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Steven Harris’ tutoring program demystifies the Bar Exam and
gives you all the essential tools to pass. He lays out a very
specific road map to follow, and if you put in the effort and
apply the many tools he offers in his Program, you will pass! In
one summer, I actually took both the California Bar Exam and
the Washington State Bar Exam. It was because of Steven
Harris’s Tutoring Program that I was able to successfully pass
both Bar Exams! - Babach Lau, Esq., passed July 2008 Cal Bar
AND Washington Bar exams!
Studying for the Bar Exam can be overwhelming. WINNIN’ TIME was
a lifesaver for me. The book helped me stay focused on the
essentials and was pivotal in helping me pass the California Bar
Exam! - Babach Lau, Esq., passed July 2008 Cal Bar AND
Washington Bar Exams!
If the Bar Exam was a hidden code, The Trigger List is the code
breaker. After using this book, my issue-spotting skills
improved tenfold. The skills I learned from this book helped
me pass both the California Bar Exam and Washington State
Bar Exam! - Babach Lau, Esq., passed July 2008 Cal Bar AND
Washington Bar Exams!
"The California bar exam is a strange animal--for some people,
everything clicks the first time; for others it takes more effort. In his
books, Winnin' Time and Trigger List, Steve has reviewed what has
been actually tested and credited in previous California bar exams,
and has written a blueprint for successful memorization. As a tutor,
Steve is responsive, patient, thorough and knowledgeable; every
aspect of his program is geared toward hitting the issues, and only the
issues, that generate points. While there are no certainties on the
California bar exam, using Steve Harris' study materials, and hiring
him as a tutor, will dramatically improve your chances of passing the
California bar exam." - Tyler Shewey, Esq., passed the July 2009 Cal
Bar Exam
"Thanks Steven for your coaching . I have recommended you
to several of my friends repeating the California Bar exam.
Only those of us who have taken this bad boy numerous times
really get the flavor of the bar exam. And what a bitter pill it is
to swallow. Nauseating. But you helped me to have fortitude
and perseverance. IT was fantastic to be sworn in tonight.
I was very skeptical to use Steven as I had spent thousands
on tutors and other reputable bar reviews. All of these other
systems did help in some ways but Steven helped me the most
by far. So, anyway, I took a leap of faith and worked with
Steven.
My Biggest Problem Issue Spotting:
I did the week long Issue spotting techniques in the Trigger
List, even though I feared it was not going to be the best use
of my time especially so close to the exam. I was proved wrong
! Midway through the week I started to see many patterns
played out for the subjects. The bar is somewhat predictable
about the issues it tests. If I knew these inside and out it made
sense that I could pass! I think Steven was instrumental in my
passing last July 09. His PR is fabulous. His evidence and civ
pro works. His method is very doable. Just follow it and keep
going.
Reading Slowly Issues:
My problems were numerous on the essays and the PTs.
Steven's method cut straight to the heart of the essays and PT
for me. He focused me on what I had to write and gave me a
set time frame I learned to follow. I like his method and it was
very workable. I found out through this journey I have a
reading problem. I read slowly and can't comprehend
thoroughly when I try to read quickly, this really proved to be
quite an impediment to passing the PTs as it lead me to feel so
anxious that I was running out of time and this lead to poorly
organized writing which is the kiss of death for the PT. But
Steven helped me cut through the fat and right to the meat
and potatoes of the task at hand. His method taught me how to
finish within the time frame.
Scheduling of Study TIme:
I was so afraid I did not have the necessary time as I had to
work so I almost did not take the July bar. But Steven's
techniques focused me and really lead me through it. I felt well-
prepared though I only had six weeks and worked for four of
them part-time.
Memorizing Black Letter Law:
Steven gave me a way to memorize. He is great for those of us
with learning disabilities because he understands our need for
more time to let the rules sink into our heads. His structure
over the last 10-11 days was very good. It got me through it
and it was very good for me to quickly doodle the mnemonics
on my scratch paper for the subject I was being tested on
during the actual bar exam. It calmed me. It gave me an
approach so I would see necessary issues. I never felt better
while taking the Bar because I knew the law. It also helped me
on the MBEs tremendously. All the other bar prep courses left
me drifting during the last two weeks before the bar but
Steven provided the necessary structure. It was crucial. YOU
WILL PASS THE BAR with these tools.
You do not need anything else. Just follow what he says to
do." - Norah Lamond, Esq., passed the July 2009 Cal Bar Exam.
I realized that I never dropped you a line to let you know that I passed
the July 2009 Bar Exam. I know you are probably swamped with
retakers for Feb bar, so I will (try to) keep this short. I just wanted to
send you a heartfelt thanks for all your help, your awesome book and
your positive attitude. Before I attended your seminar at Cal Northern
prior to starting to study, I was convinced that I was not going to be
able to pass since I had just given birth in February. Your attitude
was inspiring. When you told me to just use your book, get the rules
down and that I could do it, I actually believed it. But, I have to tell you
that without your book there is NO WAY that I would have passed.
This was what I did to study… I would start a subject by creating my
rule statements from your book. Then I would listen to barbri and
insert in all the little bits of info that was important to me under the rule
statement…you know, the things that I had forgot from school so that
I could remind myself when I was studying. Finally, I would put in any
bits of info that was left that was from PMBR that would help me recall
the rule statement. I was doing the Barbri IPOD because I could only
study in bits. I know that this sounds horrible, (and I feel bad for my
classmates that busted their butts and didn’t pass) but I only studied
for 4-6 hours a day. That was all I could manage with a baby. I know
that the time that I did spend studying was not spent spinning my
wheels. I got in and got out because I didn’t have time to mess
around. One change I did make last minute (because I didn’t read the
beginning of the book early enough!!) was to fit in the issue spotting
that you recommended in your book. That meant that I had to
smoosh even more into my very short days, but I got it done and I
passed.
I thank you for your positive words of wisdom and support from one
new parent to another. I thought that having a baby would be a
handicap in studying, but it turns out it was actually an advantage. It
made me use my valuable time wisely. I thank you immensely for
writing your book so that I could get through it. If I would have had to
create my own rule statements I would have had a mental breakdown!!!
Anyway, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
I wish you the best and know that I owe you completely for getting me
thru that bar. Please let all new parents know that it can be
done…with your books!!! - Lia Juhl, Esq., Cal Northern School of
Law, passed July 2009 exam