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.
Four 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.
Our courses keep you on track.
Some online courses are fully on demand, which means you don't have any hard schedule to follow. This is great if you're a self-starter. But if you're like most, you 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.
Basic course features:
All of our bar exam courses 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.
Course comparison
CalBasic is for the minimalist. CalPro includes lots of grading. CalAttorneys is for attorneys, and CalRetakers for retakers. Compare them more in-depth below.
Includes basic features, but grading is sold separately. Ideal for the minimalist self-starter.
You get:
- Structured course (virtual classes and detailed schedule)
- PowerLaw Pro (video lectures, outlines, model answers, MC and PT help, past events, discounts, and more)
- Simulated Exams (four mini-bar exam simulations with two essays and a PT each)
- Live Chat (weekly live chat with your classmates and Dr. Saccuzzo during the First Phase)
- Grading and consultations not included (option to add à la carte as needed is available)
Includes basic features plus grading of eight essays and four PTs and ten email consultations.
You get:
- Structured course (virtual classes and detailed schedule)
- PowerLaw Pro (video lectures, outlines, model answers, MC and PT help, past events, discounts, and more)
- Simulated Exams (four mini-bar exam simulations with two essays and a PT each)
- Live Chat (weekly live chat with your classmates and Dr. Saccuzzo during the First Phase)
- Grading of all simulated exams (8 essays and 4 PTs) using our unique, voice feedback approach
- Email Consultations
Everything included in CalPro, but includes a special schedule for preparing for the Attorney's Exam.
You get:
- Structured course (virtual classes and detailed schedule tailored to the Attorney's Exam)
- PowerLaw Pro (video lectures, outlines, model answers, MC and PT help, past events, discounts, and more)
- Simulated Exams (four mini-bar exam simulations with two essays and a PT each)
- Live Chat (weekly live chat with your classmates and Dr. Saccuzzo during the First Phase)
- Grading of all simulated exams (8 essays and 4 PTs) using our unique, voice feedback approach
- Email Consultations
Includes basic features, grading of four exams (essays and/or PTs), and analysis of previous bar.
You get:
- Structured course (virtual classes and detailed schedule)
- PowerLaw Pro (video lectures, outlines, model answers, MC and PT help, past events, discounts, and more)
- Simulated Exams (four mini-bar exam simulations with two essays and a PT each)
- Live Chat (weekly live chat with your classmates and Dr. Saccuzzo during the First Phase)
- Performance Analysis (thorough analysis of your score letter and review of your answers from the most recent California exam)
- Grading of one exam from each of the fours simulations using our unique, voice feedback approach (option to upgrade and get other exams graded is available)
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CalBasic
$1299
LIMITED SEATS
- Structured online course, featuring a virtual classroom, daily tasks, reminders, accountability, coaching all the way up through the end of the exam, and our three-phased study approach ($898 value)
- Six months of access to PowerLaw Pro, which includes video lectures, essay banks, model answers, Proponics, an event bank, special discounts, Proponics, and more ($179 value)
- Four simulated mini-bar exam days, each consisting of two essays and a PT, video debriefs and model answers ($399 value)
- Four, 45-minute live chat sessions with Dr. Saccuzzo and your coursemates ($399 value)
CalPro
$2599
LIMITED SEATS
- Structured online course, featuring a virtual classroom, daily tasks, reminders, accountability, coaching all the way up through the end of the exam, and our three-phased study approach ($898 value)
- Six months of access to PowerLaw Pro, which includes video lectures, essay banks, model answers, Proponics, an event bank, special discounts, Proponics, and more ($179 value)
- Four simulated mini-bar exam days, each consisting of two essays and a PT, video debriefs and model answers, and grading of all eight essays and four PTs with our
unique voice feedback ($1299 value) - Ten email consultations ($499 value)
- Four, 45-minute live chat sessions with Dr. Saccuzzo and your coursemates ($399 value)
CalAttorneys
$2699
LIMITED SEATS
- Structured online course, featuring a virtual classroom, daily tasks, reminders, accountability, coaching all the way up through the end of the exam, and our three-phased study approach ($898 value)
- Individualized schedule tailored to the attorney's exam ($100 value)
- Six months of access to PowerLaw Pro, which includes video lectures, essay banks, model answers, Proponics, an event bank, special discounts, Proponics, and more ($179 value)
- Four simulated mini-bar exam days, each consisting of two essays and a PT, video debriefs and model answers, and grading of all eight essays and four PTs with our
unique voice feedback ($1299 value) - Ten email consultations ($499 value)
- Four, 45-minute live chat sessions with Dr. Saccuzzo and your coursemates ($399 value)
CalRetakers
$1599
LIMITED SEATS
- Structured online course, featuring a virtual classroom, daily tasks, reminders, accountability, coaching all the way up through the end of the exam, and our three-phased study approach ($898 value)
- Six months of access to PowerLaw Pro, which includes video lectures, essay banks, model answers, Proponics, an event bank, special discounts, Proponics, and more ($179 value)
- Four simulated mini-bar exam days, each consisting of two essays and a PT, video debriefs and model answers, and grading of one essay or PT from each simulation with our
unique voice feedback, for a total of four graded exams ($799 value) - A detailed analysis of your score letter and returned exams from the most recent California Bar Exam, featuring our unique voice feedback on your returned essays and PT to help you understand what you did right and what needs work ($549 value)
- Four, 45-minute live chat sessions with Dr. Saccuzzo and your coursemates ($399 value)
"Thank you so much to the whole team of Bar Secrets for helping me to pass this CA July 2018 bar exam! Thank you Dr. Saccuzzo, Dr. Johnson, and Prof. Poplin for your incredibly amazing outlines, essay reviews, and for a real support! You are the best! Your program and approach and Adabtibar (MBE) helped me to pass this CA beast!"
Maya
July 2018 California Bar Passer
"I passed. The last two times I missed it because I failed the PT. I ran out of time. This time I started the afternoon with my PT and did the essays last. I think this worked out better for me, as I was not as pressed for time. I felt a lot more relaxed knowing that the PT was out of the way. I felt a lot more comfortable answering the essays and just simply followed the Proponics approach. I always did well on the MBE, however, this time I was not as confident. I found the questions were more difficult than previous times. Some of the fact patterns were knew to me and I used BARBRI and PMBR. I did not think I would score high enough to pass. I want to thank you, Dr. Johnson and Professor Poplin for all of your help. I could not have done it without you. I regret not having used the program since taking the Bar the first time. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!"
Claudia
July 2018 California Bar Passer
"I passed the July 2018 bar exam! I wanted to thank you all for your help once again, it was tremendous! The Bar Secrets program is amazing - the syllabus was SO helpful along with the Proponics. I was not expecting Con law to be on the bar, but once I read the question I went back to writing out the Level 1 topics and remembering the flow of what to ask myself when proposed with a DCC question. 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.T he 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. Overall the entire process was easy to follow and made as simple as possible for those sitting for the bar. 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!!!"
Ektaa
July 2018 California Bar Passer
"I took my first bar exam 16 years ago and my most recent 12 years ago. Tackling the California bar was a daunting task. I gave the exam a try after studying for it on my own but didn't pass. I then enrolled in the BarSecrets Attorney course and here we are. I just found out I passed the exam and am writing a review. The Proponics Learning Environment synthesizes the vast amount of material one needs to review and retain in an effective way. The ability to review Model Answers built confidence. I would urge any out of state attorney to take the full Attorney course."
Verena
July 2018 California Bar Passer
"California is originally home, and I so wanted to have a license in the state to help friends/family etc ... 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 I found your course through one of your student’s references. [She] 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. When you released your debriefs for the July 2018 bar exam, I genuinely felt like the superheroes had rushed onto the battlefield to join me in the fight. I didn’t feel alone. ... You guys are the difference maker. Many salutes to you."
Christian
July 2018 California Bar Passer
"I just wanted to send you a quick thank you to you and your colleagues. Last night at 6pm I was able to realize a dream I have had for quite some time. I know that without your tutoring, guidance, and encouragement I would not have been able to accomplish this feat. Thank you for giving me my life back, which has been on hold since this journey began. I hope you and your family as well as the whole dream team have a wonderful Holiday season: thanks to you my family and I will definitely have a great one."
Mimi
July 2018 California Bar Passer
"I am writing to thank you for all your help this past exam administration. 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. I literally have been telling anyone and everyone I meet who is struggling to pass the exam. Thank you, thank you. I so appreciate it."
Pardis
July 2018 California Bar Passer
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Our new go-getter course, perfect if you have time to study before it's actually time to study.
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Just want 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.
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CalBasic
Our basic, new online structured bar course, featuring a virtual classroom, simulated mini-bar exams, and more.
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A step up from our do-it-yourself CalBasic course. With CalPro you get grading (a lot of it) and consultations.
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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 diagnose why you fell short before, and get you on a different, better path for the next attempt.
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