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Sarah
I am currently practicing law in Massachusetts. Throughout my education, I have had the privilege of assisting friends and family as they worked through challenging academic subjects. I enjoy watching those I am helping grow and succeed as students and as people. My favorite subject has always been ...
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Bachelor in Arts, English
Boston College
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Joshua
I believe that everyone is far more capable of learning than they believe, and that we all have unique styles of learning because we all come from different backgrounds with distinct experiences and values. With that, my goal is to learn as much about my students as possible and tailor curricula to ...
Suffolk University
JD

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...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate

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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
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

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

Certified Tutor
13+ years
MaryAnn
I am a published author who has enjoyed “coaching” our daughter, as she navigated through high school, college and graduate school. I mentor college juniors who are seeking careers in financial services, and I serve as a peer resource to professionals who are transitioning from private industry to t...
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Annie
I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, MD
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Massachusetts Bar Exam tests your knowledge of Massachusetts law, federal law, and general legal principles across multiple subjects including contracts, torts, criminal law, evidence, civil procedure, and professional responsibility. Preparation typically involves mastering substantive law content, practicing multiple-choice questions (MBE), and writing essays that demonstrate your ability to analyze complex legal scenarios and apply relevant law to fact patterns.
Personalized tutoring allows you to focus on your specific weak areas rather than spending time on topics you've already mastered. A tutor can identify gaps in your understanding, explain complex legal concepts in ways that click for you, and provide targeted practice on the question types and subjects where you struggle most—all of which accelerates your progress compared to studying alone or in a group setting.
Many students struggle with time management across multiple subjects, difficulty retaining large volumes of legal doctrine, and translating their law school knowledge into the specific format and style of bar exam questions. Others find essay writing particularly challenging—knowing the law is one thing, but organizing and presenting legal analysis under timed conditions is another skill entirely that requires focused practice.
Varsity Tutors connects you with experienced tutors who specialize in bar exam preparation and understand Massachusetts law requirements. You can match with tutors based on your specific needs—whether you need comprehensive content review, essay writing practice, MBE strategy, or targeted help with particular subjects—and schedule sessions that fit your study timeline.
Your first session is typically an assessment and planning conversation. The tutor will learn about your background, understand which subjects or question types give you the most trouble, discuss your target score and timeline, and work with you to create a personalized study plan. This foundation ensures that all future sessions are laser-focused on your actual needs rather than generic bar prep.
The Massachusetts Bar Exam includes both components, and you need to perform well on both to pass. Many students naturally gravitate toward one format, but a balanced approach is essential. A tutor can help you allocate your study time strategically based on your current performance in each area, ensuring you're not neglecting the section where you need the most improvement.
Most bar exam candidates benefit from 8-12 weeks of focused preparation, though this varies based on your law school performance, how much time you can dedicate weekly, and which subjects need the most work. Starting with a tutor early in your prep timeline allows you to identify weak areas quickly and address them systematically rather than cramming critical concepts in the final weeks.
While the MBE covers multistate law topics tested nationwide, the Massachusetts Bar Exam also includes state-specific content on Massachusetts procedure, evidence rules, and substantive law differences from the model rules. A tutor familiar with Massachusetts bar requirements can highlight which state-specific topics appear frequently on the exam and ensure you're not just learning general law but the particular Massachusetts rules and statutes that will be tested.
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