California’s Premier 1-on-1 Bar Exam Tutor & Coach
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Premier Tutor & Coach
Steve Zikman is an experienced educator and a natural teacher who has been tutoring and coaching individuals for over 20 years.
Customized Programs
All of our tutoring/coaching programs are customized to meet the needs of each individual student.
Proven Track Record
Our goal is to get everyone over the passing score of 1390 and our results speak to our success.
The Strategic Difference
See how Steve can help you to get your name on the next pass list!
Tutoring and Coaching for the California Bar Exam
The Strategic Bar Coach™ provides limited enrollment, 1-on-1 Tutoring and Coaching programs to help you succeed on all 3 sections of the California Bar Exam: Essays, Performance Tests (PTs) and MBEs. Our wide range of customized options are structured to meet your particular needs.
Testimonials
Jacqueline P (California Western School of Law)
“I worked with Steve Zikman for the February 2019 bar exam and I am so happy that I made the investment. Every session, Steve will show up for you 100% and bring a strict, serious, and committed energy to the… Read more “Jacqueline P (California Western School of Law)”
Navraj Rai (McGeorge School of Law)
“I would like to preface with the fact that I had failed the exam 4 times, so I completely understand what a lot of people considering having a tutor are going through. Steve’s program was the cornerstone of my success… Read more “Navraj Rai (McGeorge School of Law)”
J.N. (Vermont Law School)
“If you’re like I was and fed-up with having to take the CA Bar exam again, I would highly recommend Steve! Thanks to him I was finally able to pass the exam on my third try. I knew the essays… Read more “J.N. (Vermont Law School)”
Larry C. (University of Nebraska College of Law)
“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… Read more “Larry C. (University of Nebraska College of Law)”
Andrew Kantor (UC Irvine)
“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… Read more “Andrew Kantor (UC Irvine)”
Bill Stewart (JFK School of Law)
“After working with Steve Zikman extensively, I am happy to give him a strong & unqualified endorsement. I first enlisted Steve’s help after my unsuccessful attempt to pass the Baby Bar (FYLSX). I easily passed the second time. While I did… Read more “Bill Stewart (JFK School of Law)”
Seth G. (University of San Diego School of Law)
“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… Read more “Seth G. (University of San Diego School of Law)”
Robyn Shields (University of Ottawa)
“I had recently relocated to California from Ontario, Canada at the end of September because of my husband’s job. I was nervous about taking the February California Bar Exam because it is significantly different from the Ontario exams. Luckily, the… Read more “Robyn Shields (University of Ottawa)”
Kristine Du (Monterey College of Law)
I have been trying to take the bar exam for a few years and I haven’t been able to get on the pass list. I have tried to get a private tutor AND study the Barbri course but nothing works.… Read more “Kristine Du (Monterey College of Law)”
C.L. (Golden Gate University, School of Law)
“When I found out that I did not pass the bar exam on the first try, like many others, I was utterly devastated. I had always been a decent writer and knew the substantive legal material like the back of… Read more “C.L. (Golden Gate University, School of Law)”
B.L. (UC Hastings, College of the Law)
“I studied for the bar exam with Steve, and I passed on my first try! Determined not to become a repeat bar examinee and feeling extremely anxious, I followed Steve’s advice in starting bar prep a few months early. Having… Read more “B.L. (UC Hastings, College of the Law)”
J. Q.
“When I contacted Steve I already encountered failure: four unsuccessful attempts despite graduating from a top 20 law school. I was confused, discouraged, and desperate. Steve’s coaching gave me with the tools that led to my success: I am an… Read more “J. Q.”
Matthew L. (Loyola Law School)
“Steve personally held me accountable during my bar prep making sure that I hit my deadlines and was actually learning how to take the bar exam and not just trying to complete some prep course. Steve’s advanced knowledge of the… Read more “Matthew L. (Loyola Law School)”
Lori R. (California Western School of Law)
“After failing the bar exam the first time, I needed a program that would not give me a false sense of confidence, like the popular program I used before. Steve immediately identified my weaknesses, kept me focused on what was… Read more “Lori R. (California Western School of Law)”
Bill S. (John F. Kennedy University College of Law)
“I highly recommend Steve Zikman as a coach for the Baby Bar. I was not successful in my 1st attempt. Steve helped me overcome my fears of not writing enough and not finishing. Steve corrected bad habits I had developed… Read more “Bill S. (John F. Kennedy University College of Law)”
Jenny S. (La Verne College of Law)
“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… Read more “Jenny S. (La Verne College of Law)”
Kendra A. (Vanderbilt University Law School)
“When I was completing law school, my fellow peers had drilled in my head that BarBri was the right choice for a bar prep program — little did I know that taking the California Bar would be a “beast” I… Read more “Kendra A. (Vanderbilt University Law School)”
Angela Post (Trinity Law School)
“After taking 13 years off from my 4th attempt at the bar Steve’s techniques and approach to writing to pass the bar was exactly what I needed. Steve Zikman is a personalized tutor, not a one size fits all. He… Read more “Angela Post (Trinity Law School)”
Ricardo L. (University of California, Irvine School of Law)
“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).… Read more “Ricardo L. (University of California, Irvine School of Law)”
Kate Broderick (Saint Louis University School of Law)
“After failing the bar on my first try using a commercial bar review, I knew I needed some extra help for my second attempt. I failed by 48 points and was scoring relatively well in the writing portion-although there was… Read more “Kate Broderick (Saint Louis University School of Law)”
Steve Boggins (Cleveland-Marshall College of Law)
“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… Read more “Steve Boggins (Cleveland-Marshall College of Law)”
Radha K. (University of San Diego School of Law)
“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,… Read more “Radha K. (University of San Diego School of Law)”
Charlie F. (University of North Carolina School of Law)
“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… Read more “Charlie F. (University of North Carolina School of Law)”
David Chang, (University of California, Davis)
“Steve helped me pass when no one–and seemingly nothing–could. My essays for Barbri and law school were never a problem, but the bar examiners continued to disagree. From our first session, Steve broke down my essays and showed me exactly… Read more “David Chang, (University of California, Davis)”
Aasim Ghaznavi (Chapman Dale E. Fowler School of Law)
“Steve helped me break down the bar exam to the essential components that were necessary for a passing essay. He analyzed both my MBE’s and essays to determine where my weaknesses were, and we progressed in a manner in which… Read more “Aasim Ghaznavi (Chapman Dale E. Fowler School of Law)”
Y.X.L (Georgetown University Law Center)
“I was 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… Read more “Y.X.L (Georgetown University Law Center)”
Jessica Sprinkle Topkis (American University – Washington College of Law)
“If you invest in any course to help you pass the bar exam, it should be this one. I had taken the bar once before, using just a generic self-run course but, I didn’t perform well at all and of… Read more “Jessica Sprinkle Topkis (American University – Washington College of Law)”
P. Spanos (SUNY Buffalo Law School)
“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… Read more “P. Spanos (SUNY Buffalo Law School)”
Jeremy C. (Michigan State University College of Law)
“Steve actually coached me by focusing on my strengths and helping me to not overemphasize my weaknesses. It was completely different approach. I felt that he really cared about me, about how I was doing and that he really wanted… Read more “Jeremy C. (Michigan State University College of Law)”
Josephine Gerrard (Golden Gate University)
“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.… Read more “Josephine Gerrard (Golden Gate University)”
K. S. (University of Texas School of Law)
“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… Read more “K. S. (University of Texas School of Law)”
Dylan T. (University of San Diego)
“The first time around, I felt that I had mastered the law and crushed the MBE, so I was shocked when my name was not on the pass list. After my first couple of sessions with Steve, I realized that… Read more “Dylan T. (University of San Diego)”
Suzy W.
“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… Read more “Suzy W.”
D.M. (Trinity Law School class of ’07)
“I consider myself the ultimate proof that Steve’s system works. I graduated law school in 2007. Because of my full time job, getting married, and having a kid, I didn’t take the bar until two years later. Using one of… Read more “D.M. (Trinity Law School class of ’07)”
TD T. (University of Pittsburgh School of Law)
“I found Steve online after failing the California bar twice. At that point, I knew there was either something wrong with the way I was studying or how I was approaching the bar. I spent my first two tries using… Read more “TD T. (University of Pittsburgh School of Law)”
B.V.
“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… Read more “B.V.”
Rory D. (UC Hastings College of the Law)
“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… Read more “Rory D. (UC Hastings College of the Law)”
Karen (New York Law School)
“After 30 years of practicing law on the east coast, I decided to take the California bar. I enrolled with a national bar review course, figuring that if I studied hard and did very well on their graded essays I… Read more “Karen (New York Law School)”
Joshua L. (DePaul College of Law)
“After taking the CA Bar for the second time and failing, I knew it was time to look at other options and take a different approach. I had used the BarBri program twice, followed the process, and still was not… Read more “Joshua L. (DePaul College of Law)”
James G. (Southwestern Law School)
“After failing the Bar twice, I retained the services of Steve for my third adventure with the exam. Steve assessed my weaknesses, then provided me with specific strategies for both essays and the MBEs. MBE’s in particular were my weakness. Working with… Read more “James G. (Southwestern Law School)”
Valerie S. (Pepperdine Caruso School of Law)
“Prior to Steve’s guidance, I knew the black letter law, but I did not know how to write a passing bar essay. Steve truly cares about his students, and will go line by line for every essay for every single… Read more “Valerie S. (Pepperdine Caruso School of Law)”
K.L. (UCLA School of Law, Beverly Hills)
“Steve taught me how to present my knowledge of the law in a way that made it easier for the bar graders to read my essays. I learned how to attack the essay question using an organized approach. For me,… Read more “K.L. (UCLA School of Law, Beverly Hills)”
J.B. (Columbia Law School)
“There are myriad ways to write a passing bar exam. Steve teaches you a single method that can be applied in every circumstance, and then coaches you through hours of rigorous edits until the method is second nature. Steve’s Flash… Read more “J.B. (Columbia Law School)”
Christin Dale (University of Dayton School of Law)
“My name is Christin, I am a graduate of the University of Dayton School of Law in Ohio. I had taken the California Bar exam three times and used Themis’ bar review course to prep for the exams. After my… Read more “Christin Dale (University of Dayton School of Law)”
Tommy P.
“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… Read more “Tommy P.”
T.H. (University of San Diego)
“I took the bar exam several times before my name finally appeared on the February Pass List. The initial cookie cutter law review course and subsequent efforts to study on my own did not get me to pass. What did… Read more “T.H. (University of San Diego)”
E.A.
“Like many parents, I had a child who had made it through an ABA law school but failed on his first attempt at the bar exam. In fact, his scores were nowhere near close to passing. As an attorney myself,… Read more “E.A.”
L.B. (UC Irvine Law School)
“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… Read more “L.B. (UC Irvine Law School)”
Katelyn Feliciano (Berkeley School of Law)
“Steve helped me prepare and pass the February 2023 bar exam. I had just moved across the country, started a new job, and had about eight weeks to study for the exam. Steve was prompt and responsive even during the holiday… Read more “Katelyn Feliciano (Berkeley School of Law)”
Justin A. Hall (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)
“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… Read more “Justin A. Hall (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)”
Lynn H.
“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… Read more “Lynn H.”
Melannie G. (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)
“I finally passed the CA Bar (February 2019), and I truly believe that I couldn’t have done it without Steve as my tutor/coach. I failed the bar several times since first taking it in February 2016. I went the commercial… Read more “Melannie G. (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)”
Derek Herrera (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)
“After failing the bar exam multiple times using Barbi, I knew I needed to try a different approach. I struggled to pass the MBE section of the exam until I used Steve’s method. Steve’s coaching helped me drastically increase my… Read more “Derek Herrera (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)”
Olivia S. (University of San Diego School of Law)
“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… Read more “Olivia S. (University of San Diego School of Law)”
Duncan P. (Lincoln Law School of Sacramento)
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… Read more “Duncan P. (Lincoln Law School of Sacramento)”
Joulia Tchembrovskaia (John F Kennedy University, College of Law)
“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… Read more “Joulia Tchembrovskaia (John F Kennedy University, College of Law)”
Donna K. (California Western School of Law)
“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… Read more “Donna K. (California Western School of Law)”
Corey H. (Loyola Law School)
“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… Read more “Corey H. (Loyola Law School)”
Clifford H Young (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)
“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… Read more “Clifford H Young (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)”
S.D.
“Steve helped me a lot with my MBE preparation for the bar exam. He taught me a structured and methodical approach to tackle that part of the exam. He showed me effective strategies to answer MBE questions and improve my… Read more “S.D.”
R.W. (UC Irvine)
“I had failed the bar exam and was completely overwhelmed. I did not know what to do, or whether repeating my bar prep course would result in a different outcome. I called two friends who were repeaters from the year… Read more “R.W. (UC Irvine)”
Ted H. (University of San Diego School of Law)
“I failed the bar exam twice and then became busy with work. The next thing I knew, it had been two years and my moral character was about to expire so I knew I only had one chance to take the bar… Read more “Ted H. (University of San Diego School of Law)”
Kasee K. (Golden Gate University, School of Law)
“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… Read more “Kasee K. (Golden Gate University, School of Law)”
Victoria S.
“Working with Steve was one of the two best things I could have done to pass the California State Bar Exam. He provides the materials necessary to conquer the job at hand. He is direct, specific, persistent, reliable, knowledgeable; making… Read more “Victoria S.”
DC
“I just passed the bar exam on the second try. About 3 weeks before the exam, I took a practice test and failed it. In a panic, I found Steve Zikman online and called him. He called back within an… Read more “DC”
BJK (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)
“Steve’s instruction is especially helpful in two 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. … Read more “BJK (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)”
Joanne Heilbrun (California Western School of Law)
“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… Read more “Joanne Heilbrun (California Western School of Law)”
J.J. (Golden Gate University School of Law)
“Finding the right resources to pass the California Bar Exam is a challenge itself. There are a lot of options out there and they are not necessarily designed for YOU. Steve’s program is special because it is curated to meet… Read more “J.J. (Golden Gate University School of Law)”
Eric Boim (University of West Los Angeles School of Law)
“If you truly want to pass the California Bar Exam, I highly recommend taking Steve’s course. Steve pushed me not only to become a better exam writer, but challenged me to think and argue like a lawyer. Steve helped me… Read more “Eric Boim (University of West Los Angeles School of Law)”
AC (Harvard Law School)
“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… Read more “AC (Harvard Law School)”
P.S. (University of San Diego)
“Steve helped me pass the bar after a near miss on my first time. The best thing about Steve is his ability to spot your weaknesses, and give you strategies, tricks, and reinforcement to shore up those weaknesses. Because he… Read more “P.S. (University of San Diego)”
Jenna Y. (USC)
“I took the bar exam in July 2018 and ended up with the dreaded “this name does not appear on the pass list.” I already had a job and if I didn’t pass the next time I would not have… Read more “Jenna Y. (USC)”
A.B.S. (Fordham University School of Law)
“I could not have passed the February 2023 CA bar exam without Steve! After passing the NY bar exam right out of law school, I thought CA would not be too difficult. I was wrong! I had two unsuccessful attempts… Read more “A.B.S. (Fordham University School of Law)”
Michael R. (University of San Diego School of Law)
“I would not have passed the CA bar, if it were not for Steve Zikman. Steve tells you what you need to know and shows you how to do it. He teaches a clear writhing method. SZ keeps you on… Read more “Michael R. (University of San Diego School of Law)”
S. D. (San Fernando Valley College of Law)
“I was a repeat taker who consistently fell into the re-read and even the triple read (yes it does exist) category until I signed up with Steve, the Strategic Bar Coach. Steve’s coaching program is unique in that it is specifically tailored… Read more “S. D. (San Fernando Valley College of Law)”
Priscilla H. (California Southern Law School)
“I felt I knew the law but needed help with my essay structure and analysis. Steve provided me with his Flash Outlines for each subject. Going through practice essays, I would find facts to match to each element. Steve taught… Read more “Priscilla H. (California Southern Law School)”
David M. (Trinity Law School, Santa Ana)
“Steve is very professional. He will show you where your writing needs improvement, and instill correct writing techniques and approaches to the essays and performance tests to give you a consistently passing answer. In addition he will identify why you… Read more “David M. (Trinity Law School, Santa Ana)”
Capt Neil Opdahl, USMC (St. Thomas University, Miami FL)
“Where to start- Steve Zikman demystified the whole Bar exam process. I was unsuccessful more times than I want to remember, and what I hated each time was the fact that I felt more lost and confused than the previous… Read more “Capt Neil Opdahl, USMC (St. Thomas University, Miami FL)”
Andrew D. (Western State College of Law)
“Steve Zikman’s approach to the exam is much different than other bar prep programs and that made the difference. Steve takes the time to review each essay, then he critiques the essay, then the student redrafts the essay, and then Steve and… Read more “Andrew D. (Western State College of Law)”
James E. (Whittier Law School)
“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… Read more “James E. (Whittier Law School)”
Michael F. (Swiss Lawyer)
“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… Read more “Michael F. (Swiss Lawyer)”
B.R. (University of San Diego, School of Law)
“The first time I took the bar, I used BarBri. Unfortunately, the feedback I received on my BarBri essays was only a score with the same comment “needs more analysis”, and no matter how much analysis I added it was… Read more “B.R. (University of San Diego, School of Law)”
M.N. (Loyola Law School)
“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… Read more “M.N. (Loyola Law School)”
Bobby O. (University of San Diego School of Law)
“Steve helped me immensely, particularly with the organization and structure of my PTs. He provided me with a plan on how to approach every PT, a well laid-out roadmap, such that it didn’t matter what kind of question was thrown… Read more “Bobby O. (University of San Diego School of Law)”
Steven C. (Western State College of Law)
“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… Read more “Steven C. (Western State College of Law)”
Chelsea S. (UC Irvine Law School)
“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… Read more “Chelsea S. (UC Irvine Law School)”
L.E.
“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… Read more “L.E.”
Maureen A. (Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School)
“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… Read more “Maureen A. (Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School)”
Alex Butterworth (The University of Western Australia)
“As an Australian qualified lawyer, seeking admission in California, Steve supported me to completely transform my essay writing style and problem solving skills to maximize my chances of passing. Steve helped me understand the little details that, when aggregated, add… Read more “Alex Butterworth (The University of Western Australia)”
Natalie Contreras (California Western School of Law)
“After failing the bar exam twice and feeling like I was living life on this never-ending hamster wheel, I decided to contact Steve. I needed a one-on-one tutor, with a solid method, that was going to assess my weaknesses to… Read more “Natalie Contreras (California Western School of Law)”
Paige Cabral (University of San Francisco School of Law)
“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… Read more “Paige Cabral (University of San Francisco School of Law)”
Kiki Manti (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)
“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… Read more “Kiki Manti (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)”
Jennifer G.
“I took the California Bar 5 times and I have used all the different methods that are generally recommended when you graduate law school. However, although each of the programs were helpful, none of these preparations ever made me feel… Read more “Jennifer G.”
A.H. (University of California Berkeley Law School)
“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,… Read more “A.H. (University of California Berkeley Law School)”
Mary C. Vegher (University of California, Hastings College of the Law)
“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… Read more “Mary C. Vegher (University of California, Hastings College of the Law)”
Claude Durden (University of San Diego Law School)
“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… Read more “Claude Durden (University of San Diego Law School)”
Maritsa Flaherty (Ohio State University Moritz College of Law)
“If you are planning on taking the California Bar, the best advice is to hire Steve Zikman as your strategic bar coach. Steve’s method was essential to my passing the bar exam. As a full-time attorney and mother of two… Read more “Maritsa Flaherty (Ohio State University Moritz College of Law)”
M. A. (Empire College School of Law)
“I would highly recommend Steve for coaching and guidance. His methods helped me get over the hurdle and pass the test . First, in the essay section he guides you through each sentence to maximize points by making it easy… Read more “M. A. (Empire College School of Law)”
Daniel B. (UCLA School of Law)
“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… Read more “Daniel B. (UCLA School of Law)”
Terrence L. (Syracuse University College of Law)
“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… Read more “Terrence L. (Syracuse University College of Law)”
Lance
“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… Read more “Lance”
Ashley P. (California Western School of Law)
“I paid for BarBri for the July 2011 bar exam, and failed it. I knew private tutors would be expensive, but if I wanted individualized help to figure out what I was doing wrong I needed a one-on-one tutor. There… Read more “Ashley P. (California Western School of Law)”
Haik C. (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)
“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… Read more “Haik C. (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)”
Cher Heath (Loyola Law School, Los Angeles)
“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… Read more “Cher Heath (Loyola Law School, Los Angeles)”
Brandon Boozari (Southwestern Law School)
“Steve did an amazing job of helping me get my essay writing skills locked in. I had a major problem of writing a lot about a little as opposed to writing a little about a lot. Because of this, I… Read more “Brandon Boozari (Southwestern Law School)”
R. P. (Michigan State University College of Law)
“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… Read more “R. P. (Michigan State University College of Law)”
Melody K. (Whittier Law School)
“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… Read more “Melody K. (Whittier Law School)”
Grant Royal (Pepperdine University School of Law)
“After using Barbri for about a week, I knew I had to make a change, or I would be destined to fail the bar exam. I was working 10 hours a day, watching the videos and working my way through… Read more “Grant Royal (Pepperdine University School of Law)”
Derek L. (UNC School of Law)
“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… Read more “Derek L. (UNC School of Law)”
Danielle Smith (Chapman Law School)
“Steve was a HUGE role in my success on passing the bar exam. I am thankful for his constant support throughout this process. He really knows what he is doing and keeps you on track throughout the months and days… Read more “Danielle Smith (Chapman Law School)”
Neelu K. (Sandra Day O’ Connor College of Law, Arizona State University)
“My personal weakness for the Bar Exam was the performance test. I took Barbri and Barbri did not provide me with enough material or guidance for this portion of the exam. Luckily, I was able to find Steve Zikman who… Read more “Neelu K. (Sandra Day O’ Connor College of Law, Arizona State University)”
Julie W. (California Western School of Law)
“After looking over my essays and PTs from the July 2010 California Bar, it was clear I needed a stronger structure and more substantive analysis in my writing to pass the Bar. Steve provided me with a framework that lent… Read more “Julie W. (California Western School of Law)”
A. Stern (George Washington University Law School)
“I have been a practicing attorney for over thirty years but the last time I took a bar exam was 1987. Steve’s materials, approach, and advice were critical to my success so that I could pass on the first try.… Read more “A. Stern (George Washington University Law School)”
Robert W. (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)
“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… Read more “Robert W. (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)”
Gabriel C. (USC Gould School of Law)
“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… Read more “Gabriel C. (USC Gould School of Law)”
Neha Modi (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)
“I turned to Steve Zikman after I wasn’t successful in my goal of passing the California Bar. Upon looking at my score report, I realized that I needed substantial work related to the written portion of the exam. I was… Read more “Neha Modi (Thomas Jefferson School of Law)”
Anthony L. (University of Wisconsin)
“After failing California Exam several times, even after taking Barbri, I knew that I needed help on my essays. I knew the law, and I was good with the MBE, but my essays kept me from passing. After an extensive… Read more “Anthony L. (University of Wisconsin)”
C.R. (UC Irvine School of Law)
“I passed the California bar exam with Steve’s guidance. He showed me several recurring patterns in my writing that were hurting my essay scores and he provided strategies to help eliminate those patterns. Drilling the structured, formula-like approach to each… Read more “C.R. (UC Irvine School of Law)”
Brandon Woodward (Western State College of Law)
“The name above [mine] does not appear on the pass list for the California Bar Examination.” I had received those despised quoted words 5 times prior to Steve Zikman becoming my Strategic Bar Coach to prepare me to take the… Read more “Brandon Woodward (Western State College of Law)”
Pam S. (Loyola University New Orleans School of Law)
“I used Steve for the CA Bar Exam and I finally passed! I was looking for a tutor who could help me with my particular issues. I was not disappointed. Steve did a great job finding my problems and showed… Read more “Pam S. (Loyola University New Orleans School of Law)”
Eric A. (Loyola Law School)
“So I’m a great case of how a tutor like Steve can help someone achieve objectively amazing results. I failed spectacularly my first time studying with Barbri at a score over 300 points below passing. I studied with Steve for… Read more “Eric A. (Loyola Law School)”