tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46617036582589886212023-11-16T07:48:03.012-08:00The Strategic Bar Coach™Invest in Your Future:
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial";">“</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial";">I
had been unsuccessful on the bar on two prior occasions, both of which, I
received ‘second reads.’ Though I thought I knew the law well enough to
pass the exam, Steve taught me how to better write my exam so that the bar
grader could better find my issues and analysis. He provided with
strategies such as using my best analysis at the beginning of the essay and
writing about "minor issues" towards the end. Additionally,
Steve taught how to write an exam, so that even if I did not know that law
sufficiently to pass, I could make the essay ‘look pretty,’ so that the bar
graders may not find misstatements or incomplete rule statements. Steve
also taught my to elementise each rule of law and then lead with each
element. Steve provides MBE drill downs, where I was to look at all of my
wrong answers and then determine why I got them wrong. Steve then trended
my repeat mistakes so that I could better review those areas of law that I was
repeatedly missing. By doing this, I was also able to recognize patterns
in MBE questions so that I could better recognize the correct answer.
This was extremely helpful. Although the price may appear expensive, I
went from a two time bar failer to a one time bar passer.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial";">”—Steven C. (</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "arial";">Western State
College of Law</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial";">)</span><br />
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial";">“When I hired Steve, I had failed the bar exam
by about ten points. I was frustrated and needed guidance on what I had done
right in preparing and taking the exam, and what else I could do to ensure I
got through the finish line the next time. Steve’s program gave me a process
and a plan for test day that helped me fight test anxiety and prepared me for
whatever questions the exam had to offer. Steve’s feedback on and advice for
essays and MBE’s is practical and it works. He is tough and his no-nonsense
approach is exactly what I needed during such a long and grueling process where
it is easy to get discouraged. I highly recommend Steve and his program.”--</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">L.B.
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial";">“I failed the CA Bar Exam several times prior to working with
Steve. I needed a lot of help with timing and simplifying my writing style. I
had tried most of the commercial bar prep courses and apps which were
essentially all the same. I was stuck in a depressing cycle of study for
several months, wait for results, grieve, seclude myself from society, repeat.
I stumbled across a review of Steve’s tutoring services on Yelp and was
immediately skeptical due to the vast number of excellent, upbeat reviews. Was
this the Holy Grail of CA Bar prep I had just stumbled upon or an ingenious scam
preying on the hopeless? How could so many students be so complimentary of a CA
Bar Exam tutor? Within the first few sessions of working with Steve I learned
why. Steve’s methods are not taught by any commercial prep program but they
make more sense and more importantly they actually work. His outlines are
actually useful and not some 2,000 page telephone book that is as useful as,
well.. a telephone book. Steve gave me a whole new perspective about the CA Bar
Exam which helped my writing and reduced my anxiety. Every task and instruction
Steve gives you during your work together is packed full of meaning and
mini-lessons. If you know very little about the law, you can probably still
pass the essay portion of the exam by utilizing Steve’s techniques. As such,
Steve will challenge your critical analysis and give you invaluable insight
into how to approach answering essays, mbe questions, and the performance test.
In conclusion, if you have committed to taking the bar exam one last time I
suggest calling Steve and he will do everything he can to help you achieve your
goal.”-- Robert W. (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #454545; font-family: "arial";">“I wrote the California Bar exam in July 2018
and Steve was a tremendous help throughout the entire Bar process. I’m an
attorney from Canada and was starting from scratch in terms of everything I
knew about the CA bar. Steve is tough but fair and his process is challenging
but so is the Bar. Steve’s tutoring prepared me both mentally and physically
for this exam. </span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "arial"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(1) Essays: Although I have always prided
myself on being a good essay writer, I realized only after working with Steve
that I didn’t know how to write an essay that the bar graders can easily read
through and extract relevant issues from. His step by step essay process makes
you understand not what to write, but how to write to get you the most
points. (2) MBE’s: His 3 question process for the MBE was ingrained in my
brain by the time I was writing the actual exam. It helps you understand how to
quickly eliminate the wrong answers and use your best guess or judgment to
choose the right one. His practice questions and rigorous drilldowns I am
certain are what helped me pass the MBE portion. (3) PT’s: Steve’s process
for the PT’s helped me to realize how important paying attention to instructions
is, and that misreading one sentence can mean the difference between passing
and failing. Organization, structure and attention to detail are especially
important skills he taught me through his practice PT’s. (4) Price:
Although I did find that the fees were more expensive than I had expected, what
I appreciated is that Steve offers different bundles based on your budget and
the amount of tutoring you think you need. Personally speaking, it was
absolutely worth it.”—Umber H. (</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial";">City
Law School: City University London)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I failed on my first
attempt of the CA Bar Exam with one of the big bar review programs and decided
to look for tutors - I found Steve and I couldn't be happier. He tailored the
program for my strengths and weaknesses and gave me support when I needed it,
but he didn't sugarcoat my performance - he kept me on track and gave me the
structure I needed to study and pass the exam. Above all, he kept me
accountable, which I sorely needed. After just one of his MBE exercises, I
started looking at the test in a completely new light. The essays I wrote on my
first attempt were jumbled messes compared to the essays I wrote under Steve's
instruction. His outlines are fantastic and easily accessible and the exercises
he uses for MBE review are stellar. Studying with Steve will change the way you
look at the bar exam and will give you what you need to pass. It did for me!”--
Charlie F. (University of North Carolina School of Law)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial";">“After three failed attempts at taking the CA
bar exam, I sought the help of a tutor, and ultimately decided on Steve Zikman.
He elevated my approach, particularly in the written portion of the exam, and
provided me with an excellent method and structure for tackling any essay
question. He also provided me with outlines that were particularly helpful with
preparing for the written portion of the exam. His program also allowed me to
do a higher volume of MBE questions than I had ever done before, and, perhaps
most importantly, he provided excellent analysis and feedback to my MBE practice
results, so that I knew which substantive areas required additional focus and
improvement. I was over 150 points short of passing on the exam prior to
working with Steve. After my first time working with Steve, I improved 90
points (Feb '18), leaving me just 65 points short of passing. I worked with
Steve again for a second time, preparing for the July '18 exam, and he provided
an approach and game plan that was tailored to my previous results and getting
me over that final hump. I'm happy to say that, with Steve's help, I
passed the July '18 exam. Working with Steve was the big difference between my
previous unsuccessful attempts, and my final two attempts, which culminated
with me finally passing the exam.”-- Mike L. (Suffolk Law School, Boston, MA)</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #313131; font-family: "arial";">“Steve’s guidance and support was absolutely
crucial to my success in passing the 2018 California Bar exam—one of the 12%
that passed as an out-of-state repeat taker! I spent weeks searching for
the most qualified person to work with—this turned out to be Steve. His
program is tremendous, including outlines, practice questions, detailed
conversations and constructive criticism. Where else do you get a
line-by-line review of your tests, and an HONEST assessment of where you are
and what you need to do? I felt confident going into the exam knowing
that I had repeatedly practiced essay questions, PTs, and MBEs under realistic
time pressure, and had been coached on my personal areas for success. I
cannot anyone recommend more, thank you Steve!!!!”—R. P. (Michigan State
University College of Law)</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I cannot express how tremendously thankful I am for
Steve's help in passing the 2018 bar exam where only 16% of repeat takers
passed. I was unsuccessful several times in the past while using one of
the major bar prep programs and I needed something different. If you're
struggling in writing or MBEs, Steve’s strategy will help you in either
area. Prior to using Steve, my previous essay scores were in the 55's and
60's but Steve's approach obviously helped me see the mistakes I was making in
my structure and analysis. In addition, I saw my MBE score increase
30 points using his strategy. His packages aren't cheap but they are worth
every dime. I strongly recommend Steve for anyone who is willing to bust
their ass and take tough criticism in order to conquer the bar exam.”--</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial";"> Clifford H Young (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial";">“</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I passed the
California Bar thanks to Steve where only 16% of repeat takers passed. Steve's
method is targeted, specific, and extremely helpful. For essays, Steve
initially identifies your writing style, strengths and weaknesses and even your
personality and how it comes across in your writing. He is able to expand on
your writing abilities by targeting the specific level of detail the examiners
are looking for. He explains where to impress them and where to get to the
point to ensure you have a thorough essay in the time provided. For MBE's,
Steve's Drilldowns help you focus on what you got wrong, why you got it wrong,
how many of that category you got wrong and it allows you to truly see the
patterns and fix the problem in bulk which will increase your score. I took the
bar 3 times and passed on the third. I took Barbri classes for my first time
and a private tutor for the second, but nothing compared to the specific
targeting, repetition and dedication you will find in Steve's course. I highly
recommend Steve Zikman to anyone taking the bar for the first time or on
repeat. Thank you Steve!”—Corey H. (<span style="background: white;">Loyola Law
School</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">)<span style="color: #333333;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Steve helped me
immediately identify/confirm where my strengths were and where my weaknesses
lied. His program is tough, but in a way I needed to ensure I remained on the
right path. We continually worked on where I needed the most help without
neglecting my strengths. We’d also tweak and hone in on new areas that came up
during my practice. Going into the exam, I was calm and new I could rely on my
training to take me whatever was thrown my way.”--Kasee K. (Golden Gate
University, School of Law)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-35682094341835959732018-11-16T20:34:00.004-08:002018-11-16T20:34:56.785-08:00Congratulations to all my students who worked so hard on the July 2018 Bar exam and PASSED!Once again, <span style="font-family: inherit;">h</span>ard work, commitment, and focus... and now you too have slayed the dragon<span style="font-family: inherit;">!</span> I'm looking forward to <span style="font-family: inherit;">seeing </span>some<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">great pics</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">from your</span></span> Admission Ceremony.Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-73853647302978666922018-05-19T13:15:00.000-07:002018-05-22T10:38:07.796-07:00New Testimonials from My Latest Roster of Passing Students for February 2018<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are anything like me you
just experienced one of the worst moments of your life. You're
frantically trying to make sense of it and develop a plan to pass the next
exam. In making my plan, I knew this was my only remaining shot. I would not be
taking the bar exam for a third time. My 'big law' job was on the line. After
my first call with Steve (I talked to many others), there was no question. He
was the guy who was going to help me get those last few points to pass. My
score for the July bar was close to passing. But I wanted a margin. Steve has
fantastic bar material. The outlines he provided crystalized areas of law that
I never had a good handle on. Steve is going to critique your writing. You are
going to learn how to write in short sentences, and follow a formula that
the grader is looking for. In a few short weeks, all of your exams are going to
look the same. The grader only takes a minute or so to review the essays. This
first "appearance" matters. Steve's formula, with his help, is going
to become second nature to you. Game day, you'll be flexing your toned muscle
memory and pumping out passing essays without breaking a sweat. My problem
was the MBE questions. Steve has a system for learning how to master them. In
mastering these questions, you are becoming really well versed in the nuances
of the law. Which in turn helps the essays. Steve was with me every step of the
way, and personalized the process. -- I passed the bar because of Steve's
program. You cannot put a $$$ dollar figure on that</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">.”—K.E. (</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">University
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I
was in your position not too long ago. Steve’s program was instrumental in my
success on the February 2018 California Bar Exam. He improved my writing
tremendously by focusing on thorough analysis and structure. Learning and
consistently following his essay and PT writing approach was key. His approach
to organizing the PT was clear and efficient, enabling me to save time by
quickly spotting the law and relevant issues without sacrificing quality. Steve
is a no-nonsense guy. He will help you get where you need to be so long as you
are willing to put in the work. He will keep you on task. So long as you have
an open mind, listen and stick to Steve’s plan, you will put your self in the
best position to pass the bar exam through his leadership. I highly recommend
Steve.”--Chris Allen (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"I found Steve after I talked to a friend who was a
repeat taker that finally passed after taking Steve's course one time. Steve
Zikman encompasses what it means to truly be a Master Instructor. To me the
three most important things that Steve provides are: The Blueprint, The Method,
The Perspective. Steve's Blueprint includes very comprehensive and compact
outlines that help you break down all tested subjects into bite-sized material
that is very manageable to learn given the time constraints. Steve's Method
helps you write exactly what the Bar questions ask you for. Within the outlines
are countless tips on how to write certain subjects within the material that
lets the Bar Reader know that YOU as the student know your Law. Steve instills
within you a structure to every essay that is "pleasing to the eyes"
and easy to follow as a Bar Reader. Most importantly, Steve provides Perspective.
Throughout my preparation Steve played the role of a Bar Reader and showed me
what they are looking for. He hammered into my head constantly that Bar Readers
take very little time to review your essay answer and that structure, delivery,
and analysis all must be precise and exact. Steve was relentless because he
knows that you only have to make a few mistakes on the Exam in order not to
pass. Steve also knew when to ease off the gas and tell me to rest, relax, take
a step back, and KEEP PERSPECTIVE. This is a test. All tests can be conquered.
As a student I developed a strong trust with Steve because he reminded me to
keep working and moving forward even when some subjects were very difficult to
get through. As I sat for the exam I constantly heard his voice in the back of
my head and it allowed me to leave no stone unturned and to take advantage of
every hour, minute, second. I am eternally grateful to Steve Zikman. Thank you
for helping me pass the February 2018 Bar Exam.... THE LOWEST PASS RATE IN CA
HISTORY!!”--<span style="background: white;"> Charles W. (</span>Temple
University James E. Beasley School of Law)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I could not have passed the California Bar Exam without
Steve. Steve kept me on track, held me accountable and gave me the feedback
that I needed to improve. I studied over the holiday season and Steve didn’t
let me miss a beat. He kept me on schedule, which I would not have done on my
own – I have 2 young kids and I was working. He went line by line through each
essay that I turned in and gave me constructive feedback that I used to improve
my essays. He taught me exactly how to write my essays and PTs to get passing
scores. The drilldowns were equally helpful and brought my score on the MBEs up
significantly. His method is a proven winner, and I cannot recommend Steve
highly enough!”—Martha Yancey (University of New Hampshire School of Law)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I
did a lot of shopping around before deciding to take Steve’s course, I must
have called every private tutor in the LA area. I cannot begin to explain how
happy I am that I took Steve’s course. His course is designed to help you pass
this thing. And that’s all that really matters. On my initial call with Steve,
he told me that to pass this test, I needed to trust his method. And that’s
exactly what I did. I was also holding down a full-time job during bar prep.
Steve and I were able to schedule our calls and assignments around my work
schedule. If you're working and studying, my advice would be to start his
course as early as possible. As the weeks went on, I could see major
improvements in my writing (specifically in my analysis) and on my MBE after
doing his Drilldowns and seeing where my weak subject areas were. He has some
really solid test taking tips and those definitely came into play during the
exam. Another thing that was great was the accountability factor. Steve held me
accountable through all of bar prep, which was huge for me. He got me to where
I needed to be.”--T.K. (California Western School of Law)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Working
with Steve was a key part to succeeding on the bar exam. Steve has created a
program that fully prepares you for what you have to expect on the day of the
bar. Some of the biggest benefits about working with Steve were 1) Steve's
flash outlines are to the point and facilitate IRAC-ing essays and memorization
process 2) Steve creates a personalized program based on your own needs and
skills and sticks to it 3) Steve keeps you on a schedule, and keeps you
accountable, this is the best for not falling behind as most of my friends did
with Barbri 4) Steve coaches you on a personal level and will always make time
to address your concerns. He is there to push you to your potential and makes
you feel like you are not in this process alone 4) Lastly, Steve assesses your
essays and MBEs just as a bar grader would. With Steve I completed multiple
timed practice exams which helped me feel more confident on the day of the
bar. Overall, Steve is just as invested in your success as you are and is
an amazing coach to have throughout this process."—Pamela Dabdoub (<span style="background: white;">Suffolk University Law School)</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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strategy to prepare for the bar exam is particularly designed to prepare you
for whatever that comes your way on the exam. Steve's writing formula and
strategy prepared me to write a clear, concise, and most importantly to write
essays and performance tests that would receive a passing score on the bar. The
line by line review of the essays and the multiple revisions of each essay made
me realize my strengths and improve my weaknesses. Most importantly, Steve is
not just a bar coach, he is also a life coach. Steve will not only assist you
in passing the bar, he will make you a better attorney down the line as his
comments and feedback will make you have a mindset of an ESQ. I was a part of
the lowest passage rate (27% passage rate) from the February 18 bar exam,
and I can confidently say I passed because of Steve. Steve has a DNA of a
champion and a mindset of a winner and if you want to pass and make this bar
exam your last, sign up with Steve and follow every single word he says.”--S.H.
(Southwestern Law School)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“Words cannot express how grateful I am that I found
Steve. After failing the bar twice, I was absolutely devastated. I started to
think I could never pass. Luckily, my friend referred me to Steve
and the rest is history. His method just works. He covers every single practice
essay and PT line by line and gives you honest and straightforward feedback. He
tells you exactly how you should change it so it is exactly what the bar
graders want to see. His drill-down exercises improved my MBE score drastically.
Going over every wrong MBE question allowed me to identify patterns and truly
understand why I got it wrong. His outlines were easy to understand and not
overwhelmingly long as most commercial bar prep outlines are. By the time I sat
for the exam, I was ready for whatever was going to be thrown my way. Do
yourself a favor, and hire Steve. If you commit to his method and work hard,
you too will have your name on the pass list!”—Emilia Gonzalez (Thomas
Jefferson School of Law)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“If you failed the CA Bar I
want you to (1) cheer up because you just found the tutor that will help you
pass the next time and (2) hire this tutor and commit to his methods because it
helped me pass! I failed the bar on my first attempt by a small margin. I
did everything that my commercial bar prep course told me to do and yet still
came up short. I was devastated. I remember speaking with multiple tutors and
felt like they had the same approach as the commercial bar prep course that I
took (a lot of busy work and not a lot of meaningful work). I was feeling
hopeless until I called Steve. From our initial conversation, Steve felt
different from the other tutors. He had a clear and straightforward game plan
and expected me to stick with that plan. Steve was like a drill sergeant and
that is something that I needed. Everything we did had a purpose. Steve went
over EVERY line of EVERY practice essay that I did with him and pinpointed my
weaknesses in the MBEs with his MBE drill-down feedback. Steve's writing style
and MBE approach helped me pass the bar the second time. Without Steve I don't
think I would have passed the July 2017 California Bar Exam!”--Michael Yap
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Steve is truly the X-factor. I passed the July 2017 California
Bar Exam and I can easily attribute that to him. He calls himself a coach,
and that’s exactly the type of service you get when you sign up to work with
Steve. Like a coach, he’s not going to baby you or tell you how great of a job
you’re doing. Rather, Steve will hone in on your mistakes and keep at it until
you cannot get it wrong. His approach to the essays and Performance Tests is a
game changer. He has found a method to take the guesswork out of the writing
process. Further, Steve’s approach to the MBE, while difficult, is very
helpful. His MBE approach will show you exactly what you’re doing wrong, how to
study in a fashion to remedy that mistake, and ensure you don’t fall in pattern
behavior of getting MBE questions wrong. I previously took BARBRI and it
simply didn’t work for me. Long lectures and senseless amount of work didn’t
teach me much. Rather, Steve’s approaches and tips were direct and helpful. He
reviews essays line-by-line. It’s a detailed process. However, it’s this level
of review and analysis of your work that is needed to get you through the Bar
Exam. Lastly, studying and taking the bar is a marathon. Having Steve
train you during that endeavor is just the type of thing you need to be
successful.”--Matthew B. (California Western School of Law)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="js-content-toggleable"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“After my initial
attempt of sitting and not passing the CA bar, I was demoralized and mentally
drained. </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
knew I needed help. I wanted to work with a tutor, but not just any tutor. I
wanted someone who KNEW this test and what the bar graders were looking for and
could coach me based on my own personal strengths and weaknesses. I was over
seeing generic feedback on an essay, or a mere suggestion of what worked for
some students, or “perhaps you should try XYZ method..” I wanted more direction
than that. When I signed up with Steve, I got the coaching that I needed to get
me through the grueling months of preparing for the bar exam, because he was
efficient and had very high expectations of me as his student. I felt like I
had someone who was on my side, who could also keep everything in perspective,
and guide me to use precious time wisely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I had weaknesses in all areas. First, with essays, Steve will go line by
line with you and call out your mistakes and sometimes will be very blunt in
the process. A no BS approach. He taught me what the bar examiners were looking
for in the essays, which is invaluable advice. For MBE’s, his “Drilldowns”
forced me to figure out what I was getting wrong AND why. Having his guidance
also forced me and encouraged me to keep going when I was drained, lost track
of my goal, and doubted myself. His PT method also kept me focused and
efficient with my time. He taught me what I should be looking for and what
needed to “stand out” in my PT’s. On the day of the exam, for the PT, I no
longer felt daunted by the prompt or the library. I knew what to do right away,
and got right to it in the time crunch. All the practice I did on my essays and
PT’s made me feel like I had the format down of what the bar examiners were looking
for, so I could focus on the issues and analysis. I did so much practice and
repetition with his program (which was NOT just busy work, but important
training so that his students could feel completely confident going into this
marathon and endure it) that I felt calm and ready when I heard “You may
begin.”</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Two of the essays on the July 2017 bar exam were similar to
essays I worked with Steve on in bar prep and they were ingrained in my memory
from working with Steve. I felt confident writing them because they were so
similar to what I had practiced during bar prep with Steve. Working with Steve
was an investment I will never regret because with his coaching, I saw my name
on the pass list!”--</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">J.K.
(Southwestern Law School)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coming from a law school outside of California, and not having
much confidence in my writing, I knew I needed more help than standard bar-prep
programs could give. Additionally, almost everyone from my law school that took
the CA bar the year before failed, and many of them said it was because their
bar prep program did not prepare them for the exam, so I knew those wouldn't
work for me either. I worked with Steve based on a recommendation from a
friend, and I couldn't recommend Steve enough. Steve has a sensible formulaic
approach for both the essays and PT, so you know exactly how to structure those
on exam day. This really helped me because I did not have to spend any of my
time or energy on structure. I just had to fill in the applicable law and
analysis with facts from the questions during the exam. Additionally, the one
on one reviews of essays and PTs Steve provides help to perfect your essay and
PT writing, so you feel confident in your abilities walking into the exam.
Steve also explained to me how to do proper analysis, something I was not
taught in three years of law school, which I believe made a huge
difference in my scores and led me to pass the exam on my first try. Steve's
approach to MBEs is also really helpful because he has you use AdaptiBar which
contains actual former MBE questions that were used in previous bar exams. I
found the AdaptiBar questions to be quite similar to the questions on my exam,
compared to the MBE questions BarBri wrote. Steve has you identify patterns in
how you answer the MBE questions so you can figure out exactly why you're
getting questions wrong, and you can recognize those patterns and correct them
and therefore get more MBE questions correct. Steve is great at tailoring your
study schedule to your needs, giving you enough time to get a handle on the
subject while also balancing the time you need to study every subject. Plus, I
really liked Steve's outlines, much more so than BarBri, they were concise and
gave the exact law I needed to know for each subject. All in all I had a great
experience with Steve, I believe he is the reason I passed the CA bar on my
first try.”—M.L. (Boston University School of Law)</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I chose the unlimited package with Steve and
found his one-on-one tutoring sessions very helpful. Over the course of our
sessions, he really helped me identify my specific areas of weakness. It wasn’t
that I was not smart, but I needed to push myself to see the big picture and
not get bogged down by getting deep with the material. I needed to stay on
target with what the examiners are looking for - which Steve was very helpful
in clearly guiding me. His requiring me to do re-writes of essays as well as
specifically write down summaries of what I learned were all really helpful in
not only learning the law, but also learning the strategies to pass the exam!
He really is <i>The</i> Strategic Bar Coach! Go Steve!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">”—</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A.H.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I failed the bar
twice using 2 of the better known prep programs- Barbri and BarMax- and I knew
that I could not see the ‘error’ screen one more time. My boss recommended
Steve to me because he also helped her pass about 5 years ago proving Steve's
method is tried and true. Unlike ‘traditional’ methods that lecture and
encourage referencing over a thousand pages in reading material, Steve's method
is well-paced and to the point. Not once did I feel overwhelmed because of a
lack of time or material because Steve's method stresses only to review
commonly tested material and then to practice that material until it becomes
comfortable. You will always have something to do but it will be in a more
manageable and structured workload. It also helped to have Steve's end of
section essay follow-ups because I would force myself to move on to a new topic
rather than to dwell on little details until I reached ‘perfection.’ Steve
helped me be comfortable with the fact that the bar doesn't require perfection,
it just requires key words and structure. I strongly recommend Steve Zikman's
bar prep program. Trust the method and save your perfection for your pleadings
when you FINALLY pass the bar!”--Resa B. (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Prior
to moving to California, I practiced law in another state for 20+ years.
Steve Zikman helped me pass the July 2017 exam after I failed the Feb. 2017
exam (which I used an online course to prepare for). Steve provided a
structured model for answering the written portions of the exam. Under
the extreme time pressure of the exam, having this standard, grader-friendly
format was critical and time-saving. I was able to focus on issue
spotting and analysis rather than how to format my answer. Steve’s
front-loaded study schedule also kept me on track and focused, so I was able to
avoid 11<sup>th</sup> hour cramming. The stakes for passing the
California Bar Exam are enormous, and I would highly recommend Steve to give an
applicant an extra push across the pass line.”—Jim T. (Antonin Scalia Law
School--George Mason University, Arlington, VA)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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but I'm a poor standardized exam taker. However, going with Steve was the
best decision I made since he made me pass. If you do the work, (yes,
it's a lot of work) you will pass! Steve's taught me how to write for the
bar, and taught me how to attack MBEs. His MBE drills are a nightmare,
but I went from scoring in the 50%-65% range to high 70% range! His
writing technique is very different than commercial bar prep - it works!
Specifically, his approach to "write what you think" and formatting
saved me on the bar. I wish I didn't follow the herd and went to Steve my
first or second time! Another important thing I learned from Steve was
fixing my attitude towards the bar, which already put me ahead half way as I
prepared to pass.”--</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Farhana Akther (Thomas
Jefferson School of Law)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman";">“The bar exam was a complete nightmare, and after quite a few
attempts it seemed like this struggle would never end. That was until I found
Steve. Steve focused on my strengthens which were my MBES while helping me
understand why I've missed a specific question. But most importantly he helped
me focus on areas I needed many improvements. His method and strategies help me
transform my writing on the essays and PTs. Steve’s line by line essay and PT
review helped me transform my analysis which was too wordy and incomplete. He
helped me spot facts that I was overlooking which help me analyze the issues
correctly. Prior to Steve, I was terrified of the PTS, I would read the file
and library but had no clue how to organize all the information. Steve’s
guidance and technique helped me improve my PT writing and gave me the
confidence I truly needed in passing the bar exam. I am forever grateful to
Steve for helping me concur my greatest challenge because without his help I
don’t think it was possible.”--Svetlana L. (Arizona Summit Law School)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN;">I passed the July 2017 CA Bar Exam on my 3rd attempt. The feeling of seeing
your name on the pass list is honestly the best feeling in the entire world.
The first time around I took Kaplan Bar Prep and my computer crashed during the
bar exam. The second time around, I went with Barbri and still came up short. I
actually only changed my score from the first bar exam by ONE point. When I
found out I didn't pass the second time, I vowed that I would never take this
test again. I studied so hard and thought there was nothing more I could do to
pass this bar exam. I was emotionally and mentally drained. After taking some
time to think it through, I decided I would give it another shot and hire a
tutor because I needed someone to work with me personally and "fix"
whatever it was that I needed to fix to get my name on the pass list. From my
initial phone call with Steve, I knew I was signing up to work with someone who
was ready to help me achieve my goal, as long as I was willing to put in the
work. Like other reviews have said, Steve is no-nonsense and is not going to
baby you. He talked to me about being aggressive and competing to get my name
on the pass list. I followed every single assignment Steve gave me, completed
it on time, and never missed an appointment with him. You have to have
self-discipline and trust his method. I thought I was a good essay writer
until I met Steve. He completely transformed my way of writing. His approach to
writing essays is straightforward & to the point and he goes over your
essays line by line and tells you how you should change it so it is exactly
what the graders want to see. At first, changing my writing style was difficult
but by the end I was getting 70+'s on essays, finishing on time and getting it
done. My area of weakness was the MBE. Steve's "Drilldowns" were so
beneficial and over time I began seeing the patterns I was making that were
contributing to my low score. Going over EVERY wrong MBE question and
figuring out why I got it wrong, although time consuming, helped me pass the
bar exam. My score improved tremendously and I felt confident going into the
bar exam. The PT strategies Steve has and the attack plan for conquering the PT
for the bar is amazing--I would have never known what the graders wanted to
see. Lastly, one of the essays we had for the July 2017 bar exam was almost
identical to one I worked on with Steve. When I saw it on the day of the bar
exam, I was the happiest girl in the room. I knew exactly what to do and how to
"wow" the graders. It was essay 3 of the morning session, where most
people get tired but I knew I was going to kill that essay. If you are
considering a tutor please invest in yourself and make this bar exam the last
time you have to take it EVER again. I promise you, although it is expensive,
it is worth it to have the feeling of seeing your name on the pass
list.”—Stephanie D. (</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thomas
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and MBE, the MBE was my weakest area. While I can self-learn my mistakes doing
practice questions, I needed another pair of eyes to examine hidden issues.
After I had completed the MBE questions, MBE drill-downs, and pattern
exercises, Mr. Zikman made it apparent the different type of mistakes as well
as my weaknesses in the various topics of each of the MBE subjects. These were
all issues I could not see by myself, and Steve brought them to my attention.
Additionally, while my Essays and PTs were my strengths, I found that Mr.
Zikman’s formulaic approach to writing Essays and PTs further enhanced my
writing. I learned to structure my Essays and PTs in a format that kept me
organized while simultaneously making it easy for graders to read. Mr. Zikman
has taught me strategies and approaches in the Essays, PT, and MBE that I have never
learned before. He was the coach and tutor who gave me the extra push needed to
pass the bar exam. Thanks Steve!!”--A.J. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hiring Steve as my
tutor was one of the best decisions I ever made. I first took the Barbri course
and failed the CA bar the first time. When I hired Steve, he taught me
how to write a real passing essay and PT essay. During our tutoring
sessions, he went through my essays with me line-by-line. He gave me
pointers, great lines to use in any analysis, and made me think
critically. He also had me use Adaptibar for multiple choice. Steve
held me accountable for everything--there were no excuses, even if you
have phone trouble or did more multiple choice questions than is
required. Time working with his was very valuable. He wants you do
well and really cares. I did the work and took his advice and learned
from his instruction. My essay writing skills and multiple choice improved
dramatically. If it wasn't for Steve's guidance, my family's support, and
studying--using what I learned from Steve, I would not have passed the bar on
my second attempt.”--<span style="background: white;">Stephanie Feccia (Western
Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School)</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“<span style="color: #222222;">I highly recommend Steve for anyone looking for a more
customized, streamlined approach to bar prep. Not only did he tell me what to
study, but more importantly he told me what to not waste my time doing.
Steve kept me level-headed—when I had a bad practice exam he was straight
with me and he honed in on how I could approach the question better next time.
His time management tips were also extremely helpful. After looking over my
practice essays he would mentor me as to where I could have written more or
less in order to maximize my essay score points. His MBE schedule gave me peace
of mind to know that I was doing the right amount of questions throughout the
study period and also was set up in a way to maximize my MBE score on exam
day.”—J.M. (</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">University of San
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Based on an
initial consult with Steve, I made the strategic decision to take the MBE even
though I’d practiced in another jurisdiction long enough to sit for the 1-day
exam. Doing Steve’s drilldowns helped to buoy my strengths on the objective
portion which had an equalizing effect on the exam overall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Essays were my biggest challenge. In our
one-on-one tutoring sessions, Steve went through my responses to past questions
word for word and showed me exactly how I was missing opportunities to score
points in some cases and wasting precious time in others. Looking at my
weaknesses in such detail was painful at times but absolutely necessary in
order to shed light on my blind spots and ultimately prevail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a couple of weeks of working with
Steve, I noticed that my essays had fewer shortcomings and increasing instances
where I was really starting to ‘get’ it. All of the materials that we used made
good sense. As exam day got closer, I could feel myself getting sharper and
more attuned. I internalized Steve’s suggested wording, framing and approach
and I even got much better at self-diagnosis. By exam time I felt well
prepared.”-- T.G. (Cornell Law School)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When I took the bar exam my first time, I chose to prepare with
a national bar prep company. Their one size fits all approach did not
work for me. Another re-taker recommended Steve, and I'm glad I listened to
their advice. Steve reviews every essay you write line by line and
explains what needs to be fixed. He also has a specific approach for how
to write the essays and performance tests in order to maximize points.
His approach is simple, effective, and easy to implement. But more
importantly, it helps minimize stress on exam day because you know how to
structure your essay so you can spend more time reading and analyzing the
facts. When it comes to the MBE, Steve teaches you to look for specific
patterns in your incorrect answers so you know which pitfalls to avoid. I
initially struggled with the MBE, but eventually improved my overall score by
13.5% under Steve's guidance (some subjects increased by 30% or more).
Steve also tailors his program to you. There were certain subjects that I
needed more time to review, and other subjects that I didn't need to spend as
much time working on. Steve adjusted my study schedule accordingly.
In short, Steve's approach works because he highlights your weaknesses, teaches
you how to fix them, and gives you the tools to avoid them.”--T.E.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with a smile on my face, thanks to Steve! Steve went through each essay with me
line by line, and gave me brutally honest, thorough, and personalized feedback.
He helped me see for myself what I was doing wrong and his outlines gave very
specific tips so that I knew exactly what I needed to do to write a passing bar
essay. My bar essay writing improved significantly with Steve’s method and
personalized feedback I could not get from a big test prep company like Barbri.
Steve was tough but he was also compassionate, respectful, and very patient
with me throughout the learning process.”—V.L.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Zikman’s method
will corral the rules and concepts that may be floating around in your head
into precise structures you can apply to conquer any essay. He will also show
you how to zone in on minutia that may otherwise go by undetected and use it to
grab those extra points you need to cross the finish line. You will learn where
to place every detail where it belongs to craft the essays with skill and
precision. Best of all, his method makes the challenge fun. You won’t get
fatigued and may actually look forward to training every day with confidence.”--Bryan,
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</style>Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-86597831236128862192017-11-17T20:57:00.001-08:002017-11-17T20:57:23.935-08:00Congratulations to all my students who worked so hard on the July 2017 Bar exam and PASSED!Once again, <span style="font-family: inherit;">h</span>ard work, commitment, and focus... and now you too have slayed the dragon<span style="font-family: inherit;">!</span> I'm looking forward to <span style="font-family: inherit;">seeing </span>some<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">great pics</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">from your</span></span> Admission Ceremony.Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-47253475149825384622017-05-13T10:36:00.005-07:002017-05-24T10:23:43.945-07:00New Testimonials from My Latest Roster of Passing Students for February 2017
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“The first time
I took the bar exam I felt that I did every thing I could to prepare. I
completed each assignment Barbri gave me, and walked into the exam feeling
ready for whatever it could throw at me. When I checked my results and
read the dreaded “this name does not appear on the pass list” I didn’t know
what to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I scheduled a call with
Steve and felt he had what I needed to get my name on the pass list.
There was a lot of work to be done, but with his unique approach I made the
necessary changes. As we worked together I saw my writing improve every
week. Steve’s method stripped away the unnecessary fluff in other bar
programs, and really focused on what I needed to know. He kept me
accountable, helped me develop a well-planned strategy for taking the test, and
was the extra motivation I needed to put in the hard work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Looking back, Barbri gave many unnecessary assignments
that didn’t move me closer to passing the bar. It felt great to check the
box and move on to my next day’s work, but I wasn’t focusing on the areas I
really needed to. Barbri was a shotgun approach. They throw every
thing at you and hope some of it will help. Steve’s method is like a
sniper. Focused and effective. For me, that made all the
difference.”--</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Alex Murer (University of San Diego School of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“<span style="color: #454545;">While many reputable bar study
programs rely on volume of material and provide studies with little insight,
support, or constructive criticism, Steve gets results with purposeful
assignments and extensive, thoughtful feedback. Steve's approach allows his
students to fine tune their skills, understand the questions posed to them, and improve
their self-awareness and confidence with respect to the exam. He is
committed to his students and supports them every step of the way. I wish that
I had found Steve and invested in his services from the start--he was the
winning edge that I needed to pass the bar!”--Chelsea S. (UC Irvine Law School)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I finally passed after failing the bar
multiple times! The decision to hire Steve as my coach made all the
difference. I needed guidance on my essay and PT writing because while my
MBE scores were steadily rising, my essay and PT scores were not getting any
better. During our session, Steve painstakingly reviewed each of my
essays line by line. I was able to fix bad habits and also learned
strategies to save time. Steve is a no-nonsense coach who is focused on
seeing you pass. If you need someone to hold your hand and listen to your
feelings, he is not the guy. If you want to work hard and get results,
this is the coach for you. If you failed the last bar, don't wallow in
your sadness, get yourself someone who can pull you over the finish line once
and for all. For me, that person was Steve and I will always be grateful
to him. Wishing you all the best!”--Jenny S. (</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">La
Verne College of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“The Strategic Bar Coach transformed my approach to the bar
exam, which I believe was the only way I could have passed on my second
attempt. The first time, I did Barbri, completed 100% of the assigned
work, and studied for 12 hours/day for six weeks. While I knew all the
law I needed to know to pass, I knew comparatively little about bar exam
test-taking strategy, which proved equally, if not more important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Steve was an excellent "coach," in
every sense of the word. He has a no-bullshit, kick-in-the-ass approach
that absolutely gets results. Specifically, I struggled with writing
quickly and finishing the written portion of the exam within the time
allotted. Steve reviews and analyzes your writing line-by-line to ensure
that you are not wasting time including anything that will not directly
increase your point score. I came to realize that this exam is really not
about how smart you are, it is much more about how you execute. Steve
teaches you to execute like a bar grader filling out a sample answer key.
I am very glad I trusted in Steve and his methods. He helped me close the
book on this exam and move on with my life. I will always be grateful for
that.”—Daniel B. (UCLA School of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“It took me 6 times to take the bar exam.
The bar exam was an absolute nightmare, and seemed to be never-ending. I took
Barbri, Kaplan, and even my own mixture of both. Nothing seemed to work. I was
referred to Steve by another attorney and coincidentally other people I knew
had used Steve as well. Going with Steve was the best investment I ever made.
He cares very much about his students, but is a no bullsh** kind of guy. Steve
will tell you how it is, which is surprisingly something no other bar company
ever did. Steve is very regimented and has a “strategic” system <u>that works</u>!!!
He gives you all the material you need, lays out your schedule, and goes over
all the material “line by line” (literally). I am extremely thankful and
forever indebted for all of Steve’s help. Steve is the way to go.” --James E.
(Whittier Law School)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Steve
Zikman is the number one reason I passed the February 2017 California bar. In
particular, he helped me raise my MBE score to a passing score within a couple
of weeks (something I thought was impossible at the time). His structure and
overall methodology was key to helping me understand why I was getting
questions wrong, and it helped me rewire the way my brain was thinking.
Moreover, Steve's essay structure was a major reason I was able to stay
organize and answer the question directly. Additionally, Steve provided great
individual feedback and I always felt he was heavily invested in my success. I
highly recommend Steve to anyone who believes they need help and feel hopeless,
because Steve will re-instill that hope and ensure that you pass.”--Ricardo L.<br />
(University of California, Irvine School of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“After failing the CA Bar exam three times, I knew that I
needed to drastically change my approach. I chose to work with Steve after
reading his great reviews online and talking to him about his program. I really
liked how Steve met with me via telephone, which allowed me to spend that
valuable time studying rather than driving across town to meet up with him.
Steve simplified the process by providing me with an organized and formulaic
approach to both the PTs and the Essays. He ensured that I started practicing immediately,
which was something I failed to do prior to working with him. By the time the
Bar exam rolled around, I knew exactly how to structure my essay and what the
graders were looking for, regardless of the subject. Steve provided me with
essay tips and attack plans for exam day, which were very helpful.
Additionally, Steve also helped me improve my MBEs through his drilldown
process, which was intensive but invaluable. Lastly, Steve checked in with me
throughout the exam in case I had any questions or needed any advice. Hiring
Steve was the best decision I have ever made. Give him a call, you will not
regret it.”—M.N. (Loyola Law School)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Steve's
techniques armed me with the confidence I needed to pass the California bar
exam! I struggled the most with multiple choice, although there was obviously
room for improvement in my writing as well. Specifically, Steve uses an online
multiple choice program that commercial bar preparation programs do not, with
actual licensed questions from previous bar exams. Steve tracked my progress
online and forced me to do double the number of multiple choice questions than
my commercial program asked of me. He tracked my specifics, including at what
point during multiple choice questions I was most frequently answering the
question correctly (i.e. at the 1 minute mark) and at what point my accuracy
level decreased. As for writing, his road-map approach to essays and PTs,
focused on what the bar exam grader actually wanted to see to help you pass the
exam. It focused my writing so that I was truly answering the call of the
question, something that commercial bar preparation programs do not teach you,
let alone focus on. He went line-by-line through my essays and PTs to show me
what was working and what wasn't. Further, his outlines provide specific tips
of key words and/or concepts to hit on to impress the bar exam graders. Steve
focused on my weaknesses but also highlighted my strong suits to re-build my
confidence. Overall, if you are dedicated to the program, Steve is inherently
dedicated to you and your success!” –S.M. (University of San Diego School of
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I am incredibly grateful to Steve for helping me pass the
bar exam. I tried different methods for preparing for the bar, including a
bar prep course and studying on my own without taking any courses. But it was
the collaboration with Steve that enabled me to acquire the ultimate prize.
Steve was able to evaluate my strengths and weaknesses early on and tailor the
program accordingly. I would sometimes panic when he would grade my essay with
a low score. But he would always remind me that there’s still plenty of time
and the memorization portion comes in the end, so many of the mistakes I made
when writing that particular essay I won’t make on the exam. Surely, he was
right. Some of the essays with similar topics in which I scored below 65 during
practice showed up on the actual bar exam. Had it not been for his advice, I
would probably panic. But instead, I walked out on the last day of the exam
knowing that I had passed. Lastly, make no mistake it’s a two-way street. As
the test-taker, you must be fully committed to giving it all you've got; otherwise, you’ll
be wasting both your time and Steve’s time. Just because he is a phenomenal
tutor does not mean you will automatically pass. At times you might feel
exhausted or question his methods, but you must stick to the game plan and do
as he instructs. All in all, it’s the best investment you can make both for
preparing for the bar and being confident on the day you walk into the
exam.”—Haik C. (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Hiring Steve was a game changer. I had
taken the bar three times prior. Twice with a structured test prep course and
once on my own. Things just didn’t click for me no matter how hard I tried. I
took amazing notes and studied 10-14 hours each day. Still I failed. But Steve
provided the tools to make things click. He really broke down how to write
essays and gave me assignments for the MBE that were manageable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The notion of quality over quantity
definitely rang true when studying with Steve. I actually ended up doing less
work than I did on my prior attempts, spending more time studying my mistakes
than anything else. One of the things I valued the most was the in depth essay
review process. We would spend a week on one essay, revising the same essay a
couple times before he said I was good to go. And the feedback was delivered
right away and consisted of concrete information I could actually use to make
my essays better. This was stark difference compared to the typical and useless
“more analysis” comment, “incorrect law” comment, or a grade you receive two
weeks later with no feedback.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He also
provides extensive notes. His notes were very helpful in the essay practice of
the studying process. And I used my own adjusted notes for memorizing since I
memorize in a particular way. In addition to Steve, I had to approach the bar
with a different mindset; one that took away the stress, pressure, and anxiety
that governed the last exams. Combined, everything finally began to click, and
as strange as it sounds, even for me, I found the last bar extremely easy and
fun to do. For the first time I walked out knowing I passed. I highly recommend
hiring Steve to get you through this unfortunate rite of passage.”--AC (Harvard
Law School)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“After receiving
my results from the July 2016 bar exam it was clear that I needed to improve my
essays and PTs. Steve was able to hone in on my weaknesses within a short
amount of time. Steve provided me with a game plan and structure for the essays
that assisted my analysis and improved my writing to be more concise. Steve’s
method and organization for the PT was incredibly helpful in addressing the
call of the question and keeping me focused throughout the long PT. Steve’s
critiques and comments were direct and to the point; there was no beating
around the bush or wasting of valuable time. His constructive criticism immensely
improved my essay and PT writing. After passing the February 2017, CA bar, I
would highly recommend Steve Zikman as a bar tutor.”--</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Being unsuccessful after two attempts, I knew I needed to
change my approach and preparation to this exam. I was weak in all three areas
of the exam, but not by much. I just needed that 'extra push.' I found Steve
after searching online for personal tutors and I subsequently reached out to a
few of his former students. Steve's method completely changed my writing style
and made me understand how to present the information accurately and concisely
to the examiners. Further, I began to understand why I was answering MBE
questions incorrectly and how to avoid making the same mistake in the future.
Steve's approach to conquering the exam is precise, thorough and effective. It
simply works. Beyond that, Steve instilled the confidence in me to overcome the
mental hurdle that the exam poses. I highly recommend Steve to any student, regardless
of their weaknesses. I am finally on the pass list, and you will be too.”
--E.F. (Southwestern Law School)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“After taking the California Bar exam 4 times and hiring
Steve twice, I am proud to say that I passed! Despite my failure on the third
attempt, I do not hold him responsible because my computer crashed. Even still,
I was points away from passing - the closest I had ever been! Learning his
strategy to tackle an essay, PT, or MBE question is the only reason why I was
so successful. The outlines are straightforward, easy to understand and provide
many tips for analysis; The practice essays and PTs are comprehensive, covering
many issues of a given subject; And, the drill-down exercises hone in on
practicing new writing techniques while also providing an opportunity to
understand areas of weakness. What I liked most about Steve is that he holds
you accountable to learn the law and get the work done. Knowing that I had a
scheduled phone call with him motivated me to get up every single morning to study
and not slack off. While his services are pricey, there is a reason for that.
He will teach you effective and time-saving strategies that will ultimately
help you finally defeat the California Bar exam.”--Justin A. Hall (Thomas
Jefferson School of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“After multiple attempts at the California Bar Exam, I
needed a tutor who would personalize a program to my individual needs. Steve
went above and beyond to help me. He helped me work through the frustrations I
had when I was writing good essays, but just couldn't seem to make it over the
hump. The MBE was my weakness, but with Steve's customized feedback and MBE
Drilldowns, my scores continued to improve. It made all the difference to have
Steve in my corner during the exam. His phone calls at lunch during the exam
gave me the motivation and encouragement I needed to get through the PTs in the
afternoon. Steve also helped me change my attitude and find my inner fire. I
was able to go in to the exam with a fighting attitude which made all the
difference for me. I couldn't have done it without all of Steve's
help!”--Olivia S. (University of San Diego School of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are a practicing attorney and you
want to pass the California Bar Exam the first time, you should hire Steve
Zikman. I was not a traditional bar examinee as I had been practicing law
for nearly 10 years. I took the July 2016 Attorney Bar Exam and enrolled
in a traditional bar review course. The traditional course was not geared
for the Attorney Bar Exam, and I did not pass the July 2016 bar exam. I knew I
had to find another method, and I found Steve Zikman. Steve is an excellent bar
exam coach. Steve has a very strict method that he instills from day one with
his coaching. When I sat for the February 2017 bar exam, I was extremely
prepared and confident because I had a plan coming in with Steve's
coaching. Steve demands that you follow his method, and I know that it
was his method that helped me pass the February 2017 California Bar Exam. Trust
the method and you too will pass the California bar exam.” --P.D. (Seattle
University School of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“<span style="color: #454545;">After having
taken the bar four times and failing four times I knew that I needed to do
something different. I found Steve on Google and decided to give him a
call and talk to him about my options. He gave me a number of different
packages that I could choose from and I decided to pick the one that was best
geared towards my problem areas which were the essays and the MBEs. The
outlines that Steve provided helped me stay focused on what was important and
what wasn't. His technique for writing the essays made my writing very clear
and concise and made it easy to outline the question in a manner that would
cover all of the elements. I was having an extremely hard time with the
multiple-choice questions and Steve helped me see my problem areas and where I
needed more practice and help. I had done fairly well on the PTs so I decided
to do a smaller package regarding those, and I'm sure that Steve's help and
techniques help push me over the edge and solidify those on the bar. I had a
tutor previous to Steve and also took Barbri to no avail. Steve taught me to
have confidence in my writing and in the techniques he was teaching me and it
all paid off at the end because I finally passed the bar!”--Mary Girges
(Southwestern Law School)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“After not passing the bar the first time around by a few
points, I knew I had to do something different because Barbri did not work for
me. After searching for a few tutors and talking with each of them, I decided
to go with Steve. His method is very straight-forward and clear because he
teaches you how to organize your essay with clear headings. Barbri did not help
me systematically organize my essay because I was throwing out elements and not
analyzing the facts under each element. However, Steve’s method helped me break
down my essays in such a way that helped me analyze each element specifically
and thoroughly. Steve’s ‘get to the point’ personality and way of teaching
really made it very clear for me because I knew exactly what I needed to focus
on and what needed to be improved as I completed each assignment. He was very
tough on me and never sugar-coated anything, but I think that is truly what
made me pass the second time around. Specifically, it helped me stay on top of
all my assignments, diligently correct my mistakes, organize my responses to
get a 65-75 on each essay, and stick to my schedule. Lastly, my weakest subject
was the MBEs. Steve introduced me to AdaptiBar, which I highly recommend to any
re-taker or even first time taker. I did a handful of drilldowns with Steve and
even though it was a very long and tedious process, my MBE score got
significantly higher. As a re-taker, I not only had to study diligently but
also smartly. I do not think Barbri or any commercial bar course really taught
me how to study ‘smartly’ in regards to the essays or MBE’s. However, after
every session with Steve, I knew that I was studying smarter because I finally
understood what the reader was looking for or wanted in an essay (which is
key). Without Steve, I don’t think I would have passed this bar exam because I
would have made the same mistakes over again and stuck to a commercial bar prep
course without taking the time to actually figure out what the graders want.”
--Radha K. (University of San Diego School of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">After
failing the California Bar Exam for a third time, it was clear that I needed
help to demonstrate my legal knowledge better on the written exam. Steve
explained in extensive detail what I should do for each part of the written
exam and what I should not do, from the introduction to the analysis to the
conclusion. No detail important for the exam is neglected with Steve. Steve's
approach to the test was thorough and gave me concrete rules to writing that
kept me focused, calm, and collected for the exam. Finally, it is important to
mention that Steve keeps his student on track. When reviewing a specific
written exam with me, Steve provided substantial objective feedback. Steve was
there to remind me that parts of my work were good without neglecting to
mention where I needed to improve. Steve genuinely cares about helping his
students pass the bar exam, and this shows in his program.”—David E. (</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">McGeorge
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I failed the bar exam twice and then became busy with work.
The next thing I knew, it had been <u>two years</u> and my moral character was
about to expire so I knew I only had one chance to take the bar exam again. I
was rusty and didn’t remember much because it had been two years. Steve knew
this and helped whip me into shape. He is not a ‘hold-your-hand’-type of tutor.
He is blunt and sometimes brutally honest, but that is the kind of tutor I
needed and many people who didn’t pass the bar need. If you have an ego going
into studying, you need to put it aside and Steve will let you know that. There
were times I questioned his methods, but if it wasn’t for him then I do not
think I would have passed or even received got close. Take it from someone who
wasn’t close to passing, used a different tutor that cost twice as much before
and took two years off, Steve is the tutor you need.”—Ted H. (University of San
Diego School of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I had taken the CA Bar on 3 prior occasions and came up
just short each time. With each failed attempts, I felt demoralized about
the prospects of ever passing and becoming a licensed attorney. I finally
decided that I may need to seek professional help if I were to pass this
test. I did some research online and asked around to make sure that I
found the perfect tutor/coach. I spoke to several tutors on the phone to
get a sense of how they could help me perform better. When I spoke to
Steve, he made me feel very comfortable. There was a sense of
understanding and compassion as he listened to my previous attempts and offered
advice on how I might do better. By the end of my initial phone call with
Steve, I had decided that I needed his help to pass the bar. He was
polite but stern when we went over the practice essays. Steve encouraged
what I did right and made sure I knew areas where I needed to improve upon.
The essay structure that he taught me made organizing my thoughts and headings
very clear to me as the writer and for potential graders. It was a very
elegant system! I felt more encouraged with each essay that I wrote and
Steve was very accommodating with my work/study schedule. We got through
the subjects and with each essay, I felt more confident about my work
product. My sessions with Steve definitely made me more comfortable with
writing the essay responses and gave me more confidence as I sat for the real
exam. I am very happy I found Steve and would recommend him to anyone who
wants that extra push to passing the exam! Thank you again, Steve!”--Tommy P.</span></div>
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Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-14063536232671826572017-05-13T10:35:00.001-07:002017-05-13T10:35:20.869-07:00Congratulations to all my students who worked so hard on the February 2017 Bar exam and PASSED!<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Once again, <span style="font-family: inherit;">h</span>ard work, commitment, and focus... and now you too have slayed the dragon<span style="font-family: inherit;">!</span> I'm looking forward to <span style="font-family: inherit;">seeing </span>some<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">great pics</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">from your</span></span> Admission Ceremony.
</span></span>Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-25581881042182109542016-11-27T12:57:00.001-08:002016-11-27T12:57:36.122-08:00Congratulations to all my students who worked so hard on the July 2016 Bar exam and PASSED!<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Once again, <span style="font-family: inherit;">h</span>ard work, commitment, and focus... and now you too have slayed the dragon<span style="font-family: inherit;">!</span> I'm looking forward to <span style="font-family: inherit;">seeing </span>some<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">great pics</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">from your</span></span> Admission Ceremony.
</span></span>Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-25405100090604012562016-11-19T12:54:00.002-08:002016-12-06T10:40:17.127-08:00New Testimonials from My Latest Roster of Passing Students for July 2016
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respects. First, his methodology is very regimented. This made the
essay easier to write and easier to read-the latter of which is invaluable,
given the examiners spend approximately 60 seconds grading each essay.
Second, although his outlines and instruction are thorough, he focuses on the
rules that are highly tested. This systematic and focused approach gave
me confidence going into the July 2016 bar exam, which I passed. Having
previously taken Barbri, I can say that you won't get this kind of detailed
instruction with the major bar study programs.” --BJK (Thomas Jefferson School
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Steve was my tutor for the July 2016 California Bar
Examination. His strategies and methods helped me transform my writing style to
be tailored specifically to master bar essays and performance tests. He
diligently walked me through each of my essays, line by line, to help me
improve my writing technique which was too vague and wordy. His attention to
detail helped me spot important issues and properly analyze facts that I had
been overlooking. He took the time to help me focus on areas that I was
struggling with, such as my time management on the essays, second-guessing
myself on the MBEs, and wrong issue recognition, to help me improve in those
areas tremendously. Furthermore, Steve taught me how to analyze each issue on
the bar exam logically and in an organized fashion. Steve was not only a
fantastic tutor, but also a great mentor that helped me reach my ultimate goal
of passing the California Bar Exam.” –R.R. (Pepperdine Law School)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I passed the July 2016 California Bar Exam and I owe it all
to Steve Zikman. I’m an out-of-state practicing attorney with over 20
years of experience and I failed the Bar in 2015 after using one of the popular
bar prep courses. I thought that with my decades of “real world”
experience practicing at a big firm, and a few months of hard studying, that I
could pass the Bar. However, despite hundreds of hours of watching classroom
videos and studying late into the night, I failed the 2015 Bar by a wide
margin. When I decided to try again in 2016, I knew I had to hire a coach
who would work with me one-on-one, tell me exactly what I needed to know, and
respect that I also had a busy practice to run. I interviewed several bar
coaches, and Steve’s approach and attitude stood out from all of them.
But, it wasn’t until I started working one-on-one with Steve that I fully
realized what a good choice I had made. Not only did Steve provide me
with concise subject matter outlines that were spot-on as to what I needed to
know, but most importantly, he showed me how to change my writing style to
write essays and PTs that would impress the graders. Steve worked with me
to write and re-write essays and PTs until I knew exactly how to write to pass
the Bar – something that decades of practicing never taught me. Steve’s
coaching and “visual writing” technique made me understand for the first time
what I needed to do to pass the Bar, and it worked! I highly recommend
that anyone trying to pass the Bar work with Steve.” –J.K. (Washington
University in St. Louis)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“If you are willing to put in the time and effort necessary
to pass the Bar exam, Steve Zikman is one of the best tutors to guide you towards
a passing score. Shortly after failing the bar exam for a second time, I
realized that studying via Themis and Barbri was not working for me. I used
Google to search for a tutor, and I am incredibly lucky to have come across the
services of Steve. From the onset of the tutoring, Steve is very disciplined
and dedicated to ensuring you develop the skill set necessary to achieve a
passing grade. Steve completely changed the way I approached essay questions
particularly on performance tests. Over the course of 2 months, we tackled every
Bar subject in great detail, both in terms of issue spotting and structure and
with Steve's help I learned to identify recurring issues and possible ‘partner
issues’ for various subjects. In addition, Steve spends a good deal of time
making sure his students learn to structure their essays in a manner that is
favorable to bar graders. I was able to pass the Bar on my 3rd try after
tutoring with Steve. His wealth of knowledge of the exam is a definite boon and
I highly recommend Steve for anyone who is struggling to achieve a passing
score and be done with this exam forever.” –Basil Bokhary (Golden Gate
University School of Law) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“As a person who went to law school outside of California,
taking the CA Bar Exam was no easy feat for me. I am so glad to have found
Steve to be my tutor; there really is no other coach like him. He is very
thorough and compassionate, and is very intentional about all of the advice he
gives - each and every correction he makes on your practice essays and PTs is
really tailored to how to improve upon your writing style in order to match a
passing score. He was able to pinpoint all of my weaknesses, both in the MBE
and written portions, and coach me through what exactly I needed to do in order
to pass. His outlines were succinct and very easily digestible. He wastes no
time with his instruction at all and makes sure to cater to whatever concerns
you might have. I really owe my success and the passing of the bar to Steve.
Without his help, I can unreservedly say that I would not have succeeded. Thank
you Steve!” --Abner P. (Suffolk Law School)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I took the July 2015 California bar
examination. I assumed going in that with decades of experience
practicing law, previous success on bar examinations, taking a popular bar
review course and diligent study, I would succeed. I was wrong. I
retained Steve to help me prepare for the July 2016 bar examination. He
disabused me of the notion that analyzing an examination question is the same
as evaluating a client’s problem. Through numerous practice question
exercises he instructed me on what graders expect to see in answers, and how
the information must be organized. He reinforced his approach through the
structure of his extensive course outlines. Anyone retaining Steve should
be prepared to work hard, however. He takes his students’ success
seriously and expects them to do likewise. The study and practice
examination schedule is demanding for someone who also is working. The
commitment is well worth it, given the wasted time and money a bar examination
failure entails.” –Larry C. (</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">University of Nebraska College of
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Before Steve, I used three "major" bar-prep
courses over multiple attempts! Provided my ability to compare Steve to other
"major" bar-prep courses, I can compare and contrast Steve's
instruction with other major players and confidentially say that Steve is a
MASTER COACH!! The strategies and techniques Steven taught me, is unparalleled
to his competition. I wish I found Steve the first time I took the bar!!
Don't make the same mistake!” --Hamlet Y. (Pacific Cost University College of
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I hired Steve to tutor me for the July 2016 bar exam.
I had previously taken the bar twice, and although my scores improved, I knew I
needed to do something different this time in order to improve my scores enough
to pass. The problem for me wasn’t that I didn’t know the material or
even that I wasn’t a good writer, but I needed to know how to format the
information and present it to the examiners in way that made it easy for them
to see. The things I learned from Steve that I found most helpful
were: how to write up the issues so that they are easy for the grader to
see; how to manage your time so that you always finish an essay or PT and what
to do if you start to run out of time; what to do when you’re not sure how to
write up an issue; little things you can add that could get you an extra few
points; and how to identify any patterns you have that are causing you to
answer MBEs incorrectly. I chose to work with Steve on all 3 areas
of the exam in order to improve all of my scores instead of just working in my
weakest area. I’m glad I did because it proved to be enough to help me
pass this time!” –Suzy W.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Steve is 100% the
reason I passed the California Bar Exam. After two unsuccessful attempts, I
knew I needed someone to help guide me through the process. The first time I
used Barbri and felt extremely uncomfortable throughout the entire program, and
the second time I tried to self-study. While my score improved, it was not
enough to pass. Steve offers a really well-developed program and holds you
accountable every step of the way. I felt myself improving during each tutoring
session and growing in confidence. His laser focus on structure, analysis,
common sense and reflection is unparalleled and his commitment to your success
is evident. Probably the most important takeaway from my experience was that
working with Steve improved my confidence and greatly reduced my anxiety. For
anyone who has taken this exam more than once, you know that the anxiety
increases with each bar. I walked into the July 2016 bar exam knowing that
because of Steve, I had done everything I possibly could to prepare. This is
the best money you will ever spend - it was a privilege to work with him and I
could not more sincerely recommend someone. My best wishes for your success!”
--</span>Joanne Heilbrun (California Western School of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Taking the attorney portion of the
California Bar Exam is no easy task when you're working full-time and managing
cases all over the country. After two unsuccessful attempts, I knew I had
to change my approach. I had previously studied with BarBri and The Bar Guru,
but I needed more substantive rather than a generic method if I was ever going
to pass this beast of an exam. I did my research on Steve and upon speaking
with him, it was evident that his direct approach, line-by-line review of
my essays and timed essay drills is exactly what I had been missing from the
other bar review courses. Plus, I did not have the time to travel to and from a
bar prep course, so telephone meetings were key allowed more time for studying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Steve's tutoring was invaluable. He taught me
how to break down the question to determine precisely what the examiners were
looking for in the answer. He showed me how to write effective (and
point-generating) essays and PTs, and his emphasis on Professional Responsibility
provides you with a platform to knock out any PR question quickly and successfully.
His no non-sense approach is fool-proof and you'll walk away after the exam
with confidence.” --L. Smith (Loyola Law School, New Orleans)</span></div>
Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-5702424379411063452016-05-15T21:47:00.002-07:002016-05-15T21:47:15.650-07:00Congratulations to all my students who worked so hard on the February 2016 Bar exam and PASSED!<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Once again, <span style="font-family: inherit;">h</span>ard work, commitment, and focus... and now you too have slayed the dragon<span style="font-family: inherit;">!</span> I'm looking forward to <span style="font-family: inherit;">seeing </span>some<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">great pics</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">from your</span></span> Admission Ceremony.
</span></span>Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-87668296002537375942016-05-14T14:22:00.001-07:002016-05-23T23:29:56.434-07:00New Testimonials from My Latest Roster of Passing Students for February 2016
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I failed the July 2015 CA Bar Exam having used one of the
traditional bar prep programs and I knew I needed to make a drastic change in
my approach to the February 2016 CA Bar Exam if I wanted to see my name on the
pass list. I used Steve’s Strategic Bar Coach program to prep for the February
exam and I successfully passed the February 2016 CA Bar Exam as a result. My
experience with one of the major traditional bar programs left me unprepared
and ill-equipped to perform my best on the bar exam. I found the materials and
schedule overwhelming, with inconsistent scores and minimal improvement. After
researching bar tutors immediately after July results were released, I came
upon Steve and reached out right away. Steve not only created a schedule that
worked for my lifestyle (work/study), but also put me in contact with several
former bar students, so I could make an informed decision. Steve’s program is
much more streamlined and his materials are second to none. He not only
improved me in areas that I was decent in already, but also drastically
overhauled my approach to the MBE, resulting in huge improvements in my
practice scores. Steve is not messing around – he expects you to give 100%
commitment and effort because he gives you 100% of both (keep in mind, there
are several others who also require his time as well during prep). Steve held
me accountable for my prep work and the improvements starting showing fairly
quickly as a result. It will be challenging at times, but his methods WORK and
his dedication doesn’t end when the exam begins – he checked-in with me before
each day of the exam to make sure my attitude was right and my brain was sharp
for that given day of the exam. Steve’s bar prep program is worth the financial
commitment, as I honestly do not believe that I would have been successful on
the February 2016 CA Bar Exam if it weren’t for Steve.” --Lance Kaufman (Thomas
Jefferson School of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If
there is a formula for passing the California bar exam, I’m honestly still not
sure exactly what it is. What I am sure of however is that Steve has a reliable
and highly effective system and process that put me in the best possible
position to pass the exam. Finally I’m on the pass list!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As an older, working professional, recently
married and expecting my first child, I knew I needed one on one tutoring to
focus my efforts and keep me motivated, on task, and on schedule. Above all, I
needed to improve my writing on essays and PT’s. Steve helped me eliminate bad
essay writing habits (some learned in law school) and taught me how to write
FOR the California bar examiners. I learned the importance of organization,
structure, conciseness and how to present an easy to read essay. Steve’s
demanding regiment and countless exercises also helped immensely with my timing
which plagued me on the first two bar exams. By the time I sat for the third
and last bar exam of my career, rather than run out time mid sentence halfway
through an essay, I actually had time to review and check answers. Steve is
accessible, responsive and offers a form of coaching that minimizes one’s
weakness and maximizes one’s strengths. He has countless tips and proven
techniques which translate into critical points across the board. Its all about
fighting for points and every facet of Steve’s system, whether its learning how
to write an essay introduction, head a PT cover memo, or attack a certain type
of MBE question, Steve will help arm you for battle so you win that fight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lastly, while Steve is not a certified
therapist or a psychologist (to my knowledge), he does find a way to keep the
emotional and mental grind of bar prep in perspective and provides tools to
manage and steady oneself through the storm. He is firm and no nonsense yet
patient and encouraging up through the very last exam session. Having Steve
there during those three exam days was like having a great corner man in the
ring during a heavyweight title bout. The California bar exam is a huge
commitment and a hiring a tutor is a serious investment which is approached
with the same intensity as I did preparing for the bar itself. In doing the
research, reading the message boards, online reviews, emailing strangers and
talking to people in the legal community, Steve’s name kept coming up. As I got
through the process and finally reached out and personally spoke to Steve’s
past students on the phone, I realized that I had only one option. It was a no
brainer at that point. I’m happy that I chose Steve as bar tutor as he was
instrumental in my passing the February 2016 exam.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I highly recommend Steve for anyone who wants
to pass the California bar exam.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
the best overall investment I have ever made for myself more importantly, for
my new family. Give Steve a call and get yourself on the pass list!</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">” --Jeff R.</span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I just passed the
Cal bar exam on my third attempt, and Steve was the difference. I was
near the top of my class in law school, but I just couldn’t get over top with
Barbri and another highly advertised private tutor. Steve’s approach
makes thinking about how take each section of the exam automatic—I didn’t even
have to think about how to structure an essay or PT by the time the exam came
around. Steve provided me with specific approaches and writing structure
for each and every subject and then made sure I had it down by analyzing my
work, line by line. Most importantly, Steve treated me like a unique
individual and helped me understand my strengths and weaknesses, so I could
focus my study time. He kept in contact with me throughout the entire
process and made sure I was on track, all the way to the last day of the exam.
I can’t say enough about how thankful I am that I chose Steve over all of the
other tutors and bar methods I investigated. I’m a lawyer now, and you can be
too, with Steve’s help!” --Jim S. (Whittier Law School)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“First, Steve's outlines are super helpful for both
understanding the law and memorizing rule statements for essays. Other programs
tend to either have outlines that are so brief that you can't use them to
understand all the details or law, or so verbose that they are hard to use for
memorizing rule statements for essays. Steve also really helped me with
improving my essays. Structure and format as just as important as content, so
he helped me shape that up in time through much practice. He also pushed me to
use the facts to their full extent in the analysis. The line-by-line review
helped me to get to the next level of essay writing each time. It was also
useful to revise essays until they were in shape. Steve's PT method also helped
tremendously. He has a method for getting you to use as much of the relevant
law and facts as possible. It's up to each student to put in the work, but
Steve can definitely push you over the top!” –A.H. (University of California
Berkeley Law School)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I had already struggled through the bar exam twice, before
I found Steve. While I knew a lot of information, I did not understand how to
present it to the bar examiners in a way that demonstrated all of my knowledge
and ability to write. Steve showed me precisely how to do this and with his
detailed regime of practice essays and PT's, and the detailed feedback after, I
was finally able to see the outer frame work for each essay question and what
remained the same, no matter the question. After the basic framework,
Steve's feedback taught me how present the rest of the information based on
what question was asked. If this sounds complex, it is. Hence why Steve is the
STRATEGIC bar coach! Steve's MBE charting also took a strength I had in the
MBE's and made it stronger. Steve was exactly what I needed to unlock the
mystery and pass the exam!” --Cher Heath (Loyola Law School, Los Angeles)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“After failing the July 2015 California bar
exam, I knew I needed a focused approach to pass the test. It is a very
specific exam, so I knew I needed specific preparation to succeed. I researched
the various bar coaches and programs, and located Steve. I am so thankful I
did.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having practiced in another state
before moving to California, I had to check my ego at the door in order to
effectively prepare. Steve gave me the structure, workload, and accountability
I needed to succeed, and I passed the test in February. He helps you hone
an approach to any essay or PT you may encounter on the exam. His
personal attention and feedback are vital to developing these skills and
refining your work. In short, he knows how to write to the level
expected by the graders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Steve is very
disciplined, and expects the same from his students. Make no mistake he will
make you work. He will also not mince words when you need correction. However,
if you are willing to commit to his program and work hard, you can find your
name on the pass list as well. Please do your due diligence as a current or
aspiring attorney, and check out Steve. You will be so glad you did!” –Lynn H.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“<span style="color: #454545;">Steve Zikman put me on the
right track to get past the California Bar Exam. I was unsuccessful after
two attempts following Kaplan’s Bar review course. I needed something
different. Steve gave me the right approach, the right structure, and the
right attitude to PASS THIS EXAM. He kept me on pace with my studies as
exam day approached. He kept me focused on his method and really forced
me to relax. Steve helping me keep my anxiety level down and my optimism
up by staying engaged with me throughout the study process and into the exam
days. I absolutely recommend him for your success on your next bar exam.”
–P. Spanos (SUNY Buffalo Law School)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Best money I ever spent! I was a repeat taker and I had
completely lost hope! Steve worked with me one-on-one to identify my
weaknesses, my strengths, and to improve my scores! I had trouble with the
multiple choice and PT portions of the California Bar. Steve worked with me on
both portions helping me not only to exponentially improve my scores after each
practice exam, but he ultimately helped me to PASS THE CALIFORNIA BAR EXAM!!!
If you are on the fence about hiring Steve, just do it! If you find yourself
feeling like a hopeless failure, like I did, Steve will coach you out of that
funk and make you BELIEVE YOU CAN DO IT! Not only is Steve a great tutor, but
he is also a great life coach! Thank you Steve for helping me pass! I could not
have done it without you!” --Kiki Manti (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“I would not
have passed the February 2016 bar exam without Steve. During our first few
weeks of working together, Steve broke down my writing structure and taught me
how to earn every point possible. The structure that Steve teaches was
invaluable, especially during the very difficult third day of the exam.
By that third day, I was physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted.
Luckily, I could rely on Steve’s strategies and formats, both of which were
particularly helpful on the difficult evidence and professional responsibility
essays. Because I was working full-time while studying, I was in danger
of mismanaging my time, but Steve kept me on track. He coordinated my
schedule for me and told me exactly what I needed to do and when. I did
not have to waste any mental energy on planning. Instead, I could focus
on learning the law and, more importantly, on learning how to write to
pass.”—Derek L. (</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">UNC School of Law)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Not knowing what you did wrong after studying day-after-day
with a standard bar preparation program was downright frustrating. You gave it
your all, and thought you would pass the first time. After picking myself
up, I decided to try a different approach -- insanity is trying the same thing
twice and expecting different results. I gave Steve a call, placing my faith in
his hands. Steve was able to immediately recognize my strengths and
weaknesses after the first call, tailoring a plan to my individual needs. His
approach is both caring and careful, methodically teaching you how a bar grader
thinks and how to write towards their expectations. The pace is just right for
the full-time and part-time exam taker. By the end of the program, I knew
passing was certain because of my progress during Steve’s program. His
realistic, no-nonsense feedback was exactly what I -- and everyone -- should
hear. Trust Steve and you'll be fine.” --James H. (Notre Dame Law School)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“When I failed the July 2015 California Bar Examination, it
was a devastating experience. I put everything I had in preparing for the exam,
and still I came up short. I knew I needed help. I scoured the web to search
for tutors and Steve Zikman’s name came up. I talked to close friends, who like
me were unsuccessful on their first attempt, and once again, Steve’s name came
up. After considering a few other tutors I decided to go with Steve. I had my
doubts throughout the process. I had performed well in law school (top half of
my class) and some of Steve’s methods did not align with what I did in law
school. But because I had selected Steve after considering other tutors and
purchased his services, I decided to go all-in. Best decision I have ever made.
The February 2016 Bar Examination was not easy by any stretch, but in all
honesty, it felt like just another day on Steve’s program, especially the
performance exam section. I can still vividly recall walking out after the
second performance exam confident that I would see my name on the 'passed list'
and if not, at least a 70 or 80 on the performance exams. Steve will help you
understand what the graders are looking for and to write a complete answer so
that you too can see your name on the ‘passed list’.” –Claude Durden
(University of San Diego Law School)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I hired Steve after failing the CA bar 3 times, and I
passed on the first try with Steve's help. I went to a top 20 law school
outside California, and I had passed the bar in that state on the first try,
but I couldn't pass the CA bar using Barbri. Steve's process made the study
process easier and helped me focus on what was important in preparing for the test.
Being a practicing attorney at the time that I took the test, Steve made sure
that I was focusing on memorizing what was important, so that I wasn't
overwhelmed. In addition, I had done poorly on PTs, but Steve made me confident
that I could gain points rather than lose points on the PTs. The essays were
also a problem for me, and Steve's system worked much better for me than the
Barbri system, by ensuring that I was still able to gain points on essays, even
if I didn't remember the law perfectly. I would highly recommend Steve for
anyone who needs to pass and has been unsuccessful in the past.” –K. S.
(University of Texas School of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I took
CA Bar Exam in February 2016. I passed it the first time. I strongly believe
that my success is a result of my bar prep with Steve Zikman. During my last
year of law school I asked people who had already taken the bar and passed it
for advice on what helped them to pass. One of them told me: “Get a tutor.”
That person recommended Steve Zikman. I contacted Steve the next day. Steve’s
services are not cheap, but I treated my bar prep as a financial investment. As
a mother of three young children I wanted to pass the bar the first time and be
done with it. So I treated it as another semester of law school, financially
and time wise. My law school provided Barbri course to all the graduates. I was
automatically enrolled in Barbri, received their books and online resources. As
I was going through Steve’s program I had an opportunity to compare the two
approaches. I strongly believe that Steve’s program is tailored to a student’s
individual weaknesses and strengths. Steve analyzed my every single essay and
PT and gave points on how to improve them. He pinpointed my personal mistakes
that I repeated again and again and gave me tools to fight them. Often such
mistakes were rooted in my thinking process and my approach to essays and PTs.
He helped me to fight through my insecurities and inspired me to be confident
in writing what I thought.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More
specifically: (1) Essays: I had always done well on essays in law school.
However, now after taking and passing the bar, I know it wouldn’t be enough.
Writing an essay on the bar exam is very different than in law school. Steve’s
method teaches you reality. He taught me how to begin strong and finish strong,
how to make important points stand out so that the grader spots them right
away. Steve’s program made me practice essay writing under testing conditions,
which made a huge difference. (2) PTs: Although I took Advanced Legal Writing
course in my law school I felt that my PT skills had to be improved. Again,
Steve’s PT approach taught me how to use time in the most efficient way. Time
is either your friend or your enemy on PT. Time is everything! Steve gave me a
PT format that showed strong beginning, strong ending and a solid analysis. I
believe that Steve’s PT approach gave me a competitive advantage and made my
PTs stand out in the crowd. (3) MBEs: Steve uses AdaptiBar to prepare for MBEs.
This system has thousands of real bar exam questions, as opposed to other
systems that use their own MBEs, not real questions from past bar exams. It
took me a while to improve my scores in AdaptiBar, because the system is
intuitive to your personal weaknesses. As soon as it senses that you get better
in a certain area of law it challenges you even more in that area. Eventually
my scores were pretty high. Steve analyzed personally each MBE drill and
pinpointed my areas of improvement. It was a lot of work, but it paid off. I
believe that Steve’s bar prep approach gave me a competitive advantage in each
area tested on the bar: PTs, essays, and MBEs.” –Joulia Tchembrovskaia (</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">John
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Steve helped me so much with my writing. Particularly my
essays. Steve teaches you a format and style for the essays that really lays
the material out to the reader in a simple way and touches on everything they
are looking for. This approach can be applied to any essay that could be thrown
at you. Same applies to the Performance Tests technique that Steve teaches. You
will end up doing a lot of writing with Steve and it is very structured, but so
worth all of the effort you put in because writing becomes second nature and
you will end up using his technique automatically. If you are having
difficultly with writing, Steve is the guy for you!” --Gabriella (Glendale
University College of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Steve's program was exactly what I needed to push my scores
over the edge and get a PASS on the California bar. The typical bar prep class
or tutor will provide endless materials and methods to help you learn the
subject matter; Steve's program, on the other hand, actually teaches you
how to <i>synthesize</i> all of that information in your head, and how to <i>write
</i>an answer that appeals to bar exam graders. I requested Steve's help
with essays and PTs, and his sessions were priceless. The subject outlines were
solid; his essay approach and writing style were a joy to memorize and
replicate; his PT approach was bulletproof and made me smile after every single
trial run; our over-the-phone reviews were engaging and full of new tips and
tricks. Steve isn't shy about pointing out your shortcomings, but that's
exactly what you need to <i>pass</i> this test. If you didn't read
anything else, <b>read this:</b> I walked out of the July 2015 bar exam
with the biggest smile on my face because I realized that I successfully
replicated Steve's approach on <u>every single essay and PT</u> without
fail. I cannot tell you how amazing it feels when you can feel confident in
both your approach before you hear the words "you may begin," <i>and</i> in
your answer after you hear, ‘please stop writing.’” --Chris G.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“After failing the bar for a second time, I was devastated.
I was actually beginning to think it was not possible for me to pass the bar
exam; then I found Steve. Steve's process and method for preparation was
phenomenal. I felt extremely prepared for all three phases of the exam. First,
Steve taught me how to write, and even more importantly, how to actually answer
the essays. His process was difficult at first, but soon answering any essay,
in any subject, became second nature. Second, Steve had me doing practice
multiple choice questions daily, and one by one my scores greatly improved, but
even more importantly, so did my confidence. Third, Steve is a Performance Test
expert. The PTs had been my greatest weakness on my previous 2 attempts. Steve
taught me the gamesmanship and tricks of these exams. For the first time ever,
I was finishing the PTs and passing them, which of course did wonders for my
confidence as well. By the time the exam rolled around, I felt so confident and
prepared in all three phases, and no subject or part of the test scared me.
After trying Barbri and another private tutor the first two times, I sure wish
I had used Steve for my first attempt. Put your trust into Steve's method, work
hard, and you too can finally slay the dragon!” --Bryan Palmer (Western State
College of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“After not passing the 1<sup>st</sup> time, I wanted more
straight practice (no lectures, etc.). Studying with Steve was
focused. For essays, Steve’s method is succinct, straightforward, and
exactly what bar examiners need to see. No matter how good a writer I
thought I was – for the bar I could not manage my writing time well. But
Steve had me fashioning essays the same way each time so that it became
habit. On this past July 2015 Bar, I felt 2 essays didn’t go well – and
they probably didn’t – but I think I passed because his method helped with all
other essays, even bad ones. Also a big part of my passing had to come
from MBE practice; Steve drills you on countless Adaptibar questions and for
the July Bar, all the questions looked like what I’d studied. Steve won’t
mince words when telling you what you’re doing wrong – but it’s not personal –
it’s for what the bar examiners need to see.” --A.R.E. (University of San
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Having failed
the Bar Exam twice I knew I Babri wasn’t working for me. I sought out a tutor
and ultimately selected Steve and I have no doubt in my mind that his coaching
methods and strategies are what helped me finally pass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Steve provided a regimented system for me to
attack the bar. He provides all the materials, including his Flash Outlines
which highlight key areas of the law that frequently show up on the exam (and
they did).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Steve broke down my essays
and pinpointed where I was losing valuable points, and more importantly Steve
helped me correct my mistakes by showing me examples of how specific parts of
the essay prompt could be analyzed and then following up and making sure that I
was able to actually write it that way. Steve also provided me with a framework
for organizing all the materials you find in a PT (which I was having trouble
with) and writing a beefy and organized essay for the graders. For the MBEs
Steve emphasized practice, and helped me dig deeper into why I was missing
certain question types, and ultimately correct them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wholeheartedly recommend Steve, his
coaching style, and his methods if you are really serious about passing the bar
exam!” –Terrence L. (Syracuse University College of Law)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I approached Steve after previously failing the February
2015 administration of the California Bar Exam. I used one of the big bar prep
companies that lacked the personalized approach that Steve offered. After
speaking with several tutors I took the leap and went with Steve; and I'm so
glad that I did! What stood out with Steve is the customization he offers in
his services. I did not require much help with the MBE's....but my Essays and
Performance Tests were another story. He helped show me what the graders are
looking for, how to attack each issue and how to write a coherent, and more
importantly, passing essay/PT. Steve will go line by line and analyze each
sentence and offer his critique. It's this personal attention that helped me
pass the July 2015 California Bar Exam. My biggest piece of advice to those who
decide to hire Steve: do not fight the process. Listen to what he says and
understand that he knows what works and doesn't work. It was one of the best
experiences finding out that I had passed. Steve Zikman can make this a reality
for you, too.” –Steve Boggins (Cleveland-Marshall College of Law)</span></div>
Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-14522610354909330692015-11-20T21:31:00.005-08:002016-05-15T21:46:27.105-07:00Congratulations to all my students who worked so hard on the July 2015 Bar exam and PASSED!<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Once again, <span style="font-family: inherit;">h</span>ard work, commitment, and focus... and now you too have slayed the dragon<span style="font-family: inherit;">!</span> I'm looking forward to <span style="font-family: inherit;">seeing </span>some <span style="font-family: inherit;">of the big smiles <span style="font-family: inherit;">at</span> </span>your Admission Ceremony.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“I have no doubt
in my mind that I passed the California February 2015 bar exam because of Steve
and his system. I researched several
tutors/coaches after I failed in July 2014.
I realized that there was more to the exam than just knowing the
law. Steve’s process was a game
changer. He pulls the curtain back for
you on the bar exam and reveals how to play the “game” effectively and
successfully. It was tough at times,
because I had to learn this new perspective and way of writing. I listened to his past students and I trusted
the process – I followed every instruction he gave me. He showed me that it was ok to let go of my
inner perfectionist, because it did not serve me on the bar exam. Steve helped me to shoot for excellence
rather than perfection and I discovered that the exam anxiety and paralysis
subsided. It was a lot of hard work, but his system became second nature and my
approach to the essays and the performance exams became mechanical. I knew that I could write a passing answer to
whatever was thrown at me. He is not a
cheerleader, but that is not what you want at this stage of the game! What you get is a tailored approach to target
your weaknesses and maintain your strong points. On exam day you will have his voice in your
head and his process to pull you through and then, like me, you name will be on
the PASS LIST!!!” --Kristin M. (Suffolk University Law School)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“I took the CA bar in July 2014 after using Barbri as my
prep course. After completing dozens of practice essays, several PTs, and
hundreds of MBEs, I was incredibly disappointed to not see my name on the pass
list in November. By then, I was working full time and was not sure how
to tackle the next exam. My husband contacted Steve and, after Steve
reviewed my scores, I signed up with Steve and the February 2015 exam.
Steve hammered the importance of structure and consistency with my essays, and provided
excellent, specific feedback on improving my essays. He went through each
practice essay with me 1-3 times and each time we discussed what score I would
have gotten on the essay. This helped me to realize that an above passing
score was possible on each essay and to not be intimidated by any question or
issue. My PTs were my strength and Steve's approach with me was to focus
on earning as many additional points as I could out of each PT. Coming
out of the February exam, I definitely felt like my PTs would help me get on
the pass list. Steve is practical, to-the-point, and treats you like a
professional with feedback that is designed to promote improvement rather than
complacency. I highly recommend Steve to anyone who wants to put the CA
bar behind them!” –Mary C. Vegher (University of California, Hastings College
of the Law)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">“I just found out that I passed the
February 2015 California Bar Exam thanks to Steve’s help. He really
took the time to find out what I needed from him as a tutor, and help me in the
areas that I needed it. When I took the bar the first time I failed because I
had no idea how to write a passing PT or Essay answer. Steve taught me a
process for both, which I practiced over and over with him. By the time I
took the exam, I felt that I was ready for anything the examiners threw at
me. His technique worked – I passed the exam the second time I took it
and I owe it to all of the help and support that Steve gave me. I would
definitely recommend Steve as a tutor to anybody taking the California Bar
Exam.” --Maureen A. (Atlanta's John Marshall Law School)</span></span></span><br />
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that I put all my faith into his approach and this was a very difficult thing
for me to do. In the end, however, it all worked out because I passed the
CA Bar. His individualized approach allows him to assess his students’
weaknesses and strengths, giving them the capabilities and confidence to get
their name on the pass list. Steve is with his students during the entire
bar-study experience, and having him available for a pep talk during the actual
exam was a great relief. His patience and diligence helped me stay
focused on succeeding!! I would recommend The Strategic Bar Coach, Steve
Zikman, to anyone who sincerely wants to take a serious attempt at getting his
or her name on the CA Bar pass list!” --<span>Trevor
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Steve
specifically helped me by identifying my individual weaknesses, motivating me
to overcome them through practice, and by capitalizing on my strengths to
maximize my scoring potential. To address my number one issue of timing, Steve
reviewed my essays and taught me how to eliminate excess verbiage that did not
count for points. To address my number two issue of synthesizing the
performance test material efficiently, Steve taught me a universal road-map for
deconstructing the law in the library and gathering relevant facts from the
file. To capitalize on my strength with the MBE, Steve taught me how to
identify patterns in my incorrect answers. Steve also highlighted the subjects
and topics in which I scored lower percentages on the MBE, and this helped
raise my original MBE diagnostic score of 63.7% to an 86% on my final MBE
practice set.” --Gabriel C. (USC Gould School of Law)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“I
highly recommend Steve as a bar tutor whose methodology and caring persistence
were essential to my success passing the Feb. 2015 CA bar exam. As a practicing
attorney who had just moved from another state, I was determined not to take
the CA Bar twice. My previous experience with BarBri had been mixed. I
struggled to keep up with the self-study schedule and to format my essays in a
manner that would consistently score high points. Steve presented a solution to
both of my challenges. His strict, no-nonsense enforcement of a customized
schedule kept me on track even through the busy Christmas season when my
husband and I (newlyweds in Nov.) were faced with holiday responsibilities of
thanking and attending to our many wedding guests. Steve was a pro at honing my
ability to draft essays according to a strong IRAC formula and pushed me to do
so consistently with attention to both quality and time efficiency. I thank God
for Steve who coached me to never have to take the CA Bar again!” –A.C.
(Harvard Law School)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“I would not have passed the bar without Steve. As a foreign
lawyer I needed qualified information and guidance on approaching the prep in
the best way possible: how to prioritize, how to allocate my time, how to
reason and write. Steve’s straightforward approach was reassuring from
the start. On our first phone call he laid out how the coaching was going
to be structured and asked me a couple of key questions to understand my
motivations and background. Over the entire prep period he was very
professional and kept me focused. Steve made me work hard, there’s no denying
that. But I know that without his disciplined approach I would have had
neither the knowledge nor the confidence and poise to tackle the three days of
exams with success.” --Michael F. (Swiss Lawyer)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Steve was 100% the difference between failing in July and
passing in February. After finishing the July exam with Barbri, I felt
thoroughly unprepared. I felt that I spent an inordinate amount of time sitting
through painfully slow videos and switching back and forth between multiple
outlines, which made it incredibly hard to know what or how much of a subject
to study. After one week with Steve, I fully understood why I felt that Barbri
had failed me. First, Steve gives you ONE outline which shows you exactly how
to attack a particular issue. The outlines themselves made a world of
difference, as I finally understood how to break down every possible topic if
it came up on an exam. Second, the process of actually going through the essays
and then getting feedback from Steve quickly shaped my writing and attack
process. I didn't really understand what it took to write a "great"
essay before Steve. He just made the process click and really showed me what it
took to kill the bar exam. Finally, the MBE drilldowns really helped me improve
on my MBE's. Being able to target problem areas made me realize what topics I
didn't really understand, which also helped me with the essays. In sum, I am
eternally grateful to Steve, and would recommend him to anyone who wants to take
the bar for the last time.” –Andrew Kantor (UC Irvine)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“I had taken the CA bar twice when I came to Steve. My
failures had left me feeling confused, ashamed, and dejected. But Steve
immediately put me on a course of study that enabled me to regain my confidence
and go into the bar exam feeling prepared and ready to pass -- which I did! I
implemented Steve's test taking techniques and believe this is the reason I
passed. While working with Steve, he read my essays and analyzed my weaknesses,
then worked with me to write passing essays. He gave very specific feedback and
this allowed me to correct the mistakes I was making. Having Steve tell me what
I was doing wrong and then give me a method to fix it was truly invaluable and allowed
me to pass the CA bar. Steve restored my confidence, because I truly did not
understand what I was doing wrong and through Steve's constant analysis and
correction, I was able to finally understand what the graders were looking for
and then give them just that on exam day(s). Additionally, Steve's method for
'attacking' the PTs was extremely valuable. This is an area of the bar where
you can capitalize points and Steve took the time to thoroughly explain how to
write a passing objective PT versus a subjective PT versus a client letter,
etc. and worked through each one with me. So on exam day, when we received a
rather difficult and involved PT, I was able to take a deep breath and 'attack'
it using the structure Steve taught me. There was zero stress involved. I am incredibly
grateful to Steve and I recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a
tutor to take the CA bar, whether it be the first time -- or third.” –Megan G.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“I was a repeater who had come so close before that it
hurt. Other tutors I had spoken with took a ‘it won't take much’
approach; when I spoke with Steve I told him I didn't want to risk being close
again, I wanted someone who would push me above and beyond. Well, be
careful what you wish for! Steve's no-nonsense approach taught me to
strive for perfection. While I worked incredibly hard under his
direction, I was able to work through all of my prior hang-ups and bad habits
before the test. I knew exactly what to do on the exam, I felt in
complete control of the situation. If you are ready to get serious about
passing and moving forward, Steve Zikman will get you there.” –B.V. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nobody worked
harder than I did over the eight weeks leading up to my first attempt at the
CBX. When I didn’t pass, it mystified me more than anything else. I mistakenly
believed that I had hit the written portions of the exam more or less out of
the park. Steve Zikman showed me why I had not. Foremost, my analyses lacked
depth. I was hurling issues at the wall just to see what would stick, but I wasn’t
delivering enough meaningful factual analysis. Steve taught me how to write
essays that had substance, essays that focused on answering the call of the question.
He showed me what factual analysis is all about. It was exciting. Steve did not
teach me the law: he taught me how to exhaust the facts. With every essay that
I wrote and rewrote, he opened my eyes to something new and fine-tuned my application
of his methods, line by line. His “elementized” approach required some effort
on my part before it became second nature, especially since I had to work full
time during my prep. But Steve kept me focused. He pays strict attention to the
business of passing the bar, and didn’t
let me waste time on distractions that would have impeded my progress. Happy to
say, it worked. I committed to his method, embraced it, and applied it on my
second attempt at the bar. And I passed! I cannot recommend Steve Zikman highly
enough. He is simply an outstanding coach, tutor and mentor for passing the
California bar exam. Steve Zikman gave me the game plan for success that put my
name on the pass list. Thank you, Steve! — Duncan P. (Lincoln Law School of Sacramento)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Steve's approach helped me pass the bar. He had a specific
way to start and end each essay and PT. He actually spends time and goes over
essays with you, line by line, and makes sure you don't forget the approach. He
is consistent and structured, and makes you do the same, so by game day, you
don't do anything different. Steve always made himself available by email, and
phone. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs help with writing and just
working more effectively with the little time you have. Trust in Steve's work
and his approach and guidance. He knows his shit.” --L.E.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“I choose Steve
because I was at my wits end. Steve has an excellent program. The difference
between this program and any other is that it taught me to set up a structure
to argue both sides of an issue. I had to practice. My initial belief was that
you don’t have enough time. I had gotten use to spotting issues laying down the
law as fast as I could. This led to very short essays. I thought I was typing
long essays and I found I was coming in with 500 words. My mind was a race-horse
that forgot to put its feet on the ground. Steve gave me a course with hurdles
to jump. This helped stream what I knew into the form. His PT method
taught me how a PT was constructed. Once I saw that it made it much easier to
organize and write. Steve is a strong energy and no non-sense person. He shows
up on time and completes the tasks. This is good because its like moving next
to a stronger horse you start running the same way. He has a good and kind
heart but is stern.” –Josephine Gerrard (Golden Gate University)</span></span></div>
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</span></span>Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-60422456606221129802015-05-17T10:13:00.003-07:002015-05-17T10:13:33.029-07:00Congratulations to all my students who worked so hard on the February 2015 Bar exam and PASSED!<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hard work, commitment, and focus... and now you have slayed the dragon<span style="font-family: inherit;">!</span> I'm looking forward to receiving some great <span style="font-family: inherit;">happy </span>pictures at your Admission Ceremony.
</span></span>Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-17394377108793538802015-05-14T22:32:00.003-07:002015-05-14T22:35:39.656-07:00Good Luck on May 15th!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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released tomorrow, Friday May 15th at 6:00 pm. Fingers crossed for another round of bar exam success!
</span>Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-4112421556402552412014-11-23T21:13:00.003-08:002014-11-23T22:06:14.942-08:00New Testimonials from My Latest Roster of Passing Students for July 2014<style>
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needed something more than the traditional BarBri course to pass the bar. I
signed up with Steve after a friend recommended him to me and I passed the bar
exam on my first attempt. I believe Steve’s approach to the essays and PTs is
far superior to any of the major bar review courses. His strategies kept my
essays and PTs structured, clean and organized. In addition to his
strategies, Steve kept me focused and motivated during the months and weeks
leading up to the bar exam. Steve also called me during the bar exam to make
sure that I stayed calm during the bar exam like a coach would during the ‘big
game.’ Steve's coaching and strategies were a big part of the reason why I
passed the bar exam on my first attempt. I would recommend anyone to Steve that
is serious about passing the California Bar Exam.” --James Golden (Pacific
Coast School of Law)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> “After two unsuccessful attempts at taking the CA Bar exam,
I decided to find a coach to help me pass the Bar. Steve was exactly what
I was looking for. Having been a ballet dancer, I craved honest feedback
and someone who would teach me how to pass the Bar. Steve is the essence of
that coach--his feedback was honest and direct, yet he was always on my side,
pushing me towards passing. Steve worked with me on my essays, PTs and
especially the MBEs. His Flash Outlines, line-by-line review, and
revisions were invaluable. These are things that the BarBri program and graders
did not provide. Steve focused on my weaknesses, namely being too
general, and answering questions too quickly, and made me address these.
During the exam, he called me after each writing session to check in and
refocus me for the upcoming session. On November 21st, I had the
privilege of calling Steve to tell him that I had passed thanks to his
coaching. Thank you, Steve!”--<span class="il">Allison</span> H.
(Pepperdine School of Law)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“I took and failed the bar exam twice before
hiring Steve as my tutor. Both times I failed the exam, I felt prepared
to take the exam: I had studied the law, memorized the rules and thought
I had a solid approach to the essays and PTs. I was wrong! I
consistently struggled with PTs and MBEs. The third time around I knew I
needed to do something different. I hired Steve as my tutor and what a
difference he made. He gave me an approach to the essays and PTs. We
reviewed each essay and PT. He told me what I was doing wrong and how I
could improve. On the MBEs, I quickly learned why I was choosing the
wrong answer. At times, I would still fall into my old habits and he
called me out every time. He pushed me to work hard and held me
accountable. It was hard work but it paid off. By the time the exam
came around, his approach to the essays and PTs was second nature. I went
into the exam and executed what he had taught me. Now, I can proudly say
that I passed the July 2014 bar exam. Steve is a game changer!”--<span class="il">Hellen</span> H. (Lincoln Law School of Sacramento)</span></span>Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-32600529483081451452014-11-22T19:25:00.001-08:002014-11-23T22:07:26.871-08:00Congratulations to all my students who worked so hard on the July 2014 Bar exam and PASSED!<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hard work, commitment, and focus... and now you have slayed the dragon<span style="font-family: inherit;">!</span> I'm looking forward to some great pictures at your Admission Ceremony.
</span></span>Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-40176019394714620992014-11-20T19:55:00.002-08:002015-05-14T22:36:05.946-07:00Good Luck on November 21st!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The bar exam results for the July 2014 California Bar Exam are being
released tomorrow, Friday November 21st at 6:00 pm. Fingers crossed for another round of bar exam success!
</span></span>Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-71999639458801417312014-05-21T09:56:00.003-07:002014-11-23T22:05:04.781-08:00Some New Testimonials from My Latest Roster of Passing Students for Feb 2014<style>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“After my third unsuccessful attempt at the
California Bar Exam, I decided to look for a tutor. I had taken the Barbri
course right after law school and used their materials to study on my own for
the next two attempts. The Barbri information was overwhelming and I started to
feel less and less confident going into the exams. Steve’s techniques are very
useful and working with him gave me back the confidence I had been losing with
every unsuccessful exam. He helped me tremendously with the organization and structure
of my essays and PT’s. I also found the line-by-line review and multiple
revisions to be extremely useful and very different from how Barbri works.
Steve is also very good with time management; I felt like I was spending enough
time on each area of the exam and I wasn’t overstressed during the final days
before the exam. I am incredibly happy I reached out to Steve for help and
recommend him to anyone looking for help with the California Bar
Exam.” --Paige Cabral (University of San Francisco School of Law)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“The
first time I took the Bar I was woefully unprepared. As I started the
preparations for my second go, I remained skeptical of my ability to overcome
the 230-point gap between my first score and passing, with Barbri and my wits
alone. I worked with Steve on the Essays and the PT’s. Steve’s ‘elementalized’
system of writing will make you a more effective writer and thinker. Even when
I began to memorize the black letter law, I processed it using Steve’s system,
helping both my ability to recall the law and ability to effectively apply it
to the facts. Most importantly, Steve does not pull any punches during
the tutoring process. Steve goes through your essays line by line, and points
out what you need to do to improve. In the end, whether you pass the Bar will
have everything to do with the work you put into the studying process. That
being said, working with Steve will give you invaluable tools, information, and
guidance to overcome the Bar. Good luck!” --Rory D. (UC Hastings College
of the Law)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“After
I was unsuccessful on my first California bar exam attempt, I felt lost because
I had put forth a completely concerted effort in my preparation for all three
portions. Fortunately for me, there were 2 attorneys at my firm who had
gone through the same experience I had, and found Steve to help them pass on
their second attempt. Dylan and Will recommended Steve wholeheartedly and
I decided to hire him immediately. As it turns out, I was not writing my
PTs and Essays how the graders wanted to read them. Steve provided the
framework and guidance on how to write the PTs and Essays exactly how the
graders want them presented. My scores were very low on the PTs and that
is where most of the opportunity lies on the exam since they are worth 2 essays
each. Simply having a step-by-step approach to any PT that was thrown at
me on my next attempt helped put me over the top with a passing score.
Steve is flexible and will diagnose your score report and recommend a
program to fit your needs, whether it be help with MBEs, Essays, or PTs, or any
combination of the three. Steve is a true coach, which means he tells you
what you are doing poorly <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">and</i> tells
you what you are doing well. If you chose to use Steve you must trust in
his constructive criticism and not take it personally. Without making
mistakes, you will never know how to improve and most importantly, PASS THE
BAR! The quicker you can deal with the failure, the quicker you will be
ready for success. Simply heed his coaching, and implement his tips on
your next practice exam, and then it will become a habit.” --Seth G.
(University of San Diego School of Law)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Steve’s
tutoring was invaluable! Without his expertise and guidance I don't
believe I would have passed the California attorney bar exam. This was my
4th time taking a bar exam (I took and passed NY on the 1st try in '99 and
failed CA 2x before) so I have plenty to compare it to. What I feel made
the biggest impact and difference was Steve's method of teaching.
Admittedly, I had some reservations when I first spoke with him because
other tutors told me I would do so many more essays with them but I am glad I
trusted my gut instinct in the end. Steve has a very intensive
experiential method and technique. He teaches you how to think for the
exam and what the examiners are looking for. He provides valuable insight
into the grading process and teaches a standardized approach to answering
essays and PTs that can and should be used for very answer. Thanks to
these tools, even when I didn't feel I had any clue what to answer, I was able
to begin writing and to make far more educated choices on how to answer the
questions saving me valuable time and eliminating a tremendous amount of
anxiety.” --Gila Lee Adato (New York Law School)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Steve
provided me with the tools I need to pass the CA bar. I struggled with the MBE
section of the bar exam. His approach to tackling the MBE's including his
‘MBE Drilldowns’ helped me move away from the mystery which I often felt about
the answers to a much better understanding of what was the correct answer, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">and</i> why. In doing so, I was able to
improve my score tremendously. The template Steve provides for the PT helped me
organize the law and facts and see the bigger picture. Trust in Steve's
process, put in the hard work and you will see results!” --Melody K. (Whittier
Law School)</span></span></span></div>
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failed the July CA bar exam on my first try and I knew I wanted my next attempt
to be the last one. My weakness was the MBEs. I had a very, very low score, and
I knew I needed help. Steve let me know right at the beginning what the study
plan would be and how we would focus on strengthening my MBEs as well as making
my writing stronger. Even though I couldn't start studying until January, Steve
was very accommodating. Through a lot of hard work, I steadily saw my
MBEs increase, and I was way more confident when exam day came. I know I
passed because Steve was my tutor!” --S.S. (Northeastern University
School of Law).</span></span></span></div>
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is awesome! I improved my score by over 150 points to pass after working with
him for about a month. He is strict and methodical in his process. I did
exactly what he told me and trusted his process. I worked really hard, and he
challenged me. I believe he was the difference I needed to get over the hurdle
and pass. BarBri was not for me, and Steve was without a doubt the best
decision I could have made with regards to my studying.” --Anna (Penn State)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“If you are looking for a quality Bar Exam tutor
Steve is your guy! During my first attempt at the bar, I was really struggling
in 2 areas: organization for the Performance Tests and low MBE scores. With
Steve’s help, I was able to develop an efficient structure and approach that
allows the grader to find everything they are looking for, thereby maximizing
your score. My PT went from 50s during the first attempt, to solid 65-70 by the
time I was ready to take the Bar the second time. In regards to the MBEs,
working with the Adaptibar program was amazing. They test the same type of fact
pattern in many different varieties which allows you to get a very solid grasp
on difficult subject areas. Overall, I truly believe that Steve was the
‘difference maker’ this time around. His motivation and genuine willingness to
help gave me the extra kick I needed to tackle this beast they call the CA Bar
Exam!” --Ryan A. (Whittier Law School)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">“I have just found out that I passed
the CA Bar first time and I have no doubt that it was thanks to Steve. As a
lawyer from England, I worked with Steve on the Performance Test part of the exam
in some intense sessions during the last 6 weeks before the exam. Steve's
approach is rigorous and methodical. He has a great method for working on a
Performance Test question that made practicing the tests more approachable and
achievable and, most importantly, going into the exam much less daunting. Each
time I felt I had ‘got it,’ Steve was quick to point out how to do better, how
to write a more 'on point' answer and how to help the grader <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">see</i> my answer. This constant breaking
down and building up was essential to my success. Steve is a ‘coach’ in the
true sense and his ‘pre-exam’ tips were helpful in terms of content and
confidence. He even arranged to speak to me right before the last Performance
Test exam; I can honestly say that speaking to him at that exhausting stage in
the process made all the difference to help me re-focus and conquer the final
exam. He takes a strong approach so you get it right, and I really can’t
recommend him enough. Thanks Steve!” --Phoebe Kirk, London</span></span></span></div>
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is a terrific coach that will keep you on task and on schedule. His
course is perfect for students who need a little more structure, attention and
accountability than Barbri can offer. I failed the first time in July and
started studying for the February exam while I was still
working. The experience of having a set timeline was invaluable when I
had to juggle work and bar review. Steve's method is straightforward and
easy to grasp, taking out a lot of the unknown intangibles of the essay writing
and the PTs. Steve's programs are ideal if you need a direct, no-nonsense
approach.” --Mimi Cheng (University of Pennsylvania)</span></span></span></div>
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the California bar exam knowing the law isn’t always enough, you have to know
how to take the exam and present your knowledge properly. Steve helped me
pinpoint what the graders were looking for and provided a framework that could
be used for every essay and performance test, regardless of the subject. Steve
was able to motivate me to work through hundreds of MBE and finally recognize
patterns within the questions. I followed Steve’s method and used his
feedback to improve my test taking strategy and once exam day arrived I was
confident I was writing passing answers.” --Alexa M. (Suffolk University Law
School) </span></span></span></div>
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was a huge help for me when studying for the Bar Exam, and I would absolutely
recommend him for anybody studying for the Bar Exam. The biggest way that Steve
helped me personally was in improving my essay and performance test structure.
A large portion of what I worked on with Steve was making sure that my essays
and performance tests were structured in the best way possible. I felt very
comfortable during the Bar Exam after all of the work that I did with Steve on
practice essays and practice performance tests, and I believe that my essays
were much easier for graders to score well after that work as well. Steve also
helped me greatly with the MBE section of the Bar Exam, and after doing a few
drill downs my MBE score increased greatly. I learned a great deal about how to
approach the MBE section, and that was a big boost to my score.” --Adam
(Boston University)</span></span></span></div>
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seven years out of law school, was already licensed in two other states, and
the CA attorney exam was the last thing I wanted to study for. I thought I
could just study by myself and somehow wing it. Needless to say, I failed
the first time. Then my friend recommended Steve to me. I decided
to hire him based on high recommendations from my friend and others. Steve's
approach is straightforward, formulaic, and really helped me to develop a way
to tackle each subject matter. His Flash Outlines were also extremely
helpful in parsing down the laws into easily digestible form. They were so much
better than the outlines I was able to develop myself. Most importantly for me,
I was forced to practice many essays and PTs, and Steve provided very crucial
feedback for each. At the end of each session, I understood exactly what I
needed to improve and how to work on it. Thanks to Steve's coaching, I
passed this time!” –Y.X.L (Georgetown University Law Center)</span></span></span></div>
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The bar exam results for the February 2014 California Bar Exam are being released tomorrow, Friday May 16th at 6:00 pm. Fingers crossed for success!Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-43493240800403266872013-11-24T22:00:00.000-08:002013-11-24T22:02:05.278-08:00Congratulations to all my students who worked so hard on the July 2013 Bar Exam and PASSED! I'm looking forward to seeing your photos when you're officially admitted. For those who didn't make it this time, stick with it. You'll have that 'Esquire' on your name sooner than you think.Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661703658258988621.post-79370684998667521322013-11-19T16:22:00.003-08:002013-11-19T16:29:36.535-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The bar exam results for the July 2013 California Bar Exam are released on Friday November 22nd at 6:00 pm. Fingers crossed for everyone!Steve Zikmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319907160407793741noreply@blogger.com