15 hours. A personal target score. A plan to hit it.
I'm Elias. 177 LSAT, Georgetown Law. Tutoring in person in Washington, DC, and online. Every 1-on-1 student gets a personal target score and a plan built to reach it — based on what 60+ private students have actually gained with me.
Rather learn in a group? Weekly classes from $20/hr
“So many eureka moments. His personal advice on the psychological struggles of the test was incredibly invaluable.”
Weekly LSAT classes, grouped by your score.
- $20/hr · class of up to 15
- $45/hr · small group of up to 6
- Georgetown Law or Zoom
Top up with a custom quote.
One more 15-hour block, priced off how far you've already come — with a new target score to aim at.
I'll confirm by email within a day. No commitment.
Meet your tutor.
Elias Shammas
Full-Time LSAT TutorI tutor the LSAT full-time. I'm also an evening J.D. candidate at Georgetown Law. B.A. from NYU, M.A. from Columbia. Before law school I held roles at the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, the Minority Leader's Office on Capitol Hill, CFR, CSIS, and the Middle East Institute. I also work as an admissions counselor and am building a college counseling program for schools across the Middle East.
60+ students coached with an average gain of 15-20 points.
- Georgetown Law (J.D.) · Columbia (M.A.) · NYU (B.A.)
- UNOCT · Capitol Hill · CFR · CSIS · MEI
- 60+ students · 15-20 pt average gain
- Admissions counselor · Middle East ed. program
How I actually teach this test.
Logical Reasoning
Most prep courses rush through question types and dive into practice tests. Short-term gains, long-term stalls. The common thread? Weak foundations.
If you can't identify the conclusion, how can you find its flaw?
We go question type by question type. I won't move on until you've mastered each one. After every four types, you take a practice section.
Reading Comprehension
Most tutors treat RC like an unchangeable skill. They assume it's innate and focus on boosting LR to offset a "manageable" -2 or -3.
My approach is different.
I've developed a method that helps students reliably score -0 on RC. It's grounded in careful, intentional reading and a high standard for evidence.
Every extra point is worth thousands in scholarships.
Three ways to work with me. Same method in all three.
First 1-on-1 session is free. Second session is discounted if you purchase 7Sage.
Dismantle the LSAT Class
Weekly class · up to 15 people
Grouped by score: 150s, 160s, 170+
- ✓Taught by me
- ✓LR & RC, question type by question type
- ✓In person or on Zoom
- ✓Pay as you go
Small Group
Weekly class · up to 6 people
Come solo or bring your study group
- ✓Smaller room, more time on your questions
- ✓Grouped by score
- ✓In person or on Zoom
- ✓Pay as you go
Private 1-on-1
Just you · 177 LSAT tutor
First session free · personal target score & plan
- ✓Custom plan & error analysis
- ✓LR & RC deep dives
- ✓5–50 hours based on your goals
- ✓Top-ups drop to $80/hr by hour 60
Classes: no course fee up front, pay as you go. Already in a class? Add a 1-on-1 hour anytime. Class FAQ →
What students are saying.
Reviews from my private 1-on-1 students.
Elias was incredibly helpful on my journey to my 177. His explanations were very clear and insightful, and I had so many eureka moments during our lessons. Most importantly, I found his own understanding of the psychological struggles that come with taking the test, and personal advice addressing those challenges, incredibly invaluable.
Elias is an incredible tutor who knew exactly the kind of support to give me. He's extremely patient and gives you a structured game plan that quickly gives results. He's also very kind and makes you feel like he's on your team. Changed my life.
I was really struggling to jump from the mid 150s to a 170, and through working with him, I was able to do so within less than 3 months! He's also great at helping you craft Personal Statements and narratives.
With his guidance, I was able to score a 173 on the LSAT. He supported me through every step of the application process. He tailored each lesson precisely to my needs, which led to a dramatic improvement in my performance.
Within just the first few seconds of speaking with Elias, I knew I would be in good hands. He makes the complicated uncomplicated and is skilled in providing fast, reliable, and creative techniques for tackling the LSAT. I successfully raised my score and was admitted to my top law school.
Excellent tutor, helped explain things I couldn't understand for months! Explained Flaw and Assumption questions in a way that greatly demystified them.
Extremely helpful and introduced me to new techniques and approaches to understand the test and perform better!
He explains concepts in a clear, simple manner and knows how to improve your weaknesses. From the first session I already felt I was improving in both performance and confidence.
Very professional, knowledgeable, patient and an expert at what he does. Very thorough and dedicated to all his students and it shows.
Surprisingly different from other tutors. Offers both encouragement and honest, constructive criticism with clear objectives to help you reach your goals.
He isn't just a tutor who goes through the motions; he genuinely wants the best for his students. Remarkably efficient.