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One-Timers Service Agreement

admin — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:45:05 +0000

Review what is provided in the One-Timers Service Agreement (by Jason Tolerico). Please click the link below to download the PDF and read what is offered.

One-Timers Service Agreement (Jason Tolerico)

Most Recent California Bar Exam Model Answers

admin — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:56:08 +0000

February 2012 Model Answers

These are the most recent California Bar Exam Model Answers from February 2012. All Model Answers are written by One-Timers Personal Bar Review Course™ courtesy of Jason Tolerico.

2012 February – Question 6 – Real Property (Model Answer written by Jason Tolerico – One-Timers Personal Bar Review Course™)

2012 February – Question 6 – Real Property (Audio by Jason Tolerico – One-Timers Personal Bar Review Course™)

2012 February – Question 3 – Evidence (Model Answer written by Jason Tolerico – One-Timers Personal Bar Review Course™)

2012 February – Question 3 – Evidence (Audio by Jason Tolerico – One-Timers Personal Bar Review Course™)

Test Taking Tips

admin — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:55:36 +0000

Preparing to take the bar can be intimidating, but we believe that by taking the proper steps, bar candidates can feel comfortable and even excited for test day. Here are our tips on how to study efficiently and effectively to pass the bar exam.

Give your mind a break. Never study for more than three hours at a time. Make sure to break up the time you study within each day.
Type. It is much easier for the grader to read and for you to properly organize your answer.
Do Quality studying. It’s not quantity that counts but the Quality of the work you do to prepare.
Get some exercise. It is just as important to keep your body fresh as that will help your mind function better.
It is very important to limit distractions and stay focused. The better you can concentrate the more productive your studies will become.
Get comfortable. You will perform better and study more effectively if you find a convenient and comfortable place to assume your studies for the bar.
Do not study while watching television, listening to music or in the presence of others who will distract you.
Make sure your loved ones understand the magnitude of what you are going through and try to make them understand this is your time and you must be selfish during your studies. Promise to make it up to them when the bar is over.
Stay organized.
Turn off your phone. If you wish to speak to someone or text your friends it will just lead to unwelcome distractions and ineffective study time.
Do active studying not passive studying. Listening to tapes and reading outlines is not as productive as actually doing essays and MBE’s.
Register for the California Bar exam and make your hotel reservations and accommodations as far in advance as you can.
Preparation is the key to success.

This is a rough but fair guideline of the grades you may receive on a California essay

45 – Extremely poor answer, almost missed what subject it was. The applicant did not demonstrate even close understanding of the essay.

50 – Very poor.

55 – Needs much improvement but hit some issues.

60 – Not quite passing, but not too bad.

65 – Showed enough understanding in the subject to feel comfortable that the applicant comprehended the subject with competence. A passing answer.

70 – Really good answer, well organized and discussed.

75 – Close to flawless answer with creative arguments, hit the main issues hard and discussed almost everything very well.

80 – While reading it the grader is in awe, it was that good.

Price

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The price for this course is $4,850. Space is limited to only 25 students per bar. The reason is because of the time and attention each student receives. It would be impracticable to take on a class of more than 25.

What the price includes:

The cost of the program includes any books or materials needs, unlimited personal attention, thorough grading and feedback on essays sometimes by two different attorney’s all within a 24 hour window, a comprehensive daily schedule, unlimited calls, meetings upon request, unlimited attention at your convenience, accessibility, and royalty fees to the NCBE. In addition, there are other intangibles not mentioned. For example: I do take your calls during the bar, at lunch or Tuesday or Wednesday night. You will also receive tips and model answers to your bar exam way before results come out. The model answers will be written as soon as the California Bar Examine Committee posts them on their website sometime in August or September.

To note: the price must be firm and fair to all who pay. There are incentives offered and payment plans available. At a minimum, half is requested up front.

If financing is a problem provisions may be made under certain circumstances where you pay a certain amount (usually up to $500) if and only if you pass. You must complete the course work and turn in the assignments in good faith. Thus, a reasonable payment plan looks something like this: $2,500 up front, $925 for the next month and $925 for the last month; and when results come out, if and only if you pass do you pay the final $500.

I want everyone to feel that they get what you pay for, but remember it is not smart to be penny wise and pound foolish, which means being cautious and wise with small amounts of money but wasteful and foolish with larger amounts.

You must think about the time, expenses for hotel, bar fees, laptop and re-registration fees, plane tickets, gas, new books, the hassle, the stress of the experience again, the disappointment of checking your results, loss of employment and income, career earnings, 6 months of not being paid like a lawyer, etc… should you not pass the bar exam. Thus, it is imperative that you make this your “one-time” and do it right. When you factor in all the expenses the price seems more than reasonable. Keeping in mind, the bar is only twice a year.

I also make a commitment to stick by my students. Thus, if for some reason you need to take the bar again or at a different time, you get to go again for free. I do not believe in charging anyone for a job that should have been done the first time. I give everyone a promise and a commitment and I intend to honor that. There is a written contract that details this information.

Additionally One-Timers offers:

$75 per essay grading. You will get an essay of the subject of your choosing to be graded with full and complete comments, a grade similar to a California Bar exam grade and model answer. Turnaround time is within 24 hours, but is usually much shorter. The feedback is comprehensive and thorough. If you would like to see a sample of how your graded essay will be returned please email or call. Thank you.

$1,500 MBE course materials: MBE book of our choice, plus previously released MBE questions from the NCBE, a discussion of the MBE with a scope outline and MBE Tips. In addition, you will be privileged to call and ask questions at your convenience but only on MBE questions and MBE subject matter.

California Essays

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The California Bar Exam tests amongst other things, California Law. On every administration of the California Bar exam you are almost certain to see at least one California specific subject.

Thus, a knowledge of California Specific Subjects is required. Sample California essays are included below:

California Community Property: (One-Timers Model Answer by Jason Tolerico)
California Evidence: (One-Timers Model Answer by Jason Tolerico)
California Wills: (One-Timers Model Answer by Jason Tolerico)
California Professional Responsibility: (One-Timers Model Answer by Jason Tolerico)

**Note: California Civil Procedure has not been tested yet. But, I have a feeling it will be tested in July 2012 focusing on pleadings and diversity.

MBE

admin — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:53:18 +0000

I love the MBE. A comment you don’t hear most people say. I think the MBE is fun and a strong majority of the students who take this course really look forward to the last Wednesday in February or July. The reason:

“If you understand how to take this test and how well it is written it becomes fun.”

Currently One-Timers is under contract with the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) to license all their past released questions, including the most recent multi-state questions from 2006, 2009, and 2011.

MBE Questions and Answers Example for each subject:

To find out what issues are going to be tested on your bar click on the link for the scope of that subject. It breaks down how many questions are going to be tested in each subject as well as what sub-issues are going to be tested. For example: On the February 2012 MBE you will see 6 – 7 questions on Mortgages.

Outline of Subject

2012 Constitutional Law MBE Scope Outline
2012 Contracts MBE Scope Outline
2012 Criminal Law MBE Scope Outline
2012 Criminal Procedure MBE Scope Outline
2012 Evidence MBE Scope Outline
2012 Real Property MBE Scope Outline
2012 Torts MBE Scope Outline

Sample MBE Questions

Sample Constitutional Law Questions with Answers and Explanations (by Jason Tolerico)
Sample Criminal Law Questions with Answers and Explanations (by Jason Tolerico)
Sample Criminal Procedure Questions with Answers and Explanations (by Jason Tolerico)
Sample Evidence Questions with Answers and Explanations (by Jason Tolerico)
Sample Real Property Questions with Answers and Explanations (by Jason Tolerico)
Sample Torts Questions with Answers and Explanations (by Jason Tolerico)
Sample U.C.C. Questions with Answers and Explanations (by Jason Tolerico)

Myths About the Bar

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Myth:: I Failed Because My Grader was Having a Bad Day.
Truth:: It would take eight different graders to have a bad day to make that statement true. In California, every one of your essays are read and graded. In fact, at least eight (8) different people will look at and grade your written performance. Each essay is color coded differently and is sent to a different grading room. Then a committee member leads a group calibration session. Each group will be responsible for that one essay or performance test. Since there are six essays and two performances tests, there will be eight different graders scoring your exam. Thus, if you are a “bar grader” you will only grade one (1) essay per bar exam.
Bottom line:: Just do your best and the rest will take care of itself.

Myth:

The February Bar is Harder Than the July Bar (or Vice-Versa).

Truth:

Throughout my experiences with the bar, I have been able to prove only two differences between the February and the July bar exams. First, the February bar exam tends to be colder. Thus, I would suggest wearing a sweater. Second, the February bar exam, on average, has less people than the July bar exam. Hence, parking will be a bit easier. That’s it. If someone tries to tell you differently ask them how they came to that conclusion and the reasons and empirical data to support it.

While it’s true that the July bar exam has a higher passage rate than the February exam, this could be related to a number of factors. Most law schools in California finish in May. This means you have students from Cal, Stanford, USC, and UCLA sitting for the July exam. These schools tend to have a higher passage rate than other California law schools. Thus, this could account for a significant disparity in the numbers. Also, statistics show that if you don’t pass on your first attempt your likelihood of passing decreases. It goes to follow that students who didn’t pass the July bar exam are less likely to pass the February bar exam.

More importantly, the State Bar of California specifically states, “The Committee of Bar Examiners utilizes a grading procedure designed to ensure the difficulty of passing the examination remains unchanged from one administration of the examination to another.”

Bottom line:

It doesn’t matter which exam you sit for. But remember, you can’t pass if you don’t try.

Myth:: If I Get a Second Read, I Automatically Fail.
Truth:: If you get a second read and pass, you will never know. The California bar exam committee will review your written scores a second time if your score falls above a 1390 but below a 1440 passing score. This is done to ensure accuracy in the subjective grading process. Students who received a second read and ended up passing the exam will have never known that their score fell within that range. It’s only students who didn’t pass that are aware of the fact that they received a second read.
Bottom line:: Don’t worry about the things out of your control. Make the best of everything you can do.

Myth:: I Need to Study 12-14 hours a Day.
Truth:: The amount of time you study doesn’t compare to the quality of time you study. Many students complain that they spend all day studying and still don’t get anywhere. This pattern is common. Assume you spent twelve hours in the library. If most of that time is spent chatting with friends, texting, checking Facebook, answering your phone, loading and unloading your books, and falling asleep or day-dreaming, no wonder you are not getting anywhere. This is not quality studying, it’s simply wasting time. Here is what you do. Have a plan. Know what you need to study that day and stay focused. Take only that material with you. Get organized. Only sit for a maximum of three hours at a time. Get some exercise. Stay fresh and stay focused.
Bottom line:: It’s quality over quantity. Take breaks. Get some exercise.

Myth:: Real Property Tests on Archaic Principles.
Truth:: The California bar exam does not test on the doctrine of Worthier Title, the Rule in Shelly’s case, riparian water rights, water courses, or subjacent lateral support. Most real property essays focus on well-known concepts, specifically landlord-tenant law, covenants, easements, and delivery of the deed. On the MBE, you may get one question on the Rule Against Perpetuities. You will not get more than that so don’t stress on it.
Bottom line:: It’s easier to see the forest when you aren’t staring at a tree.

Myth:: The More I Pay for a Bar Review Course, The More Likely I am to Pass.
Truth:: Just paying for a lot for a course doesn’t ensure your success. Some courses will make you believe that the more you pay, the more likely you are to pass. Nothing can be further from the truth. Here is the bottom line, some courses are good, some are not. But you will get out of it what you put into it. No exceptions. If you pay $15,000 and did none of the work, your chances of passing don’t increase simply because you wrote a bigger check than the next guy.
Bottom line:: Do the work - Get the results. Don’t be fooled by gimmicks and lofty price tags.

Myth:: I Have to Know “All” the Differences Between the California Evidence Code and the Federal Rules of Evidence.
Truth:: The differences between the California Evidence Code and the Federal Rules of Evidence are slight. In fact, the Federal Rules of Evidence were patterned after the California Evidence Code. See Notes of Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules. Most official comments in the Federal Rule state, “For similar provisions see California Evidence Code §…”
Bottom line:: It’s more important to understand the general concepts that are tested and try not to focus your attention on minor differences.

Myth:: The More I Write the Better I Score.
Truth:: Precision, conciseness, and accuracy count. Sometimes less is more. The directions on the California bar exam specifically state: “Your answer should demonstrate your ability to analyze the facts in question, to tell the difference between material and immaterial facts, and to discern the points of law and fact upon which the case turns. Your answer should be complete, but you should not volunteer information or discuss legal doctrines which are not pertinent to the solution of the problem.” This doesn’t mean that you should ignore important points of law or curtail your analysis of main issues. It simply means leave out the kitchen sink.
Bottom line:: Answer the call of the question, be concise, and stay focused.

Myth:: If I Do Well on the MBE, They Won’t Read My Essays.
Truth:: In California, they will always read and grade your essays. A grader will not know your MBE score when they are grading your exam. Your MBE’s are scored by a non-profit group in Wisconsin (The National Conference of Bar Examiners). The NCBE goes to great lengths to ensure the accuracy and fairness of the MBE. Thus, the written part of the exam and the multiple choice portion are distinct when it comes to grading.
Bottom line:: You can’t ignore any portion of the exam.

Myth:: I am Not Good at Math so I Will Have a Difficult Time With the Exam.
Truth:: The California bar exam will not force you to do complicated math. Every question which requires some sort of mathematical ability will be relatively elementary. The bar exam is not akin to the GMAT. If you find yourself doing complex equations, it is a sign that you are not on the right track.
Bottom line:: The bar exam is testing your ability to “Think Like a Lawyer.” Polished math skills are not required.

Baby Bar

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The preparation in law school allows the student to become “bar ready” for their classes as well as unwittingly studying for the bar.

The Baby Bar is a great way to prepare and become educated in each subject. Law students are welcome and encouraged to seek help all year round. However, priority will be given to bar exam candidates in June, July, January and February as that time must be allocated to students preparing for the bar.

Anyone who signs up for the Baby Bar can apply that tuition to the full bar review course when they are ready to sit for the California Bar Exam. Books, essays, MBE’s and any material needed will be provided to help study for the Baby Bar. Additionally, Law School Students will get assistance while in law school. The price is locked in once a verbal commitment is made and the student commences the course.

Scholarships Available for Law Students

Upon interview, students may be eligible for a full scholarship to One-Timers Bar Review Course. The requirements are the student must be enrolled in an ABA accredited school and within the top 20% of their class after their first year of law school. Only two students per law school will be offered the scholarship. Applicants must have at least one semester of law school remaining to be eligible. In addition, the better applicant will demonstrate a dedication and be insistent on passing the bar on their first try. Please contact One-Timers by email or phone for more information. First come first serve qualified applicants will be given priority.

Testimonials

admin — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:55:09 +0000

We provide California bar exam tutoring and preparation courses with great pride. We emphasize the importance of individualized attention for each student, assessing and addressing strengths and weaknesses assuring that each bar exam candidate feels confident come time to finally take the bar.

Over the years, we have met with great success, as have our students. See what they have said.

Jason,

You know, if it weren’t for your encouragement and faith in me, I would not have even reached where I am today. So I should thank you!

Brinda Mehta Gandhi
California Bar # 270010

Jason:

I remember you mentioning way back when we were studying for the Bar Exam together at Whittier that you wanted to start your own Bar Review course. Now you have. Who needs BAR/BRI? Just wanted to congratulate you on following through with your vision.

And you’re a professor. Even cooler. Congrats.

Richard A. Grossman
California Bar # 244251

J,

I just finished doing the MBE questions you wrote for Evidence. I tallied my percentage, & I got 40/51 questions right. That’s 78% – which I am very happy with at this point in time And the best part is that I’m getting questions right for the right reasons, and I’m eliminating answers for the correct reason as well (for the vast majority). Woohoo to that!

My MBE scores have definitely been improving – I admit that I’m almost to the point where I enjoy doing them. Don’t worry, I said “almost.”

I have been really happy with your program, as I hope you can tell.

Thanks for everything you do. I’m so glad to be working with you! (And I’m still pretty damn excited about that essay grade

Lindsey Caine
California Bar # 269553

Hey JT,

Thanks for the motivation and being “hard” on me. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate and respect being told “what I need to know” versus “what I want to hear.” Especially after seeing that we’re now in a society that tells kids that they’re still “winners” when finishing last place and get a 4’ trophy to show for it. Perseverance and character are elusive qualities these days.

We’ve done HUGE things over the last 3 months (from 50’s to 70’s in MBE’s and from 50’s to 60-75’s on essays and PT’s-with the occasional mishap . I take full responsibility for everything and pass or fail, you should be proud of these accomplishments as I attribute them to you. Now I got to get back to work-7am is my start time. Take care.

Mark S.
California Bar # 269542

Jason

I just want to say a big THANK YOU for ALL your invaluable help and advice for preparing for the CBX.

ANYWAY, it’s all over….and I have no doubt I did my best bar exam….wrote the best PTs and essays I have written (a la “CA bar style”)….whether they were good enough to pass is not for me to judge, but I know I have either done sufficiently well to pass or will be able to do so in the future if this time was not good enough. The most important thing is that I have made progress and I believe the RIGHT kind of progress for the specific purpose of preparing for the CBX.

I honestly don’t know how you could keep up with 30 of us!!!!……and totally agree with you that we are getting more than what we bargained for e.g., as in getting feedback from multiple graders who all have good and useful tips to help us improve.

Thanks for the first essay experience and “instant feedback”…am I glad I have found you??!!!

Winston Ku
California Bar # (Living abroad)

Jason:

Thanks for your message. I’m already following your methodology about distractions: placing my computer and phone out of my view and hearing range while I study! Your materials are fantastic. You really have a FAR BETTER system than anything I’ve seen.

Wish I had known of you before. I adopted your method comfortably right away. In the meantime, I’m excited about the days ahead and kickin’ the S out of the CABX…

I appreciate everything you’ve done…and so pleased I finally made the right choice in choosing a bar exam professor.

THANKS Jason!

Jason: I was very afraid of looking at the internet results. My envelope arrived about 30 minutes ago. I PASSED THE BAR! I am overwhelmed with relief and happiness. THANK YOU so much for your expert tutoring and support to get me past this huge hurdle in my life.

There was a period in my life when I thought I’d never see my name published as passing the CBX. Glad I barreled through by following your superior method and excellent materials and strategy. I followed your advice and prepared as if I’d never take the CBX again.

All the best,

John E. Fasesky
California Bar # 276302

Hey Jason,

Just wanted to let you know I passed the PA bar. Don’t have scores yet – should come in the mail next week.

With the MBEs, the materials you sent me helped sooooooooo much. Your explanation and analysis of each question is amazing work.

NJ results in about 5 weeks.

Thanks again!

Ethan D. Baker
California Bar # 242176
Pennsylvania Attorney ID # 309943

Jason, how are you holding up? I’m sure the last few days kept you very busy. I remember the first time I called you last November, you were losing your voice from talking on the phone all day.

It hasn’t really sunk in yet…I got up this morning worried that yesterday was all a dream. I don’t think there are any words in the English language to fully give justice to the devotion, time, patience, and strategies, that you provided, but I will definitely leave you my feedback anyway. Thank you for believing in me because building confidence is half of the battle. I wish I could turn the clock back to the first time I was preparing for the exam so I could have worked with you sooner. But now that my ordeal is over FOREVER, I’ll make sure that future examinees will not make the same mistake I did by not going straight to you.

I worked with some God-awful instructors before I met you and being skeptical was a knee-jerk reaction…that I did get over very early in your course.

My family and I truly thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping make this possible for me. I want you to know that I truly appreciate your course, you have helped me achieve the greatest obstacle in my life, to date, and I can’t imagine expecting anything else from you. I think it was one of the best investments I’ve ever made.

Nora K. Verceles
California Bar # 276785

Hey Jason,

*1st essay: defamation
- I think I handled it well. They tried to put all the elements in a different order, but I handled each one like how we had that previous defamation essay and mentioned all the elements and the facts to support so that was chill.

*2nd essay: contracts
- I think i got all the major points of the express condition. But organization and elements and facts were all good.

**3rd essay: corps
- was pretty easy.

Performance Test:
- Felt really good.

Overall 3rd day was even better than the first day, so I think that I feel confident for May, don’t want to jinx it.

Anyways, thanks for all your help and motivation. Was definitely worth it. Will talk to you soon and will let you know the results. I believe there’s a way to check your MBE scores even if you pass right? I would definitely like to know.

Thanks,

Akshay S. Chakravarthy
California Bar # 276795

Hi Jason,

How are you? Hope life has been treating you well. I was feeling a little anxious about bar results today and thought of you. I hope to make you proud come May 15th. Whatever the outcome, please know, I have learned a lot from you and appreciate all your efforts in seeing me succeed. Thank you.

Tina Dao
California Bar # 270101

Hey Jason.

Long time. I had to write you and let you know that I sat for the Vermont Bar Exam and just found out today that I passed. And even though it was not California, I know that some of the skill you worked with me on resulted in my success.

My MBE was 154 for VT.

Hope all is well with you JT.

Douglas E. DiSabito
Vermont Attorney License # 4815

Hi Jason.

If I pass I know it was because of you…. I’m just nervous on the results to come. I know for me I need a good MBE score, and I felt very good taking that part of the exam, actually I felt excellent especially with giant fact patterns…I just hope it’s a score like I was scoring with you before. I did feel more in control of the exam and being confident seeing the issues clearer than before and having a different writing style.
Thanks

Mike J. Munoz
California Bar # 266692

Thanks Jason. I will follow your instructions as close as possible. Like others, I am a total panic, but I do seem to have a feel of confidence that I know what to expect, and I am better prepared than ever before. I hope it is not false confidence…..

Your help is greatly appreciated….

Marcus A. Bohn
California Bar # 273635

Hi Jason,

I was wondering if you would like to teach another course. It is “Trusts” on Sundays from 2:30-5:30pm. I’m not sure if this is your subject area, but since we have had so many great reviews from students regarding your teaching methods, I thought I’d ask.

Thanks,

Amber Ng
Director of Academic Affairs
Irvine University

Jason I had to leave before I could say thank you. I appreciate your help and the time you put into helping me. I am a little nervous but I know without question I am ready to take and pass the test. I owe a lot of that to you and I wanted to say thank you!

Also, I like that on just about the last issue on the last essay you gave there is an 8th Amendment issue. I consider that to be the classic Jason, keeping us on our toes that was the last thing I expected to see, nice!

Marc Goldman
California Bar # (Coming soon)

Below is my review and it is an honest review.

I spent thousands of dollars on Bar Review courses and tutors. None really helped. Until I found Jason. In November, I was trying to figure out what I needed to do to pass this freaking exam. Then I found “One-timers.” At midnight, still depressed, I sent an email to find out about the bar review course Jason offered. Within 30 seconds, he responded. Jason was up preparing MBE’s for his class. At that time, I felt that I found the right type of tutor. One who is dedicated to his students, responsive and will work with them until they pass without a one time charge.

I worked with several tutors, solos and from bar review organizations. However, Jason stands out well above them all for many reasons. For example, his system of analyzing each sentence of the MBE and Essay questions. When you review his material, it makes you stop and think what is happening in the facts. He even researches and identifies the case law that was used to make up that question. Wow. Also, he is absolutely dedicated to you passing the exam. He is available all the time, including being at the test site for encouragement.

Most importantly, to me, Jason was the perfect trainer/coach that I needed for bar preparation. Jason did not baby me. He made me own up to my procrastination. Other tutors did not care. If I did not turn in an assignment, they were perfectly okay with that. Probably because they wanted my money and that’s all. However, Jason took my passing the bar personally. So, he yelled at me and made me feel very very very bad when I was not prepared or did not turn in my assignment. Some people may find that a bit harsh, but that is what is needed to pass this exam the first time. Without his dedication, I would not have worked hard to pass the exam. This exam is doable the first time, but only with someone like Jason on your back, for support, as well as, for pushing you to get off your butt.

I am so thankful that I sent that e-mail at midnight. He prides himself for working for his students and being available. He even guarantees it. I could go on and on, but the above a tip of ice berg of what Jason provides. His material, dedication, responsiveness and his knowledge of the material. I highly recommend him.

Milan Patel
California Bar # 277473

J,

I truly appreciate all that you are doing. I can’t thank you enough for helping me out. I shudder to think where I would be without your program.

By the way, the essay audios are great. It’s like you’re in the room. They are thorough and insightful. Thank you for going the extra mile.

JT’s Method works!!!

Is that copyrighted yet?

Luis E. Gonzalez
California Bar # 275961

I use your critical thinking method in my MBE’s and I usually know the answer before I get to the choices. haha.

I like your suggestions regarding the “focus” areas. I need more specific suggestions like this from you (not generalities – we all already know about the generalities). It’s funny because this morning I didn’t know where to start until I read your email and that was resolved. Since my anxiety takes a hold of me sometimes, your suggestions reboot my system and calm me down. Do it more often! Thanks.

Edward R. (Hadi)
California Bar # (Processing Application)

Jason:

I just wanted to say thanks for your help. Thanks for the tips, advice and help through this journey. I did not find out until Saturday, 5/14 because I did not want to check and you know my story. Words cannot describe what it feels like to pass and see your name on the passing list. Thanks for encouraging my wife with your last e-mail. Thanks.

Oh my!! WOW!!

Hi Jason! I know can u believe it!!we are so happy!! Thank u for convincing me to let him take the bar. After hearing that you recommended he keep taking it, I stepped back and let him decide. Of course he wanted to keep going. Thank you for your help and for talking with me. You helped get Carlos to the next level, and you were such a necessary part of this crazy journey. He improved so much after working with you. I am so happy it’s over. God bless you.

Sincerely,

Nicole (Carlos’s wife)

Carlos Funes
California Bar # 276794

Hi Jason,

I was just checking out your web site at One-Timers and couldn’t find a testimonial from me on there. Anyway, I would like to leave a testimonial for the fine work you did on my behalf, so please let me know how I can accomplish this. Thanks again, and thanks for the letter, the magazine and all the little extras you’ve been kind enough to send my way, they are much appreciated!

I’m sure you’re exceptionally busy this time of year, but drop me a reply when you can.

Doug E. Belyeu
California Bar # 275446

I have this overwhelming feeling of gratitude, I think I might be getting better finally!

The common sense explanation makes a difference, and, more importantly, makes it stick. Your answers address the exact issues I have w MBEs. Brilliant

MBE is so fun. Never thought the exam I hated so much will be my hobby Ahhh thank you thank you!

Oh and I do like my daily dose of awesomeness that you are. Having someone available and encouraging every step of the way is probably more helpful than anything else.

I think I had an epiphany, an essay is just like a PT, except in essay you have to create your own law skeleton and match it up with the facts!! Wow… I think I’m onto something. )

Ilona Wheat
California Bar # 276691

Do you remember how hesitant I was to take the July 09 exam? I was in the middle of a crazy moving process, had just been burglarized of $7K worth of personal property, and fallen victim to the flu?

The reason why I chose you out of all the tutors I was researching was because you told me “You’d have to be a fool not to take it.” That’s what I needed to hear when all the other tutors were saying it was a decision I would have to make. I needed a tutor that was going to guide me and from there I think I knew that your program was the one.

And when I was feeling down about the lack of time that I had to dedicate at the beginning, you told me that it would be an inspirational story for when I pass. You believed in me. So I did my best to do all that I could. I didn’t do it all, but like you said it was QUALITY over QUANTITY. Doing 1000′s of MBE’s and dozens upon dozens of essays got me no where my first try. But doing the most that I could mentally and physically do in the short amount of time YOUR WAY is what got me through.

And one thing that happened to me that I didn’t want to disclose at the time was that I was in a car accident within 3 weeks of the exam. So when you look at all the adversity I had to deal with in addition to having a full time job while I was studying for this exam, it was a dream come true, and I was in tears in the middle of the Bellagio casino after you broke the news to me.

You’re awesome Jason. Thank you!

WE DID IT!

Jeffrey V. Jimenez
California Bar # 264918

What you taught me went beyond passing the bar. For example what u said about the first day and how one has to get back up or else… I apply that to everything now and when you told me to be firm yet fair. Anyway I continue to take your advise in my career.

You have no idea how much those words of encouragement are needed and appreciated!!

(After the bar) OMG. If only u could see the huge smile on my face when I read your message!!! I’m loving life!! Out 160 applicants I was 1 of 4 to get the job. I’ve had 5 trial calls but they settled the day of. I was just thinking of u yesterday!!

Marysol Bretado
California Bar # 263842

I feel a lot better about this process after having meet with you last night

Please stay on me now till February even if I pout and complain. Thanks for everything J.

I’m still so excited I can’t believe it J I text Marisol last night it was so perfect we sat together and both past you’re the bomb J

Connie Stringfellow
California Bar # 263869

Hi Jason.

I just want to thank you for your hard work, support, enthusiasm and desire to see me pass. I really appreciate it.

Today I am practicing an attitude of gratitude

Thanks Jason. I appreciate all you are doing to help me.

Kelly Rose Mason
California Bar # 263106

For someone that learns like I do, Jason Tolerico was a great tutor. The thing with Jason is that while he has a little bit of a different study approach, his approach is the perfect way for passing the bar exam. He focuses not so much only on just the material, but also on how to reason through the questions if you don’t know the substantive answer, for both essays and the MBE. He shows you how to take the content they give you, and even if you know nothing, how to still get a passing answer. He also shows you exactly how to structure your essays, and how to make it easy for the grader to see the points you are making so that they don’t have to sift through a lot of verbiage. In reality, the graders read so many essays, that they really want to be able to glance at your essay and know that you are on the right track, and Jason teaches you exactly to format your answers so that it is evident to the graders that you have knowledge regarding this subject. For me I didn’t have a problem learning/memorizing the material, but it was through Jason’s assistance that I began to understand it conceptually which in turn helped me approach most any essay just using the facts they present, even if it was a subject I was weaker in.

The materials he gives you really covers every aspect of every subject, so if you are diligent and you go through all his material, you will have covered everything in the end. I know that doesn’t seem possible, but that is why he is as good as he is. He has put in a lot of time behind the scenes developing materials that are really substantive and really diverse so that you are not repeating the same subject, but are progressing through all the material. Bar-Bri works for some people but really the one on one attention you get with Jason sets him apart from Bar-Bri as well as most other programs.

I met with Jason a couple times during his program, but probably spoke to him almost every day even though he himself was studying for the Colorado bar at the time. He makes himself available to his students at any time of the day. In fact we even spoke in depth during the three days of the bar, while he was taking it as well.

He also gives you very detailed explanations for all the essays and MBE’s which is nice because it helps you to learn and they are much more in depth than Bar-Bri; he doesn’t just state the law but shows you how to know that a particular answer is wrong even if you don’t fully know the law or if two answers seem like they are both on point. He also gives you a lot of practice tests throughout which is great because it helps you assess where you are and he will structure your material so you strengthen your weaker subjects.

I hope this helps, maybe I wrote more than you needed but bottom line is Jason sets himself apart from other programs because he is not about teaching you just specific black letter law but rather also helping you get an understanding of the law in each subject so you can be prepared for whatever they throw at you and he is always available to assist.

If you have more questions please feel free to email me and good luck in February.

Rajat Bhasin
California Bar # 263385

Jason,

Your value is how your students feel about your system and your effort. I only get one vote on that, but you worked as hard if not harder than i did.

As an aside, i got your voicemail and had to laugh. you are absolutely correct on passing the bar first, however the humorous part for me was that it was the 3rd time this week that i received a contingent job offer! You know, I’m as relaxed as possible and i have no idea how it will come out, but i did everything i could do and i am at peace with that.

You enjoy the So Cal life today and i will enjoy Nor Cal coffee shop

I’m almost positive, that I wrote selected answer #2 for the 1st essay question of the bar exam – the Strict Liability question. I’m actually disappointed they selected 2 answers for this question, because my appears to be the superior answer.

Maybe if Conan ever gets a show again, I can be interviewed on it to explain how you helped me write the perfect answer.

hope all is matriculating well for you and your students.

yes I was sworn in. thanks for all your help. you were committed all the way through. Not to sound cliché, but that (commitment) is not a CA characteristic. you must have had east coast or Midwestern family values.

U are doing a hell of a job. Thanks for the help!

best regards,

Brent Kaspar
California Bar # 269435

I believe the interaction with Jason was the most helpful. The interactions helped to key in on insight that is valuable in passing the bar exam.

Jason was always accessible. When he was not accessible, voicemails were returned promptly.

I would recommend the course since the course is unique from other courses that I have used. Jason emphasized the right mix of material and strategy to achieve a passing score.

I felt prepared for the bar exam by constantly going over MBE questions and previous essays. Jason helped to prepare with the material as well as mentally prepare for the exam.

The course does not have to be improved much more since it is far superior to any of the other courses that I had previously viewed before.

This course had more one-on-one communications with Jason and he encouraged it. The other courses did not compare to the level of one-on-one communications as this course did.

There was always feedback on all the work that was performed, either positive or re-enforcement on materials to cover again in order to understand where the performance was lacking.

Communication was often daily and at least every other day.

The supplemental MBE books were very helpful.

The analysis was explained in a very usable manner. Jason made it a point of explaining the material in such a manner that it was understandable. If there was any hint that the analysis did not make sense, Jason attempted another approach in order to ensure that I had a solid grasp on the material.

Jason had a very high level of knowledge for the Bar, from the material to the process of the exam.

Raj Aujla
California Bar # 257618

Jason looks like you are going to have to make this a full time business. I’m serious you should open up shop. Craziness. I really think what you have is amazing.

Your scores are ridiculous. In a few years I’m gonna take a few more states so we will be working together. I’m thinking next year. Once I’m settled I’ll figure out what states I want under my belt.

Well we all know why I refer you… you are some sort of miracle worker lol. Man 180 is ridiculous. I need to know my score. I’m going to apply to DC soon.

Michalle Thompson
California Bar # 259191

Hi, It’s a pleasure to share my thoughts and what I did different this time. I took so many other courses and had too many materials before when I was studying so it was confusing. When I met Jason, I realized that I have never tried a tutor like him that is there whenever I wanted I could email or call. So one of the things that was different this time around was having Jason and him being hard on me and having that person who is going through the bar prep process with me. I had made so many schedules for me each time I studied and tried to stick to it but somehow I always was either behind or was jumping around from one subject to the next. So this time around I had Jason’s schedule and got his emails each day and knew what I was supposed to do. It is different when you wake up each morning and you have someone literally telling you what you need to do. I am a very organized person and even though my prior bar preps I knew what I was supposed to study each day but it is different when you have someone that is kind of like a police that puts you on check. Next, I had so many different outlines that I was using and was overwhelmed and Jason told me to simplify things and I decided to put all the outlines aside. Before I used to read and try to memorize but not be actively involved like do MBE’s and essays.

I did a lot of issue spotting and read Jason’s critical breakdowns and his answers for the essays. Even though before I did do a lot of issue spotting but Jason’s way of breaking down each sentence was amazing and made me understand why the bar examiners have each sentence there. Before I did not do a lot of timed essays but this time I did. Even though I cheated on few of my essays and did not time myself, I decided to start timing because Jason was not giving me a grade anymore even though he was reading my essay and giving comments. Jason was upset with me because I was not doing my essays under timed condition and I literally started doing it timed towards the end. Jason will tell you, I had excuses why I was not timing or why I was behind and he was not buying it. I gathered all my energy and decided that this bar is not that hard I just need to simplify things and not have a repeater mentality. I cut all distractions out of my life and only spoke to few people that were positive and gave good energy. I was not working so I woke up at 7am and was studying at 8am until around ten pm and sometimes until 11 or 12 depending on a day.

When I hit that wall sometimes and was mentally tired I went for a walk and this time I did not call a friend and complain about the bar prep process, I actually cleared my mind while walking and got back to studying again. I took the simulated MBE’s and treated like it was the bar and read all the answers. Taking those MBE’s under timed condition was I believe what probably helped me a lot.

Overall, I changed the way I studied and my way of looking at the bar. Those three days during the bar, I typed and before I hand wrote. I remember I told myself when I saw the essays that I have done so many and this is nothing different so my way of writing for Jason came to my mind and I pretended that I was writing for Jason . I did not make my essays too long and just issue spotted and wrote whatever needed to be written and moved on to the next issue. As for the MBE’s I loved doing them because I considered that day as the fun day. I do remember though that the first 100 my pace wasn’t as fast as it should have been, but I did not panic I moved quicker after lunch on the next 100.

I hope it makes sense it is so late and I probably am going on and on lol but I wanted to share this with you because I know how it feels to fail and study again. You can do it and trust yourself and Jason. If you need anything please email me. I exactly know what you are going through and trust me this bar is not that hard, we make it seem so hard. So just do your work, stay on schedule and talk to Jason if you have questions which I lacked and I wish I spoke to him and had him more involved with me. If you need to talk to me please call me.

Take care,

Jansi Muradyan
California Bar # 275824

Jason,

Thanks for your email! I am very excited for you with all the positive results you have achieved. That is truly amazing! Also, thanks so much for writing regarding my friend. It was actually wonderful because I was able to celebrate with her that Friday night seeing as it was the night of one of our wedding events. So happy for her. And thanks for the congratulations as well!

I have complete faith that with your help, this is their time! I’m gonna keep this going given how much you helped me out!!

Thanks again!

Roli Gupta
California Bar # 256141

Hi Jason.

I feel like i did ok overall on the essay questions with missing very few issues.

thanks Jason… if I pass i know it was because of you…. I’m just nervous on the results to come .. i know for me I need a good MBE score, and i felt very good taking that part of the exam..actually i felt excellent especially with giant fact patterns.. i just hope it’s a score like i was scoring with you before. Again on this bar exam compared to the other ones I took. I did feel more in control of the exam and being confident seeing the issues clearer than before and having a different writing style.

thanks

Mike Munoz
California Bar # 266692

Hey Jason,

I’m impressed with your selection of essays thus far. They do a great job of testing a wide variety of issues. I did all of the MBE’s and felt good………..

………I just checked my email and I passed the bar. You did a great job with the tutoring and program. I’ll give you a ring next week.

Take care,

Sheldon Fuller
California Bar # 262828

Hey Jason,

I thought it was the mbe’s that passed me this time, but now I’m pretty sure the essays had something to do with it . mine are extremely similar to these (sample student answers released), in fact I had to continue to read some of them in order to determine whether it was actually my essay or not that I was reading. lol.

yes, I received your gift. thank you.

Lena Gurevich
California Bar # 269487

Thanks Jason. quite honestly, the explanations have been perfectly informative and the model answers and critical breakdowns (money) have been great, so I haven’t really had any burning questions. I mean I look at the answers slowly, go, ‘yup, that’s right’ and move on. but obviously, if I have a question, I’ll call. thanks

(After he passed) Thank you brosef, and a wonderful summer to you. dude, you’re the real deal. you put my mbe on steroids my man! I’m convinced that destroyed day 1 and 3. people don’t realize how important day 2 is! best!

Ian Wilson
California Bar # 271075

Hi Jason,

I want to give you some well deserved praise for the work you’ve done and continue to do.

I was just checking out your web site at One-Timers and couldn’t find a testimonial from me on there. Anyway, I would like to leave a testimonial for the fine work you did on my behalf, so please let me know how I can accomplish this. I’m sure you’re exceptionally busy this time of year, but drop me a reply when you can. Thanks again, and thanks for the letter, the magazine and all the little extras you’ve been kind enough to send my way, they are much appreciated!

I will be only too happy to provide a testimonial of my excellent experience with you and One-Timers. I’ve been telling everyone I talk to already!

Don’t pay too much attention to this naysayer/defamer. Your services are legit and valuable and affordable and you’re doing it for the right reasons: Good things will follow.

Thanks again for everything,

Subject: The name above appears on the pass list for the February 2010 California Bar Examination.

I freakin’ passed the freakin’ bar exam! Thanks for all your help Jason, I definitely feel you got me over the hump. I can’t believe what a relief I feel!

(can I add, “Esq.” yet, or do I have to be sworn in first? Hah!)

Douglas Belyeu
(Passed – Just submitted Moral Character)

Biggest thank you!

I just received amazing news that I passed the February CA 2010 bar exam. As a repeater, I was discouraged at my failed attempts at taking the bar. I had taken multiple commercial bar review courses that provided passive learning, generic essay critiques, and delayed response times to my questions. I felt discouraged and confused by the many different bar review courses and bar tutors out there who promised successful bar passage.

Then, a friend of mine told me of bar tutor he came across on the internet that he contacted while he was taking his bar exam. This “bar tutor” spent hours on the phone with my friend, teaching him things to expect and how to approach the essays on the night before day 3 of the bar exam. My friend had never met this “bar tutor”, nor had he paid for his tutoring services. Despite this fact, the “bar tutor” stayed on the phone with friend and offered the encouragement and support he needed during a difficult time.

Finally, this “bar tutor” wished my friend the best of luck, but told him if things didn’t work out with his bar results, to keep him in mind and contact him in the future. By the way, did I mention that this “bar tutor” was also sitting for the New York bar exam while mentoring and consoling my friend and passed?!!! This “bar tutor” helped my friend pass the next time.

Similarly, when I failed the bar, my friend told me to give this “bar tutor” a call. So, I called Jason Tolerico of One-Timers.com. I had already spent enough money, been fed a lot of guarantees, and was skeptical about what was different from every other course.

Then, I listened to what Jason had to offer and what he didn’t have to offer. Jason has taken many bars himself and passed every time. This is the type of person you want as a tutor…a person actively taking recent bar exams who can give you current insight into how to master and pass the bar. It doesn’t make sense to use other bar review courses who teach you archaic methods by people who haven’t sat for a bar exam in decades.

This is what Jason provided for me. Through Jason’s teaching method, I received individualized help and all the materials and tools you need to pass. Jason provided me with daily lessons and assignments and kept me on a strict study plan. I found Jason’s “bar boot camp” helped me gain the discipline and structure I needed to get me to the finish line. Jason also offered quick response time and if he was unavailable, he let me know in advance or told me when he would be available. This is crucial because while you are studying and come across something you don’t understand; your questions can’t wait or go unanswered like with other review courses.

More importantly, Jason is available even after work hours during those late nights when you are up studying and come across some crazy rule of law or fact pattern that needs immediate attention. I was never good with MBE’s, but Jason helped me navigate my way to learning how to choose the right answer as opposed to guessing between two right answers. Jason also provides real feedback to your essays and not just chicken scratches with “good job” or inaccurate grading.

This is what Jason does not provide for you. Jason is not a tutor who sugar coats things, gives you warm fuzzy feelings, or promises success unless you put in the work. If you want that, then don’t waste your money or time and go with another bar review course. However, if you want the honest truth, aren’t afraid of hard work, and are ready to pass the bar…then you owe it to yourself to contact Jason Tolerico and let him help you get the bar results you want.

If this is your first time or you are a repeater, I would highly recommend you consider Jason Tolerico’s One-Timer program. The bar exam is already difficult and stressful enough, why make it harder on yourself by settling with other bar review courses. My decision to go with Jason has led me to success, and I can’t wait for you to see your own name on the pass list too! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me:

PS. Thank you for sending the gift. It definitely put a smile on my face.

Tina Dao
California Bar # 270101

It did. And I used that email you sent me on defamation. So I think I wrote the model answer yesterday. It was perfect. Then the 2nd question was good. The 3rd caught me off guard… but I discussed what I could. Then, it’s so funny that the PT was almost exactly the same as the one you gave us a week ago.

Thanks for all of your help!

Melanie Butler
California Bar # 269287

Hey Jason,

Thank you so much for the T shirt, letter, and the Daily journal!! I was pleasantly surprised by your gesture. I didn’t know that our names would appear in there!! I was so excited..I noticed that your Con law answer appeared in the Daily Journal..awesome! I did read your model answers..but after I got my results!! They were well written for sure..

Honestly I loved your answer explanations a lot. I like to tell people about you because you are good at your job and you deserve it.

Thanks a lot for the effort. You are the best!

Your answer explanations are the best. Much better then Finz and Bar-Bri.

It was a pleasure learning from you. Trust me you are one person who delivers what he has promised! I have great respect for you and if I do pass the bar, I will be eternally grateful to you for the rest of my life!

Thanks for making this journey enjoyable!

If I can be of any assistance to you in any way, please do tell me. You must be super busy now with your new batch. Hope all is well with you. Do let me know if you ever need anything from my end..:) Will always be grateful to you!

Take care.

Regards,

Brinda Gandhi
California Bar # 270010

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you…. You were the difference Jason….

I would recommend Jason Tolerico without hesitation. I am a 20 year practicing attorney in Utah, and I sat for the February 2010 CA bar as I am relocating to the Bay area. I thought Jason did a very good job in communicating with me in regards to all aspects of his expectations, his program, and his essay and review assessments. He provided a very practical and somewhat flexible guided study plan with ample time to go back over materials as needed. I was working full time for the bulk of my study period, and Jason was diligent about keeping tabs on me, assisting me in shortcutting what I really needed to cover, what I could realistically skim, what I really needed to hit hard, and the like. I took the attorney’s bar and I did not have to take the MBE. However, because the essays cover all aspects of the MBE, and since the last bar exam I took was in Utah in 1992 (!!!), I had to study as if I were preparing for the MBE.

Jason was very helpful in educating me as to HOW to take the exam – which, in some respects, is as (if not more) important as the subject material itself. That aspect of his program was probably the most beneficial for me. I really am grateful for Jason’s assistance since I was truly at a loss as to where to begin when I decided to take the CA Bar last November. He was incredibly helpful – both in making a decision as to whom I would choose for a tutor and as to the mechanics of the exam itself. He was inexorably available for contacts at all hours, and he was receptive to the most minor or substantive of questions. He really lived up to his motto that he is there to help his students 24/7. Considering my schedule, my existing caseload here in Utah, and other pressing issues which impacted my study schedule – his availability at odd hours, by email, and by phone was a huge draw for me – and a benefit which turned out (for me) to be incomparable. My other alternatives were to choose a program with a once/week meeting schedule, a boilerplate study schedule, and limited conference hours. I have to be honest – had I chosen one of those programs, I think I would have been sunk. Jason’s availability was the biggest draw for me with his program and quite frankly, I am very glad I listened to my gut instincts.

He also provides a benefit which I did not find with another program when I was interviewing other tutors (which, by the way, I spent about 10 days doing). That is, he provides ALL the materials you need to study. For example, since I have a 40-45 minute commute to/from work, he provided me with .mp3 lectures on each subject so I could listen on my iPod and make valuable use of what would have otherwise been a lost 1.5 hours in commuting time – this (for me) was very, very helpful to refresh my memory on subjects I hadn’t really thought about in 20 years (for instance, I am a civil rights/employment lawyer – not much time spent on criminal law or procedure!!) He also provides the study books (as needed), comprehensive outlines, shortened summaries, and sample essays (broken down – literally – line by line – to help you see what examiners seek in each essay question). These materials were a great benefit as the time came closer to allow me to refresh and review each subject area. This aspect of his service was invaluable to me.

Make no mistake – he is a tough taskmaster, he can sometimes be pretty blunt, and he is not one for holding hands. That said, he was very professional and always constructive in his comments. His essay remarks were cohesive and to the point; and, he was always available to walk through practice essays before or after you’d written them. I cannot speak for his other students, but I truly appreciated his time and feedback – it is what made the difference to me. Quite honestly, I was not in the program for social niceties or for ego stroking…. I simply wanted to pass the exam, and I was happy to find a tutor who would be straight up with me as to what I needed to do to get there. I believe that Jason’s frank approach made a difference in my result.

So, the long and the short of it is that I had a very good experience with Jason and I highly recommend him.

For what it’s worth, at last count, I think he had somewhere around a 79-80% pass rate for his students who took the Feb. CA Bar exam. As compared to the overall pass rate for February of 37%, those are pretty good odds in my book.

Best of luck in your choice!

Regards,

Elizabeth (“Lisa”) M. Peck
Utah State Bar # 06304
California Bar # 277794

I am very impressed with Jason Tolerico’s services for the Bar. From working with him, I felt that not only does he know his stuff, but he is willing to follow up with students and provide the care and support necessary to get them through the difficulty of taking the Bar. I noticed through my own observation and in talking to others that people fail the Bar not because the information is too difficult but that they simply don’t put in the effort necessary to prepare for the Bar. This may be due to burn out, stress, lack of feedback, overconfidence or a variety of factors. I see this especially in repeaters who are defeated, ashamed and in denial of their failures.

I think what people need for success on the Bar is not only a tutor, but also a coach to help them through the Bar. Jason is all of that. Jason provides a schedule with daily assignments for the Bar. He gives the schedule in a daily email and follows up with his students. He covers not only the essay writing portion, but also the MBE and the Performance Test portions of the Bar. He can bring in specialists to help students if needed. He is accessible by phone and even in person. His course materials and information on the Bar is current. He is passionate about the Bar and in helping people with the Bar. He has great energy and an infectious positive attitude. Also, his MBE questions are NCBE MBE questions. These are the actual questions from past Bar exams and the greatest indicator of the types of MBE questions in Bar exams to come. This is the only objective portion of the Bar that is not subject to how a person may “feel” about an exam. He is one of the few people I personally know of that has a license for that and this one fact itself makes his help worthwhile in my opinion.

I too looked at forums like this one to find a Bar tutor and coach because failing was not an option. There are many great tutors out there. Make your own choice and make the right choice. For me, the right choice was Jason Tolerico.

Paul Liu
California Bar # 270217

Hi Jason,

I stand behind your course and think you have been a wonderful tutor.

I just completed the most recent MBE exam and scored a 157/200 (78.5%). I am very happy with this score and it looks like the long hours going over the MBE questions are finally starting to pay off.

Thanks,

Wow Jason. My name appears on the pass list. I can’t believe it!

Janssen Diaz
(Passed but not admitted yet)

JT,

I finished the MBE exam in two hours and forty-five minutes (I followed your schedule and tried really hard to SLOW DOWN!) And I think it worked pretty well. I got 73 out of 100. I’m pretty happy with that, for the first one. That said, I know I can get my MBE score up even higher to give myself greater leverage with the essays and PT’s

Woohoo! Yay for Bar-related victories!

P.s. I am super glad I went with your program, Jason. You are turning me into a successful MBE test-taker…huge grin!

So, thanks

I’ve done 25 more Torts MBE’s today, and I’m scoring 80 percent. That’s SO much better than 42 percent – ha! I think our going through (with you) several of the ones I missed really helped.

Thanx again. You’re fabulous!

(After she passed) I feel AMAZING. Seriously. Best 24 hours of my life! THANK YOU

Lindsey Bittner
California Bar # 269553

Hi Jason

I am proud to have a tutor like you too! I am working hard and hoping that it pays off.

I just wanted to thank you for all the hard work you did and made us do the same. I can’t even tell you how thankful I am. I mean a foreign attorney who did not even go to law school clearing on the first attempt is a miracle and trust me you gave me the confidence to dream that.

You are the best Jason!!

Thank you so much Jason!! This is such a sweet email, which shows you not only a good tutor but a great human being.

I am so thrilled Jason. This is the greatest achievement of mine and all thanks to you.

Nidhi Baweja
(Passed – Moral Character processing)

JT,

You’re a good man and a good friend. Your kind words mean a lot to me. I feel very good knowing what you’ve done w/ me and the great program you’ve created, so the bar is no longer intimidating at all. I’ve actually never been more relaxed-the main reason being is that I know with certainty that the bar can be easily negotiated (not to sound cavalier) with your approach. Trust me when I tell you that my biggest concern after last July was getting the right instruction and how to prepare. Since I now have that base covered, I’m not worried about the results as I win either way. Thanks again for everything and although I’m optimistic and hopeful, I’m keeping things in proper perspective. I’ll look forward to talking to you tonight. Take care.

Mark Swatik
California Bar # 269542

Hi,

I would not hesitate in the least to recommend Jason Tolerico without reservation, to the point where I would say please withdraw from Bar-Bri now and sign up with Jason. That being said, I should tell you my situation to provide context and qualify that statement.

This bar (July 2009) was my not my first attempt at the bar. Although I had all the Bar-Bri study materials and books, I never took a course through them. This was due to the fact that I work a full time job that really prevented me from being able to attend the Bar-Bri lectures on a daily basis. Further, from my first time taking the exam (and every subsequent time), I scored very high, with just needing a few points here and there to get over the hump. Additionally, I had purchased the PMBR lectures on CD to listen to on my commute. So I felt that if I just studied a little harder, got some better questions, etc., that would make the difference. But after my next unsuccessful attempt, I realized that it was not quite a lack of understanding of the materials, it was how I was approaching studying and taking the test.

So while I can’t say that I have taken both Bar-Bri and Jason’s courses, and here is why Jason’s is so much better, I can tell you what was so fantastic about Jason’s course for me, and also compare it to what I have heard about Bar-Bri.

Jason provides a clear and methodical approach to studying that is delivered via email in manageable doses so that you do not get overwhelmed. The calendar lays out a topic plan of attack that is designed each day at a time, whereby you will have reading of outlines, MBE’s and essay questions relating to that material. Each day dedicated to the subject builds on itself and then is reinforced throughout the program. The completion of each subject culminates with a practice graded exam essay on that subject. While all this is occurring, Jason is available to a scary degree to discuss any problems, questions, or deficiencies you might have. If you want more practice, he will give it to you. If you want to talk on the phone for an hour about a question he will. The practice MBE’s he provides have GREAT explanations as to why an answer is right or wrong or the applicable rule of law so that you aren’t just correcting a practice exam, but seeing why a question is right, why an answer is wrong, where the examiners try to mislead you and why people often pick an answer that is wrong. This is so much more helpful and different from the Bar-Bri or PMBR ones that basically just provide you with the correct answer choice and cut and paste the outline into the answer section. Finally, Jason will see where YOU are lacking and take care of that.

From what I know about Bar-Bri, they do not provide (or at least to the level that Jason does) the clear structure of a study plan and materials to attack that plan, accountability and personal attention/interaction and most of all MOTIVATION. For me, and I believe any person taking the bar, these things are the difference between passing and failing. Bar-Bri crams hundreds of students into a lecture hall, provides a lecture on a subject and sends you on your way to study. I know from speaking to my friend who took Bar-Bri that they do not chase you down if you don’t turn in a practice exam or show up to a lecture, they don’t call you to see how you are doing or if there is anything more they can do or help with, or just simply address your needs as they arise. In short, Bar-Bri addresses the needs of the group whereas Jason will address YOUR needs.

I cannot speak highly enough of Jason Tolerico, his course, or what he did for me. If there is anything further you have questions on, or have a specific concern you want to ask me about that I didn’t address in my rambling email, please don’t hesitate to email me back.

Good luck on your next attempt!

I am on the pass list.

I couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for all your help and support!

Ryan Freimann
California Bar # 272131

Jason,

I just finished all 128 contracts questions and ended with 85%. Hopefully, I do as well on the 40 question MBE test. Thanks for the discussion earlier.

Thank you, I feel better about my PT. I plan to employ your outlined technique for my next one.

In regards to your email yesterday, I have found that by *********** (Confidential Course Information) ************************** I have gained much more knowledge of the material than I ever would have without ******. I am finally understanding how the concepts go together and anyone who is not doing this review is in trouble. Anyway, enough of my rambling, just wanted you to know.

Thanks for your help, that example you gave was very clear! Thank you!

Brian Victor
California Bar # 270410

Hey Jason,

It was tough. I felt excited about it because I distinctly remember recognizing a lot of issues, and feeling like a champ because I didn’t panic, and was able to work with/IRAC one issue at a time all the way through this. I felt much more calm and competent on the 3rd morning, and I’m ready to see what Nov 20 brings my way!

Thanks again for helping me destroy the bar exam, I truly appreciate it!

Keith Lynch, Esq.
California Bar # 268685

Jason:

Long time, no harassment from me. What is going on? I am just cleaning out my email records and noticed how helpful you were again with guiding me through studying to pass the California bar exam. Thanks, you are a real positive, nice person. What I noticed especially is that you were able to take my jokes without getting overly serious and it made studying for the bar and taking it a lot easier. I wish I knew more people like you at the moment.

Take Care and thanks again.

Sincerely,

Rosemary Marcell
California Bar # 255099

Thank you! Ohh the lovely checklists…I didn’t use them at all, I can’t believe it. No “security blanket…”

Checklists are for suckers who aren’t confident enough to let the facts drive their discussion. Ha ha, take that!!

Thank you again for taking the time to help me get over my frustrations with the MBE last night…it was a huge help and I slept a lot better.

Can’t thank you enough.

Arez Shahparnia
California Bar # 271002

Oh…I have YOU to thank, You can’t understand how much you helped me. I understand the laws and the rationale behind the laws. If students follow your directions there is nothing to fear about the Bar except overcome personal stress and nervousness about the test.

I pray November brings good tidings.

Thanks a lot, Jason.

Bisi Akanwo
California Bar # 269567

Jason- just finished taking the simulated MBE and grading it. My results- raw score of 72. I am going to review the answers later today.

I was shocked! I just pray that I can do this on the real thing!

Thanks Jason. I just really hope that I can keep it up. BTW….the score is attributed to your techniques! But anyway, it’s still early in the game, so I don’t want to take it for granted. Still want to do the best I can.

(At the bar) I went thru the essays. I feel pretty good about Torts and Contracts. I hit about 80-90% of the issues there. I think I did okay on Civ Pro (addressed the venue okay and hit the subpoena issue, but very briefly since I had no clue on the actual procedure of it.) As for Corporations, I had the opposite arguments than you did.

All in all…I think it’s going to be a close call. Hopefully, I did okay on the MBE and the PT’s.

Thanks for listening and for your advice yesterday!

Archana Srivastava
California Bar # 264964

Hey Jason!!! How is everything going in Colorado? I finished today!!!! I think that it went well. I thought that it was not that difficult. The PT in the afternoon was very engaging, I enjoyed doing it. Yesterday I found that the last 20 MBE were very hard.

But overall I think I did well, we will see in May. Thank you again for your help.

I do not Know my odds, but I was very well prepared. My MBE were higher than ever, and I was confident with my writing and I had a very good teacher. Something that I think that help me was reading the long outline. Nobody wants to do that, but it gives you a better understanding of the law.

In regard to the MBE question, I did not care much about that. I liked your way of analyzing the essays. I liked the fact of having everyday an assignment to do.

Anyway, Thank you again, and if you want to give my phone number to somebody that ask for references please do, I have only good things to say about you.

Mariela Hubiak
(Passed but waiting on admissions)

Jason,

Anything that I have done for you pales in comparison to what you did for me buddy.

First off, congrats on finishing another class in the Tolerico Bar Tutoring Program! I hope all else is well.

Best,

Najeeb Kudiya
California Bar # 263505

Jason,

Thanks for the evidence and remedies info the other month — I received an A- in both courses. I plan on studying for the July bar in OC. I have not signed up for Bar-Bri and was considering possibly learning directly through you instead.

Thanks,

Steve Schinko
California Bar # 265716

Hello:

I wanted to thank you you for all of your help. I appreciate all of the things that you taught me over the last couple of months and I feel that I learned a lot in a short time. Additionally, I feel that I was able to handle the MBE section of the bar with greater ease this time around. I hope you continue to keep helping people tackle the bar because you’re doing a great Job.

Talk to you soon.

Marina White
California Bar # 262975

Hi Jason,

Just thought I would send a quick note to see how you are doing. I’m loving life as a lawyer…thank you again for being part of that success!!

How is life otherwise for you? Hope all is well!

Cheers,

Amber Robinson
Nevada Bar # 10731

Hi Jason,

I just finished checking my answers and I’m rather amused at my results. I scored 163 out of 200. If I only had MBE scores like this or even just close to it in my past exams, I could have already passed the CA bar exam of a beast by now! Thanks really for the approach you taught me. I’m really loving doing MBE’s now… if only I could translate these practices into reality come exam time…

I deeply appreciate additional comments like these. I hope I will receive the same treatment for all written assignments to come.

With just a few days to go before the big one, I would just like to reiterate my thanks for all you’ve been doing for us. At this point, all we could do is to hope and pray that we would be able to implement and capitalize on the things you taught us since the first mentoring day.

I feel I just want to go back through your general discussions, templates, outlines, and do a few MBE’s on the side. Besides, I do not think my writing style or organization will change anymore. However, please still do provide me the PT/essay questions and your/student answers for review even if I do not write them out. Please also continue, as you always do, to send me out last minute tips, notes/lectures, discussions, or actual exam questions (just kidding…LOL).

I do look forward to your kind consideration of my request.

Best regards,

Cesar Lachica
California Bar # 266634

Seriously, by all the tears she shed throughout the three days we stayed together for the bar, I figured you were a miracle worker. I think after the MBE day, I was convincing her not to quit and that she needed to go to day 3. Really happy it all worked out.

Marlo Go
California Bar # 269908

Jason is an expert at bar examinations. He is the only person I have ever met who can unravel the most difficult bar questions. If you follow his advice, you will pass the bar. Don’t waste your money on any other program.

Give me a call some time. We’ll do lunch.

Zack McCready
California Bar # 249885

And these are just a few…………………………..

FAQ’s

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Do We Cover All Parts of the Exam?

Absolutely! You need to be adequately prepared for each and every part of the exam. Therefore, One-Timers makes sure that every part of the bar exam (MBE, Essays, and Performance Test) is covered. If you are thinking about a course that only covers one part of the exam, you may want to reevaluate your choice.

Why am I Qualified?

I was once asked what makes me qualified to teach a bar review course. I got excited when the question was posed. In my opinion, just because someone “passes” the bar exam, does not mean they are qualified to teach a course. I have currently passed the bar exam in 5 states and have had multiple MBE scores in the 170’s and even recorded a record high of 180. In my spare time, I teach at a law school. For the past six years and counting, my entire life has revolved around the California Bar Exam. I have made it my passion. I am not a lawyer, I am a professional bar tutor. Thus, my “practice” will not be getting in the way. I am here every day, all day, including weekends to discuss concepts, topics, essays, etc….for the bar exam. I hope that makes me qualified.

What is Your Pass Rate?

Great question. Everyone wants to know what a course’s bar passage rate is. Some courses allege a 94% pass rate. Hardly a credible claim especially since it can never be verified. Unless you have a list of every applicants name who enters a course and follow it throughout the results process, you will truly never know.

Our pass rate is simple: You do the work, you will pass the bar. You don’t and there is little we can do to help you. Before you ask a course what its pass rate is, remember there is nothing you can do to verify it. If someone is claiming a 94% pass rate, they are probably not being candid with you. It goes to follow that you may not be getting what they promise as well.

Do You Have a Guarantee?

One-Timers will “guarantee” that any first time bar-taker from an ABA school who can verify that they are in the top half of their class will get a full money back guarantee if they don’t pass, as well as the opportunity to rejoin the class in the future at no cost.

More importantly, One-Timers will match any competitors guarantee or specials. I, Jason Tolerico, will definitely put my money where my mouth is.

How Much is the Course?

The cost of the course is $4,850. There are no additional charges.

Can I Make Payments?

Yes. I will accept payments throughout the course and even after the bar so long as it is reasonable. The only amount requested is that half of the course price be paid when you decide to sign up.

If I Don’t Pass, Do I Have to Pay Again?

No. One-Timers does not believe in charging you if for some unfortunate reason you do not pass the California Bar Exam with us on the first try. I am firmly dedicated to sticking with each and every student until they pass. If a course charges you again to contract for their services you might want to ask them why? One-Timers does not believe in charging for a job not done. For more detailed information please see One-Timers’ Contract Guarantee.

Will You Review my Past Exams?

Yes. I will personally review your past exams and explain to you what you are doing wrong. If you are not in my course, I will review two of your most recent essays at no cost. In addition, I will give you my model answers for all six essays for you to understand how to better write and approach a fact pattern.

If I Sign Up for One-Timers Do I Need to Take A Supplemental Course?

Absolutely not. One-Timers completely covers every aspect of the exam in detail, i.e., the MBE, the Essays and of course, the Performance Test. In fact, One-Timers strongly suggests that this be your only focus. There is never a reason to search for another course since you will be fully covered here.

Is This Course for You?

This course is for you if you want personal attention, someone to speak with before, during, and after the bar exam, quick turn-around on essay grading (within 24 hours), active learning, practice, guidance, a rigid schedule, and someone to guide you through the process. If that is the case, then this is the course for you.

How Hard is the California Bar Exam?

After taking the bar exam in several different states, I can confidently say that the California Bar Exam is the most difficult bar exam to pass. It’s not that the subject matter is any harder than any other state, but California is one of the very few states that is three (3) days long. Most state bar exams last only two (2) days. Additionally, California has two (2) three-hour long performance tests. Most state performance tests last only an hour and a half. California is twice as long. Furthermore, California requires a scaled MBE score of 144. It is one of the highest scaled scores needed to pass that portion of the bar exam (even though you can score lower than a 144 and still pass the exam). However, California essays are relatively less difficult than other states. Nevada, for example, can have a three-page fact pattern for one essay question. Arizona gives you twelve essays in one day. Washington has three days of written exams. California’s essays are clearly laid out and the calls of the question are pretty specific so there is no guessing at what the examiners are looking for. Finally, California is an “exclusion” state, whereas states like New Mexico are inclusive. This means California is not looking to add new attorneys. New Mexico, on the other hand, will do its best to admit any applicant sitting for its bar exam. It goes to follow that New Mexico’s pass rate averages around 90% whereas California’s pass rate is approximately 68%.

So to answer the question, California is likely the hardest bar exam in the country.

What If I Can’t Afford a Bar Review Course?

There are several inexpensive or free resources available for you to study for the California Bar Exam. One of the best resources is to go onto the State Bar of California’s website and download past exam questions and answers. There are also past performance exams with selected answers. These answers are a very good resource for understanding how to answer a question and properly analyze a fact pattern. Simply go to: http://admissions.calbar.ca.gov/Examinations/PastExams.aspx#esqasa.

As for the MBE portion of the exam, it is relatively inexpensive to order past MBE exams formerly administered by the National Conference of Bar Examiners. The more recent exams have annotations. This website can be accessed by going to: http://www.ncbex.org/multistate-tests/mbe/.

Finally, one can obtain materials online via eBay and Craigslist from former applicants. Materials do not need to be the most current ones available. While the law does change, the basic concepts are very stagnant. It is completely acceptable to buy materials that are three years old or newer. I would suggest, however, to buy unused MBE books.

The only caveat here is that you may get what you pay for. The bar exam is not a place where you should budget your finances. It is the most important test you will ever take in your life.

Practice, Practice, Practice

After speaking with hundreds of passing applicants, the undisputed response is that, by far, the best and most effective tool in passing the California Bar Exam is practice, practice, practice. The most common pattern of failing applicants is that they spent countless hours trying to memorize outlines, creating impossible to remember mnemonics, and mindlessly sitting and listening to taped lectures. There are two types of studying: passive studying and active learning. One-Timers only teaches active learning. It is the most effective and conducive way to get our students to pass the California Bar Exam.

What to do in Case of an Earthquake?

California has not been very sympathetic to applicants taking the bar exam under extraordinary conditions. Unless you feel that your life is in immediate grave danger, I would suggest staying focused and doing your best to pull through. This comes down to a personal choice.

About One-Timers

One-Timers is registered with the Better Business Bureau (800) 834-1119. One-Timers’ company number is 100094509. One-Timers also has a registered business license in Newport Beach, CA. That business license # is: BT30033763. Finally, One-Timers has a registered business license in L.A. county in the city of Culver City. That business license # is pending. Additionally, One-Timers can be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/One-Timers-Personal-Bar-Review-Course-by-Jason-Tolerico/163213640378186.