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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
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
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
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
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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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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bar Exam tutoring covers all seven tested subjects: Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Evidence, Real Property, Torts, and Civil Procedure. Tutors also help with the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) and New York-specific essay questions and multiple-choice sections. A tutor can focus on your weakest areas or provide comprehensive review across all subjects depending on your needs.
While bar prep courses follow a set curriculum for all students, personalized tutoring adapts to your specific learning style, pace, and weak spots. A tutor can spend extra time on subjects where you're struggling, create custom practice problems, and provide immediate feedback on your essays and practice tests. This targeted approach helps you use your study time more efficiently during the intensive bar exam preparation period.
Many students benefit from starting tutoring 3-4 months before the bar exam, though this depends on your baseline knowledge and comfort level. Some students begin tutoring during their final year of law school to strengthen foundational concepts, while others wait until after graduation when they're in full bar prep mode. A tutor can assess your current knowledge and help you create a realistic timeline for reaching your target score.
Many students struggle with time management during the exam—balancing thorough essay analysis with multiple-choice speed. Others find it difficult to apply legal rules to complex fact patterns or to master the nuances of New York-specific law. Personalized tutoring helps you develop test-taking strategies, practice under timed conditions, and build confidence in applying law to fact scenarios you haven't seen before.
Tutors can teach you the IRAC method (Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion) specific to each subject, review your practice essays with detailed feedback, and help you identify common mistakes in your analysis or organization. They can also help you practice writing under time pressure and learn to spot the key issues examiners expect you to address. Regular essay practice with expert feedback is one of the most effective ways to improve your writing score.
Yes. The MPT requires you to complete realistic legal tasks like drafting a memo or contract in a limited time. Tutors can teach you how to analyze the fact pattern, organize your response, and manage your time effectively. They can also review your practice MPTs and provide feedback on your legal analysis, writing clarity, and whether you've addressed all required components.
Absolutely. For students in Manhattan preparing for the New York Bar Exam, tutors can focus on New York's unique rules in areas like Real Property, Contracts, and Civil Procedure, as well as New York essay questions from past exams. Understanding how New York law differs from the Multistate rules is critical for success on the New York portion of the exam.
Your tutor will typically assess your current knowledge across the seven subjects, discuss your target score and timeline, and identify which areas need the most work. You'll also discuss your learning style and any specific concerns about the exam. From there, your tutor will create a personalized study plan and begin working on your priority areas in your next sessions.
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