“One of the most difficult aspects of not passing the CA
bar exam for me, was not knowing why or what I did wrong in preparing the first
time. Barbri left me with no feedback and therefore no reference as to how to
improve. The second time around I worked with Steve, who helped me
recognize both my strengths and my weaknesses throughout the entire process.
His no-nonsense, direct approach motivated me to continue studying and
improving. I worked with Steve on the essays, performance tests, and MBE
portions of the exam. He meticulously reviewed and explained each essay and
performance test he assigned. He highlighted my weak subjects on the MBE, and
had me review the explanations for each question at least twice. After each
phone call, he encouraged me to write out all the lessons I learned and to
email it to him for his review. It was a lot of hard work, but it was necessary
and worth it for me in the end. In doing so, I internalized both my
weaknesses and strengths; I developed skills that were invaluable not just for
the exam, but also for my career. Like a good coach, Steve didn't baby me, he
pushed me to improve and consistently supplied detailed, constructive
notes and criticism. It was a humbling yet empowering experience and I'm very
grateful I had the opportunity to work with him. I wholeheartedly recommend Steve
as a coach to anyone who is serious about passing the CA Bar Exam. He knows
what he's doing, and if you put in the work and listen to him, you'll see your
name on the pass list, too.” --M.N. (UCLA School of Law)
“I took the bar exam several times before my name finally
appeared on the February Pass List. The initial cookie cutter law review
course and subsequent efforts to study on my own did not get me to pass. What
did get me to pass was the individualized study program, consistent
communication, and feedback that I received from Steve. Because he worked with
me one on one and was able to understand me/figure out how my mind works, I was
able to break through the 2 major roadblocks that had kept me from
passing: Timing and “The Inner Perfectionist.” Performance Tests were my worst
enemy- I'm a slow reader, had difficulty with organizing the material, and
always wasted time rephrasing what I was writing as I was writing it because I
thought that I could make my answer sound better/smoother/smarter. I
failed PT after PT after PT. It usually took me over 2 hours just to read
through the material before I worked with him, but by the time I was done, I
was able to read the materials AND organize my thoughts in under 1hr30 (and get
my answer written in the remaining time). Steve also got me to the point where
I was writing consistently passing essays, and he helped me get my practice MBE
scores, which were honestly not bad, to the point where they were
excellent. In the end, I'll never know what my score was on this last bar
exam, but what I do know is that Steve's coaching was definitely the reason my
name is on that pass list.” --T.H. (University of San Diego)
“Steve was very accessible and
willing to go the extra mile in helping me with my writing (a proven weak point
in previous bar exams). One thing I appreciate about Steve is that he is
a straight-shooter. In reviewing assigned practice essays, he let me
know what my weaknesses were (without mincing words). This was something
I needed, but did not receive from tutors from previous ‘well known’ bar prep
programs. He avoids any fluff that inevitably sets you up for failure,
while teaching you how to capitalize on your strengths as well. Although
his method is not meant to re-teach the law, he provides you with detailed
elements of rules for all tested subjects, neatly packaging them in his
customized Flash Outlines. These tools were invaluable, enabling
me to memorize and apply the law in a way that I failed to master throughout
law school, or for previous bar exams for which I studied prior to seeking
Steve's help. I highly recommend The Strategic Bar Coach's services for
any CBX examinee who wants to learn how to pass this challenging exam.” --J. H.
(California Western School of Law)
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