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Certified Tutor
5+ years
Cornell Law trained Trace in the mechanics of legal argumentation, but it was teaching assistant work for legal courses and mentoring pre-law students that sharpened how he communicates those mechanics — translating the leap from undergraduate writing to the discipline of rule-based analysis. His ba...
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Bachelor in Arts, Romance Languages
Cornell University
JD

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
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
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
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
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
9+ years
Justin
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ingrid
I am exploring my creativity by pursuing a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in Korean, studying abroad in South Korea as a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar, leading workshops that teach 3D printing and CAD for undergraduate students as the president of 3D4E, advocating for the fir...
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Henry
I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
Harvard College
Bachelor in Arts, History
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Isabella
I am a graduate of MIT. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies. Since graduation, I have started my PhD at Georgia Tech in Operations Research. Throughout my career I have TA'd several math and computer science courses at t...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies)
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Current Grad Student, Operations Research
Certified Tutor
James
I am currently a senior at Harvard College where I study chemistry, and I'll be attending Columbia Medical School next year. I have years of experience tutoring college students in math (mostly calculus) and chemistry including both general and organic chemistry. In addition, I am very familiar with...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
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Frequently Asked Questions
Legal Writing tutoring focuses on the specialized writing skills required in law school and legal practice, including case briefs, memoranda, legal arguments, and appellate briefs. Tutors help students master the formal structure, tone, and citation requirements (like Bluebook style) that distinguish legal writing from other academic writing. For students in Columbus preparing for law school or enrolled in legal writing courses, personalized instruction addresses the unique challenges of persuasive legal argumentation and precise legal analysis.
Many students struggle with transitioning from general academic writing to the formal, precise style required in legal documents. Common challenges include understanding how to structure legal arguments, properly citing authorities using Bluebook format, distinguishing between objective and persuasive writing, and developing a professional legal voice. Personalized tutoring helps students work through these specific hurdles with targeted feedback on their actual assignments and writing samples.
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Yes. Legal citation is a critical and often confusing component of legal writing, and tutors can break down Bluebook rules in a way that makes sense for your specific documents. Whether you're citing cases, statutes, or secondary sources, personalized instruction helps you understand the logic behind citation rules and apply them consistently. Many students find that working through citations with a tutor transforms what feels overwhelming into a manageable skill.
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Absolutely. Strong legal writing skills are essential for law school success, and developing them before you arrive gives you a significant advantage. Tutors can help you build foundational skills in legal analysis, argumentation, and professional writing style that will serve you throughout law school. For students in Columbus considering law school, early preparation in legal writing demonstrates commitment to the field and builds confidence in a skill you'll use constantly.
Rather than simply correcting errors, tutors teach you a systematic revision process that addresses big-picture issues first—like argument structure and persuasiveness—before moving to sentence-level clarity and technical accuracy. They help you develop an editor's eye so you can identify and fix problems independently. This approach builds skills that improve not just one assignment, but all your future legal writing.
Legal writing is highly contextual—what works in a client memo differs from an appellate brief, and what persuades one judge may not work for another. Personalized tutoring provides feedback tailored to your specific assignments, writing style, and goals, rather than generic rules. This customized approach helps you understand the reasoning behind legal writing conventions and develop the judgment to apply them effectively in different situations.
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