BAR Coach

Kaplan International; Florida; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaplan Bar Review is seeking a BAR Coach to help students succeed on the bar exam. You will provide expert guidance, monitor progress, and tailor coaching to individual needs in a remote, nationwide role.

As a licensed attorney with JD, you’ll stay current with NextGen Bar Exam updates and use data-driven insights to boost engagement, performance, and confidence throughout preparation. Responsibilities include one-on-one sessions, reviewing performance, and sharing testimonials to support

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) with 1+ years coaching, tutoring or teaching (law-related preferred but not required).
• Licensed attorney – active and unencumbered.

Responsibilities

• Drive student engagement and outcomes by monitoring progress and guiding study plans.
• Proactively monitor performance data and tailor goals for each student.
• Guide student preparation with Kaplan resources and time-management strategies.
• Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions remotely to address obstacles.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NextGen Bar Exam requirements and scoring rubrics.
• Facilitate live engagement through seminars and Q&A sessions.
• Collect and share feedback and testimonials for marketing and sales.

Skills

Coaching

Data-driven analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

Job Title BAR Coach Job Description The BAR Coach is responsible for driving student success by providing expert guidance and proactive support tailored to the Bar Exam. This role involves leveraging data-driven insights by monitoring student progress, facilitating course engagement, and conducting personalized one-on-one coaching. The Coach serves as a bar exam expert, staying current with exam updates to empower students to master complex legal skills and maintain the stamina required for success.

Compensation for this role is $40/hr.

Drive Student Engagement and Outcomes

Take accountability for the measurable success of assigned bar students. Proactively work to improve key metrics including student engagement, performance, confidence levels, exam preparedness, course satisfaction, and outcomes.

Proactive Monitoring and Outreach

Continuously analyze student performance data and progress using internal reporting tools. Translate complex performance metrics into personalized goals for students, making the Bar prep process feel manageable and iterative. Initiate proactive outreach to provide targeted guidance and follow up on ongoing student needs.

Guide Student Preparation

Help students understand their course, their assignments, and available Kaplan resources and how to best leverage them. Assist students—especially those with limited time or unique needs—in developing study strategies and prioritizing engagement with high-impact assignments. Answer student inquiries promptly and provide actionable advice on study strategies, exam preparedness, resources and time management.

One-on-One Coaching Sessions

Schedule and facilitate individual remote meetings with students to address academic hurdles, review performance, and suggest adjustments. Help students recognize and address common challenges such as test anxiety and stress to maintain peak cognitive performance throughout their preparation.

Bar Exam Expertise

Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the NextGen Bar Exam requirements, testing characteristics, NCBE updates, and scoring rubrics. Continuously develop proficiency to better support student inquiries.

Facilitate Live Engagement

Promote attendance at live instructional seminars. Actively participate in these events by moderating and answering student Q&A.

Gather and Share Feedback and Testimonials

Track and share feedback from students, particularly on content and course resources. Gather testimonials for the marketing and sales teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) 1+ years coaching, tutoring or teaching (law-related preferred but not required)
• Licensed attorney- Active and Unencumbered

Preferred Qualifications

• Understand the structure, content, and scoring of the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam
• Tech-savvy, self-motivated team player with problem-solving skills
• Understanding of the subjects and skills tested on the NextGen Bar Exam, as well as effective methods for studying and preparing for the bar exam
• Ability to work independently with a remote manager
• Ability to appear on camera for remote meetings at anytime during working hours
• Ability to respond to quickly changing needs with agility and flexibility

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Employee Type

Employee Job Functional Area Distribution Business Unit 00076 Kaplan Bar Review

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

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