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I've always loved learning, which naturally led me to tutoring. I began tutoring peers and younger students in high school and continued throughout college, law school, and after graduation while working as a NY corporate attorney. My experience includes students of all ages, from kindergartners through adult learners, including those needing specialized academic support or education planning. With a background in math and science and a legal career centered on research, writing, analysis, and counseling, I focus on math, law, academic coaching, and exam preparation. In particular, I enjoy supporting elementary and middle school students, helping high school students with academic planning and college preparation, and preparing students for the SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, and UBE (NY Bar Exam). I've worked remotely throughout my career, so I'm comfortable using virtual learning platforms and adapting to each student's individual needs.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Multistate Performance Test (MPT) and Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) consistently challenge bar exam candidates because they require applying legal knowledge to complex, realistic scenarios under time pressure. Many test-takers struggle with the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) as well, particularly with subjects like Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, and Evidence, where nuanced distinctions between answer choices can be difficult to master through traditional study methods alone.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction can help you identify which specific topics or question types are causing you trouble, then focus intensive practice on those areas rather than reviewing content you've already mastered.
Most bar exam candidates study for 8-12 weeks full-time, or longer if balancing work or other commitments. However, the quality of your study time matters more than the quantity. Many candidates study for months without targeted feedback and still struggle with specific question types or substantive areas.
A tutor can help you maximize every study hour by creating a customized study schedule, identifying your knowledge gaps early, and using proven test-taking strategies. This focused approach often means you can prepare more efficiently and feel more confident on exam day.
Self-study relies on reviewing materials and practice tests, but you're left to interpret why you missed questions or how to apply concepts to new fact patterns. Without outside perspective, misconceptions can persist and weak areas often go unaddressed until you encounter them on the actual exam.
Personalized tutoring provides real-time feedback, targeted explanations tailored to your learning style, and strategic guidance on how to approach different question types. A tutor can also help you build confidence by walking through your thought process and showing you how to think like a lawyer—skills that standardized study materials alone typically can't develop.
Yes. New York uses the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE), and the Multistate Performance Test (MPT). You'll also need to be familiar with New York-specific civil procedure rules and UCC provisions, as these frequently appear in New York bar exam questions and differ slightly from uniform multistate law.
Additionally, the New York exam includes questions on New York's Rules of Professional Conduct. A tutor familiar with the New York Bar Exam can help you distinguish between uniform rules and New York-specific requirements, ensuring you're not caught off guard by jurisdiction-specific nuances on test day.
The MBE tests your ability to quickly identify the relevant legal rule, distinguish between similar answer choices, and apply law to fact patterns under time pressure. Most candidates struggle with pacing, over-thinking questions, or lacking depth in specific subjects rather than breadth across all subjects.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can review your practice tests with you, identify patterns in your wrong answers, drill high-yield topics, and teach you test-taking strategies specific to how the MBE is constructed. This targeted approach helps many candidates boost their MBE score significantly in their final weeks of preparation.
Ideally, you should consider tutoring support early in your bar prep timeline—ideally in the first 2-3 weeks. Starting early allows a tutor to assess your baseline knowledge, identify which subjects need the most attention, and help you build a strategic study plan before you invest significant time in areas where you're already strong.
However, many candidates also benefit from tutoring midway through their prep or even in the final weeks leading up to the exam, particularly if they're struggling with specific question types or need confidence-building before test day. There's no wrong time to seek support—it depends on when you recognize you need focused, personalized guidance.
Varsity Tutors connects bar exam candidates for students in Queens with tutors who have deep knowledge of the New York Bar Exam, including New York-specific rules, common pitfalls, and test strategies. When you connect, you can discuss a tutor's experience with bar prep, their track record with students, and whether they specialize in particular subject areas or question types you need help with.
The right fit matters—you want someone who understands not just the law, but how to teach it in a way that resonates with you and helps you retain information under exam conditions.
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