“I worked with Amy to prepare for the July 2024 California bar exam, and she transformed my approach. I had taken the exam three times before, with disappointing results. My first attempt with Barbri earned me a 1280, and my second with Barbri brought me up to 1313. I tried JD Advising with a tutor for my third attempt, but my score dropped to 1286.
By the fourth attempt, I knew the law but couldn’t figure out where I was going wrong. I felt overwhelmed by the volume of information and struggled to apply it effectively in essays and MBEs. The Performance Test was particularly challenging. It was hard to push myself to practice without falling into passive study habits.
Amy changed all that.
Her approach was different from any other tutor I’d had. She taught through my law school, creating a supportive classroom environment with familiar faces—other retakers who understood the struggle. Amy also provided one-on-one support. She shared her phone number and was always available to answer questions, offering constant encouragement and guidance. None of my previous tutors had been this accessible or invested; they felt distant in comparison.
Amy’s support allowed me to adjust and improve my study habits continually. She didn’t just give general feedback; she identified my exact issues. My biggest challenge was essay writing. I had been throwing everything at the wall—spotting as many issues as possible, and then dumping the rules, and vaguely applying relevant facts. Amy showed me a more strategic approach. She taught me to answer each call of the question directly, apply the facts systematically, and avoid dumping every issue I see in a “panic,” as she said, “throwing spaghetti at the wall.” Her advice helped me break old passive and undisciplined habits and develop the skills to pass.
I wouldn’t have passed the bar on my fourth attempt without Amy’s mentorship. Although I had most of the legal knowledge I needed, her structured approach and bar-specific skills turned it into a passing score. I highly recommend Amy Parekh and am incredibly grateful that my law school, California Western School of Law, chose her as our tutor. Her guidance provided precisely the support I needed to achieve success.
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“Studying with Amy saved my law school career!
Prior to studying with Amy, I barely passed most of my first semester law school courses. As you can imagine I was completely devastated. Amy restored my confidence by assuring me that with patience and determination we would see results. While working with Amy, I was able to quickly access my problem areas and develop a study plan. As a result, I saw significant improvement in my academic performance! Since then, I’ve gone on to excel in law school. I’ve continued to use Amy’s study strategies and test taking techniques. I’ve seen constant improvement every semester. Amy is an exemplary professor. She has a knack for providing the best strategies to help students succeed! Working with Amy changed the trajectory of my law school experience. I couldn’t have done it with her.”
“Prior to working with Amy I had previously failed the California Bar Exam twice. I believe that I didn’t have the habits or techniques necessary to pass this test before meeting with her. I don’t believe I would have passed without Amy’s expertise and knowledge and her personally tailored study plans. She helped my confidence and made me feel very supported during our time together, which resulted in over a 173 score bump from my previous exam. I wasn’t sure if I had it in me to overcome this challenge but Amy helped me show that it was possible with hard work and the right methods.”
“Amy equipped me with tried and true methods that ensured that what I knew about the subject and issue made it on to paper every time. Not only are her methods easy, intuitive and powerful, but she is a true cheerleader and the positive force that everyone needs when they are about to take the bar exam! At the end of the day, Amy cares deeply about her students and will do whatever it takes to give them the best chance of passing the exam.
What was even more astonishing about my work with Amy, is that she didn’t just teach me how to write a passing answer, she taught me to write one of the PUBLISHED ANSWERS!
Her pride in learning that my answer was published showed me that she was more than just a tutor—she’s a friend, mentor and all around tour guide for the wild and wacky ride that is the bar exam. So glad that I had her!”
“When I first started law school, timed essay exams were difficult. There were many instances when I had trouble completing exams. I worked with Amy on exam writing as a 1L and then again as a 2L. As a 2L I enrolled in her Mastering Legal Analysis course where focused on the Multi-State Performance Exam (“MPT”). I learned a great deal on how to analyze the essential information and structure my writings with the format she taught. After completing her class, I began to finish her exams and essay exams well under time. This allowed me to go back and add information where needed, and to be direct and to the point. My grades overall that semester improved as well. She has been an immense help and continues to be. I highly recommend her services if anyone is needing help mastering law school and bar prep. ”
“I failed the first time by 182 points and anticipated having to take the Bar at least twice more. I did not know how to study for this beast on my own and it is okay to need assistance. Without Amy’s ingenious methods, unwavering support and utmost dedication, I would not have passed. She is not just a bar exam tutor—through the last 6 months, she has been my greatest supporter, an invaluable mentor and wonderful friend.
She took the time to understand my unique “Bar Exam Baggage” (what went wrong, why) and my environment to tailor a distinctive study plan. She taught me a flawless technique to nail any PT, along with specific essay-writing strategies for different subjects and how to issue spot both on essays and MBE’s— with plenty of opportunities for self-reflection throughout. She shows you how to work through complicated fact patterns and separate similar rules through flow charts. She even provides rapid-fire hypotheticals for extra practice.
Her feedback on essays was monumental to my success: She comments not only on the substantive aspects but your organization and personal improvements. She includes short ‘roadmaps’ of how she would have structured and written her answer, which I found far more helpful and realistically attainable than officially released sample answers. I could not write a law exam essay to save my life before I met her.
I lost someone close to me a few weeks before the exam and felt completely unmotivated. she constantly reassured me and went above and beyond to instill confidence, strength & inspiration on days I did not feel like studying. I believe everyone has those days during Bar Prep, and she is exactly what you need to push forward.
Even the night before Day 1 when I panicked entirely, she called to remind me just how much she believed in me, telling me there is no reason to stand in my own way after all the hard work I have put in. She checked in before the exam, during lunch, and after on both days and practically shook (or better yet cheered) me into gear any time my faith wavered.
This exam’s essays were unlike past exams I took at home, but I was prepared for that as well since she has tips to combat performance anxiety during the exam. I share these personal anecdotes because I still felt I would not pass due to my struggles at the time, but in the end, passing opened my eyes to just how much she prepared me to handle whatever came my way on Exam Day. It did not matter. I could not even stand in my own way. I was just ready.
I wholeheartedly recommend her to everyone who anticipates taking the Bar. She has a special ability to build on your strengths and bring you up to par anywhere you are lacking. My only regret is not having found her sooner. Thank you so much for everything, Amy!”
“As a non-traditional law student who had never developed a law school study strategy before, tackling bar prep was impossible without Amy’s guidance. I had tried Barbri to no avail along with my school’s bar prep program and although I knew the rules and information necessary, I didn’t understand how to use that knowledge. Amy gave me strategies to apply and was with me every step of the way. She was patient and thought of creative ways to get me to understand what was necessary to pass. She was not only invaluable as a tutor but also as emotional support, which I seriously needed. I went from mid 60s and 70s on practice MBE questions to 85s and 90s which was a miracle.
Amy’s tips for essays and PTs were amazing and she helped me formulate them in a way that made sense to me. Extra sessions were definitely worth it and I suggest them to anyone who feels like they need a little more help to get over the edge. Prior to our meetings, I was taught that bar essays required repetition, which isn’t true. After our sessions, I went into the exam knowing exactly what I had to do because she’d trained me so well. Even if I still felt doubtful, Amy’s practice sessions helped me feel more calm and confident during the test, which is just as important as studying the material. The PT was complicated and different from anything I had encountered, even in practice, but I used Amy’s tips and relied on the structure she taught me.
Not only did I pass what is a notoriously difficult exam but I did so when the pass rate was a historic low! Thanks to Amy I have successfully earned my bar card, acquired organizational skills I can translate to my profession, and best of all, gained a new friend. Thank you Amy! ”
“Let me clearly state that a major reason I was able to pass the bar was due to the real guidance and support that Amy provided me in my studying process. Let’s just say I graduated from law school a long time ago, and the prospect of taking the bar after so long a period was daunting. I have had a good life with a great career, but wanted to try my hat at the law as a second, post-retirement career. I took a commercial course and was able to relearn the law a bit but wasn’t successful on my first try. Through Amy’s straightforward approach to studying, analyzing fact patterns and an effective approach to writing, I was able to achieve my goal. I confess that it took me more than one try to perfect my legal writing, as I hadn’t written in this way in decades, but I persisted and continued to use Amy’s legal writing, reasoning and study tactics. And Amy continued to support me along the way.
That being said the main skill that Amy brought was her authenticity in caring for me as an individual. Her support and “cheerleading” was easily as important to me as the nuts and bolts of the exam. Her support continued throughout the actual exam and well beyond. Her approach to taking the bar is effective and straightforward and she keeps you on track with comprehensive and realistic exercises that made the actual exam much less stressful. If you are willing to make the commitment and follow the course she develops specifically for you, then success will follow. In the end I was wanting to succeed almost as much for her as for me.”
“When I didn’t pass the bar I was devastated and knew that I needed help from someone with experience. At our first meeting, when we were getting to know each other, Amy said ‘that must have been a shock” and it was so affirming to have someone who heard how I was feeling and could help me move forward. Together we tailored a study plan for the coming months that took into consideration how much time I could/would take off and what areas I needed to improve on. Each week we talked, either at a coffee shop or online to go over her clear and easy to follow study guides. She was always flexible.
As the bar got closer she became a cheerleader, a support system and a safety net. Being able to go through this with someone would could constantly refine my skills, keep me motivated, and restore my confidence was amazing. You always walk in to the bar feeling nervous, but I also felt prepared and grounded. I would (and have) recommended Amy to other individuals prepping for the bar because you don’t have to do it alone. ”
“Amy Parekh was an immense help in assisting me to focus, prepare and study the most efficient way for the bar. As a repeat taker, who was fortunately employed, I had to find a way to juggle working full-time and effectively study for the bar exam. Amy reviewed my prior bar examination answers and provided substantial feedback to pinpoint my weaknesses and help develop my study plan accordingly. Amy’s feedback was very substantive and detailed. It consisted of numerous pages of tips, advice and strategies to equip me to pass my second attempt at the bar exam. In addition, she didn’t just focus on what I did wrong on the exam and the issues I missed, but she also provided me with suggestions on what a good answer should look like. During a one-on-one meeting we had, she reviewed a past bar exam question with me and broke it down to help me identify the issues the facts implicated. Amy’s advice and feedback was invaluable. No one wants to repeat the awful experience of retaking the bar exam. However, if you develop a solid study plan, which Amy helped me achieve, it will give you the confidence to feel prepared to pass the exam, making the experience more manageable and tolerable. That is why I am grateful for Amy’s assistance in providing me the guidance and preparation to retake the bar exam.”
“Amy was the perfect balance of professional tutor and supportive coach while studying for the bar exam. She was available and attentive during the entire preparation process. Her approach and philosophy made studying the second time around feel much different than the first. Thanks to Amy, I walked into the February 2017 bar exam more prepared, more confident, and more poised. I will be forever grateful for Amy’s expertise and guidance. I would recommend Amy to anyone who is dedicated to passing the bar exam.”
“Amy was highly influential in my passing of the California Bar Exam. She not only helped me with the substantive aspects of studying for the exam, but also provided constant support and motivation along the way. Amy truly cared about my success and I am forever grateful for her efforts in making sure I was fully prepared come exam day. I have and will continue to recommend Amy to any law students preparing for the bar exam as I know she is more than capable of bringing out the best in her students. Simply put, Amy is a rockstar in the bar prep world and I consider myself lucky to have had her on my side!”
“Failing the bar is a terrible experience, and the first thing you learn afterwards is that you do not want a repeat of that again. After I took my first post-bar practice exam, I was frantic because my score was low and my second Bar Exam was looming around the corner. I knew that I needed a new approach on second try. Looking back, I am so grateful that I was referred to SucceedLaw and that Amy Parekh was there to help guide me through bar prep. Again.
Amy Parekh’s credentials are stellar, which gave me the much-needed confidence in the tutoring services that I was going to receive from SucceedLaw. Amy clearly understood the bar prep material, but even better, Amy had the ability to tailor her tutoring service to teach me the bar information that fit my personal learning needs. Prior to our journey of learning, Amy took the time to get to know me not only as a student, but also as a person. By doing so, she was able to understand how I learn and thereby, give me the kind of personalized, one-on-one attention that I required.
During our sessions, Amy was patient and kind. She taught me learning strategies that I’d never been shown before in law school. I like a streamlined, methodical approach and that is what Amy gave me. If there was an area of law that I particularly had difficulty with, Amy made sure to find a strategy to help me learn it.
Amy’s comments on my essays were detailed and informative, and her MBE tips helped me immensely. Amy’s Performance Test tutoring also made clear improvements on my practice exams. By the time the Bar Exam was approaching, I felt more confident as a student with SucceedLaw than I did the first-time around. My final practice test was far superior than my first, and I know that was because of Amy’s tutoring.
As a bonus to Amy’s immense teaching and bar prep knowledge, she was also my personal cheerleader. I felt anxious, stressed, and scared throughout much of bar prep. Amy pushed me to work hard and encouraged me throughout the entire process. She was always prompt to respond to e-mails and answered every question I had, whether it was bar material-related or testing anxiety.
As a result, I passed the February 2016 Bar Exam. I am so grateful to have gone through bar prep with Succeed Law, and even more more thankful that I did not fail because of Amy Parekh’s teaching.”
“After graduating from law school, I used a commercial course to study and prepare for the July 2015 California Bar Exam. I studied diligently and seriously and completed the entire course. I felt as prepared as possible and was ready for the exam. And after finishing the Bar I felt confident that I had passed. However, after the 3 month wait I was not on the pass list.
Deciding to use a tutor was a great decision and deciding on Amy as my tutor was one of the best and most important decisions I have made so far in my academic and professional career. Amy provided invaluable testing insights and an organized, methodical approach to writing essays that I could not have learned on my own and did not learn from my commercial course.
Not only was Amy able to teach the strategies efficiently and very effectively she was also so kind, patient, and generous with her time. Amy was faced with the tasks of teaching me how to write for the Bar graders and getting me to believe in myself. Her confidence in me never wavered and having someone who understood what I was going through and believe in me was the second best part of my experience with Amy. The best part was calling Amy on May 13 to tell her I passed and thank her for all her help! ”
“As the Director of Bar Services for a successful in-house bar preparation program, we utilize Amy Parekh as a grader. She is dedicated, thorough, and detailed. We also recommend her as a tutor for repeaters, where she has been quite successful. Students tell me they really appreciate how dedicated and helpful she is.”
“Every bar taker dreads failing the bar exam, let alone failing it twice. However, that was my reality. I had taken the recommended prep course and followed the advice of successful bar takers. But I could not overcome the mountain that is the California bar exam. Realizing the “one-size fits all” study method did not fit my learning style, I knew I had to try something different. But what was I to do? Fortunately, I learned of Amy Parekh’s tutoring program and decided to utilize her services. My decision to work with Amy was the best decision I have ever made.
From my very first tutoring session with Amy, I knew that my bar preparation experience would be vastly different. She equipped me with issue spotting techniques that other programs simply do not teach. She thoroughly reviewed my practice essay responses, and provided me with invaluable insightful and constructive feedback. She helped me create effective study tools to assist in rule memorialization and MBE practice.
Amy also developed a study plan that was specifically tailored to my study needs and work schedule. For two months, I committed myself to my study plan, and utilized the study techniques and methods Amy taught me. It was very hard work, and at times I doubted myself. Amy not only helped me stay focused, but more important she helped me to get out of my own way, which had proven detrimental from my past bar experiences. As a result, I saw great improvement in all aspects of the exam. I was able to spot significantly more issues. My legal analysis on essays had improved ten-fold. My practice MBE score had improved by 25+ points. Finally, I could produce well written PT essay answers in the allotted time.
For once, I had actual techniques and strategies to rely on when taking the exam. I felt empowered and ready to show the California bar examiners that I had the know-how to practice law.
On the days of the bar exam, I stuck to the plan and the plan only. During lunch breaks, Amy availed herself to me via phone. I was able to talk to her about my test taking experience and any anxiety I may have felt at the moment. I must admit that by day three, I was physically and mentally exhausted. During my final lunch break, Amy gave me a much needed pep talk, which in turn motivated me to give the final PT essay everything that I had and finish strong.
At the end of the exam, Amy congratulated me for making it through the exam and remained in contact with me throughout the waiting period.
When results were finally released and I learned I had passed, Amy was the very first person I contacted. This was a victory that I humbly shared with her. She was my rock throughout my bar experience. I wholeheartedly believe Amy was the key to my bar passage success, and I am forever grateful. There are no words that truly capture how grateful I am, but for now I will stick to the following:
Thank you, Amy. It is because of you and your services that I too have overcome the mountain that is the California bar exam!”
“Amy is an amazing tutor. After I failed the bar, I had no intention of taking the exam again. I felt that I had done everything I was supposed to do with the commercial study aids and still failed. After speaking with Amy she had far more confidence in me than I did myself, and encouraged me to retake the bar.
The study plan she made for me accompanied my work schedule, tackled all of my weaknesses, and changed my outlook on the exam and my ability to pass it. I know it is because of Amy I was able to successfully pass the exam the second time.”
“Amy Parekh was instrumental in my success passing the bar exam on the first try.
Her efficient and effective approach is unique and second to none. What sets her apart is her ability to quickly adapt to your particular learning style. Her engaging approach: full of rapid fire hypotheticals, visual flow charts, and careful surgical dissection of my bar exam essays were absolutely crucial to my success in passing the bar the first time. Throughout the entire studying process, she was patient and encouraging every step of the way and I truly could not recommend her highly enough to anyone preparing for the bar exam. ”
“After failing the July 2013 California bar exam, I was left drained of confidence and emotional energy. I had completed 100% of the commercial course I had signed up for, and yet still fell short on every aspect of the exam. I failed not from a lack of effort, but from a lack of direction. This is exactly what Amy provided me with. Within weeks after enrolling Amy’s help to tackle this monster of a test, I felt that I was working smarter, not harder.
My biggest concern signing up for a bar exam tutor was cost. Amy was able to tailor a program that fit my budget and ensured my best chance at success.
I also enrolled in the Performance Test Workshop. Through the SucceedLaw easy-to-implement strategies sat for the performance test relaxed, determined and confident.
Thank you Amy! I couldn’t have done it without you!”
“Thank you, Amy. You were truly amazing. I wouldn’t have passed without Succeed Law. Without your assistance, instruction and motivation I would not have been able to overcome more than 140 points?? I’m a CA lawyer now!!!!”