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Judy V.

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I am a licensed attorney who attended law school at the Sorbonne University, Paris, and practiced in Belgium before moving to North Carolina, where I have been practicing since 2003. I am also licensed to practice in the United Kingdom. I have experience in the French, Belgian, and U.S. legal systems, and would be happy to tutor law students, Bar Exam candidates, or professionals seeking to gain a basic working knowledge or more advanced knowledge of legal concepts, legal systems, and...

I am a licensed attorney who attended law school at the Sorbonne University, Paris, and practiced in Belgium before moving to North Carolina, where I have been practicing since 2003. I am also licensed to practice in the United Kingdom. I have experience in the French, Belgian, and U.S. legal systems, and would be happy to tutor law students, Bar Exam candidates, or professionals seeking to gain a basic working knowledge or more advanced knowledge of legal concepts, legal systems, and specialized legal language.

With a B.A. in French and a diploma in French Phonetics from University College, London, and a certification in teaching English as a Second Language, I lived and taught English as a Second Language in France for 15 years in the public school system, the University system, and professional training schools for judges and lawyers.

I have experience teaching at all levels and to all age groups, from pre-school children to post-graduate level, including business people seeking to acquire a working knowledge of English as a Second Language or French.

As a British native, I speak English with a standard English accent. I am completely bilingual (English/French), and equally at ease teaching French or English.


Education

University College, London, UK
French
Universite Sorbonne Paris, France
Masters
The College of WIlliam & Mary School of Law
Masters
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  • Rate details: $50 an hour group rate available. Please ask for details.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 6/11/2013

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I have been a licensed attorney in North Carolina since 2003, who has successfully passed the North Carolina Bar Exam, the Belgian Bar Exam, and the UK Lawyers' Exam. Licensed to practice in Belgium in 2000, in North Carolina in 2003, and in the UK in 2014.
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Great tutor that knows the exam inside and out! Ditch the commercial courses for Judy!

The first half of my bar prep journey was extremely stressful. On top of studying during a global pandemic, my commercial bar prep course gave me no guidance on what to focus on and failed to provide me with a productive schedule. It was a waste of time of watching video after video that would always leave me asking the same question after watching, "What did I learn?" A little over 2 months before the exam, I decided it was a time for a change. That's when I found Judy. Right away Judy provided a short term and long term schedule of topics and kept me accountable on a daily basis. Over time we covered every topic and every piece of testable material. However, Judy does not bog down her students with the unnecessary details that a commercial bar prep course does, she hammers home the major aspects of each subject until you know it cold. This allows for truly productive studying and for you to attain a passing score by studying what is actually on the exam. Judy tailors the preparation for each part of the exam. For the MBE you will do real past exam questions on a daily basis until you complete upwards of 1000 before exam day. For the MEE, Judy's years of bar prep tutoring and knowledge of past exams have given her a "sixth sense" of what topics are going to be covered and when. She was right on the money for the topics covered. On exam day, the essays unfolded just as she predicted. For the MPT Judy has you do practice MPTs on a periodic basis and boils it down to a simple formula that saves you so much time and energy. while scoring all the points you need to pass. Do yourself a favor and ditch the overwhelming commercial bar prep courses with their fire hose approach and contact Judy. Reflecting back on the experience, I can truly say that I passed the bar exam on the first time in the most efficient manner because of Judy. She is knowledgeable, hard working, organized, and genuinely cares about her students and their success on the bar exam and beyond.

Nick, 59 lessons with Judy

I Cannot Recommend Judy More Highly

I am thrilled to recommend Judy V. and her Bar Prep Course! Thanks to Judy’s exceptional guidance and structured approach, I passed the UBE on my first attempt with a 293. Going into bar prep, I knew I needed targeted, personalized instruction—and Judy delivered exactly that. She is incredibly thorough, thoughtful, and deeply knowledgeable about every aspect of bar exam preparation. Her teaching style builds both skill and confidence, and she truly cares about her students’ success. If you want to pass the Bar the first time and actually understand the material rather than just memorize it, I cannot recommend Judy more highly. She made all the difference in my bar exam journey.

Haley, 33 lessons with Judy

Incredible Bar Exam Tutor!

Judy is an absolutely incredible tutor! I came to her as a 38-year-old juggling a full-time job and struggling to fully commit to law school studies. With her guidance, I developed skills and strategies that I never learned in law school. Thanks to her, my score jumped from a 259 to a 272! Her teaching style is patient, effective, and truly transformative. I can’t recommend Vincent Pope Tutoring enough—Judy is exceptional!

Davon, 27 lessons with Judy

Trust Judy’s Process! Passed with 300+

I passed the bar on my first try with a 300+ score, and Judy was a huge part of that success. The bar exam is as much mental as it is intellectual, and she supports you through both. From week one, I knew the big bar prep companies were not for me. They were overwhelming and unfocused. Judy teaches to the test and filters the unnecessary information the other companies flood you with. Her explanations are clear, memorable, and often funny. I could hear her voice in my head during the exam. Judy helped me manage not just study time but my mindset and health. Her structure keeps you accountable without burnout. Don’t be intimidated by the class size, she gives everyone personal attention and truly cares about her students’ success. Trust her process, do the work, welcome her tough love, and you will pass! Thanks, Judy.

Motunrayo, 53 lessons with Judy

Judy will help you get where you need to go!

Judy Vincent-Pope is an excellent bar exam tutor, and deserves all the hyperbolic praise one could dish out. Judy's generosity as an instructor and her kind demeanor are well-balanced with intellectual rigor and frankness about the realities of the bar exam. She will answer any and all questions, no matter how obscure, and offers one-on-one guidance on time- and anxiety-management. She held my study group to a high standard, and for me it made all the difference in the world. I needed to raise my score by four points, but following Judy's method brought me up by sixteen. I passed in my jurisdiction with room to spare. Those results speak for themselves. Judy's reflections and guidance on professionalism and ethics in the actual practice of law were an unexpected benefit of the tutoring sessions. She is a practicing attorney herself, so she knows whereof she speaks. Her occasional guidance on legal practice was extremely helpful to me, because it connected the arcane minutiae of black-letter legal doctrine (some of which does not seem to reflect real life) to the practical aspects of the legal profession. I had previously purchased a commercial bar prep program, but I found that Judy's approach was more effective by leaps and bounds. She is gifted not only as an attorney, but as a teacher, and she is extremely practical in her approach--I think this is what makes Judy stand out from others in this field. If you are in any doubt, GO WITH JUDY! She will get you there!

S, 34 lessons with Judy

Judy is a Godsend!!! My only regret is not finding her sooner!!!

Prior to meeting Judy, I had been unsuccessful on the Bar exam and I was feeling crushed and unsure of myself. I met with Judy for an initial conversation and I could tell that she was the real deal. I knew from that first meeting that she had earned her reputation of being able to increase scores by about 30 points. My score increased dramatically (28 points to be exact) with her instruction and guidance. Thanks to Judy I received a passing UBE Score and no longer have the Bar Exam looming over me. Additionally, she tutored me on the MPRE and I scored a perfect 100 with her help as well!! My advice to anyone reading this: LOOK NO FURTHER, YOU'VE FOUND THE PERFECT TUTOR SO GO AHEAD AND HIRE HER.

A. Paige, 53 lessons with Judy

FINALLY Passed the GA Bar after 5th Attempt

Working with Judy completely changed the game for me. Before I started tutoring with her, my highest bar exam score was a 256. After working with Judy, I raised my score to a nearly a 30-point jump and finally achieved the passing score I had been striving for. What makes Judy exceptional is her ability to simplify complex rules and teach them in a way that sticks. She didn’t just make me memorize the law, she showed me how to apply it exactly the way bar examiners expect. My MBE accuracy rose from the mid-50s into the 70% range, my essays became sharper and more organized, and my confidence on the MPTs grew tremendously. I’ve worked with other tutors before, but no one compares to Judy. She tailors each session to your specific needs, pushes you to perform at your best, and genuinely cares about your success. If you’re serious about passing the bar, I cannot recommend Judy enough. She helped me go from falling short to walking into exam day fully prepared — and my score increase proves it.

Danitza, 53 lessons with Judy

Exceptional tutor!!

I cannot say enough good things about Judy and her program, both are exceptional. After failing the bar exam twice, I turned to Judy for help, and it changed everything. Her program is rigorous and intense—she sets high expectations and, when needed, leads with tough love. The results were life-changing: my score increased by twelve points, and I passed the bar on my third attempt. Along the way, I also formed wonderful connections with future attorneys from across the country, an unexpected but priceless bonus. Working with Judy was the best decision I made on this long journey through law school and bar prep. I feel as if a heavy weight has been lifted, and I’m genuinely excited about the next chapter of my legal career.

Tara, 49 lessons with Judy

I passed the JULY BAR!! And OVER the required score!!

WITHOUT A DOUBT, I am a better legal professional thanks to Judy. Judy is beyond gracious with her time and cares deeply about her students. She holds the line on quality and is unrelenting in her standard, expecting you to deliver during the course and through exam days. Judy's guidance and consistent coaching taught me more than I ever gathered from any other course at law school or through the major providers. She is a fiercely passionate instructor who has a solid grip on all areas of the law and weaves them seamlessly through online instruction so that you end up reviewing multiple topics without realizing it. She will give you a significant advantage over other applicants. Her courses have been the highlight on my journey towards licensure. She is one of the best teachers I have ever learned from, and she's doing the profession a service by making stronger advocates.

Niki , 54 lessons with Judy

Don't wait, HIRE JUDY!

I am so delighted to share that I finally passed the bar exam on my third try and I credit my success to working with Judy. My first go, I prepared with Themis and got a 260 (I needed a 266 to pass). For my second attempt, I self studied with materials online that I supplemented with Themis and I got a 264. After failing my second attempt, I decided that I needed to change my approach and hire a private tutor. As I am sure you can see for yourselves, Judy stood out with her unmatched ratings and powerful testimonies. I decided to trust those who worked with her in the past and I am SO GLAD I DID. I am a full-time working parent with two young children and Judy worked with me to devise a study plan that worked for my very busy and chaotic life. The only thing I had to do was to fully commit and put in the work. This meant that nearly all of my free time for almost four months was devoted to the bar exam. I followed Judy's schedule diligently, did what she instructed, and I passed my final attempt with a 275, which makes me eligible to practice in any UBE jurisdiction. I simply wanted to pass but Judy made sure I passed, and then some. All I want to say is that you need not look any further. Judy is the one for you. She is diligent, compassionate, and will work with you to make sure you get it done. It was truly such a joy to have Judy on my side, and I never felt more confident taking the test. I was nearly certain that I passed when I walked out the doors. My first two experiences were a joke in comparison to my third. I cannot believe I took the bar as unprepared as I did those times. Judy will put you on the right track from the beginning. I have wished too many times that I went to her from the start. Bar prep courses are not meant for every learner. So, definitely consider going the private route if you are still deciding, and hire Judy. Hiring Judy means you will walk into the bar exam confident as ever, experience no surprises, and walk out knowing that you got it done.

Dina, 62 lessons with Judy
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