoy watching those I am helping grow and succeed as students and as people. My favorite subject has always been ...
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Bachelor in Arts, English
Boston College
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Joshua
I believe that everyone is far more capable of learning than they believe, and that we all have unique styles of learning because we all come from different backgrounds with distinct experiences and values. With that, my goal is to learn as much about my students as possible and tailor curricula to ...
Suffolk University
JD
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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
Certified Tutor
I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Earnest
I am comfortable with either setting. I'm confident that I can help you (or your student) achieve to the best of their ability, so please don't hesitate to get in touch!
University of Pennsylvania
Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Massachusetts Bar Exam tests knowledge across multiple areas of law including civil procedure, criminal procedure, evidence, contracts, torts, property, constitutional law, and professional responsibility. For students in Des Moines preparing for this exam, personalized tutoring can help you master both the substantive law and the specific Massachusetts rules and procedures that distinguish this bar exam from others.
Many students struggle with mastering Massachusetts-specific rules and procedures, managing the volume of material across multiple subjects, and developing effective exam strategy under time pressure. Additionally, the bar exam requires not just memorizing law but applying it strategically—something that benefits greatly from personalized instruction where a tutor can identify your specific weak areas and tailor their teaching accordingly.
Bar prep courses provide standardized content delivery to large groups, while personalized 1-on-1 instruction focuses specifically on your learning gaps and exam strategy. A tutor working with you can adapt pacing to your needs, drill your weakest subjects intensively, practice exam-style questions targeting your problem areas, and provide real-time feedback on your analysis and writing—all customized to help you pass efficiently.
Your first session typically includes an assessment of your current knowledge, review of your bar prep materials, and a discussion of your specific goals and timeline. The tutor will identify which subjects need the most focus, discuss your learning style, and create a personalized study plan that complements your bar prep course and maximizes your preparation time.
Most bar exam candidates benefit from 8-12 weeks of focused preparation, though this varies based on your background and when you're taking the exam. Many students start tutoring after completing their bar prep course's initial content review, then work with a tutor for targeted drilling, practice exams, and strategy refinement in the final 4-6 weeks before the exam.
Look for tutors who are licensed attorneys in Massachusetts or have extensive bar exam teaching experience, ideally with a strong track record of helping students pass. They should understand Massachusetts-specific rules, be familiar with current exam formats and scoring, and have experience teaching bar exam strategy and essay writing—not just subject matter knowledge.
Yes, essay writing is a critical component of bar exam success and responds very well to personalized instruction. A tutor can teach you the IRAC method, help you practice identifying issues quickly, review your practice essays for analysis depth and organization, and provide feedback on how to write persuasively under exam time constraints.
The Multistate Essay Exam (MEE) and Multistate Performance Test (MPT) require different skills than multiple-choice questions. Tutors can help you practice timed essays, develop efficient reading strategies for MPT fact patterns, learn how to structure complex legal arguments, and provide detailed feedback on your performance—all essential for scoring well on these sections.
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