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Licensed Attorney & Experienced Tutor for Law School/Bar Exam
Matthew S.

1,803 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $110
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About Matthew


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*** Received Top 10% Tutor Award for 2023 ***

Matthew remains a pillar within the Wyzant community for exam strategies and preparation services. This esteemed Syracuse tutor and coach has worked directly with bar exam companies both as an essay grader and private tutor. Additionally, Matthew has drafted hundreds of MBE simulated questions that highlight necessary exam specific processes. During the course of tutoring sessions, Matthew provides proven and unique strategies which have...

*** Received Top 10% Tutor Award for 2023 ***

Matthew remains a pillar within the Wyzant community for exam strategies and preparation services. This esteemed Syracuse tutor and coach has worked directly with bar exam companies both as an essay grader and private tutor. Additionally, Matthew has drafted hundreds of MBE simulated questions that highlight necessary exam specific processes. During the course of tutoring sessions, Matthew provides proven and unique strategies which have assisted hundreds of applicants pass the bar exam.

Matthew also frequently assists individuals with college admissions, law school exams, criminal justice issues, public speaking support and legal writing assistance. He provides guidance and structure throughout law school by providing assignments and reviewing coursework.

Specifically for bar exam applicants, Matthew is qualified to instruct on all seven MBE topics and UBE and state-specific topics. Matthew can provide tailor-made scheduling in addition to reviewing essays and MPTs. Tutoring sessions typically involve focusing on logical breakdown, classification and legal processing within the application section. Matthew also provides insight regarding highly-tested subject areas and incorporates various resources by using Canvas to practice all tested legal areas for long-term retention.

Please do not hesitate to contact Matthew for assistance. The path to success is rarely travelled alone!


Education

University of Pittsburgh
Criminal Justice
Syracuse University College of Law
J.D.
Maxwell School of Public Citizenship - Syracuse University
Masters
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Approved Subjects

Bar Exam

Bar Exam

My personalized bar exam tutoring approach encourages applicants to use consistent logical reasoning when preparing for the exam. Additionally, I am excited to review your essays and MPTs to properly bolster analytical reasoning and synthesis. I have personally developed these strategies by working with multiple bar exam companies and former applicants who have successfully passed the exam.
College Counseling

College Counseling

Applying to college, law school, medical school or business school is difficult. Having assistance is almost a necessity with the new complexities of the application process. My tutoring sessions begin by articulating topics preferred within the application process and working directly with students to increase the quality of their existing draft(s). I am excited to begin working with you and discuss our plan to become accepted into the school of your dreams!
Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

I graduated with a bachelors from University of Pittsburgh. While attending the University, my major was in Criminal Justice. I am highly qualified to assist students with drafting responses and reviewing essay materials.
Law

Law

My strategy for tutoring law students involves providing secondary resources and material to bolster clarity across a broad spectrum of legal subjects. During the sessions, I will incorporate legal writing, analysis, issue spotting and exam strategies. I hope to illuminate the predictability and consistency that generally appears within all law school exams. I am looking forward to speaking with you to discuss our plans for success in law school!
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have taken approximately 4 courses that include elements of improving public speaking. Additionally, my role as attorney and counselor requires me to speak in public daily. These experiences make me perfect to assist students with alleviating anxiety.
Writing

Writing

Highly qualified for drafting, revisions and edits of nearly all areas. Please contact me regarding any specific questions you may have!
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Examples of Expertise


Matthew has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 8 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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A very supportive and knowledgeable tutor!

Matthew has assisted me in preparing for law school midterms and finals, and has truly proven to be an invaluable asset in my learning process, ensuring my complete and total understanding of materials and concepts. He's very patient and makes it his goal to explain difficult concepts in a relatable, less intimidating way. I would 100% recommend him to any law student looking to prepare for an exam, or just to strengthen their overall understanding of a course.

Alyssa, 10 lessons with Matthew

Patient and always ready to help

Matthew is a great tutor who has given me access to a lot of resources and is patient in dealing with my hectic and erratic schedule, including last min tutor session changes. He gives great tips on how to approach the MBE q and is dedicated to teaching!

Karen, 22 lessons with Matthew

knowledgeable

He is a very knowledgeable teacher with excellent teaching skills. I highly recommend him; he has been a great help to me. He can quickly identify problems and provide solutions.

ann , 3 lessons with Matthew

Very helpful

Matthew was extremely helpful and provided insight necessary to gain confidence to tackle assignments moving forward. I would highly recommend.

Zachary , 13 lessons with Matthew

Knowledgeable and Efficient Tutor

Matthew helped me better understand the Evidence I course material in preparation for the final exam. He is very knowledgeable and used every minute efficiently. His professional experience in the legal field is invaluable! Matthew broke things down and made sense of it all. Will be meeting with him again this term and next term.

Nina, 4 lessons with Matthew

He did not waste time and we got to the heart of studying right away! Awesome

Excellent, he helped me navigate through the key words and phrases in the MBE question and what to remember while answering the question. he provides you with extra guidelines, makes you really think hard, and not to be careless before choosing the answer.

Cherry, 10 lessons with Matthew

Great Tutor

Matthew is an exceptional bar prep tutor. His deep understanding of the law and tailored teaching methods significantly boost confidence and comprehension. His feedback is insightful and constructive, making complex topics manageable and understandable. Highly recommended for anyone serious about passing the bar exam.

Zahidullah, 1 lesson with Matthew

He knows what bar exam essay graders want to see

I highly recommend Matthew as a tutor. I only did two session with him but those were invaluable. He has a lot of great tips for maximizing points on the bar exam-- only wish I had more time to study with him.

Mark, 2 lessons with Matthew

The man with a plan

Matthew offers a well-constructed plan to prepare you for the bar but with your individual needs ( translation- weaknesses) in mind. He provides concise explanations and an abundance of "game day" tips. Put me in coach.

Marilyn, 14 lessons with Matthew

Very resourceful

He simplifies things that I overthink. Great tutor. He’s patient and hold you to task. Provides great tips and a plethora of resources. Would recommend. He gives you the tools, just have to use them.

Tonie, 4 lessons with Matthew
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