About Steve

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Steve Zikman

Steve Zikman believes that passing the California Bar Exam requires more than just legal knowledge—it requires the guidance of an experienced professional. As a seasoned educator and certified performance and self-esteem coach, Steve is specially trained to help students overcome anxiety, build confidence, and achieve their licensure goals.

A Proven Track Record of Success

With over 20 years of high-level instructional experience, Steve’s credentials distinguish him from standard tutors:

  • Elite Pass Rates: Personally coached over 1,200 students toward bar exam success.
  • Trusted Authority: Rated 5 stars by over 150 reviewers on Yelp and Google Business.
  • Legal Expertise: Holds a Masters of Law (LL.M.) from Pepperdine University and served on the Council of Distinguished Advisors at Pepperdine’s Straus Institute.
  • Professional Background: Former administrative judge, mediator, and environmental attorney. Certified performance and self-esteem coach.
  • Bestselling Author: NYTimes Bestselling author and award-winning editor of titles including Chicken Soup for the Traveler’s Soul.

Steve applies his unique background to individualized, top-tier coaching, working with students to sharpen their writing skills, master the MBEs, and overcome psychological hurdles. By combining legal expertise, performance psychology, and decades of practical know-how, Steve offers a comprehensive path to slaying the dragon that is the California Bar Exam.

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Steve Zikman, Strategic Bar Coach

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