LSAT® 170+ Course

Chris

LSAT Score: 171

Education: Loyola Law School, JD, California State University, Fullerton, BA Communications (Journalism)

Chris is a veteran Blueprint instructor and tutor who has helped hundreds of students improve their LSAT scores since 2015. Before becoming one of Blueprint's most sought-after tutors and instructors, Chris took a unique route to the world of law and law school admissions tests. After graduating Cal State Fullerton, Chris spent three years working as a music journalist, interviewing the likes of Outkast, Jane's Addiction, and Weird Al. Chris eventually decided to switch things up and pursue a legal career. Chris graduated from Loyola Law School in 2006 and became a well-respected litigator, recognized by Super Lawyers' Rising Stars multiple times before opening his own legal practice in 2015. If all that wasn’t enough, Chris decided to start teaching the LSAT too, and has been one of Blueprint’s busiest instructors over the past five years. Chris’s experience with diverse personalities — from eccentric rock stars to stodgy judges — gave Chris the patience and persistence to help anyone studying the LSAT. When not teaching the LSAT or playing with his kids, Chris enjoys strumming '90s emo songs on his guitar, cheering on the LA Galaxy, or watching high-brow television with his wife like Big Brother or Bachelor in Paradise. Fun Facts: Chris was recognized by Super Lawyers' Rising Stars list in 2009, 2013, 2014, and 2017.See more

Caroline

LSAT Score: 177

Education: Wake Forest University, BA Philosophy and Russian Language

As a philosophy major and bioethics minor at Wake Forest, Caroline has spent years exploring how people think, reason, and make decisions. Although these skills came in handy while tackling the LSAT, it was thanks to Blueprint that this alum raised her score 25 points from an original diagnostic of 152 to an official score of 177. Having returned as a tutor and instructor while still completing her undergraduate degree, Caroline knows first hand what it’s like to balance classes, applications, jobs, and test prep. That empathy shapes her tutoring style: patient, encouraging, and grounded in a belief that every student can improve with the right approach. Caroline is pursuing her master’s in bioethics and plans to attend law school shortly after, with the goal of working in healthcare law to ensure that ethical principles guide policy and patient care. She loves serving others, having volunteered over 1,000 hours at free healthcare clinics in Winston-Salem and dedicating her time to mentoring at a local high school with Young Life. Caroline views teaching the LSAT as another form of service, helping students to reach their full potential and setting them up to achieve their dreams! Fun Fact: Caroline is on the hunt for the best Korean food on the East Coast but hasn’t explored options farther north than Pennsylvania. Her current podium spots go to Charlotte, Durham, and Philadelphia, but she’s always searching for contenders!See more

Sam

LSAT Score: 174

Education: Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, JD, University of California, Los Angeles, BA Economics

Sam has been an instructor and tutor with Blueprint since March 2011 — albeit with a brief sojourn to earn a J.D. at Pepperdine Law. His journey to becoming one of Blueprint LSAT's most experienced instructors and tutors began in the scenic metropolis of Stockton, CA. Sam begrudgingly moved to Los Angeles for college, where he graduated from UCLA with a BA in Economics. Ever since, he has instructed students of all ages in a wide range of subjects, particularly math. In fact, Sam brings over 10 years of teaching experience to the field he enjoys most: the LSAT. Sam's love of teaching and tutoring the LSAT stems from his desire to see others succeed. He takes great joy in helping people with little or no familiarity with the LSAT develop such a thorough understanding of the test that their scores skyrocket. He also understands the fears and anxieties many people have about test-taking and law school admissions; handling and overcoming those fears are part of many of his favorite success stories. With a decade of experience in LSAT Prep, he has thoroughly enjoyed seeing his students thrive in law school and their legal careers. Fun Facts: Sam splits his spare time between visiting the beach and poring over sports statistics. His latest obsession is attempting to project hitting statistics for the upcoming baseball season. He recognizes that this in no way makes up for his lack of physical coordination.See more

Oscar

LSAT Score: 177

Education: University of Washington, BA International Studies

After graduating college with a bachelor’s in vague studies and an internship at the unemployment factory, Oscar’s future looked uncertain. His attempts at starting careers as a mountain climber, a kiteboarder, and a skier all fizzled when the $0/year salary failed to keep up with his expenses. Eventually, he made the choice to earn his keep by standing up for people who actually did have jobs, and became a full-time union organizer. But after working for a couple years, Oscar figured that he needed a change of pace from constantly “leaving his bedroom” and “going outside.” So, he tore his ACL and spent several weeks in his bed in the dark. This period of sensory deprivation made Oscar so deranged that he decided he wanted to be a lawyer, which is why he can (kind of) honestly say that he has been studying the LSAT since before he could walk. Oscar scored a 177 on the LSAT, and is confident that anyone with patience and dedication can learn to decode it. His experience explaining contracts and labor law as a union organizer helped him develop the ability to break down complex ideas in ways that anyone can understand, and his teaching style is conversational and interactive. When he’s not teaching the LSAT or working with his labor union, Oscar can be found at home reading or out on one of the PNW’s many hiking trails. Fun Facts: Oscar speaks Spanish (well) and Swedish (sort of well). He has climbed the tallest mountain in Washington State, the tallest mountain in Vietnam, and the tallest escalator in Washington, D.C. after it got stuck.See more

Patrick

LSAT Score: 172

Education: Duke University School of Law, JD, Notre Dame, BA Liberal Studies

Patrick attended the University of Notre Dame, where he completed a classical education in the arts, history, literature, natural science, philosophy, politics, and theology. With his preparation for cocktail parties complete, he moved on to Duke University, picking up his law degree. A true Jack of all trades, Patrick has worked for appellate judges, private law firms, and startup software companies, but he is most inspired when he's shepherding his LSAT students toward their law school dreams. In class, Patrick considers himself a Logical Reasoning guru, taking great care to unravel the logic of each question type and demystify even the most opaque of questions. Fun Facts: A distance runner and pizza-making aficionado, Patrick finds his hobbies to complement each other, as he can just barely outrun his appetite.See more

Josh

LSAT Score: 174

Education: University of Chicago, BA Economics

Josh is a born and raised-Chicagoan who currently lives right outside Boston. His passion for teaching started when he served as an Americorps member with City Year in Milwaukee. Supporting a sixth-grade classroom, he realized the importance of getting to know each student individually and meeting their unique needs. He's taken that approach in various educational settings over the last seven years and is excited to continue that with BluePrint. In Josh's free time, he loves trying out new New York Times recipes, planning his next big road trip, or just hanging out with his friends. Fun Facts: The Chicago Cubs won the world series on Josh's 21st birthday. He's also an extra on a korean drama that is currently on Netflix.See more

Gerry

LSAT Score: 173

Education: Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, JD, Loyola Marymount University, BA Philosophy

Upon graduating from college, Gerry decided that spending his time avoiding growing up was far more desirable than any other option. After working as a touring musician, he then decided to spend time with people of a similar maturity level and became an elementary school teacher. One day, on a casual bike ride (from San Francisco to Los Angeles), Gerry decided that taking the LSAT sounded like a fun idea. He scored a 173, and soon joined Blueprint’s team of instructors and tutors. Gerry’s time teaching elementary school children and touring with temperamental musicians instilled a lot of patience in Gerry, making Gerry's teaching style laid back and empathetic. He enjoys incorporating anecdotes to help his students stay entertained and more vividly remember LSAT concepts. Gerry graduated from Northwestern Law cum laude in 2018 and has worked in commercial litigation. Gerry now splits his time teaching the LSAT, recording music, and taking the occasionally epiphanic bike ride through L.A. Fun Facts: Substituting quality for quantity, Gerry has learned to "fake it pretty well" on over 10 instruments and has performed with musicians ranging from Willie Nelson to Howie D (the guy from the Backstreet Boys with a ponytail).See more

Madelyn

LSAT Score: 172

Education: University of California, Santa Barbara, BA Communication, UCLA, JD

Madelyn graduated summa cum laude from UCSB in 2022, studying Communication with minors in Professional Writing and Technology Management. While she loved living right next to the beach, she traded the ocean for skyscrapers after graduation. She first worked in sales in San Francisco before ultimately moving to Los Angeles for law school. Now, she is a current law student at UCLA. A Blueprint alumna herself, Madelyn firmly believes in giving back to the communities that helped her get to where she is now. That's why her free time is full of teaching Blueprint classes, coaching her college's mock trial team, and volunteering with her high school's speech and debate team. Although the awards she earned in these activities were great, they are not her fondest memories. Rather, the most important things she learned were empathy, teamwork, and diligence -- qualities that now define her instruction. She shows up to each class with the mentality that if she could earn a 20 point increase by taking Blueprint's Live Course, each of her students can too. She hopes to learn with you soon! Fun Facts: Madelyn can name any Taylor Swift song in under 3 seconds. She also named her cat after LeBron James. Her interests are all over the place. See more

Dylan

LSAT Score: 179

Education: Yale University, BA Philosophy

Dylan attended Yale, where he represented the university's debate team and became the second person ever to be both a national debate champion and North American debate champion, and the only American undergrad to win Cambridge University's invitational tournament. He also found time to study philosophy; upon graduation, he realized the local philosophy factory wasn't hiring, and found work as a used car salesman, an online poker pro, and an MCAT instructor. Before long, Dylan found his true passion: teaching the LSAT. Dylan has taught countless one-on-one tutoring students and 50 LSAT courses with Blueprint since 2011, helping his students understand the LSAT, improve their score, and attend law school. Dylan believes strongly in using anticipation to find that right answer. He believes that putting the work in early on questions pays off dividends later on. He also believes strongly in using his dog Spaghetti as an example whenever possible, to help clarify difficult concepts on this exam. Fun Facts: In addition to asking him about his LSAT hacks, you can ask Dylan about cooking hacks he picked up as a professional cook. In fact, Dylan has never had a “normal” desk job: he’s been a professional gambler, used car salesman, cook, and longtime teacher.See more

Mella

LSAT Score: 175

Education: University of Chicago, BA Public Policy and History

After growing up in San Francisco and Bristol, England, Mella moved to Chicago to do her undergraduate studies at UChicago, where she fully embraced her love of a good argument. However, her passion for arguments started a lot earlier, when she joined her high school mock trial team. Since then, she has been set on becoming a lawyer, working in a variety of legal environments including the law clinics at UChicago and several legal nonprofits. In her own studies for the LSAT, Mella became semi-obsessed with the legal reasoning section, which she attributes to the Blueprint method. She loves finding flaws in arguments and helping others begin to spot them too. Her aim is to guide students towards their own personal “light-bulb” moments, helping the LSAT feel like a solve-able puzzle! In her free time, Mella teaches open ballet classes, drinks a lot of matcha, and goes swimming in Lake Michigan (when the weather permits). Fun Facts: Mella is left-handed and a twin— a pretty rare combo!See more

Linette

LSAT Score: 175

Education: La Sierra University, BS Business and Management

Linette spent most of her childhood on her grandparents’ farm in Romania before learning English and moving to the U.S. as a teenager. She eventually entered La Sierra University as a Pre-Dental student, but soon decided she felt more comfortable examining oral testimony than oral cavities, and switched to a pre-law track. After graduating and earning a 175 on the LSAT, Linette joined Blueprint as an instructor April 2019, leading many Live Online and in-person Blueprint LSAT courses. Linette understands that everyone learns differently, which is why she makes sure to adapt her classes and teaching style to her students' needs. She also believes it’s extremely important to celebrate the small victories along the way, preferably with some rocky road ice cream (although any dessert would be acceptable). In her free time, Linette likes to get back to her roots by backpacking and camping in the wild. Although there are no goats around, the occasional bear and deer make up for that. Fun Facts: Linette has traveled to every country in Europe, and also earned a 99th-percentile score on the Dental Admissions Test.See more

Gene

LSAT Score: 176

Education: University of Maryland, BA Communications

Gene is a veteran instructor who fell in love with the LSAT almost 20 years ago and has helped thousands of students reach their goals ever since! Before getting into the wacky zany world of law school test preparation, Gene produced morning radio in NYC, did crank calls for 600 radio stations, and produced stand-up comedy shows at the Improv and New York Comedy Club. He parlayed this experience into his mantra of "Make the LSAT fun!" that fits the Blueprint ethos quite nicely, even though he's still downtrodden about the loss of Logic Games. When he's not teaching the LSAT, Gene enjoys spending time with his two daughters, playing electric guitar, keeping his basketball skills sharp, and finally took up pickleball to see what all the hype was about. Fun facts: Gene speaks fluent Russian, used to play rhythm guitar in a Metallica cover band, and once snuck into the White House Correspondents Dinner.See more

Gerry

LSAT Score: 173

Education: Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, JD, Loyola Marymount University, BA Philosophy

Upon graduating from college, Gerry decided that spending his time avoiding growing up was far more desirable than any other option. After working as a touring musician, he then decided to spend time with people of a similar maturity level and became an elementary school teacher. One day, on a casual bike ride (from San Francisco to Los Angeles), Gerry decided that taking the LSAT sounded like a fun idea. He scored a 173, and soon joined Blueprint’s team of instructors and tutors. Gerry’s time teaching elementary school children and touring with temperamental musicians instilled a lot of patience in Gerry, making Gerry's teaching style laid back and empathetic. He enjoys incorporating anecdotes to help his students stay entertained and more vividly remember LSAT concepts. Gerry graduated from Northwestern Law cum laude in 2018 and has worked in commercial litigation. Gerry now splits his time teaching the LSAT, recording music, and taking the occasionally epiphanic bike ride through L.A. Fun Facts: Substituting quality for quantity, Gerry has learned to "fake it pretty well" on over 10 instruments and has performed with musicians ranging from Willie Nelson to Howie D (the guy from the Backstreet Boys with a ponytail).See more

Brook

LSAT Score: 174

Education: Boston University, BA English

Originally from Florida, Brook studied English and Philosophy at Boston University and chose to pursue law school after taking interest in her classes that touched on admin law. Brook worked full time while studying for the LSAT and believes that with the right support network and learning plan, any student can learn to conquer the test. As a Blueprint alumni, Brook is excited to assist other aspiring lawyers on their LSAT journeys and hopes to make the process fun and exciting like many of her tutors did for her. As a recent test taker Brook understands how daunting the test can be, but she also believes that knowledge is empowering, and through understanding the LSAT, students can also find enthusiasm towards it. Fun facts: When Brook is not talking someone’s ear off about the LSAT or law school, you can find her on long walks by the water, trying new bakeries, or investigating local hobby shops for her next collection to start.See more

Chris

LSAT Score: 171

Education: Loyola Law School, JD, California State University, Fullerton, BA Communications (Journalism)

Chris is a veteran Blueprint instructor and tutor who has helped hundreds of students improve their LSAT scores since 2015. Before becoming one of Blueprint's most sought-after tutors and instructors, Chris took a unique route to the world of law and law school admissions tests. After graduating Cal State Fullerton, Chris spent three years working as a music journalist, interviewing the likes of Outkast, Jane's Addiction, and Weird Al. Chris eventually decided to switch things up and pursue a legal career. Chris graduated from Loyola Law School in 2006 and became a well-respected litigator, recognized by Super Lawyers' Rising Stars multiple times before opening his own legal practice in 2015. If all that wasn’t enough, Chris decided to start teaching the LSAT too, and has been one of Blueprint’s busiest instructors over the past five years. Chris’s experience with diverse personalities — from eccentric rock stars to stodgy judges — gave Chris the patience and persistence to help anyone studying the LSAT. When not teaching the LSAT or playing with his kids, Chris enjoys strumming '90s emo songs on his guitar, cheering on the LA Galaxy, or watching high-brow television with his wife like Big Brother or Bachelor in Paradise. Fun Facts: Chris was recognized by Super Lawyers' Rising Stars list in 2009, 2013, 2014, and 2017.See more

Emma

LSAT Score: 180

Education: Oklahoma Baptist University, BA Political Science and Spanish, Boston University, JD

Emma grew up in Wichita, Kansas but now calls Boston home. She is a law student at Boston University School of Law, where she is pursuing a career in immigration law. Emma has interned at a legal aid organization in Boston where she worked with asylum seekers, and she is currently part of BU Law’s Immigrants’ Rights and Human Trafficking Clinic. Before law school, Emma worked as a middle school Spanish teacher. She earned a B.A. in Political Science and Spanish from Oklahoma Baptist University. While at OBU, she self-studied for the LSAT and scored a perfect 180! Emma is a firm believer that the LSAT is a teachable test and everyone can see improvement between Day 1 and Test Day. She is dedicated to meeting students’ individual needs and leading with empathy. Fun facts: Emma loves chili, she’s been to the Galápagos Islands, and she knows Pi to 31 digits!See more

Dylan

LSAT Score: 179

Education: Yale University, BA Philosophy

Dylan attended Yale, where he represented the university's debate team and became the second person ever to be both a national debate champion and North American debate champion, and the only American undergrad to win Cambridge University's invitational tournament. He also found time to study philosophy; upon graduation, he realized the local philosophy factory wasn't hiring, and found work as a used car salesman, an online poker pro, and an MCAT instructor. Before long, Dylan found his true passion: teaching the LSAT. Dylan has taught countless one-on-one tutoring students and 50 LSAT courses with Blueprint since 2011, helping his students understand the LSAT, improve their score, and attend law school. Dylan believes strongly in using anticipation to find that right answer. He believes that putting the work in early on questions pays off dividends later on. He also believes strongly in using his dog Spaghetti as an example whenever possible, to help clarify difficult concepts on this exam. Fun Facts: In addition to asking him about his LSAT hacks, you can ask Dylan about cooking hacks he picked up as a professional cook. In fact, Dylan has never had a “normal” desk job: he’s been a professional gambler, used car salesman, cook, and longtime teacher.See more

Nicholas

LSAT Score: 178

Education: Boston College, BA Philosophy

Nick attended Boston College, studying Philosophy and receiving the Bapst Philosophy prize. Alongside the award he received the following advice: “Philosophy opens up two careers, Teaching or Law.” In a moment of insight, he decided to combine the two by teaching future lawyers! Nick has been a tutor since 2020, and joined Blueprint as an instructor and tutor in April, 2025. With a 178 on the LSAT, and experience as a science teacher, Nick knows what it takes to get difficult concepts to “click” for students. His time as a middle school teacher taught him how to tutor with empathy, patience, and a dash of humor. Nick is committed to helping students master the test and experience their own “click” moments on the path to becoming great lawyers. When not teaching, Nick enjoys reading with his two baby girls. Fun Fact: Out of an abundance of pandemic era stir-craziness, Nick and his father built an airplane in their garage in 2020.See more

Beth

LSAT Score: 175

Education: University of Notre Dame, MSEd Secondary Education, University of Notre Dame, BA Political Science & Peace Studies

Beth graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in 2019, earning a bachelor’s degree in political science and peace studies with a certificate in international security. During her time in undergrad, she spent a summer teaching English to under-resourced communities in Morocco, studied politics abroad at University of Oxford, New College, and developed curricula for tutoring elementary school students in reading and math skills. After graduation, she continued at Notre Dame to complete the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Master of Education program. Through ACE, she taught high school social studies and mathematics full-time at Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School. Her teaching excellence earned her the 2020 Dennis Beadles Outstanding Future Educator Award from the Indiana Council for the Social Studies. Before attending University of Virginia School of Law, Beth was a data engineer for Thrivent Financial. She found that the logic required in coding was beneficial in her LSAT studies. She is excited to both teach and tutor the LSAT and finds great joy in explaining difficult topics in an approachable manner. Beth believes in promoting a growth mindset and motivates her students to achieve their LSAT goals. Her former students and colleagues have praised her for her ability to make complex concepts understandable and for her supportive teaching style. Fun Facts: Beth is an avid dog lover and former foster who adopted two big foster dogs named Cheez-It (a Lab/Collie/Poodle/St Bernard) and Cookie (a Great Pyrenees/White German Shepherd). You can find her out walking them every morning, rain, snow, or shine. See more

Marie

LSAT Score: 175

Education: University of Chicago, BA Law, Letters, and Society, New York University School of Law, JD

Marie is a law student at New York University School of Law. She attended the University of Chicago for her undergraduate degree, studying legal theory with a focus on constitutionalism and American political development. A certified legal nerd, Marie spent four years competing in American constitutional law and international criminal law competitions with the UChicago Undergraduate Moot Court Team. After being elected as head coach of the UChicago Moot oral advocacy program in 2022 and leading the team to a second-place overall finish at the 2023 national championships, Marie joined Blueprint as an instructor in April 2024. Marie enjoys breaking down LSAT questions into small pieces, helping students identify and put together the building blocks of an argument. She believes in setting concrete goals and celebrating each of her students’ achievements along the way. Fun facts: Marie is a former soccer player and longtime fan, and she likes to spend her weekends watching the latest FC Barcelona matches from both the men’s and women’s teams.See more

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