I took the July 2021 CA Bar exam and passed on the first try with Steven’s help.  Steven’s tutoring services were well worth the investment. His approach to essays really made the bar feel more approachable.  Specifically, Steven’s boilerplates made seemingly intimidating essay subjects such as evidence, constitutional law, and professional responsibility manageable and formulaic.  His approach to the performance test is also extremely useful and unique.  I was particularly nervous about this aspect of the exam, but Steven made it a breeze.  In addition to many other perks, you will receive a personalized daily calendar and extensive essay feedback. If you are considering a tutor for the bar, I would recommend meeting with Steven sooner rather than later. – UC Hastings Alum, passed the July 2021 Cal Bar Exam

Steven Harris and WINNIN’ TIME! were the secret to my success in passing the July 2021 California Bar Exam.  Steven provided me with the tools, strategies, and confidence necessary to unlock my potential.  His approach to mastering the bar exam is mechanical and simple.  Essential in the high stress environment leading up to and during the bar.  The only mistake I made was waiting too long to call him.

When I sat down at the beginning of Summer 2021 to study for the bar, I was overwhelmed.  I had purchased a commercial pre course and the mountain of materials was a monolith in the middle of my living room serving as a reminder of how daunting an endeavor bar prep was going to be.  I did not know how I was going to do it.  I was a single father in the middle of a pandemic homeschooling two kids. I was also burned out from finishing a dual JD/MBA in 3 years, participating in two moot court competitions, finalizing a contentious divorce, and preparing to move abroad for two years.  So, I fell back on my Army training – brute force studying and no sleep. But that wasn’t sustainable. I fell behind the first week and kept falling behind.  Every day I was overwhelmed with more fear, anxiety, and dread. Then I got WINNIN’ TIME!. Then I got Steven.  Then I got a plan. It changed my life, and it will change your life too.

At first, I thought I was tough enough to take on the bar by myself.  After all, as an aviator I have flown in the most intense environments.  I have had emergencies that have taken me to the precipice of death.  I have even been in an air crash that totaled the airplane.  As an Army officer, I was the tip of the spear – forward deployed to Libera to support the global Ebola effort.  I made it through Army Basic Training and Officer Candidate school at Fort Benning, GA when the Army was downsizing.  Stress is my constant companion and copilot, but the Bar exam was something else.  You need help to be successful.  You need a mentor.  You need a Steven Harris.

My advice to anyone about to take the bar is don’t hesitate to call Steven!  I waited until I had 5 weeks left to pull the trigger.  I waited till I was in a knife fight with the bar.  Steven was my combat multiplier. He was my air support, my artillery, and my tank division.  He was my secret weapon — US Army Veteran, Esq., passed the July 2021 California Bar Examination.

I am so grateful to Steven for helping me prepare for and pass the California Bar exam on my first attempt!  I took the July 2021 Bar exam and was among the 2% of applicants who lost time on their tests during the remote video proctoring COVID-19 era.  During my first essay, I experienced internet issues and was on hold with ExamSoft for twenty minutes awaiting a validation code.  During Essay #4 and my Performance Test, I experienced white screens and was prevented from accessing the exam for about forty-five minutes, while I awaited another validation code.  Feeling defeated, I almost considered withdrawing after the first day, but Steven encouraged me to persevere.  I do not know where I would have been without his MBE tips and essay outlines.  Steven’s WINNIN’ TIME! book and boilerplates are invaluable for the Bar exam and beyond.  During a post-Bar Law Clerk position, I was asked to draft a memo regarding potential evidentiary hurdles pursuant to California law.  I knew exactly which issues to research and write about, thanks to Steven’s Evidence boilerplate and even brought WINNIN’ TIME! to work to refresh my recollection as to one of the California distinctions.  The attorney who assigned me the task gave me positive feedback regarding the memo and told me that it would be very useful for trial preparation.  I would highly recommend Steven’s services to anyone who wants to succeed on the California Bar exam. — Regent University Alumna, Esq., passed the July 2021 California Bar Examination

Professor Harris taught the legal writing and research component during both semesters of my 1L year at UC Hastings College of the Law. Prior to attending law school, I had been serving as a United States Naval Officer for just shy of five years. Consequently, I could not have been more unprepared to step back into an academic environment. Professor Harris’ class is the reason I succeeded my first year in law school. He fostered a learning environment that promoted candid conversation and he never “hid the ball” from us. I knew what was expected of me and how to meet those expectations. Professor Harris provided numerous examples, guides, and one-on-one sessions. I brought the military discipline to the table and he provided the path to follow towards success.

Further, Professor Harris took time to offer guidance on our overall approach to law school. First, he provided detailed timelines of when we should begin outlining and practice exams. Second, he regularly checked in with us to ensure we were meeting our deadlines. Lastly, he provided an hour-by-hour guide to final reading period tailored to our class exam schedule. This is not common!

On a personal note, Professor Harris did not give up on me after I received the lowest grade on my first practice assignment. I vividly remember the pit feeling in my stomach when I saw all the red marks on my first memo. My fears about being out of my league and not good enough seemed to be coming true. Professor Harris called me and told me that I belonged and saw potential in me. That support is uncommon and propelled me to turn me on the path towards success.

The luckiest day of my law school career was getting assigned Professor Harris as my first semester legal research and writing professor. He gave me the blueprint for success, and I have lived the 1L dream. Implementing Professor Harris’ plans, I Am Jur’d two classes in the Fall Semester, received a 4.0 GPA in the Spring (resulting in a decline in my GPA), was the top student in my section, and finished ranked #6 in my 1L class at the end of the 1L year.  During the summer, I received offers to transfer to Harvard, Berkeley, and UCLA, and I have chosen to continue my law school career at Harvard Law. I owe my success and future opportunities to Professor Harris’ incredible teaching style and mentorship.  – Matt Balich, Hastings 1L, Harvard 2L and 3L

I am so pleased and relieved to say that I passed the bar exam in February 2021 ! After having taking the bar exam during prior administrations both in person and online, I found myself in a position that barely missed the mark each time. My problem was not that I did not know material or didn’t put in the work, but my test anxiety put me in a situation that didn’t accurately reflect my knowledge, skills and abilities, or preparation. Ultimately, I not only realized that my test anxiety was likely the root of these issues, but eventually also hit a wall in terms of finding new approaches and/or material to effectively tackle my issues.

I was entirely out of ideas when I spoke with Steven and decided to give his novel approach a try. I also made sure to emphasize the fact that my anxiety was a huge part of the problem, and Steven assured me that he would make sure “there was no possible way to have anxiety by the time [he] was done teaching [me] the material.” He was right!

Steven’s books and materials are different from other bar prep companies and tutors because he provides a very clear, concise and simple big picture outlines /flow charts. Steven also provides his students with material in the way that it is actually tested on the examination, versus providing the whole hornbook of a particular area of law as other companies often do. I really do believe the simplification is what allowed me to change my approach and prepare me for virtually any type of question that could appear on the exam.

Lastly, I’m not sure if the bar will permanently become an online examination, but if this is that’s the case then Steven is the coach for you! I  would not only recommend Steven for any bar preparation course, but would also recommend his books and other materials for any current law students or as a supplement to your bar prep. — Nita S., Esq., passed the February 2021 California Bar Examination

After barely failing the October 2020 bar, I immediately signed up to retake the February 2021 California Bar and worked with Steven to address what went wrong. His bar study methods work, without a doubt. The personalized calendar is great, and the regular feedback is what I needed to feel confident enough to take the bar again. The most helpful thing of all, though, is that Steven is 100% there for you during this stressful period. He worked with me to make sure my health concerns were being addressed and we were proactively combatting some of the issues that came up in October. His program works! — Hastings Alumna, Esq., passed the February 2021 California Bar Examination

Steven’s program was instrumental in my success on the California Bar Exam – following his suggested agenda along with the program’s content allowed me to effectively digest the necessary materials and kept me honest in the short time I had to prepare to study. I strongly recommend the program to anyone who needs to pass the bar exam with only a short window to study — Foreign Educated Attorney, Esq., passed the February 2021 California Bar Examination

Steven Harris has an outstanding bar tutoring program that helps repeat bar takers like myself pass! I appreciated his three-pronged approach to the bar exam with the MBE’s, Essays, and PT’s. Steven provided a great approach to how to best complete essays (especially for Evidence, Civil Procedure, and Professional Responsibility). He gave me a lot of feedback on my essays and PT’s, and sometimes the feedback was longer than what I had originally written in my essay. His MBE pointers also helped me avoid traps that usually come up in MBE’s. Finally, Steven’s Essay Review Week and Memory Work programs are especially helpful in preparing for the bar, which ultimately helped me pass the bar this time! Overall, Steven is not only a great tutor who knows what he’s talking about (and can back it up too!), but also an even better person with a great personality. Plus, bonus points: he’s a big Harry Potter and California Golden Bears fan (Go Bears!). — Golden Gate alum, Esq., passed the February 2021 California Bar Examination

Professor Harris’s class and books were instrumental in my bar passage. His clear methodology for essays made me feel more confident in my ability to organize my writing. On the exam I was able to apply what I had practiced and not waste time. Additionally, Professor Harris gave incredibly thoughtful insight into the bar process as a whole such as how to stay healthy and prioritize what matters. I am incredibly grateful for Professor Harris’ help and passed the first time! — Hastings alumna, Esq., passed the February 2021 California Bar Examination

I failed the October 2020 bar and immediately sought Steven’s tutoring services to take the February 2021 bar six weeks later. His materials were great at distilling a large volume of information into smaller, easier to memorize, bite size parts. His method teaches you exactly what the bar graders are looking for when grading your exam—a key to passing! — Hastings Alumna, Esq., passed the February 2021 Cal Bar Exam