Passed the CA Bar on my second try after getting help from Shana. She is extremely attentive and structured, and genuinely cares about each individual student. Throughout the course, she's able to adapt to your needs and create a more tailored study schedule for you if and when necessary to focus on your weaknesses. The checklists she provides are also lifesavers. read more

I highly recommend Shana and her A team! They MOST DEFINITELY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING! This was my 4th time taking the bar... when I came to Shana for a consultation, I was physically tired and emotionally drained. I literally cried throughout the consultation because I could not get over the fact that I had failed this exam yet again! During the consultation- Shana was super uplifting/ encouraging/ and motivating! (nothing like other bar companies that I consulted with) She advised me to take some time off to recover and enroll in her early bar prep program- I was hesitant, but I listened! I came into early bar prep- fresh! Her bar prep program is like no other! Her videos are short, precise, and enjoyable. I finally understood subjects that I never understood in law school- rather than making you memorize; she helps you understand the subject. Her essay approaches are the absolute best and will never fail you! Her online classes via zoom are also so interactive that you will never feel like you are another number in class. In her classes she also gives you real life examples of how and when the rules of law apply- which makes everything just click together. The essay grading is the best! The grader literally grades line by line, giving you constructive feedback on what to fix or things that you consistently do right. Shana's one on one tutoring is the bomb! She gives you constructive feedback and restructures your schedule based on your weaknesses. She takes the time to ensure that you understand whatever it is that you are confused about. Shana's MBE approach is also EVERYTHING! I went from scoring 50-55% to 70-75%. I really thought it was impossible for my scores to ever increase because I was scoring so low. However, she teaches a journaling approach that allows you to see the exact rules you still do not understand- so that you can work on understanding them. Last but not least, Shana's PT approach is WONDERFUL! Shana actually teaches you an approach on how to attack the PT. The approach is not a template of a memorandum, letter, etc. because she gives you a breakdown of how to attack a PT question-ex: how to find/spot a rule in a case, what to do with a rule, how to structure your PT, etc.) Also, when the bar was announced that it would be online, she restructured her PT and essay approach to tailor it to the online version of the exam. With all this said, I truly recommend Shana and her team! I wish I would have found her sooner! Again, I cannot thank God for finding her, and her team enough! read more

Whether you are a first time or repeat CA bar examinee, CA Bar Style taught by Shana Karpeles is your ticket to passing this exam once and for all. I was a repeat taker and signing up for this prep course was the best decision I could have made for myself. Shana knows exactly how to expose and attack your weaknesses. I took the July 2016 bar exam but did not pass. Upon reviewing my scores, I could see essay writing was my weakness. In comes Shana. She stressed discipline and structure when writing essays and that was exactly what I needed. Before seeking Shana's help, my essay writing had gaps that I could not see for myself. However, with her help and her approach to essay writing, I was able to learn what my problem was and why I was missing out on essential essay points. I knew the law and could spot the issues, but I did not have a good approach to essay writing. Shana filled that void. With intense preparation, I was able to make her approach my own and it completely changed my essay writing. I cannot stress enough how important it is to have a good approach for the essay portion of the exam and with Shana, the importance is highlighted and applied. Shana and her team are completely committed to helping you pass. They were available day and night for me. She offered constant support and encouragement before, during and after the exam. I could not have chosen a better program. With CA Bar Style's help, I was successful on the February 2017 CA bar exam! I can now move on with my career. Thank you, Shana! read more

I highly recommend Shana and CA Bar Style, especially for attorneys that have been out of school for 10 years or more. Trying to run a law firm and take the hardest bar exam in the country, a challenge indeed, but Shana's program is top notched. I shopped around, heard some crazy plans from others, shana was what I was looking for - an OCD Intense instructor to keep me on the path to passing. Her program has an excellent balance of materials, videos, practice essays, you just need to bring the hard work. She is really involved too, you can tell she personally wants to will everyone in her class to pass. If you are a repeater or first time taker, no brainer here, sign up, get it done. read more

BEST DECISION YOU WILL EVER MAKE. Seriously. Don't waste your time commercial bar prep courses. Spend the money on a PERSONALIZED tutor that will review your past bar exams, tell you where you went wrong and what you need to do to cross that finish line. Shana and Richard will be there for you every step of the way and will motivate you on your days when you are at your lowest and give you the tools you need to finally get the job done with weekly zoom sessions and 1:1 private tutoring sessions. I passed on my 3rd attempt with CA Bar style. Shana's essay approaches are GOLDEN as well as her PT approach. She also changed up the entire game with my MBEs and had me studying smarter not harder. The essay grading feedback you get is very thorough and you also are provided with sample answers to better understand what the bar graders are looking for. I wish I would have discovered CA Bar style from the very beginning. read more

Thank you Shana and CA Bar Style! Shana's method, constant accountability, and one on one meetings were priceless. As a repeat test taker I was overwhelmed and did not feel prepared when I used a traditional bar prep course, but with Shana's method I actually felt prepared before the exam. Shana breaks down each subject and teaches you how to master identifying and memorizing issues. Her method for the PT was especially helpful. For those who are working I highly recommend this course. I was working full time and Shana sat down with me and created a schedule for me to follow. Shana and her method are the real deal and she sincerely wants to help you pass. I highly recommend this course!! read more

If you are a second time bar taker I highly suggest you sign up with Shana. I would like to start off by saying this coarse is what helped me pass the CA bar exam. I graduated Southwestern law school in 2016 and immediately after took the July 2016 bar. I worked my butt off, graduated in the top 20 of my class, and studied so hard for the bar. So when I didn't pass I was devastated. To help prepare for the February 2017 bar I called 6 different companies and asked about their program. Shana was the only one, who after looking at my scores, could analyze right away what I needed to work on. She was also the only one who had an extremely detailed outline of what you should do everyday. This I loved. If you're like me, the idea of free studying for something this big sounded horrible to me. With this coarse I learned that it does not matter how much you learn the law IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A GOOD APPROACH. The bar exam is a whole different monster, and writing for it is different than how you are taught in law school. No matter your academic standing, no matter how hard you study, without an approach- you will fail. This is what Shana offers that NO ONE else does. Shana has an amazing approach to the writing portion of the bar, and my writing improved really quickly. Shana also provides one on one time (which not many others do) and analyzes your weaknesses and strengths and adjusts your schedule accordingly. If you are nervous about the MBE - don't be. You will do so many in this coarse that you'll see they become so repetitive. I highly suggest if you are a second time taker to take this coarse!! read more

It doesn't matter how well you know the law, if you don't have an approach to the California bar you will fail. This is where Shana at CA Bar Style comes in. Shana's specialty is getting you to understand and have an approach (literally) for any and every question you may be hit with on exam day. All you have to do is trust her and do as she says. I just passed the Feb 217 CA bar and it's an amazing feeling, so TRUST her! Before CA Bar Style I had prepped with one of the large commercial bar prep courses, it didn't cut it. The Cali bar is hard and in my opinion the best prep is the one that gives you insurmountable amounts of constant feedback. That's what you'll get with CA Bar Style. I very much recommend this bar prep course for anyone taking the CA bar, especially those (like me) who studies out-of-state. read more

Where can I begin. If you look at my previous review from October 2014, I am writing this updated review to proudly say I have finally passed the July 2021 California Bar Exam after 9 consecutive attempts. I have followed Shana's outlines, essay approaches, materials, etc. the entire time and never gave up on myself or Shana's system. FYI, Shana spotted a disconnect in me. I went in for professional testing. Turns out I have adult ADD. This is why I struggled with law school and the CA Bar Exam for so long, one of the hardest tests in the world. I gave up on personal tutoring, direction, critiques, etc. for a long period...BUT I kept on with Shana's materials/methods, to learn/absorb it all at my own pace. She never gave up on me, I felt bad for giving up on her for a time period. I also had a lot of other major things happening in my life (Change of circumstances, death of immediate family, etc.). You must be 100% focused on the bar, nothing else (ANOTHER thing Shana tried to tell me many times). Everything she did for me worked. But I had to listen and follow through without taking shortcuts. I had to attack my weak MBE areas. She knew how to improve them but I had to do the work myself and follow through. In hindsight, I can say I would never have passed the CA Bar Exam if it had not been for Shana. I know that I'm an anomaly, so the majority of you can do it too if you give Shana a chance and follow everything she gives you and do everything she tells you to do for several months. I am living proof that it works. I could go on and on, but i will close by saying, Shana has full credit for helping me through this 9 year life journey of law school and the CA Bar Exam. Use her services please. read more

I am very grateful to have come across Shana with CA Bar Style. Her tutoring changed the game for me. I had taken the CA Bar Exam before and prepped with a commercial prep course and then self studying. But once I enrolled in Shana's course, I immediately noticed a shift in all of my scores. Even in the subjects I felt that I knew well, I realized through her program that there was so much more to those subjects that I could improve on, especially for the MBE portion. While it is a big financial commitment, it's worth it 100%. Shana has a set study schedule, BUT if at any point she sees that you need extra support in a certain subject or something, she will tailor the schedule to your needs. This is what makes her program worth it. She won't just give you a schedule and tell you to complete tasks. She will actually ensure that the schedule is working for you, which is exactly what she did with me. I will always be grateful to Shana, Richard, and the whole CA Bar Style team who helped me get over this hurdle. If you are a repeat test taker like myself, I fully recommend CA Bar Style. You won't regret it :) read more

Shana and her team helped my wife and I both achieve a pass on the first attempt on the Feb 2017 bar exam. I have been in practice in an out of state jurisdiction for 10 years and was really concerned coming in how well I could have recalled things from my 1st bar prep a decade earlier (with a big box company). This was further confounded with the complexities of fitting in study time while working full time and parenting our 3 small children. Shana helped devise strategies to study smarter and make great use of time. I was also concerned about attending online but always felt a part of the class. Whenever I had an inevitable breakdown of confidence Shana was right there to give the right kind of practical pep talk - not just "you've got this" but instead a real thought out strategy to meet my concerns. She also was spot on with her predictions. I was thoroughly impressed. This exam is no joke. Shana and CA Barstyle can help you succeed. read more

I really love the essay approaches. They take an otherwise overwhelming topic and break it down into digestible sections. She also shows you what goes with what and how not to just regurgitate everything. Thanks! I passed!!!! read more

I left the July 2019 Bar with uncertainty and fear. I left the February 2020 Bar with confidence and relief. CA Bar Style had a major part in that difference. While studying for the July 2019 Bar, I was enrolled in a big commercial bar prep program. After taking that exam, I couldn't tell you if that bar prep program helped me or not. It didn't give me that "a-ha!" moment and things didn't really "click" like people said it would. I was constantly looking for an approach or a strategy, but was not provided one then. It goes without saying that failing the Bar exam is rough. All that time, energy, effort... not to mention the long brutal waiting period for results... only to see "status: fail." I knew I had to do something different this time. A few colleagues at work recommended CA Bar Style and I thought I'd give it a try. I'm so happy I did. Shana provides honest, constructive feedback. I knew I had a huge problem with the MBE, yet I was terrified to practice and do more. So in January, when I had my first tutoring session with Shana, she made me realize that the work I was doing was not enough and that I was basically headed towards another "status:fail." I needed that. I needed someone to push me and show me that this process is not to be taken lightly. Shana believed in me and we basically pushed through together and made sure I got enough practice after that, even though there was only about 3 weeks left to the exam. And we did it. I passed the February 2020 Bar exam. Every time I look back at what happened or what was different, I hear Shana's voice giving me a reality check and standing behind my back to make sure I didn't let that defeat take over again. Highly recommend! read more

Shana is a blessing for people who have a hard time passing the bar. I took Barbri, but the information was copious, there was no real understanding of what is commonly tested, there was no approach, and there was virtually no feedback. The Bar repeats itself, however, 98% of what Barbri does is give you substantive information. That is not enough. You must understand the way to take the exam and pass it. I decided to hire an entirely different tutor (someone that isn't Shana) and all he did was review my exams without actually giving me an approach. That was not helpful at all! Enter Shana. First of all, even during my initial conversation with her, she was truly interested in me personally and my success. I felt like this was an old friend who is going to help me pass the bar exam. It is what doctors call "good bedside manners". Then she went into detail about how she will coach me to pass the stupid thing. I was thoroughly impressed because it was holistic: she provided the substantive information, told me that she has an APPROACH to passing exam, and that she will do everything in her power for me to pass. I was skeptical, but she under promised, and over delivered!! Throughout the study session, her team was incredibly professional, prompt, and took their job incredibly seriously. When minor issues arose, Shana took it upon herself to ameliorate them and actually went out of her way to make it even better than expected. For example, there was a misunderstanding as to the grading of my Wills essay. I asked her to regrade it. Not only did she do it again, but she went into detail comparing and contrasting the old wills essay and the new one! Her material is amazing. You follow the material and you will pass, even if you have half a brain and stayed out partying until 2 a.m. the previous night. Extreme? No. I thought I would never pass, but because of her APPROACH to essay writing, her availability to her students (whether it be about the law or about the stress level) is unparalleled. Even after I passed the exam, I received a personalized, hearty congratulatory email from her as well as her availability to help us with any real life practice pointers. I mean c'mon! She is even available after you pass the exam!!! Don't cheap out and get a hack of a tutor. Shana is the real deal! You have invested so much, so don't stop there! Here is the winning formula: Dreaded Bar Exam + Shana = Pass read more

After taking BarBri the first time and being fairly disappointed, my wife found the Yelp reviews for CA Bar Style, and we soon found ourselves wondering why I hadn't gone this route in the first place! Shana and her team are professional, responsive, and deeply knowledgeable about not only the bar exam material, but also the entire bar taking experience and how to make it less stressful. I soon realized that there were patterns and procedures that I could memorize and follow, which had little to do with either what I had learned in law school or during my summer internships. Some of the pros of this program over other options include: 1 on 1 tutoring sessions with Shana. Not sitting in a lecture hall watching videos of a law professor. I got so much more out of being in a small conference room with a real live person who didn't care about theory, only passing the exam. Shana is not afraid to make predictions and tell you what you DON'T need to know, instead of just throwing everything at you and hoping something sticks. Detailed approach outlines for almost every potential essay. If you find essays the most difficult part, like I did, this is the course for you. Something like 30 essays graded--usually within a day or two, so there isn't a huge delay in which to forget what you wrote. Much more doable for people with work/family/other commitments. Barely more money than BarBri or other big companies--and literally the difference between having a full-time personal trainer and trying to exercise on your own. A supremely worthwhile investment, especially when compared to the financial setback of potentially not passing. The bar exam is still extremely challenging, but if you had trouble the first time, call Shana immediately, and do everything she says. This way, you will at least know you did everything you could and didn't leave anything on the table. As I sat during my second exam, I remember feeling that there was no way I could have written as well as I did without Shana, and I was much more confident that I had passed, having a much deeper understanding of the exam from the graders' perspective. FYI, my class met in Beverly Hills--not Sherman Oaks, but a lot of people did it online or met with her in person in the Valley. This is the best program out there, and I have already recommended half a dozen people to it. As Shana would say, I passed, and so can you! read more

I enrolled in CA Bar Style to prepare for my 3rd attempt at the bar exam, and I am happy to say that I have passed the July 2016 exam with the help of this course. After using one of the large commercial bar prep programs for my first two attempts, I realized that I have to take a course that targets my weak area - the essays. I had a hard time organizing the issues and seeing the big picture, among other things. Even worse, I seemed to always freak out during the PT because I couldn't seem to organize everything. After talking to a friend who took this course, I realized that this course best fit my needs. The course focuses on teaching you how to write the essays for each area of law tested, rather than dumping large amounts of black letter law on you. The materials provide you with an essay approach for the major issues tested in each area, and this provided me with the structure that I was missing in the other course. Moreover, I felt that PT approach taught in this course is much more intuitive and helpful than the three other approached I was taught. Another great thing about this course that stood out to me was the quality of the feedback for the graded essays. The comments were very helpful and I was able to avoid repeating any of the mistakes in the following essays. Overall, I recommend this course to anyone, and especially to those who are struggling with the essays. read more

This is THE BEST prep class available. After practicing law for more that 25 years and taking and failing the California bar, I did my homework... and compared the success rates and approaches of the tutoring and teaching available and working with Shauna was focused, structured and purposeful...exactly what a full time litigator studying to take this tortured bar needs. This program provides the substance you need, the motivation you must have and as much feedback as you require. There is NO BETTER PROGRAM available. I PASSED the lowest passed bar of all time thanks to following the proven and effective CA Bar Style program. If you want to take this test only one more time...this is the class for you. read more

Shana is a lifesaver! I didn't pass the July bar and found Shana's program through online reviews and research. The whole program is tailored to exactly what you need to know and not tons of superfluous material. Her tutoring sessions help pin point exactly your flaws in the essays so you can focus on improving and passing. Her MBE lectures are out of this world and make the MBE process so simplified and make you wondering how everyone else over complicated them. I passed the February 2016 bar and could not have done it without Shana. I would recommend her to everyone I know who is having problems passing. I took this class with my best friend and we both passed together. If you find yourself frustrated and confused on why you didn't pass please call Shana. All the other bar programs don't tell you how to improve and why you aren't getting better scores but Shana can help you and push you to be better! read more

I passed the FYLSE on the second try because of Shana's approaches to the essays. There is zero way to have passed, in my mind, without them, First, and most importantly, she knows what the bar wants. Her approaches create a detailed checklist of issues that are likely to come up and she presents them in a way that provides almost mini outlines for every possible scenario, which for me was in contracts, torts and criminal law. She clearly knows the best and cleanest way to approach essays and how to organize the headings properly so that points are maximized. Second, her written materials are so in depth with so many nuances to the black letter law. This provided me with lots of memorized additional exceptions, or alternative theories etc. that I was able to recall for my analysis and good legal argument on some recent essays (ie negligence per se). She kept saying to me, "You have to connect with the material and once you do, it will flow..." This is so very true, but only because her product enabled strong connections to the material I was studying and memorizing. It all makes so much sense when you see what she is teaching. Her writing is so top tier and so having her critique your essays is worth a lot. I cannot wait to become a lawyer, and because of Shana, I am a lot closer to my dreams. Thank you CA Bar Style! read more

There's no 50 pound box of books that you'll never have time to complete. No tedious online exercises. No bloated and directionless study plan. You get your outlines, essay approaches, and most importantly the instruction you need to put those materials to use. Once you get to writing, Shana does a good job of spotting your weaknesses and pointing you in the right direction. All you have to do is put in the work and trust the process. read more

I am a practicing attorney and I signed up for the July 2017 Bar exam and ended up having a trial end 18 days before, so that was pretty much all the time I was able to devote to studying. I took it anyway, hoping that would be enough time given my experience in practice. I was wrong: the California Bar exam demands to be your wife, not your mistress! I decided to hire a tutor for the February 2018 exam so that hopefully I would only have to take it one more time. I asked around, got four names and interviewed each. All of them said things like "I will make you a better writer" or " I can really teach you the law you will need to know." But as a partner at my law firm, and having been a federal law clerk, I knew that was not what I needed to focus on. When I first called Shana, she said "I know this test, and I can teach you how to score points on this test." Bingo. Game theory applied to the Bar exam. From her very first lecture on Crimes, I knew I had picked the right tutor. She has been tutoring for so long for this test, she has read so many answers from both passing and failing applicants and she has analyzed the patterns of passing and failing answers. She gives you a way to write nearly every fact pattern for all the different areas of law that most often come up (she calls them her approaches). Two questions from the February Bar were the exact same as ones for which Shana gave us an approach. I literally exclaimed "YES!" when I saw the questions. And when you get a curve ball question, you can easily adapt because you have a way to attack the question. I spotted easement by estoppel on one question that I would have never thought of on my own! Shana has amazing advice, and has really seen it all. Just do what she tells you and you can pass. I was a remote student and it was a little harder to schedule time with Shana and stay connected, but if you just make sure you stay up with the class work, and take ownership of making sure you get your questions answered, it all starts to make sense as you dig in. I'm sure there are other good tutors out there, but if you want a lean, focused way to take the exam and walk out of the convention center hearing a points counter ticking in your head, go with Shana. read more

My husband and I are attorneys out of state. We have 3 kids ages 5, 3, and 1. We both passed the bar with Shana's help! CA bar style provided us with a study schedule, practice tests, and all of the tools necessary to pass the test. Shana was available to us whenever we needed and even though we were states away, we felt like she was right there ready to help. I highly recommend this course! Jessica H. read more

If you want to pass, you take Shana that is the only way. I failed the first time and Shana did it for me and made me Esquire this february! I am the happiest person on this planet. The program is efficient, concise, not tiresome, fun at times and she gives you everything you need. Best of all, depending on the package you get, you meet with her 1 on 1 no one, can beat that. She literally kept track of my progress from day 1 until i passed. Shana's positive attitude and amazing work product will make you a lawyer. I did barbri the first time and I was putting in 15 hour days and I learned nothing. I was never a cookie cutter student so that didnt change when I wanted to take the bar. Because CA Bar Style CEO Shana meets with you and her team grades your essays you have a team helping you everyday or I should say carrying you to the finish line. This was the best choice I have ever made. I wish I did this program the first time! FYI she flew in the adaptibar guy just to lecture us, her team is filled with the best and you will need the best to pass the CA beast! This was VIP program, only for the people who want to pass. I highly recommend CA Bar Style! read more

As a repeat bar taker, I was ecstatic to have made the pass list. It was a long road for me. I've always had to work full time while preparing for the bar exam and was unsuccessful in past. I took and purchased many courses to prepare for the bar in the past, but CA Bar Style was by far the best course for me. They produce a schedule for you to follow while you prepare, give individual writing critiques and advice, and give you feedback that explains the rules in a clear manner. In addition, their outlines and essay approaches are superior to anything I had previously purchased for bar prep. The essay approaches focus your attention to matters that have been important for bar examiners over the years and provide you with a clear picture of what's important. The outlines are concise and give you all the material you need to use to prepare. Shana and her team of bar graders give you detailed feedback that assists you in improving on your weaknesses. CA Bar Style gave me an edge in preparation that helped me pass. Now, I'm hopeful for the future and ready to make a difference as an attorney. Thank you is not enough for helping me realize my dream of becoming an attorney. I'm infinitely grateful to CA Bar Style! Thanks Shana! read more

CA Bar Style is definitely a great product. There are different products and plans to choose from to align with your financial means. I ordered her baby bar bundle package and it was absolutely helpful. Her outlines are amazing and very detailed. I passed the California baby bar on the first attempt and I can say that her products helped achieve that goal. If you are studying to take the California baby bar or the California bar exam I would definitely stop by her website and check out her products. read more

I couldn't let another day go by without thanking CA Bar Style for all their help in passing the July 2021 bar exam! The program and materials are invaluable! I had been following the company online and finally asked for help. Thankfully, Shana was able to help me and I was gifted the entire program for bar prep. The videos, outlines and approaches are key to passing the CA bar exam. The way Shana explains the law and organizes the materials is genius! She tells you exactly what the bar is looking for and how to apply the law correctly. I had taken other programs, but she's the very best. She also is such a great motivation and very encouraging! Her words are very calming and she truly has faith in her students, enrolled or not. I am so grateful to Ca Bar Style and Shana! Thanks a million! read more

CA Bar Style and Shana are truly incredible. This was not my first attempt at the California bar, so it is safe to say that I was feeling quite defeated, but nevertheless, still hopeful. I had inquired into Shana for my previous bar examination and due to my circumstances at the time, I decided to do Barbri instead. Believe me, save yourself the wasted energy and heartbreak, no other bar tutoring compares to Shana and CA Bar Style. I signed up for the early prep this time around since I have a 2 yr old and a 1 yrs old and was working as well and it was a great thing that I did because right smack dab in the middle of the intense bar months, I had a big life change that affected my time and concentration for a few weeks. I fell off my studies for a bit but I was communicative with Shana and she was truly sympathetic, empathetic and understanding of my situation. She has her students best interests at heart; I never felt that I was just another statistic to add to her success. She gives sound advice, delivers her lectures and pep talk with extreme knowledge, passion and dedication and she is and will be your biggest cheerleader during the arduous process of studying for the bar. In my darkest days and when I felt most defeated, Shana was able to pick me up and give me the strength to continue on. Please please don't hesitate to go to CA Bar Style. The whole team is absolutely incredible, Richard makes the administrative process smooth, and, I know you won't believe me, but they actually make studying a bit enjoyable. I owe Shana and Richard everything. Thanks to them, I'm able to finally start my career as a CA licensed attorney!!! read more

Shana is a complete game-changer for the CA bar. I was STUNNED by how well she knows this test. If you put in the work, do what she tells you to do and believe in yourself, there is almost no way that you won't pass. It's a bold statement, but she is that good. I walked out of the conference center on the first day and my first call was to Shana -- I was shocked by how easy it was! That has nothing to do with me -- it's all Shana. The way that she breaks down the grading process and the subjects that you need to know will absolutely set you up for success. Also, she is such an amazing person and cares so deeply about her students. She has got you covered! I know that when I was thinking about a bar tutor, it was hard to distinguish between the different tutors and programs. There are countless great things to say about Shana, but if I had to pick the three things that made her program so effective for me, they would be: 1) She does an AMAZING job of breaking the essay subjects down into digestible topics that are not overwhelming. She is great at distilling things and she tells you EXACTLY what you need to know within each subject area. It's that simple -- she's been studying this test for over ten years and she knows it inside and out. For me, this guidance was invaluable and helped me to not waste time studying details that I didn't actually need to know for the test. 2) She teaches you how the essays are graded and how to maximize points. I personally think the lack of information about how the essays are graded is why a lot of people don't do well. Shana breaks it all down for you! She teaches you how to get points so you know how to use your time efficiently on the actual exam and give the graders exactly what they want. 3) Shana's great attitude and energy. Studying for the bar is an intense process and it's very easy to feel overwhelmed. Shana does an incredible job of keeping her students motivated and encouraged. She has the best advice and it was huge for me to know that I had someone in my corner who genuinely cared about my success. You will love Shana! read more

Shana is the best you will ever find! As a student in the LOSP and not in a law school, Shana helped me prepare for the FYLSE (baby bar). I was not sure if I was going to be able to do this type of program or even pass the FYLSE since it has such a low pass rate. An attorney in my office recommend Shana to me and it was the best recommendation I had ever received. Shana and Richard helped me prepare for my exam perfectly. I had an organized schedule, study materials and someone to go to when I needed extra help in certain subjects. I passed the FYLSE on my very first try with a high score and it would not have been possible without Shana's help. I can't wait to tackle the Bar in a few years with her help. If you are trying to decide which program to use for your Bar Prep, you've found it right here - trust me, go with CA Bar Style! read more

CA Bar Style teaches participants exactly how to write for each subject. They utilize specific approaches for each subject and subsection of each subject. This is extremely useful and allows candidates to feel confidante and ready for the essay portion of the exam. CA Bar Style also uses a program for practice multiple choice questions that breaks down the practice questions into specific subsections and provides feedback in which sub-category of a subject a participant should focus their studies. Also a great tool to have when studying for the bar. read more

Shana is amazing! She helped me navigate the bar exam and was really nice and helpful. Her materials are really accessible and clear and she is available for personal help at almost any time. I passed and I felt confident while doing it, all thanks to CA Bar Style! read more

Shana is absolutely incredible!!! I signed up for CA Bar Style when I began studying for the CA Bar Attorney Exam. I've been licensed in CO for 9 years and initially believed I could study for the CA Bar on my own. It quickly became evident that there was too much material and the writing style for the exam was very different from writing I am used to doing. I found CA Bar Style on Yelp and am SO glad I did!!! I did the prep course online and it was incredible. Shana's instructions and guidance were focused, clear and on point. Her feedback and tutoring on my practice essays are absolutely the reason I passed the February 2018 exam. Passed on my first try!! I believe Shana and CA Bar Style is absolutely responsible for helping me pass!!! This program is SOOOO worth it!!! read more

I took the California bar 3 times. It's was only when I hired Shana as my tutor that I finally passed! Investing in her as my tutor was one of the smartest decisions I've ever made. I wish I had used her the first time I sat for the bar! When you are ready to take the bar, do not waste your time and money on commercial bar prep courses! CA Bar Style is the ONLY way to go! I passed because Shana gave me the best advice and kept me going. Thank you so much!!! read more

I passed!!!! And I 100% dedicate it to Shana and her team. The course materials were ALL you needed; nothing more. The lectures were straight and to the point, and the assistance we got from Shana in case we needed help in a field was out of this world. She makes you feel very confident coming on test day and the environment was VERY welcoming. I can't recommend this place enough. In particular what helped me most was the AMAZING essay approaches Shana created for every single subject. Thanks again read more

CA Bar Style is simply amazing!!! The experience, the knowledge, the help and the attention students get is something truly fantastic. With them, you are provided with extremely useful and necessary tools to prepare for the exam along with a plan of action. Excellent classes, material and so much more are offered in an environment that is conducive to learning. The tutoring provided by CA Bar Style really is extraordinary! read more

As a repeat taker, I know CA Bar Style was the difference maker for me and that I couldn't have done it without Shana's help. Shana's course is structured and the material is clear, organized and isn't overwhelming like other bar prep companies. Normally, the stress of the exam would get the best of me but Shana's essay approaches gave me structure and helped me feel calmer during the exam. Also, Shana actually takes the time to go through your graded assignments and the essay portion from your last exam and really helps you understand where you lost points and what you need to do to improve your writing. Lastly, Shana genuinely cares about her students and is passionate about what she does. There were times when I felt defeated but Shana always encouraged me to keep going and not give up. I can't thank Shana enough and will always be grateful for all her help! read more

Couldn't have passed without Shana and her very well thought out methods/approaches for writing the exam! I took the attorney's exam after being out of school for over a decade, failed and had to repeat it. But thanks to Shana's approach, the extensive subject matter that can very easily overwhelm a person, became easily approachable and digestible. After reading selected answers from the State Bar I would have been totally lost writing essays in a way that maximized points. However thanks to Shana I definitely wrote answers in a well structured manner, with clear headers that I'm certain helped me maximize points even on portions that I felt weak on the law or my analysis. She really cared about everyone and put incredible thought into personalizing each one of our study approaches. She has hired terrific graders for practicing essays, that she holds to high standards, and who provide excellent feedback so you can learn and grow with every bit of practice you do. Personally too, she manages to add some lightness to this stressful endeavor, so you enjoy listening to her teach and it makes it more memorable. She's terrific with reality checks when needed (like for letting go of baggage of past failure, or constructively pointing out your weakness) and she's fantastic with pep talks! Despite the low passage rate of this test, she really helps you find your confidence and write your best test. During the test, I got discouraged on the very first question but I heard her voice in my head saying "there's still a lot of points out there!!! Keep moving!!!" And I found myself later pep talking others over the lunch hour, reminding them of that too. Take her seriously on everything she suggests. She's got you! Thank you Shana and team! read more

Shana is the one person who finally and brutally, but honestly and firmly, showed me in a tutoring session why my previous essays were not getting me high enough scores to pass the CA bar. I had tried Barbri, Barmax, and Baressays.com. I needed help and as an out of state attorney working full time, I needed the inside scoop of how to write for the CA graders. Shana comprehensively covers the best approaches to write each subject, along with teaching the substantive law needed to pass. With her help and especially her tutoring focused on the issues with my past answers together with exactly how to improve my writing, I'm very happy that I passed the CA attorney bar at the time of a record-low pass rate. I wouldn't recommend anyone but Shana for CA bar prep and tutoring, she knows what the graders are looking for, and she is simply the best! read more

CA Bar Style knows what to do to get you to pass the bar. Shana and Richard make a great team, and if you trust the program you will pass! Don't waste your time or money with other programs, choose CA Bar Style. read more

I took the bar exam for the first time in February 2017 and I PASSED! I'm "not a good test taker", I've never been...but Shana laid out exactly what I needed to do to pass, and I put in the work and did it: fool proof! I also struggle with learning disabilities and she helped cater the program to me and the accommodations I received on the exam. If I struggled in a specific areas, she gave me the tools to fix it. If you follow Shana's lead and put in the work she gives you, there's no doubt you'll be successful. Reading about CA Bar Style online made me believe that it was "too good to be true"...it's all true. I even felt cool, calm, and collected during the entire exam, which is almost unheard of. Don't wait to find Shana, use CA Bar Style now! read more