1-on-1 Tutoring
Every LSAT Defenders tutor is personally trained by Daniel in the Defenders methodology — so your sessions go beyond content and dismantle the exact traps costing you points.
See Pricing →Every tutor learns the Defenders methodology directly from Daniel — not just their LSAT score.
How It Works
Generic prep throws the same content at every student. Defenders tutoring is engineered around your specific gaps, your test date, and your target score.
Before session one, your tutor uses the Defenders diagnostic framework to pinpoint exactly where you're losing points — question type by question type — and why.
You receive a custom daily and weekly study schedule built to your test date. No guesswork — you always know exactly what to work on and when, from day one to test day.
Your tutor watches you work through questions live, catches reasoning errors in the moment, and teaches you to self-correct using Defenders-trained techniques so improvements stick.
From your very first session to your test date — daily and weekly — so you show up to every session prepared and always on track.
Meet the Team
Every tutor is a 99th-percentile scorer personally trained by Daniel in the LSAT Defenders methodology — so sessions go beyond content and target the specific reasoning errors holding you back.
Alex scored a 174 on her first attempt and specializes in Logical Reasoning — particularly flaw identification and conditional logic. Personally trained by Daniel in the Defenders diagnostic framework, her students consistently report breakthroughs in their very first session.
Marcus is a Logic Games specialist who refined his diagramming system through Daniel's Defenders training — helping dozens of students go from dreading games to finishing every section with time to spare. His specialty is students stuck in the 155–163 range.
Sofia is a Reading Comprehension expert trained by Daniel to teach students how to stop reading passively and start reading the way the LSAT demands. As a multiple-time test-taker who improved her score each attempt, she understands the plateau frustration — and knows exactly how to break through it.
Plans & Pricing
Book standalone sessions at an hourly rate — with discounts for buying in bulk — or get tutoring bundled with full group coaching in Vanguard Elite.
Hours don't expire · Flexible scheduling · Matched within 48hrs
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Student Results
Real results from students who stopped plateauing and started moving the needle — one session at a time.
I started at a 137, scored a 164 on my own, but wanted more. Daniel tailored my plan around my full-time job, school, and ADHD — focusing on quality over quantity and a realistic, holistic approach. He's like having a friend work through problems with you. You can be fully honest with him — he will never make you feel "dumb" for asking anything.
My RC results got murky and inconsistent after testing well for a while. Daniel's attention to detail and ability to identify my strengths and weaknesses was crucial. His strategy got me back into a structured flow and completely shifted how I approach reading comp passages. He knows what his clients need and is practical and straightforward.
Daniel was great — very flexible with timing and genuinely open to what I felt I needed help with. He helped me change my thinking and strategies in just a few sessions. The day-by-day study plan he created was a game-changer as my test date got closer.
Common Questions
Questions about how tutoring works at LSAT Defenders? Here are the ones we hear most.
Every LSAT Defenders tutor is personally trained by Daniel Arakawa in the Defenders methodology — including diagnostic frameworks, error analysis, and how to adapt to each student's learning style. They don't just know the LSAT; they know how to teach it the Defenders way.
Standalone sessions are offered in four packages: Single Session ($97), Starter Pack — 3 hours ($87/hr, save $30), Momentum Pack — 6 hours ($82/hr, save $90), and Mastery Pack — 10 hours ($75/hr, save $220). Packages don't expire and scheduling is fully flexible.
Vanguard Elite includes approximately 4 hours of 1-on-1 tutoring per month, generally structured as one hour per week. Exact scheduling is coordinated with your tutor based on your availability and test date.
Not a problem. You can request a tutor change at any time, for any reason. Getting the right match matters more to us than sticking to an assignment.
Most students see measurable improvement within the first 2–3 sessions. Significant gains (10+ points) typically emerge over 4–8 weeks of consistent, deliberate practice guided by your tutor.
Yes. If you're on Vanguard Basic or Plus, you can book standalone hourly sessions at $97/hr (with volume discounts), or upgrade to Vanguard Elite to get the bundled rate and save $220/month.
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