BarMax private tutoring is the fastest way to improve your performance and help ensure you pass no matter what your background.
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Choose from flexible packages.
We provide a variety of packages to fit all needs. Take advantage of bundle savings or purchase individual sessions as you need them.
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We match you with a top tutor.
We immediately match you with one of our tutors and send you instructions on how to schedule your first session. Our tutors evaluate you on an individual basis and target your specific needs so you can focus on the areas that will maximize your score.
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You control your experience.
Tutoring sessions happen at your convenience over the phone or via video conferencing. You can also change tutors at any time and cancel a session more than 24 hours in advance.
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Convenient to your schedule
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What can I expect from my tutoring sessions?
During your first session your tutor will evaluate you to learn more about you, your goals and where you are in your prep journey. From there they will help you create a personalized study plan to help guide you efficiently going forward.
How much can I expect to improve by working with a tutor?
This largely depends on your starting score and how much effort you are willing to put in. The majority of students will see significantly faster improvement when working one on one with a tutor.
How many tutoring sessions can I book in advance?
When you first schedule with a tutor we recommend scheduling 1 session to start to make sure that you work well with your tutor. After that you can schedule as many sessions as your schedule allows.
Am I allowed to change tutors?
Yes! We understand there are a number of good reasons to change tutors. Before you schedule your next session reach out to us and we will be happy match you with a new tutor.
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I passed on my first attempt after taking a 25 year hiatus from the law!
BarMax provides concise, easy to use materials for a very reasonable price. There are literally decades of past MEEs and MPTs with both NCBE answers and test taker sample answers all in one place. Additionally, they had over 1300 actual MBE questions including the illusive CivPro MBE questions that has only recently been added.BarMax provides concise, easy to use materials for a very reasonable price. There are literally decades of past MEEs and MPTs with both NCBE answers and test taker sample answers all in one place. Additionally, they had over 1300 actual MBE questions including the illusive CivPro MBE questions that has only recently been added. If I found a subject area I needed to focus on more, it was simple to do so. Tutoring was the icing on the cake with this prep course. My tutor was skilled at keeping me on task and guiding me through any challenges I was having with topics and my writing.
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Janell Hernandez
Course · Tutoring
Excellent program that provide you with the proper tools, materials and tutors.
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Sarah
Course · Tutoring
BarMax makes the grueling Bar Prep experience enjoyable and feasible.
Melissa is the BEST tutor you will ever find! The materials are fantastic and BarMax provides an intense, thorough learning experience with a simple outline book, world-class lectures, live classes, flexibility, superb essay critiques, and a proven open-book method. I highly recommend.
Kevin Steen
California · Course · Tutoring
BarMax gives you everything you need to pass.
BarMax was a huge reason that I passed the February 2025 California Bar Exam. I liked that I could take the course at my own pace without getting bogged down with endless videos. The one-on-one tutoring (my assigned tutor was Melissa) was essential for honing my essay strategy and my overall study strategy. Start early, get BarMax, meet with your tutor, and I'm sure you'll do fine.
Amanda Todd
Course · Tutoring
I passed with a 23-point jump.
I took the bar exam a total of 4 times and passed on my 4th try thanks to BarMax and especially my tutor, Emily Morgan. Each time I retook this exam, my confidence was crushed. I was in a position where I kept getting the same score for each attempt. I thought I could assess my weaknesses on my own but I truly needed someone to help me understand my thought process.I took the bar exam a total of 4 times and passed on my 4th try thanks to BarMax and especially my tutor, Emily Morgan. Each time I retook this exam, my confidence was crushed. I was in a position where I kept getting the same score for each attempt. I thought I could assess my weaknesses on my own but I truly needed someone to help me understand my thought process. I had never done tutoring ever in my life so this was a big change for me. Emily was outstanding. She not only understood my frustration and all the emotions I had around this exam, but she really picked my brain and found the problems within my testing strategy and my thought process. She was patient, kind, and is very wise and knows what she is doing! Not only did I pass this time around... but I passed with a 23-point jump. Never give up on your dream and never let this test take you down. I couldn't have done this without Emily and the program I received through BarMax. I am forever grateful.
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Marissa Bergado
California · Repeat Taker · Tutoring
Passed the CA Bar Exam in July 2025.
I have been attempting to pass the CA Bar exam with many attempts and have been unsuccessful in the past, but I am persistent to keep trying, studying, and passing with BarMax.I have been attempting to pass the CA Bar exam with many attempts and have been unsuccessful in the past, but I am persistent to keep trying, studying, and passing with BarMax. It requires time management and organization skills the most, I believe, and lots of practice, which is why I am trusting in the best feedback of professors and experienced legal professionals to help me finally pass and move forward. It is my final hurdle to moving forward and I plan to focus more and just do the work.
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Ikram Chaudhry
Course · Tutoring
Excellent outline, wonderful lectures, and awesome tutors and tutoring.
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Course · Tutoring
Excellent Platform for L1 and Bar Preparation.
I worked with tutor Jennifer Carr and she was wonderful. Very approachable and thorough in her explanations and made certain to hold me accountable for coming to sessions with work done and ready to be discussed with her. I was able to raise my final grades significantly from Midterm grades, and will continue to utilize Barmax for my law school journey and bar prep. Highly recommend.
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Katrina McDowell
Tutoring
BarMax has a comprehensive study calendar and tutors available to help you.
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Liz
First-Time Pass · Tutoring · Working Parent
I passed the New York bar on my first attempt whilst working full time (and planning a wedding!) and put this down to BarMax.
As a foreign qualified lawyer 10 years out of law school, I knew that I needed a flexible study programme to fit in during my limited free time - Bar Max offered exactly that. The course materials are concise and the videos are extremely helpful to guide you through past essay questions / how to approach the multiple choice portion of the exam.As a foreign qualified lawyer 10 years out of law school, I knew that I needed a flexible study programme to fit in during my limited free time - Bar Max offered exactly that. The course materials are concise and the videos are extremely helpful to guide you through past essay questions / how to approach the multiple choice portion of the exam. A huge shout out to Emily Morgan who is absolutely excellent. I had about 5 one on one tutoring sessions with her to finesse my application pre-exams - she is super smart and tailors all sessions to your specific needs. Huge thanks again to Celeste and the entire Bar Max team!!
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Marissa Bergado
Course · Tutoring
VERY GRATEFUL TO BARMAX TO HELP ME SUCCEED
I am the unconventional student, but I NEVER gave up on myself despite ALL the obstacles and odds against me. I am VERY GRATEFUL to BarMax for helping me along my journey to becoming a licensed attorney. I have taken the Bar exam countless times really and I am honestly nervous as I await the November 8 results.I am the unconventional student, but I NEVER gave up on myself despite ALL the obstacles and odds against me. I am VERY GRATEFUL to BarMax for helping me along my journey to becoming a licensed attorney. I have taken the Bar exam countless times really and I am honestly nervous as I await the November 8 results. Nevertheless, I KNOW I AM a lawyer and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BarMax to anyone who is self dedicated and self disciplined. I never had the resources financially to afford private tutoring much, so I am still appreciative of the ability to study and test my knowledge as I reach for the fullest of my potential. In a day and age where there are more questions than answers, I am grateful I can learn the law in a practical fashion and make the MOST of my time. I am eternally grateful that the instructors like Celeste, Jennifer, Mehran are ALWAYS here for me. It is REAL instructors and mentors like them that remind me of my passion to help the world become a better place and helps me never to give up my dreams of being a catalyst for change in such a society that needs LAWS to be changed.
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Jacques Chappell
Repeat Taker · Repeater · Score Jump
I would recommend BarMax to anyone who has taken time off since studying or who needs convenience or flexibility.
I can’t thank BarMax enough! I am a repeat taker after multiple tries and purchased Barmax to assist with my studying for the February and July 2024 exams after taking 4 years away from studying or sitting for an exam. I work a full time job, run a business and have a 3 year old, which impacted how and when I could study!I can’t thank BarMax enough! I am a repeat taker after multiple tries and purchased Barmax to assist with my studying for the February and July 2024 exams after taking 4 years away from studying or sitting for an exam. I work a full time job, run a business and have a 3 year old, which impacted how and when I could study! I enjoyed BarMax because it provided me with the flexibility I needed, provided targeted studying on highly tested areas, and provided access to many different resources such as office hours, actual NCBE MBE questions, and most beneficial to me, a tutor! I missed Feb 2024 20 points (needed a 270), decided to stick with BarMax, studied for July 2024, but with the additional help of a tutor. My tutor Nate, was the absolute best! He literally explained the information in a way that just made it make sense! He would always provide context and background information which would lay a foundation to the rules and why the rules made sense! He also helped build my confidence which impacted my performance. I scored a 287 on the North Carolina July 2024 bar and I can confidently say both BarMax and Nate were huge contributing factors in my success!I would recommend BarMax to anyone who has taken time off since studying or who needs the convenience or flexibility that BarMax provides. Thanks Nate!
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Saidaltaf Patel
Tutoring
The material is to the point and easy to find. The tutors are very prompt in responding any requests.
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Vivian Cheng
Course · Tutoring
I liked how all the information I needed for the bar exam was pretty much included in the outlines. I also loved the essay grading service and the chat function.The pricing is very affordable compared to others!
Ramana Reddy
Score Jump · Tutoring · Working Parent
I passed the bar exam with 20 points to spare.
I scored a 286, when passing is a 266. As a full-time lawyer practising in India, I had serious doubts whether I would be able to pass the bar exam. I was looking for a bar prep course that attacked the exam as opposed to a course that exhaustively covered the subjects tested on the exam. With a young family and a full-time practice, time was a scarce commodity. BarMax perfectly fit the bill.I scored a 286, when passing is a 266. As a full-time lawyer practising in India, I had serious doubts whether I would be able to pass the bar exam. I was looking for a bar prep course that attacked the exam as opposed to a course that exhaustively covered the subjects tested on the exam. With a young family and a full-time practice, time was a scarce commodity. BarMax perfectly fit the bill. Its outlines focused on most heavily tested areas of the exam. I was thrilled that Mehran, the owner of BarMax got on a call with me to answer all my questions. I wasn't pushed off to a sales/business executive. He was available at all times and shared his personal cell phone number.In terms of cost, I paid a third of what others paid for their programs and the course offered some serious value-for-money. One of the best decisions I took was working with Jennifer Carr as a tutor in the BarMax program. I wanted help with the writing portion of the exam. I told her that the multiple choice portion of the exam was my strength but that I was struggling to write in a way that the bar examiners wanted me to. She really turned things around for me.On the actual exam, my writing score was higher than my score on the multiple choice questions! She was able to turn my weakness into my strength!I highly recommend the BarMax course and Jennifer Carr's tutoring to anybody who is looking to pass the bar exam. It's a wonderful program for anyone looking to pass the bar exam!