“I discovered Steve after two failed attempts sitting for the California Bar Exam using Barbri and another commercial bar prep company. Unlike most generic programs that merely inundate you with the substantive law tested on the bar exam, Steve’s approach goes beyond legal substance and teaches you how to pass the bar exam. Steve taught me how to work smarter and not harder on bar essays, with a focus on how to maximize my points using structure and strong analysis rather than merely regurgitating the black letter law. Steve quickly identified my habits, strengths, and weaknesses across all facets of the exam and helped tailor an approach that actually worked for me. Steve was instrumental in holding me accountable and keeping me motivated in the face of difficult personal challenges during my preparation. Even with the chaos of the February 2025 CBX, I navigated the exam with confidence and passed because of Steve Zikman and the tools he equipped me with to not just take, but pass the bar exam.”
