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Certified Tutor
9+ years
Terry
Terry earned his Juris Doctor with a concentration in Criminal Justice, which means criminal law isn't an abstract subject for him — it's the center of his legal training. He breaks down elements of offenses, mens rea distinctions, and Model Penal Code frameworks in ways that make case analysis clic...
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Bachelor of Fine Arts, History
Seton Hall University
Juris Doctor, Criminal Justice

Certified Tutor
15+ years
A PhD in Law gives John the doctrinal depth to break down criminal law concepts like mens rea, actus reus, and the Model Penal Code's approach to inchoate offenses. He walks through case analysis the way law professors expect it — spotting issues, applying rules, and building arguments that hold up ...
Cornell Law School
PHD, Law
Yale University
Bachelor in Arts

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Andrew
Holding a PhD in Law and Management alongside a molecular biology background, Andrew brings an unusual analytical rigor to criminal law — he treats statutory elements and mens rea distinctions the way a scientist treats variables, isolating each component of an offense before assembling the full pic...
Boston University
PHD, Law, Management
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors, Molecular Biology, Literature

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ryan
Ryan taught law and criminology as a university professor and holds a law degree from UConn, so criminal law concepts like mens rea, the Model Penal Code's culpability framework, and Fourth Amendment search doctrine are territory he's covered hundreds of times. He breaks down case analysis using IRA...
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Yale University
graduate

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Arianna
Arianna's neuroscience training gives her a distinctive angle on criminal law's trickiest territory — intent. Questions about mens rea, diminished capacity, and insanity defenses become more concrete when you understand the brain science behind volition and decision-making. She connects that scienti...
Dartmouth College
Bachelor of Science

Certified Tutor
2+ years
My teaching philosophy is focused on a single objective - that students learn. I have a Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Temple Law School. My GRE score was a 326, and my LSAT score was a 173. I've tutored over 60 students through Varsity Tutors. I'm co...
University of Pennsylvania
PhD
Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary
PhD

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Jenna
As an Emory law graduate, Jenna knows criminal law from the inside — mens rea distinctions, Model Penal Code frameworks, inchoate offenses, and the nuances of homicide classifications that trip up first-year students. She breaks down case analysis by teaching students to isolate the rule, apply it t...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science
Emory University
Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies

Certified Tutor
Gabrielle
From mens rea distinctions to the Model Penal Code's approach to homicide classifications, criminal law is full of overlapping doctrines that trip up first-year students. Gabrielle pairs her JD with an undergraduate degree in criminal justice, giving her a dual lens on topics like inchoate offenses,...
Suffolk University
PHD, Law
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Minor in Business

Certified Tutor
Ryan
As a licensed and practicing attorney in Georgia, Ryan brings real courtroom familiarity to criminal law topics like statutory interpretation, burden of proof standards, and how criminal statutes interact with constitutional protections. His history degree also sharpens the kind of close textual ana...
University of North Georgia
Bachelor in Arts, History

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Between Cornell Law and a year at the Sorbonne studying comparative and international law, Trace developed a cross-jurisdictional perspective on criminal doctrine that most tutors can't offer — he can explain why American common law treats accomplice liability or felony murder differently than civil...
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Bachelor in Arts, Romance Languages
Cornell University
JD
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session is an opportunity to discuss your specific goals—whether you're preparing for the bar exam, working through a challenging course, or building foundational knowledge in criminal procedure and substantive law. The tutor will assess your current understanding of key concepts like mens rea, actus reus, and jurisdiction, then create a personalized plan that targets your weaknesses and builds on your strengths.
Criminal law students often struggle with distinguishing between different mental states (intent, knowledge, recklessness, negligence) and applying them to complex fact patterns. Many also find criminal procedure overwhelming—understanding arrest, search and seizure, interrogation rights, and discovery rules requires careful study. Personalized tutoring helps break these concepts into manageable pieces and provides targeted practice with real-world scenarios.
In a classroom of 50+ students, professors can't address individual gaps or adjust pacing to your learning style. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction lets a tutor focus entirely on your weak areas, whether that's analyzing mens rea in homicide cases or mastering the nuances of accomplice liability. You'll get immediate feedback on practice essays and hypotheticals, and the tutor can spend as much time as needed on confusing doctrines.
Yes. Bar exam criminal law covers substantive law (homicide, theft, assault, sexual assault, inchoate crimes) and criminal procedure (Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment issues). Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who specialize in bar-level criminal law and can help you master high-yield topics, practice multi-state essay questions, and develop efficient analysis strategies for the MBE.
Criminal law courses vary significantly—some emphasize the Model Penal Code, others focus on common law or state-specific statutes. Your law school's casebook, professor's notes, and any local criminal code all shape what you need to master. When you connect with a tutor, sharing your syllabus and course materials ensures they can align instruction with your specific curriculum and exam expectations.
Most students see measurable improvement in their ability to analyze fact patterns, write clear issue-spotting essays, and distinguish between similar doctrines. With focused practice, you'll develop faster recognition of key legal issues, stronger reasoning about mens rea and causation, and greater confidence on exams. Many students move from struggling with C-range grades to solidly B-range performance after consistent personalized instruction.
Madison's legal community includes the University of Wisconsin Law School, local public defender and prosecutor offices, and active bar associations. While tutoring provides personalized academic support, you may also benefit from attending local bar association CLE programs, observing criminal proceedings at the Dane County Courthouse, or connecting with local practitioners. Your tutor can recommend resources that complement your studies.
Look for tutors with a law degree, bar admission, and ideally experience in criminal law practice or teaching—whether as a prosecutor, public defender, legal aid attorney, or law professor. Specialized knowledge of your jurisdiction's criminal code and procedure is valuable, as is experience with bar exam preparation or law school course support. Varsity Tutors connects you with qualified tutors who match your specific needs.
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