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Sarah

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Sarah

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Bar Exam
College English
College Essays
College World History

I earned my Bachelor's of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh in English Writing and Political Science, with a minor in Italian Language and Literature. I earned my Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School, and I am currently practicing law in Massachusetts. Throughout my education, I have had...

Education

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Bachelor in Arts, English

Boston College

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Test Scores
LSAT
164
Krishna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Krishna

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Krishna's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension
ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills
Administrative Law

Over the course of my career, I have held many positions - from waitress to lawyer to presidential campaign staffer. I graduated at the top of my college and law school class and passed the California Bar on the first try. Reflecting upon my varied jobs, I realize that inherent in each one is a resp...

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelors, Political Science and Philosophy

University of San Diego - school of law

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

Bachelor in Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
Other
Professional Certifications
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization

I have been a tutor for 10 years, with experience tutoring students 7th grade through undergraduate studies as well as medical school students. I have been a tutor for medical school for the last 3 years. I ample experience teaching science and math courses. I help students find their best learning ...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor in Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Howard University

Doctor of Medicine, Biological and Physical Sciences

Van An

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Van An

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Van's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Physics
Geometry

My name is Van An Tran. I graduated from University at Buffalo with a Biomedical Engineering major. During my time in colleges, I worked as a tutor and helped other students in pre-calculus and sciences, especially in physics. I have experience working as a tutor in two different colleges, one at Se...

Education

University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Parita

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Parita

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Parita's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a sophomore at Harvard University pursuing a concentration in computer science. I'm also interested in potentially going on to law school after my undergraduate studies. I have a wide range of interests but I spend most of my free time either reading, painting, listening to music or dragging my...

Education

Harvard University

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1580
ACT
35
Alethea

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Alethea

Current Grad Student, Technology, Innovation, and Education
Alethea's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
Arithmetic
Art

She is an enthusiastic educator from Massachusetts. She graduated from Smith College in 2009. Since then, She has worked in a variety of positions ranging from teaching photography to high-risk youth, to developing technology workshops for blind and deaf customers at Apple, to working for higher edu...

Education

Smith College

Bachelors, Psychology and a minor in Child Development and Education

The Graduate School of Education at Harvard University

Current Grad Student, Technology, Innovation, and Education

Test Scores
GRE
302
Raymond

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Raymond

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation and Special Effects
Raymond's other Tutor Subjects
Animation
AP Studio Art: Drawing
Art
Computer Animation

Animator, Cartoonist, Editor, and 3D Generalist. Graduate with a BFA in Animation from Daemen College and have been working as a freelance animator and cartoonist since 2020. Dedicated to detailed slideshows, guided learning, and providing meaningful critique.

Education

Daemen College

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation and Special Effects

Eunice

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Eunice

Masters, MAT Childhood Education 1-6
Eunice's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
English

I am passionate about teaching because I believe in making learning fun and I believe in motivating students. I am able to tutor Math, English-Reading and Writing, and Korean. I recently graduated with a MAT in Childhood Education 1-6 from Queens College, so I prefer to work with Elementary students...

Education

CUNY Queens College

Masters, MAT Childhood Education 1-6

CUNY Hunter College

Bachelors, ELA

Richard

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Richard

PHD, Geography
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
AP Human Geography
College English
College Essays
College Geography

I've been teaching college writing and geography for about ten years. I really enjoy helping students think about the world, decipher texts, and express their ideas. I look forward to helping you develop skills that will be useful through college and beyond.

Education

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

PHD, Geography

Syracuse University

Bachelors, Architecture

Sarah

Certified Tutor

Sarah

Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Math Education
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
6th-9th Grade Math
Algebra
Arithmetic
Other

I love to learn, and I love to teach. My favorite thing in the world is to help people understand and enjoy math. So many people struggle to understand the concepts, and I love seeing the light spark in their eyes as it all clicks in thier heads and they are able to understand and remember how to ca...

Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Math Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Massachusetts Bar Exam typically sees pass rates around 70-75% for first-time test takers, though this varies by law school. The exam tests Massachusetts-specific law across multiple subjects including civil procedure, contracts, criminal law, evidence, real property, and torts. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps by identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's mastering Massachusetts common law nuances or improving your essay writing—and creating a targeted study plan rather than generic test prep.

Group courses follow a set curriculum for everyone, but each test taker's challenges are different. Some students struggle with the Multistate Bar Exam component, others with Massachusetts-specific essays or the performance test. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, a tutor creates a customized study schedule, focuses on your weak subjects, provides targeted practice with immediate feedback, and adjusts pacing based on your progress. This targeted approach typically results in faster improvement and more efficient use of your study time.

Most bar candidates study 8-12 weeks full-time after law school graduation, though this varies based on your background and confidence level. Starting tutoring 8-10 weeks before your exam date allows time to cover foundational gaps, practice essays and multiple-choice questions, and refine test-taking strategies. If you're struggling with specific subjects like Massachusetts evidence rules or real property, starting earlier or adding tutoring alongside your existing bar prep course can be particularly beneficial.

Many test takers struggle with the essay portion, which requires synthesizing multiple legal doctrines and applying them under time pressure. The Massachusetts exam also includes state-specific issues that differ from national standards, particularly in areas like real property law. Expert tutors help by teaching you how to spot legal issues quickly, structure your answers systematically, manage time during essays, and understand the particular quirks of Massachusetts law that examiners expect. They also provide feedback on your actual written responses so you can improve before test day.

The best tutors for the Massachusetts Bar Exam have either passed it themselves or have extensive experience teaching bar candidates. They should be familiar with the current exam format, understand Massachusetts-specific law requirements, and have a track record of helping students improve their weak areas. Look for someone who provides practice problems, reviews your essay answers, and explains not just the law but also test-taking strategy. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who meet these standards and can customize their approach to your specific needs.

The performance test requires you to apply legal knowledge in realistic lawyer scenarios—like writing a memo or a contract draft—under tight time constraints. This is fundamentally different from the essay and multiple-choice sections. A tutor helps by walking you through the specific steps: reading the instructions carefully, identifying what the question asks for, organizing your response logically, and completing high-quality work within the time limit. Regular practice with actual exam-style performance tests and immediate feedback on your work significantly improves both speed and accuracy.

Massachusetts typically releases bar exam results about 4-6 weeks after the exam. If you don't pass on your first attempt, you're allowed to retake the exam. Many candidates who didn't pass the first time benefit from tutoring focused on their specific problem areas rather than repeating the same general prep. A tutor can analyze what went wrong—whether it was time management, specific subject gaps, or test anxiety—and create a focused retake strategy that targets those issues for your next attempt.

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