LSAT Private Tutoring in Berkeley (California)

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Are you a Berkeley-area student planning on taking the Law School Admission Test (LSAT)? If you're seeking the most effective, results-driven, and comprehensive LSAT preparation in the Bay Area, we encourage you to contact us at Manhattan Review, where we are ready to help you achieve the score you need to make your law school dreams come true. We are pleased to offer a variety of options when it comes to preparing for the LSAT, and we're certain to have one that's just right for you. Many students do incredibly well learning in classroom-style group settings, enjoying a sense of comradery and using their peers' questions as a springboard for increasing their own knowledge and comprehension. Other students, however, know they do not learn best in the company of others. They worry about holding the group back and feel anxious about slowing down the pace of studying; alternatively, they may experience frustration if they have mastered a particular concept but must wait to move on until others in the group have absorbed the information. If you know you learn best in an environment where you are able to work at your own pace, focusing on the aspects of LSAT preparation that are most pertinent to you, without the distractions posed by a group learning format, we encourage you to contact us today to learn more about our private tutoring options. For many students, one-on-one attention is the most useful way to grasp and retain information, and we look forward to creating a customized program of study unique to you and your LSAT needs. 

Manhattan Review has been the leader in standardized test preparation services since 1999, and we take great pride in pairing our clients with just the right instructor for their learning- and test-related needs. Our private tutors will create a personalized plan of study just for you, taking into account the academic strengths you already possess while teaching you helpful techniques to avoid any areas of weakness that might negatively affect your LSAT performance. Research demonstrates that working with a private tutor can demonstrably accelerate your learning, in addition to improving your confidence and your test-taking abilities, allowing you to focus without fear and achieve the score you need to continue moving forward in your professional journey. Our private tutoring programs are targeted, focusing on the areas where you need the most support, as well as comprehensive, ensuring you understand the LSAT inside out and are not surprised by anything on the day of your exam. Our tutors have extensive experience with exams such as the LSAT, and many of them have obtained their own impressive standardized test scores, but we do not only hire exceptional test-takers…we hire exceptional instructors, with strong backgrounds in education, learning theory, and student success. When you partner with Manhattan Review, you receive access to cutting-edge educational tools and test-taking techniques designed to help you obtain the highest LSAT score possible. We offer industry-leading resources in addition to world-class instruction from the brightest and most dedicated tutors in the business. 

The LSAT is purposefully designed to assess the skills required for the first year of law school. These skills include reading comprehension, reasoning, and writing. LSAT scores fall in a range between 120 to 180, with the median score being approximately 152. A median score, however, will not be enough to secure acceptance to a top-tier law school, and competitive scores generally fall in the 160s to 170s. The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) is the organization responsible for the administration of the LSAT, and they regularly track and report statistical information about those who take the test, analyzing their information as a whole while also dividing test-takers into subgroups. According to the LSAC, among the most respected law schools, successful applicants have an LSAT score in the 170s. In order to be competitive for the highest-ranking law schools, it is necessary to do well on the LSAT. We at Manhattan Review can help you master all sections of the test, improving your reading comprehension and reasoning abilities while also strengthening your critical writing skills.

If you are seeking to take your LSAT preparation to the next level, consider the established benefits of working with a private tutor, including but certainly not limited to personalized instruction, flexible meeting times, and opportunities for immediate and targeted feedback on those questions that are most challenging to you. We have secured the services of skilled instructors with strong legal and educational backgrounds who are intent on helping others achieve their own individual success in order to live the life they want. There's no need to waste your limited and valuable time attempting to piece together your own study plan, hoping you are focusing on the most relevant information. At Manhattan Review, we've taken all the guesswork out of the LSAT, deconstructing this exam and analyzing every section and question. Our personable tutors are encouraging and supportive, and they know how to help you comprehend course material using state-of-the-art instructional techniques. Clients who work with Manhattan Review regularly receive acceptance to top-tier law schools, including Harvard University, Stanford University, Yale University, Dartmouth College, Princeton University, New York University, Columbia University, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Southern California, the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Chicago, and elsewhere. 

At Manhattan Review, we offer in-person, as well as online, private tutoring options, and we are happy to arrange tutoring sessions around your schedule, with daytime, evening, and weekend hours available. Customized instruction is available whenever you are, making it easy to stick with an LSAT study program and ensuring you can treat preparing for this challenging test as a top priority. We work with a variety of clients, from those who recently completed their undergraduate degree to executives at Fortune 500 companies seeking a pay raise, a promotion, or an opportunity to take their career in a new and exciting direction. 

While there are many aspects of the law school application and admission process that are beyond your control, one thing you do have significant control over is how well you prepare for and perform on the LSAT. The law school you attend can exert a significant and long-lasting effect on the legal career you ultimately establish, and in order to set yourself up for the professional success you deserve, consider taking advantage of every opportunity available to improve your LSAT score. Given the global nature of the world we live in, the most prestigious law schools have the luxury of being selective when it comes to who they decide to admit, and there are always more eager applicants than there are incoming freshman class positions. We specialize in partnering with motivated students seeking to perform to their fullest capabilities on the LSAT, and by pairing the expert knowledge of our private tutors with your desire to excel, you can prepare for the LSAT at a pace that works for you and all your learning needs. At this point in your academic and professional journey, you owe it to yourself to utilize the best LSAT preparation services available, and that preparation begins at Manhattan Review. Together, we can create a customized LSAT program that is just right for you, ensuring you are prepared to take the test with the utmost confidence. Contact us today to learn more about our private tutoring options and find out which one works best for you.

Meet a Berkeley LSAT Tutor: Kenneth J.

Kenneth J. has always been fascinated by words and language and can't remember a time when he wasn't losing himself in any book, newspaper, brochure, or other written document he could get his hands on. "I read all the time as a kid, and I just thought it was the most amazing thing how so many people could use basically the same words but create entirely different sentences, paragraphs, and stories." Kenneth found himself drawn to the rules of grammar and punctuation, enjoying the sense of order and predictability they conferred and liking the idea of there being a standardized way to write things "even if it was also okay to deviate from that standard way once in a while." In high school, Kenneth started out as a contributing reporter to his school's newspaper before working his way up to an editorial position in addition to writing a column about the most common mistakes students make when it comes to writing. Kenneth won numerous awards for his own short stories, essays, and research papers, and it wasn't long before he helped establish a peer tutoring program specifically for students struggling with English and writing assignments. "I loved helping others learn the finer points of the English language," he recalls, "and seeing someone go from an idea to an outline to multiple paragraphs to a complete story or conclusion was so rewarding to me." 

Kenneth grew up in New Orleans and thanks to his hard work and dedication (and an impressive ACT score), he was accepted to Tulane University, where he double majored in English and education. During a seminar in his sophomore year, Kenneth had the opportunity to attend a lecture by a visiting guest professor who also happened to be a lawyer specializing in mergers, acquisitions, and contract negotiation. Kenneth was ecstatic to learn that there was a job that required someone to care about the inclusion or exclusion of every single word and instantly knew the direction he wanted his professional future to take. "That's when I knew what I wanted to do for a living…I was going to be a lawyer! Not like on tv, arguing in a courtroom and trying to convince a jury about something, but someone who made things run smoothly behind the scenes, ensuring all parties involved with a project were happy with the final outcome and that any necessary documents could stand up to intense scrutiny." Kenneth had continued working part-time as a tutor during his time at Tulane, but he temporarily shifted to being tutored himself, working with a private tutor to prepare for the LSAT. "I knew I needed help to master the most effective test-taking strategies, in addition to really grasping how best to pace myself over such an important test," he shares. Kenneth's diligence and focus paid off and were rewarded with an impressively high LSAT score, allowing him to select the law school that best suited him and his career goals. Kenneth ultimately chose to attend Columbia University, recognized around the world for their contracts and commercial law program, and while he'd never lived outside of Louisiana before, Kenneth was excited to move to New York City and immerse himself in a brand-new culture. 

After graduating from Columbia, Kenneth received multiple employment opportunities and he chose to relocate again, accepting a position on the West Coast in Berkeley. He appreciated the flexibility of the position, which frequently allowed him to work from home, in addition to offering him the chance to mentor newer lawyers and provide continuing education workshops to help those at the firm improve their own writing. Kenneth settled into his new position beautifully, but after a few years of corporate success, he began to miss the tutoring experiences he'd enjoyed so much during high school and college. With years of formal and informal tutoring experience behind him, Kenneth was excited to learn of an opening at Manhattan Review's Berkeley office, and he was quickly welcomed to the team. The students who work with Kenneth appreciate his real-world experience, as well as his ability to maintain sight of the bigger picture while also noticing important details. When he isn't preparing future law students for their own legal success, Kenneth can be found swimming in the mornings at his local gym, taking his mountain bike into the nearby Oakland hills, and attending outdoor concerts at the Greek Theater with friends.