Are you ready to ace the Ontario Bar Exams?
You’re in the right place.
Because, truth be told, bar prep really doesn’t have to suck.
Let me guess you’re:
→ Overwhelmed with no sweet clue how to start studying
→ Desperate to figure out how to avoid common mistakes throughout your bar prep journey
→ Burnt out from law school or from completing the NCA process
→ Bombarded by information overload
→ Drowning at the thought of reading 2000+ pages of material by June
→ Feeling like you have no time to figure anything out
→ Stressing about which index to buy, but have no clue how to use one
→ Thinking that reading 50 pages per day *might* help you secure a passing grade
If you found yourself thinking “ugh, yes that’s me!” to one or more of the above assumptions, you’re totally in the right place…
And I can help.
Hey, I’m Piper!
A legal career advisor, former human rights lawyer, podcast host, business owner, and mentor. Since September 2020, I’ve helped over 650 lawyer licensing candidates make their bar exam prep more efficient and effective.
But, it wasn’t always this way. I failed both bar exams on my first attempt.
Just four years ago I wrote my last law school exam and was immediately thrust into the process of preparing for the bar exams. But I was faced with two major problems:
I was wildly burnt out, and
I had no clue how to start preparing for the exams.
So, I took advice from every person and online resource I could find, spent hours freaking out over highlighting my materials “correctly,” and obsessed over how everyone around me was preparing for the exams. In short, I didn’t do much studying – and the studying I did complete was scattered, frantic, and without purpose.
Fast forward to my third day of articling and BAM – an email telling me I’d failed both of the bar exams left me devastated.
I was determined not to make the same mistakes my second time around and after a lot of self reflection, did a complete 180 overhaul of my studying strategies.
15 months after I’d first started studying for the bar exams, I finally found out I’d passed on my second attempt.
I’ve written the bar exams in-person and was one of the very first people to write it online, so I had to come up with strategies to be successful on either type of exam delivery.
When I was studying for the bar exams, I tried what felt like every studying approach under the sun, and now you don’t have to.
I help people just like you not make the same mistakes I did throughout my bar prep journey.
If I can make it to the other side of these exams, so can you. And I truly believe that bar exam prep can be borderline enjoyable knowing you have a plan for success.
Today: Grateful for the journey that brought me here
June 2019: Studying for the bar exams, the first time around
Introducing: Bar Exam Bootcamp
Bar Exam Bootcamp is the first course of its kind and the only program that focuses on developing a strategic plan for exam day, starting from day one of your prep.
Delivered over 10-weeks, Bar Exam Bootcamp is intuitively designed to help you develop the skills and strategies necessary to confidently write the bar exams, while simultaneously feeling supported, motivated, and uplifted.
Bar exam prep doesn’t have to be complicated – and Bar Exam Bootcamp will help you build a cohesive bar prep strategy, break each step of the studying process into manageable chunks, and decrease your stress and overwhelm throughout.
And best of all? I’ll be there cheering you on every step of the way.
Here’s what people are saying:
Imagine if you could go from this…
✕ Burnt out & overwhelmed
✕ Not knowing how to even begin studying for the bar exams
✕ Studying 10+ hours a day & still feeling like you didn’t accomplish much
✕ Following a study schedule with unattainable goals
✕ Feeling isolated from your family & friends because you’re prepping for the bar exams around the clock
To this…
✧ Rested with a plan to tackle studying in manageable chunks
✧ A customized & strategic plan figured out for you
✧ Effective & productive tools to make every moment of studying count
✧ Having a study schedule that works for your life & helps you feel motivated as you crush your goals
✧ A balanced calendar with time to do your bar prep & spend time doing things you love
Here’s how Bar Exam Bootcamp will level up your bar prep:
In self-paced video modules with bi-weekly live group coaching calls, you’ll learn all of the strategies and methods you need to feel grounded and confident throughout the entirety of your bar prep journey.
To kick things off I’ll go through important details like:
What to expect throughout your bar prep and what to expect on exam day
because studying with a goal in mind will decrease your fear of the unknown and increase your effectiveness when you are studying with a purpose
How to organize your materials
because with less than 2 minutes to answer each question on the day of the exam, every second counts
How and where to get started in the study materials
this will help you attack the materials in a strategic order to make sure you read the most important parts at the right time in your prep
As you dive into your prep I’ll set you up for success by:
Giving you the tools you need to read the materials effectively just one time
Helping you come up with a plan on day one to make reviewing the materials at the end of your prep easy and effortless
Teaching you how to find the answers on exam day by implementing simple daily 5-minute habits during your prep
Right before your first exam I’ll cover how to:
Make your own personalized day-of-game-plan to help you confidently take all of the strategies you cultivated throughout your prep and effectively apply them on the day of the exam
Manage your time on exam day; this is key to converting your study strategies into success on exam day
Create methods to stay confident and calm when you face some tough moments on the day of the exam
Because no matter how prepared you are, there will always be a few challenging questions that make you think “I don’t understand a single word in this question” and Bar Exam Bootcamp will teach you how to fly through these moments without a second thought.
Writing both exams? I’ve got a plan for you:
A really important turning point in your prep is the first few days after you’ve written the Barrister exam. You’re likely exhausted – emotionally and physically – and the thought of diving back into studying for the Solicitor exam is daunting. I’ll help you re-group, learn from your experiences on the Barrister exam, and come up with a strategy to finish off your last couple weeks of bar prep with an effective plan.
BONUS: Study Calendar Workshop
Create a study calendar that helps you fly through your prep and feel (dare I say) excited about hitting the ground running on your bar exam prep.
How it’s different:
Bar Exam Bootcamp is the only course of its kind that focuses specifically on the strategy related to maximizing your productivity and effectiveness throughout your bar prep.
My promise to you: I will walk alongside you for the entirety of your bar prep, because even though you’re about to embark on a challenging journey, you deserve to feel supported and uplifted every step of the way.
P.S. Craving a little more 1:1 support? There’s the option to add unlimited text and voice-note support at checkout!
Bar Exam Bootcamp is an investment in yourself and the legal career you are building. This course will cover crucial topics for your bar exam prep, including:
Initial strategy & tips for getting started
How to break down the materials into manageable chunks & decrease your overwhelm
How to make a study calendar that works for you
How to read the materials in a way that helps you on the day of the exam
How to get unstuck when you come across a challenging topic in the materials
How to best use your studying time between the two exams
How & when to tackle Professional Responsibility (and why it’s so important to get this right!)
3 different approaches to practice questions & when to start integrating them into your prep
How to effectively manage your time on exam day
How to focus on you & cut out all of the outside influences
…a BONUS study calendar workshop, and more, including bi-weekly live group coaching calls where I’ll coach you through whatever bar prep challenges you’re facing.
The total value of Bar Exam Bootcamp exceeds $3549.
(The bi-weekly coaching calls alone are valued at over $1249!)
But, I’ve been where you are (reaaaallly recently) and I know that even win-win investments aren’t always easy to make.
This is why the investment to join Bar Exam Bootcamp is only $797.
Here’s how it works:
01. Add yourself to the waitlist
02. Get access as soon as doors open in April!
03. Feel confident, supported, & prepared
frequently asked questions
Now here are some questions you won’t have to spend hours on CanLii searching for answers to figure out!
How is Bar Exam Bootcamp different from your 1:1 coaching?
After 2 years of coaching over 200 clients solely through 1:1 sessions, I’ve learned the strategies and methods that work best for most and have developed easy modifications for those who need a slightly different approach to be successful. Bar Exam Bootcamp condenses everything I teach my 1:1 clients into a course that you can complete at your own pace. And plus, we’ll have bi-weekly group coaching calls where you can ask me anything that’s on your mind.
So what’s the deal with the group coaching calls?
Every two weeks, you’ll be invited to hop on a live coaching call with me and other Bar Exam Bootcamp members. You’ll be able to submit your questions in advance and ask questions live in real-time! The day of the week and time of the coaching calls will alternate to make sure everyone has a chance to attend live at a time that best suits their schedule.
Can’t attend live? All of the calls will be recorded and uploaded to your course portal and even if you can’t make the call, you can submit your questions in advance and I’ll be sure to answer it first on the live call.
I’m really nervous about a certain topic in the study materials! Will you teach me the content?
I want to be very transparent with you: I am not a tutor. Bar Exam Bootcamp will give you the specific strategies and methods needed to excel through this process, and it will get you in the mindset to approach the exams with confidence. I will not teach you the content of the exams for two reasons: first, I used to practice in a very niche area of law not tested on the exams (so me tutoring you in say, business law wouldn’t be doing you any favours!) and second, I strongly believe that nobody goes into the exams understanding all of the materials.
The strategies and methods we will employ in Bar Exam Bootcamp will help you navigate the materials in a thoughtful format which will increase your understanding of complex topics and give you the tools you need to figure things out when the materials get really confusing.
Couldn’t I just study for the bar exams alone?
Yes, you totally could. Bar Exam Bootcamp will save you valuable time figuring out the how, what, and when of bar prep and you’ll come to learn that alleviating as much stress as possible during this process is truly priceless. In Bar Exam Bootcamp I’ll give you the guidance and resources I wish I’d had during my first attempt at the bar exams so that your bar exam journey is as straightforward and enjoyable as possible.
How many times do I need to read the study materials?
In Bar Exam Bootcamp you’ll learn that with effective strategies (which we’ll cover in the course!) reading the study materials just once is enough to head into the exams feeling confident and prepared.
I’m not sure I can invest the money right now…
I get it – I remember it being April 2019 and crying in my bedroom while wondering how I was going to afford the bar exam registration fees. And little did I know at the time, but I’d fail and be paying the fees twice. Bar Exam Bootcamp is the curriculum and support I wish I’d had on my first attempt – think about the cost of not investing. I’ve created a program that takes all the guesswork out of bar prep and helps you establish a confident bar prep strategy from day one. And can you really put a price on feeling calm, confident, and prepared?
When can I get started? And, how long will I have access?
Access to Bar Exam Bootcamp begins April 8, 2024 (tentative) and lasts until June 19, 2024 the day after the conclusion of all summer bar exams.
Do you offer refunds?
Due to the digital nature of the course and access to all course modules at once, no refunds will be offered on Bar Exam Bootcamp. If you’ve selected a payment plan, that payment will be automatically processed 30 days after your first payment.
Do you guarantee a pass on the bar exams?
Like with anything in life, the results you get on the exams will be equal to the time and effort you put into implementing the strategies from Bar Exam Bootcamp into your studying. Purchasing Bar Exam Bootcamp does not guarantee a passing grade on the Ontario lawyer licensing exams.
Just imagine…
How amazing you’ll feel throughout your bar prep knowing you have all of the knowledge, resources, and tools to tackle the exams from a place of confidence and with a plan.
The thing I do best – besides helping you reach your full potential – is breaking things down into manageable chunks to develop the strategies you need to feel two steps ahead, instead of 10 steps behind.
If done with a strategic approach and mindset, the bar exams are a brief moment of your legal career. I am so excited to be a part of this short but impactful journey with you. You’ve got this.
Cheering you on,
Piper
