Courses
Whether you're a first-timer or repeater, already an attorney, or just looking for an early start or extra help on the essays, PTs, or MBEs, we've got you covered.
Compare our courses.
CalBasic is for the minimalist. CalPro includes lots of grading. CalAttorneys is for attorneys, and CalRetakers for retakers. Compare them more in-depth below.
CalBasic
CalPro
CalAttorneys
CalRetakers
Listen to Dr. Saccuzzo explain how our courses are different.
He discusses our course structure, general approach, and what each course includes.
Just need help with essays? PTs? MBEs?
Our Essay, PT, and MBE courses are less intensive and expensive than our full bar courses, but will still help you master these components once and for all.
Learn MoreFour main courses.
Three main principles.
We have four bar exam courses: CalBasic, CalPro, CalAttorneys, and CalRetakers. Each is unique, but they're all built on the same principles.
Schematic Approach
A cognitive-science-based learning system, where the law is presented in the very way your brain stores information.
Phased Learning
Our courses are broken into phases, so that you will go through each subject multiple times before the exam.
Strategic Simulations
The first phase is scheduled around four simulations, each scoped to break the bar exam into manageable doses.
Meet the basic features.
All of our full bar exam courses (CalBasic, CalPro, CalAttorneys, CalRetakers) include these basic features.
Structured Course
We meet in virtual online classrooms at set times to keep you on track with the schedule that tells you what to do every day between now and the day after the exam.
PowerLaw Pro
Includes six months of access to PowerLaw Pro (video lectures, essay banks with model answers, Proponics: our online, interactive law outlines) and more. Learn more.
Live Chats
Chat with Dr. Saccuzzo weekly during the first phase. Bring your law questions, study concerns, or other exam-related inquiries to the conversation.
Simulated Exams
Get four simulated mini-bar exams, each covering a quarter of the subjects on the bar exam. This breaks the exam into easier doses. Learn more.
Our courses keep you on track.
Most students need structure and accountability to keep from falling behind or getting distracted. Our courses get you in a routine and keep you on track all the way up through and including the day after the exam. We're with you the whole way.
CalBasic
Our basic, new online structured bar course, featuring a virtual classroom, simulated mini-bar exams, and more.
Learn MoreCalPro
A step up from our do-it-yourself CalBasic course. With CalPro you get grading (a lot of it) and consultations.
Learn MoreCalAttorneys
Ready for another license? CalAttorneys was designed specially for the California Attorneys Exam.
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CalRetakers
Our bestselling course, designed to make your next attempt your last one. We can diagnose why you fell short before, and get you on a different, better path for the next attempt.
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Ektaa Nijjar, Attorney
"The Bar Secrets program is amazing - the syllabus was SO helpful along with the Proponics. I loved that the program included simulation testing days; I added the grading feedback and it was very helpful for me to see my strengths and weaknesses. The videos were concise and to the point and the examples given throughout the videos are ones that stuck with me throughout the bar process. The memorization process was perfectly explained and made the process much more do-able. I genuinely feel that you all cared for our success throughout this process and it has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!"
Christian Acevedo, Attorney
"I had taken the California bar exam twice previously and failed. I tried studying Barbri outlines, but practicing full time and going from place to place with the military was enough to sink me and thwart my efforts. Then ... one of your students ... told me - “just do what Dr. Saccuzzo says!” It worked ... your personal approach and genuine demeanors go a long, long way. In particular, your voice-guided feedback on essays is above and beyond most of the other big box bar prep companies out there. ... I didn’t feel alone. ... You guys are the difference maker. Many salutes to you."
Pardis Bakheshi, Attorney
"I am writing to thank you for all your help ... I took this exam five times before passing and I firmly believe that I only passed because of your program, method, and mentorship. I have not stopped talking about the genius of Proponics, what your classes have to offer, and the wonderful grading feedback I gained from the course. Thank you, thank you. I so appreciate it."
Luis Blanquez, Attorney
"I chose Bar Secrets for ... two main reasons. First, because of their innovative and unique Powerlaw Program and Proponics interactive charts. This program combines structured interactive outlines, with concise and to-the-point lectures, together with hundreds of model answers to previous bar exam questions. Second, as a foreigner with no U.S. law background, I was looking for a solid program containing all the necessary materials to become an attorney in the US. Dennis, Nancy and Andrew are outstanding tutors ... They make you work extremely hard, but at the same time, they truly care about you, being approachable, supportive and friendly."
