Combined, we have over 25 years experience helping students study for the Bar Exam. Our program uses a combination of study skills instruction, reviewing practice questions and individual weekly schedules to assist our students with their goal of passing the bar exam.
We have worked with students who are taking the exam for the 1st time o
Combined, we have over 25 years experience helping students study for the Bar Exam. Our program uses a combination of study skills instruction, reviewing practice questions and individual weekly schedules to assist our students with their goal of passing the bar exam.
We have worked with students who are taking the exam for the 1st time or the 7th time.
We utilize a twelve week schedule of studying and practice, allowing you to capitalize on your strengths while marrying those strengths to the most commonly tested subjects on the Bar Exam. We specifically address all seven MBE subjects, as well as the MPT. Our program is ideal for examinees with work schedules, families, and obligations - we will work with you to come up with a study program that fits your life and helps you be successful.
Attorney Diana Delaney O'Hara has been a practicing attorney for 19 years. She is currently a Partner at Parenteau & O'Hara, P.C. Framingham, MA. Following graduation from New England School of Law in 1998, Diana studied for the MA bar exam and sat in July 1998. She was unsuccessful due to her MBE score. It was this that motivated Diana t
Attorney Diana Delaney O'Hara has been a practicing attorney for 19 years. She is currently a Partner at Parenteau & O'Hara, P.C. Framingham, MA. Following graduation from New England School of Law in 1998, Diana studied for the MA bar exam and sat in July 1998. She was unsuccessful due to her MBE score. It was this that motivated Diana to learn more about the MBE. This helped her pass the February 1999 and score almost forty points higher on the MBE than her prior attempt. Since then, Diana has taken six bar exams and is licensed in Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, Maryland, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and New Jersey. Diana has been devoted to helping students in their journey to pass the bar exam.
Attorney Elizabeth O'Connell has been a practicing attorney since her passing of the Massachusetts Bar Exam in February 2015. She graduated from Suffolk Law School and works as a criminal attorney. Like Diana, Elizabeth was also unsuccessful on her first attempt at the bar exam, prompting her to reach out to Diana for help. After adapting Diana's study method and strategy, Elizabeth was able to substantially raise her score and pass the exam on the second try. Since passing the bar exam over ten years ago, she has been able to help many other law school graduates successfully pass the exam.
“The best decision I could've ever made in my bar prep was working with Diana and Elizabeth! After I found out that I didn't pass the first time, I was petrified of having to prep again knowing what I had done previously didn't work. I felt immediate relief after talking to Elizabeth. She told me her path of passing the bar and shared tha
“The best decision I could've ever made in my bar prep was working with Diana and Elizabeth! After I found out that I didn't pass the first time, I was petrified of having to prep again knowing what I had done previously didn't work. I felt immediate relief after talking to Elizabeth. She told me her path of passing the bar and shared that the traditional bar prep methods didn't work for her either - but that wasn't the only option to passing! I signed up for the prep class with Elizabeth and Diana and worked one on one with Elizabeth for tutoring. Elizabeth helped me come up with a clear plan for how to manage studying and working. We made a schedule each week and worked through the material together. But more than just being an excellent tutor, Elizabeth was a friend/mentor/therapist. The process of studying for the bar is grueling - and doing it a second time around is not any easier. The thoughts of self-doubt are inevitable, and Elizabeth was there every minute to help push those thoughts away. At any point I could text/call her for reassurance and support. She not only understood those feelings having gone through it herself, but had the perfect responses to help me feel confident in the prep that I was doing. Going into the second bar exam, I felt extremely confident in my abilities - I had done everything and more that I could do. And, I credit that confidence to both the actual preparation work we had done together, but also the support Elizabeth provided to me throughout the entire process. And I PASSED!! I increased my score by more than 20 points which was just icing on the cake. I truly couldn't have done it without Elizabeth's help, guidance and support. She is a person I will always have in my life and look to for mentorship throughout my entire career.“ -HD
"I cannot recommend Elizabeth and Diana more highly. They were recommended to me by a friend, and I immediately clicked with both of them. I was comforted knowing that they had been in my shoes (as a retaker) and succeeded. Their weekly substantive lectures were laser-focused on the most important content, and they provided so many tips and tricks that it really felt like I was “hacking” the MBE. Both of them were available virtually whenever, for emotional support as well as study support. I saw a 30 point increase in my MBE score with their program, and I highly recommend it to anyone who needs a boost and an accountability system for their retake." -KH
“Elizabeth is a terrific MBE tutor. She is able to simplify seemingly complex multiple-choice topics and teach her students the strategies and techniques necessary to master the material. In focusing on major topics, Elizabeth helped me to maximize my score and prepare in an efficient and systematic manner. Moreover, her class on the MPT was extremely helpful and she volunteered to provide feedback on any additional MPTs or essays that her students completed; this repetition helped to improve my confidence before the exam. Elizabeth is also extremely accommodating and and responsive as she was available each time I reached out to her with questions. Elizabeth was very supportive and consistently reminded me that I knew the material, I just needed to be confident. I highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone who is preparing for the Bar Exam!” -MH
Practice does not make it perfect, perfect practice makes it perfect. Diana's program is that perfect practice I needed. After failed my first attempt by using commercial bar prep material, I knew their methods were not for me, and I need an alternative way to study. I am very glad to have Diana as my tutor. After meeting her weekly and doing her individually assigned homework, I knew exactly where my weaknesses were. From weekly detailed schedule to diet during testing days, Diana not only covers MBE topics, but also shares tons of exam skills. All her MBE knowledge and exam techniques are useful, practical, and effective on the exam day. I had a 10 points at my second attempt and an additional 6 point increase at my third attempt. Without her, I would have not passed the MBE session and the Bar exam. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs an MBE tutor. - XL
I failed the MA Bar Exam the first time I took it. I used a commercial bar prep course and on test day, felt far less prepared than what the program boasted on its website. The second time around, rather than repeat the same ineffective method again, I decided to try something new and less commercialized. I took to the internet and found Elizabeth's course. From the month of November until test day, I more than doubled the amount of problems I did with the commercial bar prep class and sat for more than 4 mock bar exams in testing conditions. This program truly exemplifies what a bar prep class should be: exposure to the actual exam as opposed to long lectures that don’t even really cover the information on the exam. This class focuses on the big picture and thanks to it and methodology used, I passed the bar exam the second time around, adding 12 points to my MBE score alone. This class works if you’re willing to work hard." -AM
"Passing the bar exam was a huge challenge for me. I struggled with test anxiety, fear of failing again and just not being able to make it as an attorney. I had almost given up, and then I found Elizabeth O'Connell, took her class and had her tutor me privately. And just like that, I passed the exam. Without her constant encouragement, knowledge of the law and the exam and sometimes, tough love, I don't think I would have passed. If you want to pass, hire her, follow the program and you too will pass!" -JP
Diana's system works. It's a pretty simple formula: do the customized work she assigns you, meet with her every week and then pass the bar. I failed at my first attempt by only four points but did not want to take any chances the second time. Diana teaches you how to perform well on the MBE and also makes sure you prepare for the essays. She focuses on your weakest areas where you can grab the most points using a variety of practice problems and materials. I passed comfortable the second time around because I followed Diana's system. She noticed when I could not keep up with the practice essays and adjusted my plan to focus on more essays (resulting in an incredibly high essay score). While she specializes in MBE problems she really prepares you for the entire Massachusetts bar. I would highly recommend Diana to anyone. JC
After not passing the bar exam the first time, I was not sure what steps I needed to take to get over the hurdle to pass the exam. I thought that in order to do better, I could benefit from meeting with a tutor because I remembered that I tend to learn best from private instruction. After learning that Diana tutors bar students one on one, I called her. Diana did a great job preparing me for the bar exam! She recognized where I needed improvement and assigned me a lot of practice problems and essays in those areas. After noting that my essay structure was not effective, she went over how I should write essays for the bar exam. She reviewed my essays word by word, line by line, and paragraph by paragraph. I am happy to report that after studying with Diana, I passed the bar exam! Diana helped me overcome the obstacles in my path. I credit her assistance for my success and would recommend her to others who believe they could benefit from a tutor. -DD