...and my passion is teaching students how to solve problems. I received my undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and my law degree from DePaul University. I love all things Chicago, especially the lakefront. I try to read at least two books a week and write in my free time. I have tutored high school students, college students, graduate students, and law students for many years, mainly in reading and writing. Education and learning are of...
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...most important aspects when learning. I have a great sense of understanding how people like to learn and making it fun and casual - stress does not help at all. In my opinion, tutoring is a partnership that requires both parties to work towards a goal. I want to help others obtain a solid grasp of material that I was taught and convey it in a way that is easy to understand conceptually.... It is the...
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...a judicial law clerk and dance company owner in New Orleans, Louisiana. I received my J.D from Loyola University New Orleans in 2019, and I graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana with a double-major in Political Science and Spanish Language and Literature. I have a passion for Spanish, College Essay, Math, Writing and Grammar, and Public Speaking. I have tutored both students and adults of all ages. I hope to tutor you or your student...
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...I practiced bankruptcy law. I have passed the bar exam in three states via self-study on my first try for each: California (2015), New York (2020 UBE), and Illinois (2007). On the UBE I scored in the top 8 percentile. During the past few years I've taught numerous students how to pass the bar exam in many states. I am also skilled with essay writing, composition, editing, test taking strategy, literature, reading comprehension, and all...
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I just passed the 2022 D.C. Bar Exam and would love the opportunity to help you pass as well. I know how stressful this exam can be, but rest assured with the proper foundation and right the mindset you can ace the bar exam! Beyond tutoring for the bar exam, I am also comfortable tutoring Evidence, Trusts & Estates, Corporations, Contracts, Civil Procedure, Antitrust Law, Administrative Law, Employment Law, and Labor Law.
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...taught at several institutions including the University of Oklahoma, Washburn University, Georgetown, and Stanford. My undergraduate degree is in public administration with a minor in statistics. I hold the Juris Doctor (JD) degree as well as the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business. My areas of interest are in business, economics, public policy analysis, and constitutionalism. Though retired from academia, I still research and publish routinely. I am the author of ten books, a few...
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...need you guys! I am presently teaching High School Social Studies. However, I have taught English, and I have tutored in the subject areas of English and Math K-12. Please know that I am patient and committed to coaching all students through the learning process. In fact, it gives me great joy and satisfaction to watch my students "get it!" I will always create an environment that is conducive to learning, so let's not waste...
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...in Molecular Biology, and my J.D. (law degree). I am a patent attorney, which keeps me current and well-versed in a number of subjects. I enjoy working with young people, and put an emphasis on making learning fun and effective. No one student is the same, so I work to figure out what works best for each student. Much of my teaching knowledge comes from my time spent as a teaching assistant in graduate school,...
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I'm a Virginia-licensed and experienced trial attorney; skilled in mediation, training, negotiations, legal research, legal writing, and organizational management.
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...am a skilled proofreader who pays close attention to details. In addition to my professional skills, I have a multitude of academic and professional qualifications. I have a degree in both Political Science and History from Tusculum University. After graduating Cum Laude from college in 2014, I attended the University of Iowa College of Law. In 2018 I received my Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law. I have provided efficient and...
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...and professional writing and coaching students in research /term papers. I have extensive experiences supervising and successfully chairing Masters and Doctoral students' thesis and dissertations and have served as a member of several doctoral and master thesis committees. I also tutor and conduct professional editing for research and term paper. I have also worked with ESL students and have a range of experiences tutoring ESL and study skills. I am open., flexible , yet goal...
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...they are not left behind along with the satisfaction of ensuring they achieve their academic goals. This passion was exemplified when I was tutoring 11 and 12 graders and they achieved top 10 national rankings . These subjects include history and social studies. I also help and maximize students' potential for exams such as the SSAT, ISEE and the HSPT.Overall my tutoring style and philosophy is to essentially cover all bases so that my students...
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I believe that in each and every student is the capacity for wonder and discovery. Through careful instruction, patient questioning, and personalized lessons, I aim to help students discover that capacity.
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...with AmeriCorps, where I studied statutes and policy to make sure CFS were adhering to statutes, policies, and procedures. Upon leaving Montana I entered in Law School, in which I will graduate with my Juris Doctor Degree. Within my years of studying undergraduate and graduate I tutored college students in areas of English and political science. I am passionate about English, Policy/ Government , and Research. In my experience in helping students with papers and...
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...need to excel in their legal studies. I have been a practicing attorney for almost 25 years, and I am licensed in three states. I recently retired from the US Army where I served as a Judge Advocate. I also have a background in higher education and serve as an adjunct professor where I teach law and government classes at the undergraduate and graduate level. I hold graduate degrees in business, counseling and a doctorate...
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...rewarding (in helping others better learn a subject/topic) as well as beneficial for me (with reinforcing my knowledge, learning a topic I'm unfamiliar, and/or improving my teaching abilities). One of my goals as a tutor for Varsity Tutors is to teach subjects I'm passionate about, such as chemistry, to students who are interested in the topic but need some extra help. I have had wonderful tutors in the past help me in various subjects and...
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Hello! My name is Justin Hyland and I am a graduate of Fordham University and the University of Connecticut School of Law. My areas of knowledge include legal academics, bar exam prep, and English language and literature.
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I agree with Henry Adams, who said, paraphrasing, that a teacher affects eternity because he can never tell where his influence stops. I have found that to be true from the statements of former students who have so stated. It's a gratifying feeling to see former students become successful, accomplished adults.... I use an interdisciplinary approach employing critical thinking skills.... Try to make the student comfortable and willing to talk, to determine his/her needs, and to...
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...law firms. My previous volunteer experience includes being a reading tutor for a non-profit organization in DC, where I worked one-on-one with elementary and middle school students who were reading below grade level. I am a stickler for proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling, so I enjoy teaching these very important skills to my students so that they can succeed academically. It gives me immense satisfaction to see a student progress and become more confident in...
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My name is Michael Devore. I am a licensed attorney with a large commercial insurance broker. I hold a Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology. Prior to attending law school, I worked in law enforcement for nearly ten years, during which time I held a wide range of positions including gang task force member, SWAT operations, and police academy instructor.
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Intellectual Property Law Tutoring FAQ
Studying law can be daunting and overwhelming. Even when trying to understand simple concepts, you are required to read verbose explanations full of legal jargon. Some people say that understanding law is a skill that one either has or lacks, but that doesn't have to be true! If you are a student who is having trouble making sense of the content in your intellectual property law course, consider taking private lessons with a skilled tutor that specializes in intellectual property.
Intellectual property is an area of law that most people encounter every day, often without ever realizing it. Many things that people interact with are intellectual property, and are therefore protected. From logos and brand names to books, television programs, and music, there are many laws in place to protect the rights of creators. There are two prongs of intellectual property law that work closely alongside each other: trademark and copyright. Copyright law protects something that is created, like a book. It prevents someone from publishing the book without permission. Trademark law is different, however. It is used to protect brand names and logos. These logos, which are also protected by copyright, need trademark protections for a number of reasons. For example, trademark law can prevent someone from using an existing brand or logo for their own business, either in an attempt to build upon that existing business' good name, or as a means to steal business.
There is another facet of intellectual property law called patent law. While copyrights and trademarks are designed to protect creative works, patents are designed to protect inventions. Many of the big-name lawsuits that you hear about today involve patent disputes. In fact, the computer that you are reading this on is protected by hundreds of patents in the design of its hardware and software!
Despite its ubiquity, intellectual property is anything but simple. What is patentable or what can be registered as a trademark is an area of law that even now is evolving. Intellectual property tutoring, with lawyers and law students who have studied this area, can help students who are immersed in the course understand the rules that govern these issues at both the federal and state level. The analysis that students need to make regarding trademarks and when an infringement happens can be difficult; however, intellectual property tutors can assist students in preparation for the exam.
If you are a student who is dedicated to succeeding, but feel overwhelmed and defeated because you don't understand the content covered in your intellectual property assignments, working with a tutor is an excellent choice for you. A good tutor can help you in a number of ways. He or she can provide a fresh, new perspective on various aspects that are troubling you, and can also spend more time explaining difficult concepts in a manner that you can relate to. Intellectual property tutoring can also help you prepare outlines and study guides for your courses. By reviewing class notes and cases, a tutor can help you evaluate which cases are important to know and how to apply them to test day fact patterns.
There are a number of intellectual property law tutors who are eager to help students develop a deeper understanding of intellectual property surveys, trademark, copyright, or patent law. It may seem that the course is a daunting, but it an important area of the law that aspiring attorneys must be proficient in. Fortunately, your tutor can help you excel by providing you with face-to-face or virtual online lessons that better explain the material. Contact the Varsity Tutors educational directors today for more information on how we can assist you in finding a dedicated tutor who specializes in tutoring intellectual property.
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Recent Intellectual Property Law Tutoring Session Notes
The student scored a 77 for his last history test; although it is an improvement over his usual scores, we are hoping to do better for the next exam. I am revising our study plan to (hopefully) better address the chapters in time for each quiz and exam. In the meantime, the student and I went ahead and studied chapter 31 in preparation for the quiz and upcoming test.
The student and I started off the session reviewing the results from his first exam. The results mirrored what we had discussed the week before. He seemed pretty even between all the subjects. After we have the next exam's results, we are going to compared and see how much he improves and identify where any problems may still lay.
We then continued reviewing the sections of the first exam going over the writing and math sections.
He will have another exam completed by next week which we hopefully have scored.
We finished working on one of the ACT's that the student started, as well as starting to go over the other sections. He is going to finish the other sections before our next session, so we can go over any problems that he may have on those.
The student and I worked on the grammar he needs to know for his final English exam. We covered everything from comma placement to dangling modifiers and fragments. He soon began to catch on, see patterns, and answer more questions correctly.
We started by going over the English section of his practice test. Not operating under time constraints, he did extremely well. We also went over some concepts in formal grammar, including parts of speech, consistent tense use, and tense vs aspect.
The student did very well during this tutoring session. I had emailed her a practice exam to work on and we went over sentence completions, her weakest area. Then, we worked on her word list. This is something that she actively works on to improve her word sense and vocabulary. Finally we went over some tough math questions.
