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.
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.
Alex is currently a PhD candidate in politics at Princeton University, where he uses machine learning to study historical political speech. He has worked as an attorney at a large New York law firm, as a program officer for an international NGO, and as a bilingual elementary school teacher through Teach For America. At Princeton, he was a TA for six semesters, leading undergraduate sections in American politics, courts and comparative politics. He also provided extensive individual instruction and consulting on statistical analysis and programming to undergraduate students through Princeton’s statistical services office.
Alex is deeply committed to student success. He believes the tutor-student relationship should be collaborative and tailored to each individual, beginning by working together to identify the student’s specific goals and areas for improvement. His philosophy centers on structure with flexibility: having a clear plan but regularly reevaluating and adjusting as necessary. Alex strives to make each tutoring session both organized and productive, while fostering a laid-back and open environment where students can feel comfortable and supported.
Alex currently lives in the Philly area but is originally from Seattle. He is still a Seattle Mariners fan, which is typically a source of regret for him!
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.
Drawing on his experience as a writer, Jimmy brings a unique perspective to his LSAT coaching, emphasizing critical thinking, analytical skills, and effective communication strategies. He has a firm belief that mastering the fundamentals of the LSAT and climbing the percentile ladder is a matter of attitude, methodology, and perspective—the core principles of his tutoring approach.
As a tutor, Jimmy aims to help students find personalized, consistent, and efficient strategies to reach their target LSAT scores. He prides himself on demystifying Reading Comprehension, a section of the LSAT students often struggle to improve in. Students Jimmy has tutored have raised their LSAT scores by an average of 15 points.
Beyond tutoring, Jimmy is a violinist who has played in symphony orchestras, a ballet dancer (catch him in The Nutcracker), and an amateur sommelier.
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Our 60-hour and 96-hour LSAT retake tutoring programs include a score guarantee. If you don’t score at least 165 on the LSAT after completing your 60-hour program, you’ll receive six free hours of tutoring. The same applies to our 96-hour package with a score of 167.
Yes, our tutors can help you determine the right time to retake the LSAT. We consider your target score, tutoring program length, when you plan to apply to law school, and your preferences as we discuss LSAT test dates.
Every LSAT retake prep plan includes an personalized study plan created by your 173+ scoring tutor, customized assignments, and full-length LSAT practice exams.
The highest LSAT score we've helped a retaker achieve is 30 points. LSAT retakers who work with our team increase their scores by an average of 15 points.
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We understand that some students plan LSAT retakes within the same cycle. We ensure you’re paired with a tutor within 24 hours after your consultation to begin your LSAT retake prep journey as soon as possible.
LSAT tutoring sessions last approximately 60 minutes. This is an ideal amount of time to learn and retain content.