Bar Exam Tutoring – Personalized, One-on-One, Proven

You don’t need another bar review course. You need someone in your corner.

A Marino bar exam tutor works with you one-on-one to identify exactly why you’re not scoring where you need to be — and fix it. Whether you’re struggling with the MBE, losing points on essays, running out of time on performance tasks, or just falling behind on your study schedule, your tutor builds a plan around your specific weaknesses and your real life.

This isn’t generic bar review. This is personalized instruction from experienced attorneys and legal educators who specialize in helping students pass — including students who have failed before.

How Marino Tutoring Works

Emily Marino, who has been matching students with bar exam tutors for over 30 years, will personally select a tutor based on your individual needs — the subjects you’re struggling with, the section of the exam that’s costing you points, and your learning style. Your tutor is matched to you, not assigned at random.

Your tutor will then:

• Review your previous bar exam score report (if you’re a retaker) to pinpoint exactly where you lost points
• Build a customized study plan that works around your job, your family, and your actual available hours
• Work with you on the specific skills that move your score — essay structure, MBE strategy, MPT efficiency, or substantive law in your weakest areas
• Hold you accountable week to week so you don’t fall behind
• Adapt to whatever bar review course you’re already using — Barbri, Themis, Kaplan, or no course at all

Works Alongside Any Bar Review Course

Already enrolled in Barbri, Themis, or another bar prep program? Good — keep it. Our tutors have experience with every major bar review course and will tailor your sessions to complement the materials you’re already using. Many students find that a bar review course alone isn’t enough, especially retakers. A Marino tutor fills the gaps that self-study can’t.

Preparing for the NextGen Bar Exam?

The bar exam is undergoing a major format change starting in 2026. As the NextGen UBE rolls out across jurisdictions — with New York adopting it in July 2028 — our tutors are preparing to help students navigate the new integrated question format, skills-based testing approach, and updated subject coverage. Whether you’re taking the current UBE or the NextGen exam, we’ll make sure your preparation matches the test you’re sitting for.

Who Our Tutoring Is For

• Retakers who have failed the bar exam once or multiple times and need a fundamentally different approach to pass
• First-time takers who want personalized support alongside their bar review course
• Working professionals who are studying around a full-time job and need an efficient, structured plan
• Students who failed with Barbri, Themis, or Kaplan and need someone to help them understand what went wrong and what to do differently
• Anyone who learns better one-on-one than in a lecture hall or watching videos alone

What Our Students Say

“After failing the UBE twice with another course, I hired a Marino tutor and everything changed. My tutor helped me see that I was spending too much time on subjects I already knew and not enough time on essay technique. I walked out of the exam this time knowing I passed.” – Kira, New York

“I didn’t want to take any chances the second time taking the bar exam. My father had used Marino when he studied for the bar back in the 90’s, so I decided to hire a Marino Bar Tutor. Best decision I could have made. Everything started to click. Instead of guessing what I was doing wrong, I finally understood how the bar exam graders actually think and how to best organize my answers for maximum points.” – James, Pennsylvania

“As someone with ADHD, I really struggle with executive functioning and time management. I took another online course the first time and just couldn’t keep up with the schedule and I spent too much time focusing on things that don’t actually increase my score on the bar exam. My tutor held me accountable and helped me budget my time appropriately. She was the best! Thank you!” –Whitney, California

Choose Your Package

Not sure which package is right for you? Here’s a general guide:

5 Hours — Best if you need targeted help on one specific area of the exam (MBE strategy, essay writing, or a particular subject). Good for students who are generally on track but have a weak spot.

10 Hours — Our most popular package. Provides enough time for your tutor to do a thorough assessment, build a study plan, and work with you weekly over the course of your preparation. Best for students who want real accountability and ongoing support.

15 Hours — Ideal for retakers who need a comprehensive overhaul of their approach. Weekly sessions plus additional time in the final weeks before the exam to address last-minute concerns and reinforce what you’ve learned.

20 Hours — The full partnership. Your tutor works with you from the beginning of your study period through exam day. Best for students who have failed multiple times or who want maximum personal attention.

1 Hour — Try a single session to see if Marino tutoring is right for you, or add an extra hour to an existing package.

Not sure where to start? Contact us for a free consultation. We’ll discuss your situation and recommend the right package — no obligation, no pressure.

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