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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-letter law in areas like torts, evidence, and civil procedure.

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 pressure — especially in areas like Constitutional Law, Evidence, and Contracts where the examiners love to test nuance.
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 in persuasive writing and essay technique translate directly into coaching examinees on IRAC construction and issue-spotting under timed conditions. Rated 5.0 by students.
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 prep, and technical writing. I believe in tailoring my approach to meet the needs of each student, including proceeding at the rhythm and tempo the student needs. My approach includes focusing on the Black Letter Law, strategizing, learning how to gather and understand performance data, and preparing for what to expect on Exam Days!
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 percentile. In today's system, that is about a 174. I attended law school at the University of Houston, graduated, passed the Texas bar with a decent score of 83, and practiced law for a long time. I quit practicing law when I moved to a small town in Central Texas. I began tutoring about a few years ago and discovered that I truly enjoy the intellectual challenge of tutoring and the opportunity to interact with a lot of bright, hard-working students. I had never tutored or taught before, so I read lots of study guides and picked out suggestions and tactics that made sense to me. I look for multiple ways to illustrate concepts because everyone understands information differently. My work with students is based on my experience, what I have studied, and feedback from my students. I think that tackling a problem directly is usually faster than looking for a trick or shortcut. I also help students with their applications and enjoy tutoring in writing and similar topics.
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), and an undergraduate degree magna cum laude from a top 10 liberal arts college (Carleton College), I have worked with K-12, college, graduate, and law students in 1:1, group, and classroom settings. My legal communication skills are second to none: I earned top oralist marks at the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition (the world's largest), provided strategic communications coaching to litigators in big tobacco cases, served as law journal writer and editor, and placed top-of-class in legal research & writing courses. Professionally, I've spent two decades in public affairs, government funding (grants, contracts), and sponsored research.
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 electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.
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 subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
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 at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
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 towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.
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 my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
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 Medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The New Mexico Bar Exam tests your knowledge of both general legal principles and New Mexico-specific law. The exam typically includes the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) covering contracts, torts, criminal law, civil procedure, evidence, and constitutional law, plus the New Mexico-specific portion that focuses on state law, professional responsibility, and practice rules. Success requires mastery of foundational legal concepts and the ability to apply them to complex fact patterns under time pressure.
Most students struggle with time management—balancing the sheer volume of material with the need for deep understanding rather than memorization. Many also find the transition from law school essays to the MBE's multiple-choice format challenging, as it requires different analytical skills. Additionally, students often underestimate how much New Mexico-specific law differs from general principles, and personalized tutoring can help you focus on your weakest areas rather than spending equal time on everything.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows a tutor to identify your specific gaps—whether that's struggling with MBE strategy, New Mexico procedure, or essay writing—and create a targeted study plan rather than following a one-size-fits-all curriculum. A tutor can also provide immediate feedback on practice essays and explanations for why you're missing certain MBE questions, which accelerates your learning far more than reviewing answers alone. This targeted approach helps you use your limited study time more efficiently, which is critical during bar prep.
Your first session will focus on understanding your background, identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and establishing clear goals for bar prep. A tutor will likely review your practice test scores, discuss which subjects feel strongest and which need the most work, and ask about your timeline and study schedule. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan that prioritizes the areas where targeted instruction will have the biggest impact on your score.
Most bar candidates study for 8-12 weeks full-time, though the timeline depends on your background, how much you've already studied, and your target score. Personalized tutoring works best when started early enough to address foundational gaps before focusing on strategy and practice. Even a few weeks of targeted tutoring can significantly improve your approach to the exam, so it's never too late to connect with a tutor, whether you're just starting prep or in your final weeks.
Look for tutors who have passed the New Mexico Bar Exam themselves and ideally have experience teaching bar prep or legal subjects. They should understand both the MBE format and New Mexico-specific law requirements, and be able to explain not just the right answers but the reasoning behind them. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who can assess your needs and create a study plan tailored to your learning style and schedule.
Yes—many students lose points on the MBE not because they don't know the law, but because they struggle with test strategy, time management, or identifying what the question is really asking. A tutor can help you develop a systematic approach to each question type, teach you how to spot common distractors, and provide targeted practice on your weakest subjects. Regular practice with expert feedback significantly improves both accuracy and speed, which are critical for MBE success.
New Mexico law makes up a significant portion of the exam, particularly in areas like property, family law, and civil procedure where state rules differ substantially from the general principles tested on the MBE. Tutors familiar with New Mexico's bar requirements can help you understand which topics are uniquely important in your state and how to apply general legal principles to New Mexico-specific rules. This targeted knowledge often makes the difference between a passing and failing score.
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