
James
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Northwestern University - Bachelors, English, Political Science
Graduate Degree: Notre Dame Law School - PHD, Law
LSAT: 167
Writing, film, baseball, tennis
Administrative Law
British Literature
Civil Procedure
College English
Criminal Law
MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
Evidence
High School English
Law
Political Science
Social Sciences
Tort Law
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy for the LSAT focuses on teaching students to look past the superfluous details of any exam question, which are merely meant to distract from the actual logical or analytical point being tested. My goal is to teach students to look past the surface of the question and break it into its simplest parts, thus "translating" the unwieldy language of the exam into straightforward, easily understandable questions. Teaching this skill is the core of my teaching philosophy, as I believe mastering it is the single best way for a student to significantly improve his or her score.