Lawrence Alford

I am a future pupil barrister at a top London chambers. Along the way, I've attained a 1st class LLB from LSE graduating in the top 5 of my cohort, an LLM with Distinction from UCL, passed the Bar on two scholarships, and worked as a legal editor for a company providing legal knowledge to law firms.

The skills I have built on that path include critical thinking, concise and persuasive writing skills, and strong public speaking ability. I have a passion for teaching, and have provided tutoring ad hoc for several years. It has been immensely rewarding to see my students achieve a place at their desired university, receive a fantastic grade for an essay, or build those aforementioned skills that will help them down the line.

My approach to teaching is student-specific. The particular approach will depend on (most importantly) what my students’ goals are, the subject matter of their lessons, their current ability, and their personality. For example, a student who wants to improve their essay writing skills for their A-levels may benefit from learning an essay template that provides a consistent way to achieve their desired grade. By contrast, a master's student requiring help with their dissertation may benefit from a more collaborative discussion on potential ways forward with their thesis. At school, one person’s favourite teacher is another’s nightmare! The benefit of private tutoring is having an individualised approach that works for you.

With that said, I do always provide structured feedback after each lesson, highlighting areas that need improvement and providing practical advice on how to do so. I also get in touch with students/parents before lessons and find out their goals for the lesson(s) - I then use this to generate a lesson plan in advance. If a student feels they learn best through visual aids, lecture-style teaching, a collaborative approach, etc., I am more than happy to accommodate.

In terms of subject matter, I provide tutoring in the following areas:

1. A-level law
2. LNAT
3. Personal statements and other university application matters
4. LLB problem questions, essay writing, and dissertations
5. LLM essay writing and dissertations
6. Bar Course content
7. Mooting and advocacy training
8. Pupillage applications and mock interviews