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About Our Course Instructors and Tutors

At JD Advising, we believe that success requires teamwork. While each of our tutors brings unique strengths and experiences to the table, we function as a cohesive unit dedicated to guiding every student to law school or bar exam mastery. Our newest tutors partner with senior mentors to share insights and strategies, constantly improving their approaches. Seasoned tutors lend their expertise to shape collaborative game plans for students, but also remain open to fresh perspectives from newer team members. Regardless of background, we respect each tutor’s voice and value their contributions equally. By pairing our individual talents with a unified commitment to student achievement, we provide the comprehensive support and community needed for our students to conquer law school or the bar exam with confidence.

Course Instructors Tutors

Meagan Jabbori

Bar Exam Course Instructor

Bar Exam, MPRE, and Law School Tutor

Meagan E. Jabbori, Esq. has sat for both the Michigan Bar Exam and Uniform Bar Exam (UBE). She scored in the 96th percentile on Washington’s UBE in February 2017. Meagan has been tutoring for law school and the bar exam with JD Advising since 2014.

Meagan also speaks and writes about the bar exam. She has presented seminars on the Michigan Bar Exam and Uniform Bar Exam and has spoken at various law schools in Michigan and Illinois about the bar exam and law school study tips. Meagan has further established herself as an expert by being a leading contributor to the JD Advising blog, which is read by thousands of individuals. She writes articles on the bar exam, law school, the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), and other legal education topics.

Further, Meagan has established herself as an expert on the MPRE. She privately tutors for the MPRE and teaches JD Advising’s MPRE Course, which was personally designed by her. Among her MPRE students, Meagan boasts a 90% passage rate.

Lastly, Meagan is a partner of The Heidemann Jabbori Law Firm. The Heidemann Jabbori Law Firm specializes in writing Michigan Bar Exam appeals. In the last year, The Heidemann Law Firm wrote more passing Michigan Bar Exam appeals than any other law firm in the state of Michigan, thus establishing itself and both partners of the firm as leading experts on the Michigan Bar Examination.

Heather Buck

Bar Exam Course Instructor

Bar Exam, MPRE, and Law School Tutor

Heather Buck graduated cum laude and in the top 10% of her class at Wayne State University Law School. She was also selected for the Order of the Coif. While in law school, Heather received the Patrick J. Burkett Award, which is given to the top first-year law student in the Legal Research and Writing course. Heather served as an Assistant Editor and Production Editor of The Wayne Law Review, and her note, Legalizing Fraud in Michigan Contract Law, was selected for publication.

Heather passed the Michigan bar exam in 2012 and the California bar exam in 2019. After law school, she clerked for several judges, worked in the litigation department of a large law firm, and served as in-house counsel for a small mortgage company. Heather has been at JD Advising since 2018. She teaches JD Advising’s bar exam courses, and tutors students for the bar exam, all first-year law school classes, and for the MPRE.

Lisa Cline

Bar Exam Course Instructor

Bar Exam, MPRE, and Law School Tutor

Lisa is an Attorney Content Creator, Coordinator, Course Instructor, and Tutor with JD Advising. Lisa received a BS in biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an MD from East Carolina University School of Medicine, and a JD from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Lisa graduated from Mitchell Hamline summa cum laude and was first in her class. Lisa participated in three of Mitchell Hamline’s law journals and published two student notes, both of which are available on Westlaw. Lisa was Executive Editor of Mitchell Hamline’s Law Review Volume 45. While in law school, Lisa earned CALI awards in Contracts, Commercial Law, Advanced Civil Dispute Resolution, Advocacy, Professional Responsibility, and Transactions and Settlements. Lisa previously worked as a child advocacy attorney, representing the best interests of children in high-conflict custody and domestic violence cases.

Lisa scored 323 on the UBE and 163 on the MBE. Lisa is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and Illinois. In her free time, Lisa enjoys running, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Ninos

Position: Course Instructor, Tutor

Experience: 5 bar exam administrations with JD Advising

Bar Exam Score: 316, also passed the California Bar Exam

Notable Accomplishment: Helped a recent student improve their bar exam score by 52 points!

Bio: Ninos graduated from the George Washington University Law School in 2019 with highest honors (top 1%), while working full-time. He holds both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University and currently works at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on the patents side of the agency.

He passed the Uniform Bar Exam for Washington, D.C., in July 2019 with a cumulative score of a 316. Additionally, he successfully passed the California Bar Exam in February 2020 while maintaining full-time employment at the USPTO. He is also admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Jessica

Position: Tutor

Experience: 2 bar exam administrations with JD Advising

Bar Exam Score: 356

Bio: Jessica graduated magna cum laude and Order of the Coif from New York University School of Law (NYU). At NYU, she was a teaching assistant for Torts and tutored peers in Contracts and Criminal Law. Jessica passed the New York state Uniform Bar Examination in July 2022. She now works in deportation defense at a public interest organization.

Andrew

Position: Tutor

Notable Accomplishment: Andrew excelled at New York University School of Law and graduated with honors.

Bio: Andrew graduated from NYU Law in 2018. Prior to law school, he worked as a math teacher through the Teach For America program. Today Andrew works in special education law as a public interest attorney in New York City, helping low-income families of students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education. He is passionate about access to justice issues as well as making education accessible to all. Andrew graduated from NYU as a Pro Bono Scholar, with cum laude honors, and participated in several of the law school’s clinics. When not working, Andrew loves running, cooking, reading, and most especially, spending time with his wife and daughter.

Doriel

Position: Tutor

Experience: 4 bar exam administrations with JD Advising

Bar Exam Score: 319

Bio: Doriel is a licensed attorney in the state of New York. He graduated from Columbia Law School, where he was a James Kent Scholar. Upon graduating, Doriel worked as an associate at a large law firm for several years. Currently, in addition to working with JD Advising, Doriel works in mental health.

Vincent

Position: Tutor

Bar Exam Score: 323

Bio: Vince graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame Law School. While in law school he received the William T. Kirby Award, which is given to the top first year law student in legal research and writing. He received CALI awards in Legal Writing I, Legal Writing II, Military Law, Constitutional Issues in the Military Justice System, and UN & Human Rights Supervision. Vince also served on the Notre Dame Law Review where his note, Judicial Autonomy v. Executive Authority: Which Prevails in the Case of a Postcommutation Collateral Attack?, was published. Since graduating, Vince has published three additional law review articles.

Vince enjoys helping law students and recent graduates break down complex problems in order to ensure they maximize success on test day.

Laura

Position: Tutor

Bar Exam Score: 322

Bio: Laura is an attorney licensed to practice in New York and Tennessee. She graduated in 2017 from Duke University School of Law. Her 3L year she served as a teaching assistant for a course provided to international students enrolled in Duke Law’s LLM program. She also served on two journals and held leadership positions with the Duke Law Innocence Project and Duke Law’s Government and Public Service Society. She has been licensed to practice law in New York since 2018 and in Tennessee since 2019. Since graduating from law school, she has worked for organizations such as the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Tennessee Justice Center.

Laura currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee. She enjoys volunteering with community organizations including the local library foundation and animal shelter, and exploring nearby parks with her dogs Lizzie and Betty.

Megan

Position: Tutor

Experience: 2 bar exam administrations with JD Advising

Notable Accomplishment: Passed the Missouri and Florida bars, and is the recipient of a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship and two impressive fellowships.

Bio: Megan graduated from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis in 2020 with certificates in both International and Comparative Law and Public Interest Law, and she passed the Florida Bar Exam shortly after graduation. Upon graduation, she also received the Equal Justice Works award based on her law school commitment to public service, and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers award based on her oral advocacy skills.

Megan also received a CALI award in Law and Practice of the United Nations, and she received a Global Public Interest Law Fellowship and a Dagen-Legomsky Fellowship to study comparative and international law in South Africa and China during her first summer of law school. During law school, Megan competed with the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court team and won second place in oral advocacy out of more than 450 competitors. Megan previously worked as a law clerk to two federal judges in the Eastern District of Missouri. Now, she is an associate attorney practicing in employment discrimination litigation.

Caroline

Position: Tutor

Experience: 2 bar exam administrations with JD Advising

Bar Exam Score: 339

Notable Accomplishment: Recently helped a student improve their bar exam score by 31 points!

Bio: Caroline is a former teacher turned lawyer. She graduated with high honors from The University of Chicago Law School in 2022. She was elected to The Order of the Coif and earned the Kirkland & Ellis LLP Scholar distinction for her strong academic record in law school. She was also an editor of The University of Chicago Law Review.

Caroline recently completed a federal district court clerkship and is currently serving as a federal appellate law clerk. When she is not working, Caroline enjoys reading mystery novels, taking barre classes, and spoiling her pet kitten, Abby.

Chris

Position: Tutor

Bar Exam Score: Passed the California Bar Exam and New York Bar Exam

Notable Accomplishment: Chris graduated summa cum laude from Yale College and also graduated from Yale Law School.

Bio: Christopher is an attorney based in Los Angeles, California. Chris graduated summa cum laude from Yale College and obtained his JD from Yale Law School. He was an editor of The Yale Law Journal. He is licensed to practice law in California and New York.

Chris previously served as a Skadden Fellow and as a Deputy Attorney General in the State of California Department of Justice. Chris previously clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Chris was also a Fulbright Research Scholar in the Philippines.

Jordan

Position: Tutor

Notable Accomplishment: Jordan excelled at Harvard Law School.

Bio: Jordan graduated from Harvard Law School in 2021. While in law school, he served as a teaching fellow for the Negotiation Workshop. He also served as the Notes and Comments Editor for the Harvard Journal of Law & Technology, and was a research assistant for a professor where he explored public accommodations and their intersection with civil rights protections. As a law student, he completed over 1,000 hours of pro bono work. Upon graduating from law school, he clerked for the Chief Judge of the District of Rhode Island and subsequently on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He currently works for a government agency in their appellate section. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar and is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth.

In his free time, he enjoys running, baking, and spending time with family.

Brittany

Position: Course Instructor, Tutor

Experience: 3 bar exam administrations with JD Advising

Bar Exam Score: 324

Notable Accomplishment: Helped a student improve their bar exam score by 30 points!

Bio: Brittany graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 2018. During law school, Brittany served as a teaching assistant for Real Property and served on the executive board of the Race & Social Justice Law Review. Upon graduating Brittany practiced civil rights and constitutional law. Currently, in addition to tutoring with JD Advising, Brittany practices aviation law in New York City.

Brittany took the Uniform Bar Examination in July 2018 and passed with a cumulative score of 324.

Daniel F.

Position: Tutor

Bar Exam Score: 336

Bio: Daniel is an attorney licensed in Texas and Oregon. He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law and started his career at the Texas State Board of Pharmacy before moving to Oregon with his partner, Ben, and cat, Peaches. Currently, he consults for a small tech company and performs pro bono work advising buyers of affordable housing in Portland.

Daniel sat for the February 2021 UBE administered in Texas and passed with a cumulative score of 336. He is an avid cyclist, runner, and swimmer and he loves vegan junk food.

Albert

Position: Tutor

Experience: 4 bar exam administrations with JD Advising

Bar Exam Score: 328

Notable Accomplishment: Recently helped a student improve their bar exam score by 38 points!

Bio: Albert graduated magna cum laude in 2016 from Pace University Elisabeth Haub School of Law, where he served as a teaching assistant for first-year students, received dean’s list honors every semester, and had his student note published in the Pace Intellectual Property, Sports and Entertainment Law Forum.

Albert sat for and passed the Uniform Bar Exam in July 2016 with a cumulative score of 328. He is licensed to practice in New York and Connecticut, and in addition to tutoring for JD Advising, operates a small solo practice handling general litigation and intellectual property matters, with a focus on representing streamers and esports competitors on Twitch, YouTube, and beyond.

Christina

Position: Tutor

Bar Exam Score: Passed the California Bar Exam

Notable Accomplishment: Graduated in the top 10% of her class from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.

Bio: Christina graduated in 2019 from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, cum laude and in the top 10% of her class. She was selected for The Order of the Coif, the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society, the Alpha Sigma Nu honor society, and was a Dean’s Award recipient. While in law school, Christina served as the editor in chief of the Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review, and her note, How Two Sunken Ships Caused a War: The Legal and Cultural Battle Between Great Britain, Canada, and the Inuit over the Franklin Expedition Shipwrecks, was selected for publication. Before attending law school, Christina received a B.A. in the Program of Liberal Studies from the University of Notre Dame in 2012 and worked in the nonprofit world.

Christina passed the California Bar Exam in 2019 and worked as an associate in the corporate and securities practice group of a large law firm for several years. Christina lives with her husband and dog in Pasadena, California. In her free time, she enjoys reading, practicing yoga, and spending time with family.

Amanda

Position: Course Instructor, Tutor

Experience: 2 bar exam administrations with JD Advising

Bar Exam Score: 326

Notable Accomplishment: Helped a 20th-time bar taker pass!

Bio: Amanda is a licensed attorney in New York State. She graduated cum laude from Brooklyn Law School in 2017. During law school, Amanda worked as a research assistant for Brooklyn Law School’s General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, served on the editorial board of the Brooklyn Law Review, and was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, Appellate Division. She was also a teaching assistant for the Summer Legal Process course at Brooklyn Law School. Amanda passed the Uniform Bar Exam in July 2017 with a score of 326. Upon graduating, Amanda worked as an assistant public defender for several years. In her free time, Amanda enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her family.

Brady

Position: Tutor

Bar Exam Score: 340

Bio: Brady is an attorney licensed to practice in Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. He received his undergraduate degree in economics and political science from Bucknell University and his JD from George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School. Between undergrad and law school he worked as a legislative assistant for an in-house lobbying office and as a paralegal for a small personal injury law firm. During his time in law school, Brady was a member of the George Mason Law Review and competed in five national trial competitions as part of the Trial Advocacy Association. He also worked as a Student Fellow for the Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic.

After passing the bar exam, Brady received a commission as an active duty officer in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He is currently stationed at Fort Detrick, Maryland where he serves as a military prosecutor and as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland.

Jonathan

Position: Tutor

Experience: 4 bar exam administrations at JD Advising

Bar Exam Score: Scored in the 90^th percentile on the MBE

Bio: Jonathan is an attorney licensed in the state of Michigan. He graduated from Wayne State University Law School, cum laude, where he was also the Editor in Chief of The Journal of Law in Society and a nationally ranked ABA moot court oralist. He prepared for and passed the July 2018 Michigan Bar Exam with a 90th percentile MBE score.

In addition to working with JD Advising, Jonathan serves as in-house legal counsel with the City of Detroit Office of the Corporation Counsel. His transactional practice focuses on real estate deals, zoning and land use matters, public space enhancements, and other economic development projects. Before joining the City, Jonathan was an associate at a large Michigan law firm, the executive director of a Detroit-based community development corporation, and a Teach for America-affiliated high school social studies teacher in the Detroit Public Schools.

Jonathan is a proud Detroiter, an avid runner, and is happiest with his wife and three children.

Julia

Position: Tutor

Experience: 4 bar exam administrations at JD Advising

Bar Exam Score: 319

Notable Accomplishment: Helped a bar taker score high enough to be licensed in any UBE jurisdiction!

Bio: Julia received her bachelor’s degree summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota in 2018 in Law, the Media, and Human Rights. She earned her J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2021 and is now a licensed attorney in Minnesota. While in law school, Julia worked three jobs, served on the editorial board of the Public Interest Law Review, co-founded the First-Generation Law Students Association, and served on the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board. She received CALI awards in Criminal Procedure and Advanced Trial Advocacy. Upon graduation, she received the Orell-Brown Award for Clinical Excellence in the Children’s Law Center, and the Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.

Julia passed the UBE in July 2021 with a score of 319 while working as a judicial law clerk. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, sailing, and spending time with friends.

Rachael

Position: Tutor

Experience: 5 bar exam administrations at JD Advising

Bar Exam Score: 326

Notable Experience: Helped a student improve their bar exam score by 21 points!

Bio: Rachael is a licensed attorney in Kentucky. She graduated with distinction in May 2020 from The University of Iowa College of Law. She passed the bar that year and, despite sitting for the exam three days after returning from the hospital with her newborn son, scored a 326, between the 98th and 99th percentile.

Rachael lives with her husband, son, and daughter in Louisville, Kentucky. She loves playing with her kids, game nights with friends, and serving her church.

Adrienne

Position: Tutor

Bar Exam Score: 336

Bio: Adrienne is an attorney licensed in Rhode Island. She earned her undergraduate degree from Boston University and graduated magna cum laude from Suffolk University Law School. During her time in law school, Adrienne received jurisprudence awards in the study of Basic Federal Income Tax and Secured Transactions. She also received the Distinguished Brief award in her first-year legal writing course. Adrienne sat for the July 2022 UBE administration and earned a cumulative score of 336. She currently works at her family’s business, a small transactional law firm in Rhode Island.

Adrienne spends her free time volunteering at her local farm, discovering new restaurants, and hiking with her Golden Retriever, Tula.

Kathryn T.

Position: Tutor

Experience: 2 bar exam administrations at JD Advising

Bar Exam Score: Passed the California Bar Exam and completed law school with the highest honors

Bio: Kathryn graduated sixth in her class at Golden Gate University School of Law, with CALI awards in Legal Writing & Research, Criminal Procedure I, and Constitutional Law II. After completing her law degree with highest honors, she passed the California Bar Exam and went on to obtain and LLM from the University of San Diego School of Law in International Law. Kathryn started her legal career as a law professor, where she enjoyed teaching Legal Writing & Research and Legal Analysis. While living abroad, Kathryn also taught Legal English to lawyers in Milan, Italy. She subsequently started her own estate planning practice in California.

When she’s not tutoring, Kathryn can be found planning her next adventure with her family, listening to Italian radio, or watching lighthearted crime dramas.

Nicole

Position: Tutor

Bar Exam Score: 326

Bio: Nicole graduated first in her class in the part-time program at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in December of 2020. After graduation, she clerked for the Honorable Justice Richard Gabriel on the Colorado Supreme Court and then practiced immigration law and criminal defense. Nicole passed the February 2021 Uniform Bar Exam with a cumulative score of a 326.

Nicole is passionate about teaching. She taught English in Chile after college and she worked as a substitute teacher for Denver Public Schools while getting her JD. Before law school, Nicole got her Master of Arts in International Development and spent several years working in public health.

When she’s not tutoring, you can find Nicole cooing over her baby boy (born June of 2023), off traveling to new countries with her husband, or at home making a mess in her kitchen with her fat, orange tabby (and sous-chef), Catticus Finch.

Aimee

Position: Tutor

Bar Exam Score: Passed the Virginia and California Bar Exams

Bio: Aimee graduated with honors from The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law. While in law school, Aimee was an editor for the law review, on the executive board of the moot court association, and interned for federal and state judges. Aimee was also a teaching assistant for 1L Legal Research and Writing, and a Dean’s Fellow. Since graduating, Aimee has clerked for state trial court and appellate judges.

Aimee is licensed in Virginia and California. She is currently residing in Northern Virginia. In her free time, Aimee enjoys exploring Washington, D.C., spending time outdoors, and trying new recipes.

Erica

Position: Tutor

Bar Exam Score: 327

Bio: Erica is a licensed attorney in Missouri. She graduated magna cum laude from Syracuse University College of Law in 2023. She was inducted into The Order of the Coif and the Justinian Honor Society. During law school, Erica worked as an Academic Success Fellow at SU Law, where she tutored first-year law students and upper-level students who were at risk of academic suspension. She also externed at the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office in Missouri. Erica served as the executive vice president of the Student Bar Association and held leadership roles in several student organizations. In law school, Erica particularly enjoyed her Criminal Law, Constitutional Criminal Procedure (Adjudicative and Investigative), Evidence, and Trial Advocacy classes.

Erica passed the Uniform Bar Exam in July 2023 with a score of 327. She now works as an associate attorney at a firm near St. Louis, Missouri. In her free time, Erica enjoys spending time with friends, family, husband, and cats.

Lauren

Position: Tutor

Bar Exam Score: Passed both the UBE and the California Bar Exam

Bio: Lauren is an attorney licensed in California and Illinois, graduating cum laude from University of California College of Law, San Francisco in 2021. Having recently taken two separate bar exams, she remembers the pressure of the exam and is passionate about helping others successfully navigate the process.

Currently, Lauren practices at a plaintiff-side litigation law firm. For fun, she does stand-up comedy in Chicago (although she promises to keep bad jokes to a minimum!).

Alexandra

Position: Tutor

Bar Exam Score: 318

Bio: Alexandra is a licensed attorney in Texas. She graduated cum laude and in the top 15% of her class from UNT Dallas College of Law in 2021. During law school, Alexandra worked as a research assistant on constitutional law topics, served as the chief reporter for the Law Review, publishing Accessible Law, was a member of the Board of Advocates, and served as chair of the Thompson & Knight Intramural Moot Court Competition. Alexandra also published several articles with Accessible Law while in law school, competed in moot court, and was a member of Phi Delta Phi honor society. Alexandra passed the Uniform Bar Examination in July 2021 with a score of 318. Upon graduating, Alexandra worked in commercial litigation before moving into civil rights litigation. In her free time, Alexandra enjoys live music, reading, and writing.

Beck

Position: Tutor

Bar Exam Score: 336

Bio: Beck is a licensed attorney in Colorado. They graduated summa cum laude from American University Washington College of Law in 2023. During law school, Beck represented indigent clients in criminal cases in the American University Criminal Defense Clinic, was published and served as a staff member on the American University Law Review, and interned with various legal nonprofits seeking criminal justice reform. Beck passed the Uniform Bar Exam in July 2023 with a score of 336. In their free time, Beck enjoys painting, reading, and doting on their two cats, Stanley and Mirabel.

Maya

Position: Tutor

Bar Exam Score: 345

Bio: Maya is a licensed attorney in New York State. She graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2016. During law school, Maya worked as a research assistant for professors working on books on constitutional history and the electoral college, was an executive editor of the Harvard Law & Policy Review, and represented indigent defendants at show cause hearings. She was also a teaching assistant for Civil Procedure. Maya passed the Uniform Bar Exam in July 2016 with a score of 345. Upon graduating, Maya worked as a Skadden Fellow at Lawyers For Children and clerked for the Honorable Pamela K. Chen in the Eastern District of New York. In her free time, Maya enjoys reading, attending Broadway shows, and walking with her rescue dog, Panda.

Caitriona (pronounced Katrina)

Position: Tutor

Bar Exam Score: 298

Bio: Caitriona is a licensed attorney in Illinois. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law and summa cum laude from the Gies College of Business in 2022. During law school, Caitriona worked as an intern for the Walgreens Boots Alliance, served on the elder law journal, and was a teaching assistant for legal writing. She was also a writing consultant at the University of Illinois Writers Workshop. Caitriona passed the Uniform Bar Exam in November 2022 with a score of 298. Upon graduating, Caitriona worked as a corporate associate at Locke Lord LLP for her first year of practice and has recently begun working in-house at AmericanAg Insurance. In her free time, Caitriona enjoys hiking with her dogs, cycling, kayaking, and rock climbing.

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- February 2023 Uniform Bar Exam Taker

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