Meet Simon Benson
Founder and Lead Tutor
Simon Benson is the founder and lead tutor behind LawLitBiz Tutoring. With a career spanning over 25 years in the legal profession and nearly a decade in education, Simon brings a unique cross-disciplinary approach to tutoring and professional development.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney and a Master of Laws from UNSW, and has taught at institutions including Torrens University, ICMS, AIBIHE, and several Sydney secondary schools. His areas of expertise include HSC Legal Studies, Business Studies, and English Literature, with a particular passion for Renaissance and Jacobean drama.
Simon is committed to making complex ideas accessible, engaging, and relevant — whether he’s helping a Year 12 student refine their essay structure, or coaching a teacher on how to deliver legal content confidently in the classroom.
AQF-10 equivalency for university-level teaching
Conditional NESA accreditation
Member of the Legal Studies Association of NSW, Rule of Law Institute, and English Teachers Association
Published in the International Journal of Law and Public Administration
Why He Teaches
Simon’s transition from a successful legal career to education was driven by a desire to bridge the gap between theory and practice. He believes in empowering learners through clarity and context — helping students perform better, and teachers teach with greater confidence.
Passion Statement
Simon is passionate about making complex legal, business and literary concepts accessible, engaging and memorable. His mission is to empower students and educators with the tools they need to succeed academically and professionally.