Dedicated to the Success of
Law Students and Bar Exam Takers
Arc Law Prep provides coaching, tutoring and individual academic support for law students and bar takers. Our work focuses on the legal principles and rules each student needs to know, and on how to apply these principles and rules for success. For prospective law students, we provide guidance throughout the law school admissions process.
For many law students, the Socratic Method gets in the way of learning, leaving them confused and uncertain about what they are expected to know, and struggling to teach themselves as they outline and prepare for exams.
Bar takers often find themselves struggling to understand and memorize fundamental aspects of law, while also practicing their application on multiple-choice, essay and performance tests.
We have more than 20 years of experience teaching and working one-to-one with students preparing to enter the legal profession.
Gregory J. Marsden
Founder
Greg is an award-winning law teacher admitted to the bar in California, Nevada and Spain.
After obtaining his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Greg started his career in international law and business. He then shifted to the academic world, teaching at top law and business schools in Europe and Latin America. During this time, he was twice voted Best Professor by the graduating class of IE Business School in Madrid. Greg has taken and passed two bar examinations, both on his first attempt: California in July 1990, and Nevada in February 2020.
In addition to his work with law students and bar takers, Greg is currently a professor at Mexico’s top independent law school, located in Monterrey, Nuevo León.
About Arc Law Prep
Arc Law Prep provides coaching and individual academic support, focused on the legal principles and rules each student needs to know, and on applying these principles and rules for success.
Arc Law Prep was started in response to seeing first-hand the challenges faced by many law students. The Socratic Method can be a major obstacle to learning, leaving students confused about what is happening in the classroom and what they need to know for exams.
Bar takers face similar challenges, as they struggle to understand and memorize fundamental aspects of law, while also practicing their application on multiple-choice, essay and performance tests.
Hear from our past students…
Greg is, without a doubt, the best tutor I’ve ever had. His background as both a lawyer and law professor has been instrumental in helping me master the skills required for law school. He offers a unique perspective on what it takes to be a successful litigator and what professors expect. Not only has he helped me refine my understanding of complex legal concepts, but his test-taking strategies and overall tips have been crucial in improving my performance.
What truly sets Greg apart is his patience and his teaching style. As someone with a learning disability, I’ve struggled with certain topics, but Greg’s ability to break them down and explain them in a way that makes sense to me has been a game-changer. He has a unique talent for keeping me calm and focused, even when I feel overwhelmed by the material. The strategies and techniques he implements during our sessions have been vital in helping me grasp complex concepts and gain a deeper understanding of the material.
Beyond his academic expertise, I owe much of my success during my 1L year to his guidance, and I will continue working with him throughout my law school journey. If you’re hesitating about reaching out to Greg, let me give you one piece of advice: Don’t. This is your sign to work with him. I am so blessed to have discovered him. He will transform your approach to law school, help you navigate its challenges, and guide you every step of the way. I can’t recommend him enough.
— Tamara, Chapman Law
Greg was an invaluable advisor during my law school application process. Greg is an asset with insight, experience, and expertise that helped me plan my path forward. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to take the next step in their legal career.
— Joe B., Brooklyn Law School, Incoming 1L
Greg identified my goal instantly and explained Corporations concepts in a way I was able to understand. The session with him helped me to prepare for my final exam.
— Joanna K., LLM, Fordham Law
Greg has really changed the way I approached the overall analysis of bar exam questions. He helped me improve my approach to essays and performance tests by breaking down a step-by-step plan of attack. It all clicked for me once I realized that it comes down to following the format of the assigned task. It also made a huge difference that he walked me through the thought process on how to approach the performance test.
— Melisa G., LLM, Northwestern Law, Passed California Bar Exam, February 2021