After doing my cold diagnostic, I realized I have a long way to go and I don't have the confidence of getting to my target score on my own. I did some digging on r/LSAT and decided to reach out to Larkin from 180 degrees LSAT. The reasoning was very simple: he scored 180 himself, and he's one of the most expensive tutors out there, so I figured he must be decent. I can say with confidence that working with Larkin has far exceeded my expectations. Unlike other tutors on the market (yes, I took consultations and pilot lessons with other tutors), Larkin has his own particular way of teaching. He teaches in a very Socratic way (which is exactly how law school teaches), and we would often spend a lot of time pondering over particular questions and really nailing down the nuances behind those questions. At first, I was skeptical of this approach, as sometimes we would only go over a few questions per session, and I felt like we weren't covering enough questions. However, my scores quickly started to improve at a massive pace, and I came to realize that understanding the reasoning behind the test and building critical thinking skills are far more important than doing a billion questions. What impressed me the most was his profound understanding of the test. Most of the time I ask him a question on LR, he would immediately provide an explanation without even going over the stimulus, since he knows the tests so well and have done each questions so many times, he knows exactly what's going on with each question-the strength and weakness of the stimulus, the reason why the correct answer choice is correct and why the wrong answer choice is wrong. It is truly impressive to see someone having such a profound and deep understanding of the test. His explanations of specific questions are so crystal clear that I hardly have any questions after his explanation. An appropriate analogy of this sudden enlightenment from his teachings is like being a blind person and suddenly gaining eyesight. Furthermore, his predictions are crazy accurate. In June, he brought up that I will prolly get a high 160s on the August exam, and that if I want to achieve a mid 170s, I should aim to meet twice a week. He also mentioned that because English is my second language, I will most likely be capped at a mid-170s, he was SPOT ON, I got a 173. The only complaint I have with him is that he's not a super organized person, so there's no syllabus or developed curriculum working with him. We kinda just went over the questions I'm most confused with instead of tackling each question type. So I wouldn't necessarily recommend him to anyone who likes to study in a rigid, organized way. Finally, Larkin is a super approachable person, and he genuinely cares about his students. The time I spent working with him felt enjoyable, and I have learned a great deal from him besides the actual exam. Overall, I would highly recommend Larkin to those considering working with a tutor; he is truly one of a kind, and it has been my pleasure knowing him. read more

I cannot recommend Larkin more! He is one of the best teachers/tutors I've ever had across any subject. Of course, he is particularly amazing at the LSAT and tutoring it, but what makes him such an effective tutor is his LSAT-agnostic ability to so precisely understand and articulate where your own understanding of a question falls short. It's quite impressive- there were times when I would say I didn't know why I chose a wrong answer, and he would tell me that he knew exactly why, and then proceed to articulate what I was subconsciously thinking but had failed to find the words for. His tutoring style is even more important with recent trends in the test becoming less formulaic. Since his approach is not formulaic and instead focused on developing your critical thinking skills, you become much more adaptable to whatever the test may throw at you. I saw this firsthand as someone who took the LSAT twice in the second half of 2026, where I noticed questions that didn't fit neatly into traditional question types or were worded in strange ways. Because of the way Larkin teaches you to think through questions rather than just identify a formula or question type, I felt much more equipped to handle those questions. Most importantly, however, the critical thinking skills you develop by working with him are so valuable in all walks of life. While I am still early in my application process, I am already more confident in my ability to engage thoughtfully with dense text, and ultimately, in my ability to succeed in law school and beyond. In fact, I even feel like my ability to understand and articulate ideas has helped me write a better personal statement! Working with Larkin also made the experience of studying for the LSAT enjoyable. I looked forward to our tutoring sessions, and I think that this attitude also kept me in a great headspace for the test. I genuinely cannot recommend him enough. read more

Larkin is truly an exceptional LSAT tutor. Over the year and a half I spent studying, I tried a few different approaches--some self-study, two different online courses, and even another private tutor. From the first few minutes of working with Larkin, though, it was immediately apparent that he stood in a league of his own. He not only has an unparalleled mastery of the test, but he's also incredibly thoughtful about how to best communicate his knowledge to individual students with unique perspectives. I came in with a bit of a less usual background (my graduate work was in philosophy and formal logic) which meant that many of the standard LSAT prep pedagogies felt like an awkward fit for me. Larkin never tried to make me fit material that had already been prepared for students in general; he didn't try to do quick bandaid solutions or "tips & tricks"; he also took the time to help me with the psychological/mental side of preparing. Before working with Larkin, I had taken the LSAT twice and scored 172 both times. But because of my background and higher scores on practice tests, I was convinced my best effort was still out there. A few other tutors I spoke with encouraged me to be happy with my score and leave it be. Larkin, though, took my concerns seriously and worked with me to figure out exactly how to bridge the gap. After just six hours of tutoring, my official score went up six points to a 178. I'm incredibly grateful for his support. Larkin helped me move past a plateau that felt frustrating and isolating. I'd recommend him without hesitation to anyone preparing for the LSAT--especially if you're looking for a tutor who will take your goals seriously and help you get where you want to go. read more

I would highly recommend Larkin to anyone studying for the LSAT. I studied for about 6 months (using 7Sage, LSATLab, and a different tutor) before reaching out to Larkin. I was feeling dejected after 2 LSAT attempts in the 160s and had mentally given up hope that I would be capable of scoring above a 170 or able to apply to top law schools. The first thing Larkin said in our consult call was that the LSAT wasn't an intelligence test, but a skills test. Honestly, I almost cried hearing that. But, Larkin was right, and he's not just saying things because he knows you'll want to hear them. For the next 6+ months, Larkin helped me build both skill and confidence. He takes a conversational approach to tutoring, which doesn't feel mechanical or like I was being lectured at. Most of the time I didn't even realize we were building skill. I also really appreciated how he didn't rely on gimmicks, tricks, or anything that makes you feel like you're cheating the test. Instead, he works by understanding you and the way you think, and he urges you to really think through every answer. He also emphasized quality of prep over quantity, which helped me develop a healthier mindset and test approach. Despite only engaging with him online (we did remote session), Larkin is super accessible and responsive. He also was very flexible on scheduling week-to-week, which was very helpful for my busy schedule. In the months leading up to my last test administration, I was consistently scoring in the mid-to-high 170s, thanks to Larkin. On my fourth (and final!) LSAT attempt, I scored in the mid-170s. I would strongly recommend going to Larkin, my only regret is not reaching out to him at the beginning of my LSAT journey :) read more