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Mika earned her Bachelor’s degree in economics and psychology from Claremont McKenna College before beginning her legal journey. After earning a 179 on the LSAT, she was offered acceptance to several prestigious law schools, including Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Michigan, the University of Virginia, and Vanderbilt. She ultimately chose to complete her JD at the University of Chicago. 

Mika is a published legal writer—one of her consumer class action projects was profiled in the Wall Street Journal and the Tennessean. She has also been published in the New York Law Journal, the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, and multiple issues of the Cole Schotz Bankruptcy Newsletter. 

As a tutor, Mika employs the "TEACH" approach, emphasizing trust, empowerment, appreciation, communication, and humor to motivate and engage students. During her sessions, she typically employs the EDIP (explain, demonstrate, imitate, and practice) teaching method, ensuring thorough understanding and skill development by modeling best practices and giving students constant feedback. Students she has tutored have been accepted to top law schools, including Harvard, the University of Chicago, Stanford, Cornell, and many other T-14 and top law schools. 

Mika’s greatest strength is interaction. She believes in a modeling/co-teaching process and pushes students to precisely identify why answers must be wrong. In her experience, a tutor's goal is not just to teach; it’s to train you in the best attack process possible.

In her free time, Mika loves to roller skate, dance, and play board games with friends. She is also a lifelong learner, with a particular interest in classical, medieval, and Victorian-era history.

With a track record of success, a deep-seated passion for teaching, and an engaging personality, Melissa is more than just a tutor; she is a mentor dedicated to helping students unlock their full potential on the LSAT. She finds great satisfaction and joy in helping students feel comfortable and confident in their learning. Students Melissa has coached have been accepted to multiple T-14 law schools, including Harvard, Yale, NYU, UCLA, and UVA. 

As a tutor, Melissa continually updates her methods to incorporate the latest LSAT trends and techniques, ensuring that students have access to the most current and effective strategies. Her tailored approach ensures that each student receives personalized instruction that aligns with their unique learning style, strengths, and areas for improvement. This adaptability has consistently led to significant score improvements, with students often achieving remarkable leaps from below-average percentiles to competitive scores in the 170s.

Beyond academic instruction, Melissa excels at fostering a positive and encouraging atmosphere that reduces test anxiety and instills confidence. Her holistic approach not only equips students with the tools to excel on the LSAT but also prepares them for long-term academic and professional success. Melissa's unwavering commitment to student achievement makes her not just an exceptional tutor but an invaluable partner in students' educational journeys.

In her free time, Melissa enjoys painting, singing, traveling, and learning new languages. She speaks Spanish and is currently learning Chinese.

Kaitlyn is passionate about research, teaching, and youth advocacy. Her research has been published in multiple journals. At the University of Minnesota, she serves as a research assistant and volunteers to teach legal topics at an adult education center. She has also served as a legal intern at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. 

Kaitlyn loves learning and is always on the lookout for new things to discover. She is passionate about instilling that same love of learning in all the students she tutors. With a primarily Socratic teaching style, Kaitlyn emphasizes concept mastery, ensuring students fully understand and retain the material. Students she has tutored increase their LSAT scores by an average of 15 points, with some achieving scores as high as 175. 

Considering her impressive LSAT score of 177, Kaitlyn excels at helping students conquer the LSAT. With extensive training in formal logic, she spends considerable time with students to ensure they understand how the material appears on the test. Kaitlyn’s expertise and personalized approach help her students grasp complex concepts, significantly improving their test-taking strategies and overall scores.

Outside of tutoring, Kaitlyn is very into theatre and costume design. She recently directed her first play.

After graduating, Julia served as a law clerk for a federal judge in the District of Nevada, where she researched, edited, read, and crafted dozens of published legal opinions. Since then, she has been living in Nevada, where she tutors local and online students. Julia has also been working as a freelance copyeditor and writer, assisting scholars, industry leaders, authors, and organizations in refining and publishing their written works with independent and major outlets alike.

Julia is passionate about supporting students through their LSAT and law school admissions journeys. Drawing from her own experience of securing scholarships and acceptances from top law schools, she has a profound understanding of the importance of a strong LSAT score. Her insights enable her to effectively guide students to achieve their highest score potential and gain admission to their top law schools. 

Julia’s diverse experience in law, education, and writing equips her with a unique perspective to guide students and support them in their LSAT prep journey. She excels at helping students enhance their logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Julia is dedicated to working closely with each student, providing tailored support to unlock their full potential and approach the test with confidence. Her enthusiasm for teaching and commitment to student success make her an invaluable asset to students aiming for high LSAT scores. 

In addition to offering rigorous instruction on both LSAT sections, Julia stays up to date on the LSAT landscape for any given testing period, sharing trends, strategies, exam predictions, and big-picture takeaways with her students. She is an expert in navigating the accommodations process, planning LSAT timelines, and acquiring the best materials and resources for success. Julia has helped more than a hundred test takers achieve their LSAT goals, with some students earning scores as high as 176.

A fun fact about Julia is that she is the proud owner of a twenty-year-old black cat named Bean, who has a habit of attending virtual tutoring sessions.

Olivier understands that preparing for the LSAT can be overwhelming for applicants. While working full-time and commuting for three and a half hours during his undergrad, he managed to raise his score by 27 points. This experience taught him how to design personalized and adaptable study plans that ensure improvement, irrespective of one’s starting score or other obligations. 

As a tutor, Olivier is dedicated to student success. He goes above and beyond, offering unwavering support both during and outside of scheduled sessions. Understanding the psychological toll this test can take, he ensures that students consistently feel supported. Olivier prioritizes his availability to answer questions, providing the guidance students need to overcome challenges and reach their goals. Olivier is excited to help students maximize their LSAT scores and unlock their full potential!

Sports are a big part of Olivier’s life. In his free time, you can find him playing or watching basketball, hockey, or ultimate frisbee.

Throughout her tenure at Gould, Summer balanced NCAA lacrosse, involvement in sorority life, and active participation in student government. Moreover, she served as a Post-Conviction Justice Project student attorney and distinguished herself as a Saks Institute Scholar. She graduated with honors and now thrives as a labor and employment associate at an AmLaw 200 firm in San Diego.

Immediately after law school, Summer passed the California bar exam on her first attempt, making her one of the youngest in the state to reach that milestone. Understanding the intense pressure and challenges students face when preparing for the bar, she is dedicated to helping others succeed. With deep expertise across all areas of the exam, she has successfully led numerous students to conquer the bar on their first try.  

As a tutor, Summer excels at delivering personalized, expert guidance that empowers students to succeed. Whether they are first-time test-takers or returning test-takers, she is committed to guiding them through this challenging journey with confidence. Her fresh approach to tackling bar exam questions sets her apart, and she strikes the perfect balance between patience and knowing when to push students toward success. Summer believes the bar exam is as much a mental battle as it is a test of knowledge, and she focuses on teaching students how to triumph in that battle.

In her free time, Summer enjoys playing lacrosse in an amateur league in San Diego, hanging out with her two cats, Sergio and Sage, and her two dogs, Chief and Rux.