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I recently graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College with a B.A. in Economics and Government, and I just finished my first year at Columbia Law School this past May. I ran several student organizations at Hamilton and gained a lot of experience teaching and mentoring younger students. I really...
Hamilton College
Bachelor in Arts, Economics, Government
Columbia Law School
Juris Doctor, Law

Certified Tutor
Kimber
I look forward to helping students improve their test scores! I graduated from UC Berkeley and Columbia Law. I self-taught to achieve a perfect verbal SAT score and an LSAT score in the 99th percentile. Test taking is a skill and, like any skill, you can improve significantly through practice and le...
U.C. Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Legal Studies
Columbia Law School
Juris Doctor, None

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Teresa
I received my bachelors and law degrees from Columbia University in New York. As an attorney who has lived and studied abroad, my teaching style is influenced by my broad experiences and big-picture mentality, understanding that students learn in different ways. I believe the most important thing in...
Columbia Law School
PHD, J.D.
Columbia College
Bachelors, Biology, History

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Malaika
As a passionate educator with a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School, I specialize in reading and writing, including essay writing and editing. I have over a decade of professional writing and editing experience as both a lawyer and magazine writer and editor, helping writers develop their voice an...
Columbia Law School
Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Cecilia
My name is Ceci and I am currently a first-year law student at Columbia University. I have a BA from Franklin and Marshall College in sociology and gender studies. My teaching experience covers both one-on-one tutoring as well as instructing large and small classes. I have worked with students of va...
Franklin and Marshall College
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Columbia Law School
Doctor of Laws, Legal Studies

Certified Tutor
7+ years
I majored in math at Cornell University. I then went to law school and now write comedy for a theater in Manhattan. All the while I have been tutoring math at all levels from elementary to college level calculus. Due to my law school experience I have a very organized approach to my tutoring session...
Cornell University
Bachelors, Mathematics
Columbia Law School
Juris Doctor, Law

Certified Tutor
Jim
I am a retired trial attorney with 43 years of experience, a recent five-year tutor, a published writer, and a life-long fan of young people. I have my theory of learning: the brain does not know the word "No Positivity above all. If you learn what to do, you will not do what not to do.."
Columbia College
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Columbia Law School
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Certified Tutor
10+ years
I am a law student at Columbia Law School. I love conversing with interesting students and learning from them. That's why I love being a tutor! I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2015 with degrees in Economics and Political Science. I spent most of 2015-2016 travelling around the world. I...
Columbia Law School
Current Grad Student, J.D.
University of Chicago
Bachelors, Economics, Political Science

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Melanie
I'm a Columbia Law student and experienced teacher, tutor, and editor. At Columbia Law, I sit on the boards of the Student Public Interest Network, the LGBTQ students group, and the animal law group. I spent the summer after my first year working in Kampala, Uganda on human rights issues and helped ...
Stanford University
Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy
Columbia Law School
Juris Doctor, N/A

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Arjun
I received a BA in Philosophy from Boston University and a JD from Columbia Law School. After my sophomore year at College I taught a history class in India. While studying for the LSAT I gave my friends informal tutoring sessions. I have tutored all multiple choice sections of the LSAT formally sin...
Boston University
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Columbia Law School
Juris Doctor, Law
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Tutors who attended or graduated from Columbia Law School bring deep expertise in law and legal reasoning, combined with firsthand experience navigating one of the nation's most rigorous legal education programs. Many have completed the J.D. program, passed the bar exam, and have practical experience in law practice, legal research, or legal education. Their background means they understand not just the subject matter, but the specific challenges students face when mastering complex legal concepts and legal writing.
A tutor who graduated from Columbia Law School has lived through the same legal education journey you're on, which means they can offer insights into what strategies actually work for mastering challenging material. They understand Columbia's curriculum, teaching style, and expectations. Beyond academics, they can share perspective on law school culture, time management for heavy coursework, and how to develop the analytical skills that employers value. This insider knowledge helps you study more effectively and build genuine legal reasoning abilities.
Columbia Law School tutors excel across the full spectrum of law school coursework, including foundational courses like Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Contracts, Property, and Torts. They're also strong in upper-level courses such as Evidence, Administrative Law, Legal Writing, and specialized areas depending on their practice background. Their training at an institution known for rigorous doctrinal instruction means they can break down complex legal concepts and help you develop the precise analytical thinking required for law school exams and legal practice.
Yes. Columbia Law School tutors are excellent resources for legal writing, having completed extensive legal writing coursework and often having real-world writing experience from legal internships or practice. They can help you develop your case analysis, brief cases effectively, structure legal arguments, and refine the clarity and precision of your written work. Strong legal writing is essential for law school success and legal careers, and learning from someone who's mastered these skills at a top institution gives you a significant advantage.
Tutors with Columbia Law School experience understand exactly what law professors are testing and how to approach exam questions strategically. They can help you develop efficient case reading techniques, create effective outlines, practice issue spotting, and work through past exams. They've taken the same high-stakes exams themselves and can share proven strategies for organizing material, managing time during exams, and maximizing your analytical performance. This targeted preparation helps you perform your best when it counts.
While their primary role is academic tutoring, tutors from Columbia Law School can offer valuable perspective on law school success, which directly impacts career opportunities. They understand how strong performance in key courses influences recruiting, and they can discuss how to develop the legal skills that make you competitive for internships and jobs. Many have navigated the transition from law school to legal practice and can share insights about the real-world application of what you're studying, helping you see beyond individual courses to your broader legal education goals.
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