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I am a lawyer, an English major, and former educational administrator who recently started a business. I live in Brooklyn and I'm originally from Jacksonville, Florida. I've lived all over the country in Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, and NYC. Formerly I practiced bankruptcy law.
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Corwyn
I am passionate about helping students because I experienced many difficulties as a student. I enjoy helping students overcome learning difficulties. This led me to teaching. I have been in education for over 20 years. I have taught in K-12, college, in the U.S., and abroad.
The Ohio State University
Masters in Education, Special Education
Rockford College
Bachelor in Arts, Visual and Performing Arts, General
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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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...
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PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
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
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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
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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Matthew
I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer i...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Pinelopi
I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus! I love kids & I have a very flexible schedule and a lot of patience! Let me help you...
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts in Psychology
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Frequently Asked Questions
Illinois Bar Exam preparation covers multiple components: the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), the Illinois-specific essay portion, and the Multistate Performance Test (MPT). A comprehensive study plan addresses substantive law across all tested subjects, practice with timed essays and multiple-choice questions, and strategies for managing the exam's time constraints and depth of material.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows a tutor to identify your specific weak areas—whether that's particular subjects like contracts or evidence, essay-writing technique, or time management—and tailor the curriculum accordingly. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all bar prep course, you get targeted practice on what you actually need to improve, which research shows leads to faster skill development and better retention under exam pressure.
Many students struggle with synthesizing vast amounts of substantive law, managing the mental stamina required for full-length practice exams, and translating legal knowledge into timed essay responses. Others find the Illinois-specific portions challenging because they require state-specific rules on top of multistate knowledge. Personalized tutoring helps you address these exact pain points with targeted strategies.
Yes—essay writing is one of the most impactful areas for tutoring support. A tutor can review your practice essays, identify gaps in legal analysis, help you organize complex fact patterns more clearly, and provide feedback on issue spotting and rule application. Working through multiple essays with personalized feedback accelerates improvement far faster than self-grading.
An effective MBE strategy involves identifying which subjects or question types trip you up most, then drilling those areas systematically. A tutor can help you develop a testing strategy that maximizes your score—whether that's timing techniques, eliminating wrong answers efficiently, or recognizing common fact patterns. They can also help you learn from wrong answers rather than just moving on.
Most bar exam candidates benefit from 2–4 months of focused preparation, though the right timeline depends on your background and how much material you need to review. Many students connect with a tutor partway through their bar prep course to address specific weak areas, while others work with a tutor throughout their entire preparation period for comprehensive support and accountability.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have deep expertise in bar exam preparation and knowledge of Illinois-specific rules and procedures. You can discuss your timeline, specific challenges, and study goals to get matched with someone who understands your needs and can provide the targeted support that will help you pass on your first attempt.
Your first session is typically a diagnostic and planning meeting. The tutor will ask about your bar prep progress so far, identify your strongest and weakest areas, understand your timeline and goals, and then develop a personalized study plan. This foundation ensures that every subsequent session is focused on moving you toward bar exam success.
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