Award-Winning Tennessee Bar Exam
Tutors
Who needs tutoring?
FEATURED BY
TUTORS FROM
- YaleUniversity
- PrincetonUniversity
- StanfordUniversity
- CornellUniversity
Award-Winning Tennessee Bar Exam Tutors

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Vincent
I am a graduate of Brooklyn Law School and the New England Conservatory of Music. While I enjoy being a lawyer, I have always had a passion for education and teaching. For five years, I taught in the Music Business program at Belmont University. I tutor in the following subjects: English, Writing, H...
The New England Conservatory of Music
Bachelor in Arts, Jazz Studies
Brooklyn Law School
Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Michael
I am a licensed attorney with a large commercial insurance broker. I hold a Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology. Prior to attending law school, I worked in law enforcement for nearly ten years, during which time I held a wide range of positions includin...
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
Christopher
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
Liz
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
Certified Tutor
Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Justin
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Henry
I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
Harvard College
Bachelor in Arts, History
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Isabella
I am a graduate of MIT. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies. Since graduation, I have started my PhD at Georgia Tech in Operations Research. Throughout my career I have TA'd several math and computer science courses at t...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies)
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Current Grad Student, Operations Research
Certified Tutor
10+ years
I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extre...
Brown University
Bachelors
Top 20 Professional Certifications Subjects
Meet Varsity Tutors Experts
Connect with highly-rated educators ready to help you succeed.
Charles
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals! Hobbies: art, books, running, reading, music, writing
Justin
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +48 Subjects
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
Henry
Calculus Tutor • +41 Subjects
I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
Isabella
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +27 Subjects
I am a graduate of MIT. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies. Since graduation, I have started my PhD at Georgia Tech in Operations Research. Throughout my career I have TA'd several math and computer science courses at the college level. I have also taught at summer programs for gifted middle school and high school students. I am passionate about tutoring kids in math and science because I think that a strong foundation in STEM at an early age can set the tone for their future. In my spare time I like to engage in athletics, and was a Division 1 rower in college. Hobbies: reading, swimming, writing, books, music, running, art
Daniel
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +26 Subjects
I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extremely flexible, and anywhere in New York City works for me. I look forward to working with you.
James
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +40 Subjects
I am currently a senior at Harvard College where I study chemistry, and I'll be attending Columbia Medical School next year. I have years of experience tutoring college students in math (mostly calculus) and chemistry including both general and organic chemistry. In addition, I am very familiar with all sections of the SAT and ACT having prepared several high school students for these tests. I believe that every student is capable of boosting his or her baseline score on these tests, so long as he or she works hard to get to know the format of the tests and the most popular types of questions. I tutor because I love seeing students develop a genuine passion for the subjects they once disliked (such as math and science), once they understand the power of these subjects and their applications to the real world.
Asta
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +73 Subjects
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare them for college in the United States.
Elena
Calculus Tutor • +31 Subjects
I am a graduate of McGill University (BA First Class Honors) and the University of Edinburgh (MSc First Class Honors with Distinction) with over eight years of tutoring experience. I am currently a curriculum developer for a company which creates relatable and culturally-literate courses for middle and high-schools, and am particularly adept at communicating and explaining concepts in a quirky, engaging, and intelligent manner. I was named Scotland International Young Thinker of the Year 2014 for exactly that sort of work. Much of my tutoring background is in test-prep and essay coaching, which I enjoy because it allows the tutor and student to think strategically together, and work as a team to achieve concrete results. I have worked with students ranging in age from 6-32, and believe that, in an educational context, a few jokes never hurt anybody. I love reading and learning, and my educational approach is centered around making the material just as engaging to students as it is to me. I think J.K. Rowlings, the writer of Harry Potter, is just as brilliant as Stephen Hawking, and in my free time, I manage my (terrible) fantasy baseball team, write songs for my comedy band, and crack jokes about terrible science-fiction movies with my friends.
Ingrid
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +51 Subjects
I am exploring my creativity by pursuing a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in Korean, studying abroad in South Korea as a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar, leading workshops that teach 3D printing and CAD for undergraduate students as the president of 3D4E, advocating for the first-generation and low-income student community as the Outreach Chair of the Quest+ Scholars Network, and getting involved with the Society of Women Engineers' outreach committee. I currently hold a work-study position as an administrative clerical aide in the Institute of Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern and was an undergraduate researcher in the John Rogers Lab. As I look forward with aspirations of applying to graduate school, areas of research in biomedical engineering and biotechnology that I am particularly interested in include biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, and drug delivery systems. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy learning on my own and sharing my experience and knowledge with my peers and other students. I hope to make use of my experiences with academics and learning in high school and so far in my undergraduate career in order to effectively tutor students who may be experiencing the same struggles in learning that I also experienced.
Andrew
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +26 Subjects
I am comfortable tutoring math subjects up to multivariable calculus and differential equations, as well as college physics. Hobbies: books, music, art, reading, writing
Top 20 Subjects
Frequently Asked Questions
Tennessee's bar exam pass rate typically hovers around 75-80% for first-time test takers, though this varies by law school and test administration. Many bar exam candidates struggle with the breadth of material, time management under pressure, and synthesizing complex legal concepts across multiple subjects. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps you identify your specific weak areas—whether that's essay writing, multiple-choice strategy, or particular subjects like evidence or contracts—and develop a targeted study plan rather than reviewing everything equally. This focused approach significantly improves both your confidence and performance.
Tennessee's bar exam consists of the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE), which includes 200 multiple-choice questions (MBE), six 30-minute essay questions (MEE), and one Performance Test. The MBE covers seven subjects: Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, Contracts, Constitutional Law, and Torts. The essays test these same subjects plus Business Associations and Professional Responsibility. A strong study strategy addresses each section differently: MBE prep requires consistent practice testing and timing drills, essays demand outlining and writing under exam conditions, and the Performance Test needs familiarity with legal research and writing standards. Tutors can create a sequenced study plan that builds foundational knowledge first, then layers in timed practice and strategy refinement.
Most bar exam candidates struggle with three main challenges: (1) managing the sheer volume of material—you're expected to know 7-9 subjects at a depth that's easy to superficially understand but hard to apply correctly under pressure; (2) applying black-letter law to fact patterns, especially on essays where you must spot issues, analyze competing arguments, and reach conclusions clearly; and (3) timing and stamina, since the exam spans six hours and requires sustained focus. Many also struggle transitioning from law school exams (where you can sometimes get partial credit for recognizing an issue) to the bar exam's higher standard for complete, well-reasoned analysis. Personalized instruction addresses these by isolating your specific bottleneck—whether you need deeper substantive knowledge, better issue-spotting skills, or simply more realistic practice under timed conditions—rather than generic review.
An effective bar exam tutor combines deep subject-matter expertise across multiple legal areas with real experience helping candidates pass. They should understand not just the law, but the bar exam itself—which issues are commonly tested, where fact patterns tend to be tricky, and what graders look for in essays. Beyond content knowledge, great tutors are skilled at diagnostic assessment: they can pinpoint whether you're missing substantive concepts, struggling with exam strategy, or simply losing confidence, then adjust their approach accordingly. They also understand that bar prep is mentally and emotionally demanding, so they balance constructive feedback with encouragement. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who meet these standards and can tailor their instruction to your specific needs, timeline, and learning style.
Most bar candidates spend 8-10 weeks in structured prep after law school, though this varies based on your background and target performance. The intensive nature of bar exam study means that poorly directed effort often yields diminishing returns—reviewing subjects you already understand well won't boost your score, but targeted help on weak areas can. Research on learning consistently shows that 1-on-1 instruction is highly efficient because it eliminates wasted time and focuses directly on your gaps. Rather than spending 10 weeks of unfocused studying, personalized tutoring can help you use your prep time more strategically, reduce anxiety by clarifying difficult concepts, and measurably improve your performance on practice tests. Many candidates invest in tutoring for their weakest subjects or during the final weeks to refine essay and MBE strategy.
Essay preparation requires three distinct phases: (1) mastering the substantive law through careful outlines and rule statements, (2) learning to spot issues under pressure through repeated timed practice with real past essays, and (3) refining your writing to be clear, organized, and thorough within 30 minutes. Many bar takers underestimate how much essay performance depends on practice—you can understand the law perfectly but still struggle to organize your thoughts and write a complete analysis under timed conditions. A tutor can help you develop a personal outlining system that works for your brain, provide feedback on your actual essays to show exactly where your analysis is incomplete or unclear, and help you build the rhythm and confidence needed to perform on test day. They can also help you understand what bar graders prioritize—identifying all relevant issues and analyzing thoroughly matters far more than flowery writing.
Retake preparation is different from initial bar prep because you have concrete feedback: your score, which subjects you struggled with, and potentially information about whether you struggled more with the MBE, essays, or Performance Test. This diagnostic data is invaluable. Rather than reviewing everything again, a tutor can focus intensely on your actual weak areas—whether that's a particular subject, issue spotting, time management, or confidence. Retake candidates often benefit from fewer but higher-quality tutoring hours because the work is so targeted. Additionally, tutors can help you work through the emotional and mental aspects of a retake, since test anxiety or confidence issues sometimes play a larger role than knowledge gaps. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors experienced in retake preparation who understand the pressure you're facing and can help you pass the second time.
Connect with Tennessee Bar Exam Tutors
Get matched with expert tutors in your subject


