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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
Certified Tutor
10+ years
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
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
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
10+ 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
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Paige
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
6+ years
Mimi
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 su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
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 e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
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 ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
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...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
Liz
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 ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
Certified Tutor
Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Michelle
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 Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
Christopher
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bar Exam preparation involves mastering substantive law across multiple subjects (contracts, torts, criminal law, civil procedure, evidence, and constitutional law), developing strong essay-writing skills, and building proficiency with multiple-choice questions. For students in Columbus preparing for the Ohio Bar Exam, personalized 1-on-1 instruction can help you identify knowledge gaps, refine your test-taking strategies, and create a focused study plan tailored to your learning pace.
While bar prep courses provide comprehensive content coverage, personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to diagnose your specific weaknesses, adapt explanations to your learning style, and focus intensive practice on the areas where you need it most. This targeted approach often accelerates progress on difficult subjects and helps you develop the confidence needed for high-stakes performance.
Many students struggle with time management across multiple subjects, difficulty applying legal doctrine to fact patterns in essays, and anxiety about the multiple-choice (MBE) section. Others find it challenging to retain vast amounts of material or to balance breadth of knowledge with depth. Personalized tutoring helps address these challenges by breaking complex material into manageable pieces and providing targeted feedback on your practice work.
Your first session typically involves an assessment of your current knowledge level, understanding of your study timeline and goals, and identification of your strongest and weakest subject areas. The tutor will work with you to develop a customized study strategy, establish realistic milestones, and determine which subjects or skills need the most intensive focus before your exam date.
The balance depends on your strengths and weaknesses, but most students benefit from allocating significant time to both. The MBE tests foundational knowledge across six subjects and typically comprises 50% of your score, while essays require you to apply that knowledge to complex scenarios. A tutor can help you assess which section needs more focus and develop a study plan that strengthens both areas without neglecting either.
The amount varies based on your background, prior bar prep course completion, and target performance level, but many students benefit from 10-30 hours of personalized tutoring spread across their preparation timeline. Some use tutoring for intensive focus on weak subjects, while others work with a tutor throughout their entire preparation to maintain accountability and refine their strategy as they progress.
Look for tutors who have passed the Bar Exam themselves, ideally in Ohio or a similar jurisdiction, and who have experience teaching bar-level material. Many effective tutors have legal practice experience or have worked with multiple bar exam candidates. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who understand both the content and the test-taking strategies needed to succeed on the Ohio Bar Exam.
Yes—the Ohio Bar Exam includes the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) plus Ohio-specific essays and performance tests that focus on Ohio law. Key areas include Ohio civil procedure, Ohio evidence rules, and Ohio-specific applications of contracts, torts, and other core subjects. A tutor familiar with the Ohio Bar can help you understand how national law principles apply under Ohio law and ensure you're prepared for the state-specific components of the exam.
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