◈ Homepage — https://personalbarprep.com/Skip to content Home Our Bar Course Bar Exam Tutoring About Us Enrollment Testimonials Contact Us Call Today Personal attention. Expert instruction. The live, small group California bar exam review course that works. The Small Group California Bar Review Course. We're different. At Personal Bar Prep, we believe that learning happens when students directly interact with the material. The “big box” California bar review courses put students in front of lectures and “modules” for weeks on end and the research on test preparation just doesn’t support this method. When you’re preparing to take the toughest bar exam in the country, you want to study smart because there’s a lot of complex material to cover in a short period of time. You want a tested approach to your bar review that makes sense. There’s another way. A better way. An effective approach involves practicing, working hard, engaging directly with the bar exam essays, the MBEs, the performance tests…and then talking about your answers with others. It also involves getting meaningful feedback and having your questions answered. Because you will definitely have questions. If you’re a bar exam repeat taker, you know that. oPersonal Bar Prep is not like any other bar review course you’re going to find. We don’t rely on bells and whistles to make up for interaction with an actual person. We actually teach. Our small group California bar review course centers on twice-weekly intensive, interactive small group workshops. During these sessions, you’ll work closely with your instructor, experienced bar exam tutor Jay Chavkin, in a small group setting  going over essays in depth and learning strategies in a structured, supportive learning environment. You’ll attend comprehensive MBE workshops. Jay will go over MBE questions in ever subject, discussing in depth why the right answers are correct and wrong answers are incorrect. These sessions will address all the best practices for answering MBE questions. In addition to these workshops, you’ll attend live online lectures focused on just what you need to know for the bar exam. These are condensed lectures, filled with real-life examples, and our students are always welcome to ask questions. Our interactive performance test workshop will thoroughly prepare you to conquer this portion of the exam. During the course, you’ll write assigned performance tests and practice exams that receive grades and plenty of thoughtful feedback from our graders. You’re always welcome to turn in essays for grading as well. Perhaps best of all, you can call, text or email your instructor at any time with questions or just to get some words of support. We keep our enrollment low so we get to know all of our students. You’ll never find yourself alone as you face this challenge. Finally, we provide everything you’ll need to learn the law, prepare for the exam and practice. All books, outlines, MBE questions for practice, a set of physical flashcards, a detailed schedule to guide your study, unlimited graded essays—it’s all included. Nothing is left to chance. Everything is student-centered and relies on proven teaching and learning practices. Personal Bar Prep has been preparing students to pass the California bar exam for over 30 years and we can help you, too. We've Helped Students Reach Their Goal For over 30 Years Passing the bar exam isn't easy. No great achievement is. My students are determined. They don't quit. Many of them face enormous odds that threaten their dreams, but they just don't quit. Every bar exam, I'm excited to see my students overcome obstacles of all kinds and walk into the exam with confidence. Nothing is more thrilling than the calls on the night of bar exam results from my students excited that they passed, some of them after multiple attempts before.  I love telling my students that they are a statistic of one. Ignore the rest. You can do this. Jay Chavkin Founder and Owner Our Learning-By-Doing Approach Works At Personal Bar Prep, we believe teaching matters. We focus on practice and feedback and we know that engaging with the material leads to real learning. You will write bar exam essays weekly for homework then discuss your work in workshops with your instructor. Practice essays, performance tests and practice exams you turn in will be returned quickly with thoughtful feedback. The hard work will pay off when you go into the exam with confidence. Live Online Lectures Lectures at Personal Bar Prep are fully live on Zoom. They cover only what you need to know for the bar exam. And unlike purely computer-based bar review courses, you'll be able to ask questions and directly engage with both your instructor and the material. Twice-Weekly Small Group Workshops Twice a week, you'll meet with your instructor in a small group. In these groups, you'll discuss bar essays you've written in depth week by week. These sessions are highly interactive. You'll also have your questions about the law answered. MBE Workshops The MBEs are 50% of your score so we focus heavily on this part of the exam. You'll attend our comprehensive MBE workshop to go over questions in every subject, discussing why the right answer is correct and the others are incorrect. You'll also learn strategies for answering questions. All Classes Live and Online Studying at home doesn't have to mean recorded lectures and self-study. Our bar review course is held live online using Zoom and includes interactive lectures, essay-writing, MBE and PT workshops. Meeting online with Personal Bar Prep maximizes study time without sacrificing live class time with your instructor. Learn More About Our Course Don't Just Take Our Word For It... The small classes, I think, are what really helped me pass. The groups were great because they were small and intimate enough so that I felt comfortable asking whatever questions I had. Jay also made himself available for any additional questions that we might not have covered during the group discussion. Nina Hawkinson University of La Verne School of Law I am a foreign attorney and I passed the bar exam with Jay Chavkin's help. Jay feels your pain. He does not give you a formula that is supposed to work for everybody. He works with you based on your individual needs and weaknesses. That's what makes his program different from other bar reviews. Ana Takmanesh Foreign-Educated Attorney - Iran Jay's knowledge of the California bar exam is first-rate, he cares deeply about his students, is constantly available outside of class by phone and email, and is an excellent teacher. You're in exceedingly competent and thoughtful hands with Jay. Salvador Perez Stanford Law School Read More From Our Students Some Common Questions... When does your course start and how long does it last? We are currently enrolling students for the July 2026 bar review course. The lectures begin in mid-May with the course ending a week and a half before the bar exam. Our course is completely live and all meetings are held on Zoom. Please call for details. Do you include materials and a schedule? Can I take your course and work full-time? Do you offer private tutoring? Do you have a payment plan or discounts? We are the original personal small group bar review course. We've helped 1000's of students pass the California bar exam and we can help you, too. Because our bar prep course is small, space is limited. Don’t delay. Contact us today so we can talk about your specific challenges and how we can get you on track towards realizing your dreams. Call Now Name * First Last Email * Phone Number * What Are You Interested In? Bar Review Course Private Bar Exam Tutoring How can we help? * Submit Facebook Twitter Youtube LEARN MORE A Note to Repeat Takers Testimonials Current Students Enrollment FAQ Personal Bar Prep Flashcards HELPFUL LINKS State Bar Admissions Bar Exam Acommodations Info Foreign Attorney Info Helpful Info on Stress & Anxiety Research on Best Test Study Methods FREE SCORE ANALYSIS If you received news that you weren’t successful on your recent attempt on the bar exam, give us a call. We offer a free analysis of your scores, what went well and what didn’t. This can really help guide your next steps. Phone: 213-985-1977 Address: 3183 Wilshire Blvd. #196, Los Angeles CA 90010 Copyright © 2026 Personal Bar Prep ◈ Interior Pages — 11 pages crawledBar Exam Flashcards - All California Subjects - Personal Bar Prep Skip to content Main Menu Home Our Bar Course Bar Exam Tutoring About Us Enrollment Testimonials Contact Us Call Today Personal Bar Prep's Bar Exam Flashcards Include All MBE and California Subjects The leading brand of bar exam flashcards doesn’t offer California-specific subjects. If you’re studying for the California bar exam, we offer the most comprehensive set of flashcards on the market. You Can Test Yourself or Work With a Study Partner on All Subjects of the California Bar Exam with Our Bar Exam Flashcards You need to study and memorize MBE subjects AND California subjects to give yourself an edge in both the multiple choice and essay portions of the bar exam. There’s no need to make your own cards! 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Convenient & Secure Ordering—Quick Turnaround Free Shipping—Durable, Damage-Free Packaging Friendly, Responsive Email Customer Service *We gladly ship internationally–international shipping rates will apply. Please inquire. Let us know if you have questions about ordering or after you receive your flashcards. We look forward to serving you and helping you reach your goals. Email If You Choose Personal Bar Prep Flashcards You Get $200 Off a Bar Review Course or Private Tutoring Package Order a set of our Personal Bar Prep flashcards with California subjects and if you sign up for a current or future bar review course or private tutoring session, you’ll receive a $200 discount. Our bar review course is a comprehensive live online course taught in small groups so we offer personal attention you won’t find in any other bar review. We’ve been preparing students to pass the California bar exam since 1995 and we can help you, too. Let us know you’re a flashcard customer when you get in touch . Learn More About Personal Bar Prep LEARN MORE A Note to Repeat Takers Testimonials Current Students Enrollment FAQ Personal Bar Prep Flashcards HELPFUL LINKS State Bar Admissions Bar Exam Acommodations Info Foreign Attorney Info Helpful Info on Stress & Anxiety Research on Best Test Study Methods FREE SCORE ANALYSIS If you received news that you weren’t successful on your recent attempt on the bar exam, give us a call. We offer a free analysis of your scores, what went well and what didn’t. This can really help guide your next steps. Phone: 213-985-1977 Address: 3183 Wilshire Blvd. #196, Los Angeles CA 90010 Copyright © 2026 Personal Bar Prep Bar Review Course California Bar Exam Tutor About Us Enrollment Personal Bar Prep Testimonials Contact Us Bar Review Course - Live Online - Personal Bar Prep Skip to content Main Menu Home Our Bar Course Bar Exam Tutoring About Us Enrollment Testimonials Contact Us Call Today Our California Bar Exam Review Course A Comprehensive Live Online Course with a Small Group Approach Live Substantive Lectures - What you need to pass and nothing more MBE Workshop - Interactive session discussing practice MBE exam and learning MBE test strategies Essays and Practice Exams Turned in for Grades and Personal Feedback - Our graders are thorough and turnaround time is fast A Detailed Study Schedule - A schedule of tasks including essay writing and MBE questions that will keep you on track daily while building in flexibility for real life Weekly Small Group Workshops - Intensive, interactive sessions discussing the essays you've written and MBE questions Performance Test Workshop - Learn our strategies for organizing materials, time management and more All the Books and Study Materials You'll Need - Our small group workbook, practice essays, concise outlines, 1000s of MBE questions and a set of flashcards Constant Access to Your Instructor - Call, email or text your instructor, Jay Chavkin, directly anytime with questions or just for support Learning By Doing is Our Philosophy Practice is the research-proven best method for test prep so the heart of our program is practice, practice and more practice A research paper summarizing 400 studies on methods of test preparation concluded that the most effective way to prepare for an exam, by far, is practicing. This includes taking practice tests , writing practice essays , and self-quizzing with flashcards . At Personal Bar Prep, we assign over 50 essays for small group discussion or grading, we have our students answer 1000’s of MBE questions, and we administer practice essay and performance tests for grading and feedback. We also give our students a set of flashcards including all California bar exam topics and a method for self-quizzing. It’s not the easiest way to prepare, but it’s the most effective . Live Online Workshops Twice a Week, Every Week Your small group of no more than 14 students will meet twice a week for intensive, interactive meetings covering essays you've written for homework and MBE questions. Everyone participates. Everyone has their questions answered. It's the most valuable bar prep experience you'll find offered. Ask Questions During a Lecture? Really! If you're taking an online bar review course, you're usually limited to recorded lectures. At Personal Bar Prep, our lectures are live online and students can ask questions. Of course, if you must miss a lecture or want a review later, they are recorded. But our mission is to help our students master the law for the bar exam so if you're confused or unsure, just ask. Over 30 Years of Experience Jay Chavkin helps students pass the bar exam no matter what challenges they face Since 1995, Jay Chavkin has developed strategies and approaches to bar prep that have helped 1000’s of students pass the bar exam, working successfully with students dealing with a broad range of challenges: Multiple repeat takers   Graduates from out of state law schools  Foreign-educated attorneys Those out of law school for an extended period Students with learning disabilities Press play to watch an encouraging video from Jay for those who are facing the disappointment of repeating the bar exam Contact us today to discuss your results or your plans for the next exam. Let’s talk about how Personal Bar Prep can give you the tools you need to pass the California bar exam next time. We can help. Call Now Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Name * First Last Email * Phone Number * What Are You Interested In? Bar Review Course Private Bar Exam Tutoring How can we help? * Comment Submit LEARN MORE A Note to Repeat Takers Testimonials Current Students Enrollment FAQ Personal Bar Prep Flashcards HELPFUL LINKS State Bar Admissions Bar Exam Acommodations Info Foreign Attorney Info Helpful Info on Stress & Anxiety Research on Best Test Study Methods FREE SCORE ANALYSIS If you received news that you weren’t successful on your recent attempt on the bar exam, give us a call. We offer a free analysis of your scores, what went well and what didn’t. This can really help guide your next steps. Phone: 213-985-1977 Address: 3183 Wilshire Blvd. #196, Los Angeles CA 90010 Copyright © 2026 Personal Bar Prep Bar Review Course California Bar Exam Tutor About Us Enrollment Personal Bar Prep Testimonials Contact Us California Bar Exam Tutor - Personal Bar Prep Skip to content Main Menu Home Our Bar Course Bar Exam Tutoring About Us Enrollment Testimonials Contact Us Call Today You can pass the California bar exam. An experienced bar exam tutor can help you get there. Preparing to take the California bar exam is tough. A bar exam tutor can make all the difference. Working one-on-one with an experienced and dedicated California bar exam tutor can provide the individualized program of study and the structure you need to pass the toughest bar exam in the country. Jay Chavkin has been helping students like you pass the California bar exam since 1995. GET TO KNOW JAY Expert Instruction. Completely Personal. Jay Chavkin of Personal Bar Prep is a California bar exam tutor with over 30 years of experience helping hundreds of students pass the bar exam. Jay will work with you much like a personal trainer for the California bar exam. He begins by evaluating your individual challenges and weak areas in writing and knowledge of the law and then tackles them with you in intensive collaborative sessions. You’ll work together with Jay on essays and MBE questions and Jay provides strategies and guidance for your study and practice. Jay is always available to answer your questions or give you a quick pep talk whenever you call, text or send an email. He takes an interest in all of his students and their individual concerns as they go through the stress of preparing for the bar exam. He will be available to offer support during the initial evaluation all the way through to the nervousness of the week before bar results. A schedule is arranged based upon your needs and availability. Meetings are conducted using Zoom so your work with Jay is convenient no matter where you’re located. All necessary books and study materials are included. You are encouraged to attend all of Jay’s subject matter lectures given in the Personal Bar Prep course, all of which are streamed live online using Zoom. A Bar Exam Tutor Can Help You, Too Jay Chavkin has worked with hundreds of students over the past 30 years and has extensive experience helping people with a wide range of issues leading them to a private bar exam tutor: Multiple repeat takers of the exam Attorneys preparing for the California attorneys’ bar exam Foreign-educated attorneys and LLM students Graduates from out-of-state law schools Those out of law school for an extended period Students with learning disabilities Students with physical or mental illness that affects their studies Individuals with test anxiety A Bar Tutor Close To Home Wherever You Are Personal Bar Prep's bar exam tutoring is offered online so you'll be studying from the comfort of your own home. Jay has tutored students studying for the California Bar Exam from all over the United States to as far away as Colombia, Japan and the UK. You can easily send your bar exam essays by email and all tutoring sessions take place using Zoom. Phone or FaceTime tutoring are also available. Any time lost due to unforeseen technology problems is always made up. Flexibility is Our Policy We work with your schedule to assure maximum efficiency of our time together. If you are working while preparing for the bar exam, we will work around your work hours–evening and weekend time slots are available. With sufficient notice, a missed scheduled session can be made up. We also work with your budget with flexible price structures depending on your individual needs. We have payment plans and discounts for payments by check and cash. It’s our goal to make working with a bar exam tutor within reach. Students with Disabilities Jay has successfully tutored students with a broad range of learning disabilities and other conditions, helping them to tackle the challenges they face with a positive, patient and structured approach. He is an approved vendor for the state Department of Rehabilitation as a bar review provider and bar exam tutor. As a California bar exam tutor, Jay has helped students pass the bar while dealing with issues including: Dyslexia Attention Deficit Disorder / ADD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder / ADHD Specific Learning Disability Auditory Processing Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder Depression Anxiety Cerebral Palsy Traumatic Brain Injury Jay also assists students in navigating the often stressful process of procuring accommodations for the California Bar Exam . Obviously, not all students seeking accommodations will get them, but having a knowledgeable bar tutor with a network of professionals to provide guidance is invaluable. Jay’s business partner holds a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in teaching writing to students with disabilities and he confers with her to best address individual students’ challenges. Multiple Repeat Takers Jay has helped hundreds of repeat exam takers as a California bar exam tutor, leading them to progress from a feeling of frustration to one of confidence . Many of his students have taken the bar exam three and four times before his program–some even more–and then finally succeeded with a personalized tutoring program. He understands that every repeat taker has a unique set of circumstances that need to be addressed and will work closely with you to drill down to determine just what went wrong and how to get on track for the next exam. If you want someone to work with you on your specific weak points, to give you personalized feedback on all aspects of the bar exam as you prepare, Jay will provide a structured study program that is tailored to your needs and will guide your progress every step of the way. A private bar exam tutor gives you another advantage–someone who is going to care personally about your progress and provide not just the answers you need, but the encouragement that will help keep you motivated and focused. This is your time! Foreign-Educated Attorneys / LLM Students If you received a law degree in a country other than the U.S. and have decided to join the State Bar of California , you’ve taken on an enormous challenge and deserve tremendous respect. This is not an easy journey. Jay has worked with many of your future colleagues and understands the obstacles you face–and he knows you can overcome them and succeed. It’s just going to take tenacity and hard work. Jay will address the differences between the legal systems of the country of origin where your law degree was earned and the U.S. He will help you tackle any language issues that may affect your bar exam essay writing process He can provide guidance in the paperwork maze some attorneys face in dealing with the State Bar Jay will give you all the encouragement and support possible because the task is challenging and having someone to cheer you on and address your unique concerns will make all the difference This is an attainable dream. Jay, a highly experienced California Bar Exam tutor, can help you reach it. Have You Been Away from Law School for a While? Has passing the California Bar Exam been on the back burner in your life for years? You’re not alone. Jay has worked with many of your peers—non-traditional exam takers who are perhaps changing careers, are coming back to the law after raising children, or maybe just need to cross the bar exam off their “bucket list.” Regardless of why you’ve been away for years, Jay can help you tackle the task of getting up to speed and not just re-learning forgotten law, but sharpening those test-taking skills anew. Jay has stories of police officers that became lawyers, of a recent widow that needed to switch gears and built a career in the law, of individuals away from law school for over a decade that were finally able to finish something that continually nagged them as unfinished. You can do it, too. It’s not easy, but you can do it, too. Consider a bar exam tutor who will address your individual needs, provide a structured prog Bar Review Course - Live Online - Personal Bar Prep Skip to content Main Menu Home Our Bar Course Bar Exam Tutoring About Us Enrollment Testimonials Contact Us Call Today Our California Bar Exam Review Course A Comprehensive Live Online Course with a Small Group Approach Live Substantive Lectures - What you need to pass and nothing more MBE Workshop - Interactive session discussing practice MBE exam and learning MBE test strategies Essays and Practice Exams Turned in for Grades and Personal Feedback - Our graders are thorough and turnaround time is fast A Detailed Study Schedule - A schedule of tasks including essay writing and MBE questions that will keep you on track daily while building in flexibility for real life Weekly Small Group Workshops - Intensive, interactive sessions discussing the essays you've written and MBE questions Performance Test Workshop - Learn our strategies for organizing materials, time management and more All the Books and Study Materials You'll Need - Our small group workbook, practice essays, concise outlines, 1000s of MBE questions and a set of flashcards Constant Access to Your Instructor - Call, email or text your instructor, Jay Chavkin, directly anytime with questions or just for support Learning By Doing is Our Philosophy Practice is the research-proven best method for test prep so the heart of our program is practice, practice and more practice A research paper summarizing 400 studies on methods of test preparation concluded that the most effective way to prepare for an exam, by far, is practicing. This includes taking practice tests , writing practice essays , and self-quizzing with flashcards . At Personal Bar Prep, we assign over 50 essays for small group discussion or grading, we have our students answer 1000’s of MBE questions, and we administer practice essay and performance tests for grading and feedback. We also give our students a set of flashcards including all California bar exam topics and a method for self-quizzing. It’s not the easiest way to prepare, but it’s the most effective . Live Online Workshops Twice a Week, Every Week Your small group of no more than 14 students will meet twice a week for intensive, interactive meetings covering essays you've written for homework and MBE questions. Everyone participates. Everyone has their questions answered. It's the most valuable bar prep experience you'll find offered. Ask Questions During a Lecture? Really! If you're taking an online bar review course, you're usually limited to recorded lectures. At Personal Bar Prep, our lectures are live online and students can ask questions. Of course, if you must miss a lecture or want a review later, they are recorded. But our mission is to help our students master the law for the bar exam so if you're confused or unsure, just ask. Over 30 Years of Experience Jay Chavkin helps students pass the bar exam no matter what challenges they face Since 1995, Jay Chavkin has developed strategies and approaches to bar prep that have helped 1000’s of students pass the bar exam, working successfully with students dealing with a broad range of challenges: Multiple repeat takers   Graduates from out of state law schools  Foreign-educated attorneys Those out of law school for an extended period Students with learning disabilities Press play to watch an encouraging video from Jay for those who are facing the disappointment of repeating the bar exam Contact us today to discuss your results or your plans for the next exam. Let’s talk about how Personal Bar Prep can give you the tools you need to pass the California bar exam next time. We can help. Call Now Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Name * First Last Email * Phone Number * What Are You Interested In? Bar Review Course Private Bar Exam Tutoring How can we help? * Comment Submit LEARN MORE A Note to Repeat Takers Testimonials Current Students Enrollment FAQ Personal Bar Prep Flashcards HELPFUL LINKS State Bar Admissions Bar Exam Acommodations Info Foreign Attorney Info Helpful Info on Stress & Anxiety Research on Best Test Study Methods FREE SCORE ANALYSIS If you received news that you weren’t successful on your recent attempt on the bar exam, give us a call. We offer a free analysis of your scores, what went well and what didn’t. This can really help guide your next steps. Phone: 213-985-1977 Address: 3183 Wilshire Blvd. #196, Los Angeles CA 90010 Copyright © 2026 Personal Bar Prep Bar Review Course California Bar Exam Tutor About Us Enrollment Personal Bar Prep Testimonials Contact Us For Bar Prep, Practice is Best - Personal Bar Prep Skip to content Main Menu Home Our Bar Course Bar Exam Tutoring About Us Enrollment Testimonials Contact Us Call Today Bar prep students, take note. After pitting a variety of test-preparation methods against each other, researchers at Kent State found that writing practice exams was the most effective method for successfully preparing for actual test-taking. Their findings stated specifically: “ Practice testing and distributed practice received high utility assessments because they benefit learners of different ages and abilities and have been shown to boost student performance across many criterion tasks.” Incidentally, the lowest marks for effectiveness were given to summarizing and highlighting study materials in preparation for testing. I know that it’s hard to break old habits and for many students, studying for the bar exam translates into sitting down with a pile of books, trying to plow through mountains of law while furiously writing outlines. It probably feels like you’re working hard. But are you working smart? I’ve had plenty of talks with my students about why we write practice bar exam essays in our bar prep course. Week after week, subject after subject, it’s practice, practice, practice. Students will sometimes ask, how are we supposed to learn the material when we spend so much time writing essays? But that IS learning. The practicing is where the learning takes place. You need to learn how to pass an exam, not teach a course in Constitutional Law. So you practice writing Con Law essays, using that pile of books as a resource. The brain is imprinted with knowledge much more effectively when that knowledge is used than when it is just passively received through listening or reading. Think about the subjects you took in school—the classes where you sat in lecture and took notes tend to be a blur, but the papers you wrote tend to stick in your memory. I even remember the paper I wrote about Edgar Allan Poe in junior high. Writing, consulting sources, then writing again—this is how we best learn challenging material. Practice testing works. It works better than sitting in front of recorded lectures for hours, trying hard not to daydream. It works better than sitting bleary-eyed over outlines with a highlighter asking yourself why it seems like you should be highlighting everything. It works better than writing your own outlines. Practice really does make perfect. Is it a lot of work? Okay, I’ll admit it’s not the easiest route to bar prep—some successful students have called it boot camp—but the research bears it out. It’s effective. And that’s what matters when you’ve got an exam to pass. Sources: Dunlosky, J., Rawson, K., et al. Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques: Promising Directions From Cognitive and Educational Psychology . Science in the Public Interest, January 2013. 14:1. Belluck, Pam. “To Really Learn, Quit Studying and Take a Test.” New York Times . January 20, 2011. Post navigation ← Previous Post Next Post → LEARN MORE A Note to Repeat Takers Testimonials Current Students Enrollment FAQ Personal Bar Prep Flashcards HELPFUL LINKS State Bar Admissions Bar Exam Acommodations Info Foreign Attorney Info Helpful Info on Stress & Anxiety Research on Best Test Study Methods FREE SCORE ANALYSIS If you received news that you weren’t successful on your recent attempt on the bar exam, give us a call. We offer a free analysis of your scores, what went well and what didn’t. This can really help guide your next steps. Phone: 213-985-1977 Address: 3183 Wilshire Blvd. #196, Los Angeles CA 90010 Copyright © 2026 Personal Bar Prep Bar Review Course California Bar Exam Tutor About Us Enrollment Personal Bar Prep Testimonials Contact Us Failed the Bar Exam? Don't Give Up Hope - Personal Bar Prep Skip to content Main Menu Home Our Bar Course Bar Exam Tutoring About Us Enrollment Testimonials Contact Us Call Today A Note to Repeaters First, Don't Lose Heart... If you’re looking at taking the upcoming California bar exam for your second time, or possibly more, you may be feeling frustrated, disappointed, maybe a little disheartened. First of all, don’t lose heart. You are still in the game. You had the brains and stamina to get through law school so you’ve got what it takes to pass the bar exam. What’s been missing is a winning plan to pass the exam–that’s it. No statistics need to worry you. You are a statistic of one. It’s still just you vs. the bar exam. Just like before. Only this time, you can decide to do things differently. Study smarter. And get the support you need. Study Smart... At Personal Bar Prep, you’ll get concise, live online interactive lectures. We’ll cover the law you need to know to pass the bar, not a full-on law school review. And you don’t have to go it alone…if you’ve got questions during a lecture, you can just ask. The heart of our bar review course will help your studies most. Personal Bar Prep’s weekly small group workshops meet for two hour sessions and will have no more than 14 members. You’ll work intensively to review the essays you’ve been practicing and discuss MBE questions in depth. Have more questions? Those will be answered, too. You will learn as you write, as you talk, as you think the answers through. If you choose to write more essays, those can be turned in for grades and feedback. The MBEs are 50% of your score on the California bar exam and we don’t leave that part to chance. Our MBE workshop will teach you how to attack this portion of the exam so next time, you can walk in to the exam ready to answer MBEs with confidence. We also include a detailed, interactive performance test workshop so that you can understand, prepare and practice for this portion of the bar exam. Get Support... Your small group meetings will provide the support and accountability you need during an incredibly stressful time. There’s no crowd to get lost in at Personal Bar Prep. Many of our students develop study partnerships with others in the class and the camaraderie that develops adds further support. Personal Bar Prep’s director, Jay Chavkin , a bar exam tutor who has worked with students since 1995, will be your bar coach and he is available to answer questions, provide support and will counsel you on study strategies whenever necessary. You can call or email with questions at any time. Make It Affordable... You might be surprised to find that we provide live online lectures, weekly small group workshops, and MBE and PT workshops, all books and materials–and graded essays with meaningful feedback–all for a price below many other less comprehensive bar review courses. This doesn’t even include all the access to your instructor by phone or email at any time. We also provide payment plans. For some repeat takers, a  bar exam tutor  is the solution. Jay Chavkin can provide a targeted, intensive program of study that has helped many repeaters pass the bar exam with confidence. Contact us today to discuss your results or you plans for the next exam. Let’s talk about how Personal Bar Prep can give you the tools you need to pass the California bar exam next time. We can help. Call Now Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Name * First Last Email * Phone Number * What Are You Interested In? Bar Review Course Private Bar Exam Tutoring How can we help? * Website Submit LEARN MORE A Note to Repeat Takers Testimonials Current Students Enrollment FAQ Personal Bar Prep Flashcards HELPFUL LINKS State Bar Admissions Bar Exam Acommodations Info Foreign Attorney Info Helpful Info on Stress & Anxiety Research on Best Test Study Methods FREE SCORE ANALYSIS If you received news that you weren’t successful on your recent attempt on the bar exam, give us a call. We offer a free analysis of your scores, what went well and what didn’t. This can really help guide your next steps. Phone: 213-985-1977 Address: 3183 Wilshire Blvd. #196, Los Angeles CA 90010 Copyright © 2026 Personal Bar Prep Bar Review Course California Bar Exam Tutor About Us Enrollment Personal Bar Prep Testimonials Contact Us Personal Bar Prep Testimonials - Personal Bar Prep Skip to content Main Menu Home Our Bar Course Bar Exam Tutoring About Us Enrollment Testimonials Contact Us Call Today Personal Bar Prep Testimonials Read What Our Successful Personal Bar Prep Students Have to Say “Dedicates himself to his students and gives each one lots of personal attention.” Jay Chavkin is to bar prep what The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, is to dog training. Jay is a gifted teacher, able to demand your best without discouraging you. He dedicates himself to his students and gives each one lots of personal attention. Jay has students write essays on actual bar exam questions. You learn black letter law as you write so you retain it better. Next, Jay grades at least one of your essays each week, scoring you as hard as the bar exam will. Then, Jay critiques your essay in front of your peers during the small group portion of the course. Believe me, THAT’S motivation not to slack off. By the time I took the bar, I had written essays on 52 actual bar exam questions. The real bar exam actually seemed pretty easy because I had already spotted and discussed just about every type of fact pattern the bar uses to test various subjects. I passed, thanks in very large part to Jay. Thank you, Jay, for believing in me. Elisabeth Main University of West Los Angeles School of Law "I strongly suggest this course to all bar takers." I am a foreign attorney I passed Feb 2019 bar exam with Jay Chavkin's help and support. I have taken other bar revews, none of which worked until I met Jay. Jay feels your pain. He does not give you a formula that is supposed to work for everybody. He works with you based on your individual needs and weaknesses. That's what makes his program different from other bar reviews. The small group is great. It realistically organizes your time and energy, and participating in the group helps you understand your own weaknesses. I strongly suggest this course to all bar takers. Ana Takmanesh Foreign-Educated Attorney, Iran "Jay's knowledge of the California bar exam is first-rate..." Chances are you're considering Jay's course because you didn't get the desired result from Barbri, Themis or one of the other mass-produced courses. Let me start off by saying I'm sorry. It's an awful, unenviable position to be in. Months ago, when I was considering my own options, a friend forwarded Jay's website to me and I could not be happier that that was the case. Jay's knowledge of the California bar exam is first-rate, he cares deeply about his students, is constantly available outside of class by phone and email, and is an excellent teacher. Jay's also an accomplished attorney and clerked for Judge Pregerson on the Ninth Circuit. All of this is to say that you're in exceedingly competent and thoughtful hands with Jay. He's really mastered what it takes to prepare for and pass the California bar exam. Salvador Perez Stanford University “Jay was the best you could hope for in a California bar prep professor.” After having taken the bar three times, using three different prep methods, I can honestly say that Jay’s Personal Bar Prep really has everything a student needs to help them pass the bar the first time around. Personal Bar Prep offers both the large lecture classes as well as the small classroom setting that pushes you to not only do the work, but to do your best. The small classes, I think, are what really helped me pass. The groups were great because they were small and intimate enough so that I felt comfortable asking whatever questions I had. Jay also made himself available after class for any additional questions that we might not have covered during the group discussion. The work associated with the small groups was a lot, but in all honesty it got me to do what I needed to pass the bar. Lots of essays and practice MBE’s, all of which were graded and handed back to us within days. Jay was the best you could hope for in a bar prep professor. He makes it personal for every individual in his class. Jay really makes you feel like you can pass the exam, even when you think it’s impossible. I think that was probably the most important thing for me – because when I was fatigued and felt like the biggest failure in the world, he wouldn’t give up. He would push me and prod me and pep me up when I needed it. I really couldn’t have done it without him. Nina Hawkinson University of La Verne College of Law "Jay is extremely knowledgeable both about the law and how to approach the exam..." Jay's style of teaching and personality meshed perfectly with what I was looking for in a test prep course. He teaches you all that you will be required to know for the exam, instead of overwhelming you with every possible law that you will never be tested on. His course emphasizes teaching the test, and in keeping with this structure, you will write more essays than any of your peers taking alternate courses, and you will break down every possible aspect of those essays in small group sessions. Jay is extremely knowledgeable both about the law and how to approach the exam, he will hold you accountable, and will be 100% honest with you regarding your progress. If you are looking for more personalized attention than you could ever receive in one of the larger courses (Barbri, Kaplan, etc.), the Personal Bar Prep is the no-brainer choice, as Jay is available for any questions at just about any hour of the day. Just be prepared to do the work (there will be a lot of it), follow Jay's instructions, and stay focused and positive, and you'll walk into the room on exam day in a better position than most anyone else. Alex Flumenbaum Emory University, Atlanta GA “Made me believe that with hard work, I COULD do it.” As a repeat taker holding down a full-time job, I did not have much confidence in passing the California bar exam. I remember sitting in the first group meeting wondering how I could pass this most dreaded exam by merely talking about it. However, through those thought-provoking questions, you not only taught me how to identify the issues, apply legal principles to facts and write the essays in bar exam format, but also made me believe that with hard work, I COULD do it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me on my path towards a rewarding legal career. Not a single day in the office goes by when I don’t apply something I learned from you in my practice. Roland Au University of West Los Angeles School of Law "Jay gave me the confidence, determination and motivation to work as hard as possible..." Not only did Jay provide me with effective materials for bar study, Jay gave me the confidence, determination, and motivation to work as hard as possible to take and pass the California Bar exam. Between the substantive lectures, small group meetings, and the inspirational pep talks, Jay created a program designed for students to pass the bar on their first try. I took the bar with no regrets, knowing that I carefully and closely followed Jay's advice and syllabus. Personal Bar Prep is the ONLY bar program you need to pass the Bar Exam. Cara Boroda Southwestern Law School “The small groups were invaluable.” I am so glad that I participated in the Personal Bar Prep program. Jay is a wealth of information and he has a way of explaining the law that makes you just “get it.” The small groups were invaluable. I did not live in the Los Angeles area so I participated in meetings via telephone. Even though I wasn’t physically present, I felt completely involved. Jay made sure to keep me on my toes by asking many questions and welcoming mine. I felt more involved in the small group discussions than I have in any other small group gathering. I would sincerely recommend this program to anyone, especially to those who are questioning whether it works even if you aren’t able to be present at the meetings and lectures. It does work! Jay, thank you for believing in me! Brianne Doyle Lincoln Law School of Sacramento Current Students - Personal Bar Prep Skip to content Main Menu Home Our Bar Course Bar Exam Tutoring About Us Enrollment Testimonials Contact Us Call Today Welcome to Personal Bar Prep We are currently enrolling students for the July 2026 bar exam course. We are also taking deposits for future exams. Our early bird sessions will begin in early May 2026. Our full bar review course begins in late May and runs through mid July 2026. Lectures and Small Group Workshops ONLINE Personal Bar Prep will hold all lectures, small group workshops, an MBE workshop and PT workshop online via Zoom. All students will be able to participate and interact fully. Meeting Schedule Our meeting schedule contains information about all scheduled lectures; small group essay writing, MBE and performance test workshops. All meetings will also be recorded on Zoom and will be available to all enrolled students. Small Group Sessions Personal Bar Prep’s small group workshop sessions are held two times a week . Your specific meeting time will be the same each week and will be arranged based upon your availability considering work, family and health-related commitments. We do our best to be as flexible as possible in scheduling. Books and Materials All books and materials are sent out to you as soon as you are enrolled in the course. We use US Priority Mail and mail materials within 24 hours of your enrollment excluding Sundays. Most people receive their package within 3 working days, however due to current conditions, sometimes unforeseen delays occur so please be patient. Email We communicate important course information to you through email often. Please give us an email address you check regularly. After you enroll, we send you a welcome email with vital information and digital study materials. If you do not receive it within 24 hours, please check your junk mail or spam folders first. After checking there, if you still haven’t received this welcome email, let us know. When you receive emails from us, they will typically come from our office manager, Katie. Regarding your questions during the course: Please contact Katie with your concerns about course materials, receipt of assignments, meeting times, payment or technology questions. Please contact Jay regarding questions about law, grading concerns or studying and personal issues.   LEARN MORE A Note to Repeat Takers Testimonials Current Students Enrollment FAQ Personal Bar Prep Flashcards HELPFUL LINKS State Bar Admissions Bar Exam Acommodations Info Foreign Attorney Info Helpful Info on Stress & Anxiety Research on Best Test Study Methods FREE SCORE ANALYSIS If you received news that you weren’t successful on your recent attempt on the bar exam, give us a call. We offer a free analysis of your scores, what went well and what didn’t. This can really help guide your next steps. Phone: 213-985-1977 Address: 3183 Wilshire Blvd. #196, Los Angeles CA 90010 Copyright © 2026 Personal Bar Prep Bar Review Course California Bar Exam Tutor About Us Enrollment Personal Bar Prep Testimonials Contact Us Contact Us - Personal Bar Prep Skip to content Main Menu Home Our Bar Course Bar Exam Tutoring About Us Enrollment Testimonials Contact Us Call Today Contact Us Get In Touch Thanks for your interest in Personal Bar Prep! Let us know if you’re interested in our bar review course or private bar exam tutoring–or both. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Name * First Last Email * Phone Number * How can we help? * Comment Submit PHONE: 213-985-1977 EMAIL: [email protected] ADDRESS: 3183 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 196, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Online Information: We are a live online bar review course and our address is a business mailing address. We hold our lectures, workshops and classes online using Zoom. Call for details. Reach us on Social Media We keep in touch with our students and followers on Facebook and have some great, informative videos on YouTube. Facebook Youtube LEARN MORE A Note to Repeat Takers Testimonials Current Students Enrollment FAQ Personal Bar Prep Flashcards HELPFUL LINKS State Bar Admissions Bar Exam Acommodations Info Foreign Attorney Info Helpful Info on Stress & Anxiety Research on Best Test Study Methods FREE SCORE ANALYSIS If you received news that you weren’t successful on your recent attempt on the bar exam, give us a call. We offer a free analysis of your scores, what went well and what didn’t. This can really help guide your next steps. Phone: 213-985-1977 Address: 3183 Wilshire Blvd. #196, Los Angeles CA 90010 Copyright © 2026 Personal Bar Prep Bar Review Course California Bar Exam Tutor About Us Enrollment Personal Bar Prep Testimonials Contact Us Enrollment is Limited - Small Classes - Personal Bar Prep Skip to content Main Menu Home Our Bar Course Bar Exam Tutoring About Us Enrollment Testimonials Contact Us Call Today Course Enrollment We're excited you're here! Personal Bar Prep is currently enrolling students for our California Bar Exam review course for the July 2026 exam. We are also accepting deposits for future exams. All of our course meetings are live, fully interactive and held on Zoom. The first class of our Bar Review Course will be held in late May. We hold Early Bird sessions in early May for our early enrollees. Space is limited so call and reserve your spot. We are also enrolling students for private tutoring and spots are very limited so if you’re interested, don’t delay in contacting us for more information. We are taking deposits for all future bar review courses–you may lock in at the current price by leaving a deposit today. Call or drop us an email today to discuss your plans for the upcoming exam. We enroll a limited number of students in order to keep our classes personal so we do fill up quickly. Call Today Personal Bar Prep Enrollment FAQ How can I reserve a spot in one of your upcoming bar review sessions? You can reserve your spot in any upcoming bar review course with a deposit through credit card, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or check. Your spot will be reserved at the present price, regardless of how far in advance you enroll. Call 213-985-1977 for details. When does the course start? How long is it? The July 2026 bar exam course runs from late May thru mid July 2026. We hold early bird sessions in May for early enrollees. Your small group will meet at a time convenient for you and will not interfere if you are working while studying. All students who register after classes begin can absolutely catch up! We record all live lectures and small group meetings. Please call for details. A lot of bar review courses are online. How is yours different? We are a live interactive bar review course. Everyone will be able to participate and to ask questions in our virtual classroom hosted on the Zoom video conferencing platform. Other courses put materials online, ask students to watch videos alone, work with online modules and programs, and give very limited access to a real person. Ours is a live online course that meets multiple times a week with lectures, meetings and workshops in small groups with opportunities to interact and ask questions. You will always hear the instructor and other students in the virtual classroom, and your instructor is always available for questions during the sessions. You may also contact us for help by phone and email at any time. We are always here for you. Do you charge extra for the small group meetings? How about the grading of my essays? No. There are no hidden costs at Personal Bar Prep. We do not have a complicated pricing structure–no gold or platinum levels, no add-ons for small group meetings or graded essays or contact with the instructor. Our program includes, and always has included: Weekly live online small group essay writing workshops Weekly live online MBE workshops Live online lectures covering all bar exam subjects A live online performance test workshop Graded essays and practice tests with feedback All necessary books, outlines, MBE questions and flashcards A detailed study schedule Access to your instructor by phone, text or email to answer your questions or provide support What about emailing or calling the instructor? Do you charge extra for that? No, we don’t charge extra for contacting your instructor directly. Many programs do! You can email, call or text with a question about your studies, about the lecture you just heard, or maybe you just need some encouragement or help with organizing your time. Jay is here for you when you need it. It’s the personal in Personal Bar Prep. Do you offer private bar exam tutoring? Yes. Private bar exam tutoring is available both exclusively and as a supplement to the full bar review course. While tutoring is not for everyone, it can be helpful for students that learn best in a one-on-one situation, students with learning disabilities, foreign-educated attorneys, multiple repeaters with very specific problems to address and those struggling with test anxiety. Please check out our California bar exam tutor page or call 213-985-1977 for additional information. How can I pay for my tuition? We take payment by cash, check, all major credit cards as well as PayPal, Venmo and Zelle. We can invoice your law firm for payment upon request. A payment plan is available. What if I’m unable to pay my tuition all at once? We offer a very reasonable payment plan to those students who need one. Once the nonrefundable $500 deposit has been paid, your payments are equally distributed in three to four predetermined payment dates. Please inquire about the payment plan when you enroll. I already paid a deposit elsewhere and can't afford two deposits, but I want to sign up. Can you help? We offer a credit for the deposits of most big name bar review companies with proof of deposit and will apply this amount to your course fee with Personal Bar Prep. Some limitations apply. Please contact us for details. Do you offer group discounts? Are there any other discounts? Yes! If you sign up in a group of three or more, we offer a discount to all group members. We also do our best to make accommodations for all group members to be placed together in a small group for the session if you would like to work together. We also offer a discount to members of the armed forces and veterans. Do you offer any guarantee? Our goal is to see you on the pass list! Because we are a small, live course and not an easily reproduced digital course in a box, we are unable to offer free repeats, but we do offer our course for half price to those who want to return. If you’ve seen other live courses offering money back guarantees, read the fine print. There’s a fair chance you won’t qualify. Buyer beware. It's Your Time to Pass. Let's Get Started! Contact us today about your interest in enrolling with Personal Bar Prep. Enrollment in our bar review course is limited to keep our classes small and personal. Don’t delay and miss out on this opportunity. We look forward to discussing your future with you soon! Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Name * First Last Email * Phone Number * How can we help? * Message Submit LEARN MORE A Note to Repeat Takers Testimonials Current Students Enrollment FAQ Personal Bar Prep Flashcards HELPFUL LINKS State Bar Admissions Bar Exam Acommodations Info Foreign Attorney Info Helpful Info on Stress & Anxiety Research on Best Test Study Methods FREE SCORE ANALYSIS If you received news that you weren’t successful on your recent attempt on the bar exam, give us a call. We offer a free analysis of your scores, what went well and what didn’t. This can really help guide your next steps. Phone: 213-985-1977 Address: 3183 Wilshire Blvd. #196, Los Angeles CA 90010 Copyright © 2026 Personal Bar Prep Bar Review Course California Bar Exam Tutor About Us Enrollment Personal Bar Prep Testimonials Contact Us About Us - Personal Bar Prep Skip to content Main Menu Home Our Bar Course Bar Exam Tutoring About Us Enrollment Testimonials Contact Us Call Today About Us Jay Chavkin Founder and Director of Personal Bar Prep Attorney Jay Chavkin founded Personal Bar Prep, the small group  bar review course , and has worked successfully in his bar review course and as a private bar exam tutor since 1995. He has taught students from law schools all over the world, preparing them to pass the California bar exam. His dedicated time with students has enabled everyone from first-time takers from top-tier law schools to students struggling with learning disabilities to multiple-time repeaters to pass the bar exam. Jay Chavkin earned his B.A. in political science from UC Berkeley and earned his J.D. at Loyola Law School where he published in the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review. Jay passed the California bar exam on his first try and became a member of the State Bar of California. He worked as a research attorney for Los Angeles Superior Court, did some civil litigation work, but spent most of his time as an attorney in his private criminal appellate practice and has appeared before the California Supreme Court, California Courts of Appeal, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He now dedicates all his time to preparing students to take and pass the California bar exam.  Jay has guest lectured at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles and Irvine College of Law. Jay's Video Series— Simplified Jay Chavkin has the ability to make complex issues simple to understand. It’s one of the reasons students love his lectures. Jay launched his video series, Simplified , on YouTube to give students brief lessons on some of the bar exam’s toughest topics. Substantive Due Process Equal Protection Products Liability Dormant Commerce Clause Personal Jurisdiction Character Evidence Murder Published Works Jay Chavkin was invited by the Los Angeles Daily Journal to write the model answers to bar exam questions from the July 2014, February 2012 and July 2012 California bar exams for the Los Angeles Daily Journal November 2014, May and November 2012 New Lawyer Supplements . Jay Chavkin authored the article, “The Man Without a Country: The Just Deserts of John Demjanjuk” in the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review, Volume 26, Issue 2 (1995). LEARN MORE A Note to Repeat Takers Testimonials Current Students Enrollment FAQ Personal Bar Prep Flashcards HELPFUL LINKS State Bar Admissions Bar Exam Acommodations Info Foreign Attorney Info Helpful Info on Stress & Anxiety Research on Best Test Study Methods FREE SCORE ANALYSIS If you received news that you weren’t successful on your recent attempt on the bar exam, give us a call. We offer a free analysis of your scores, what went well and what didn’t. This can really help guide your next steps. Phone: 213-985-1977 Address: 3183 Wilshire Blvd. #196, Los Angeles CA 90010 Copyright © 2026 Personal Bar Prep Bar Review Course California Bar Exam Tutor About Us Enrollment Personal Bar Prep Testimonials Contact Us