“I feel a lot more comfortable and capable based on the real-time feedback I'm getting from them because the program has shown me, hey, this is how much better you've done since day one.”
Law school: Michigan State University College of Law
Grad year: 2024
Exam: July 2024 (UBE)
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Law school: Michigan State University College of Law
Grad year: 2024
Exam: July 2024 (UBE)
Course schedule: Full-time
Biggest challenge: Keeping up with course tasks
How Quimbee Bar Review helped: Course-progress tracker and multiple-choice-question performance page
Andrew Haftkowycz's background
Andrew’s previous experience as a theater actor and English as a second language teacher has equipped him with the memorization skills needed to confidently prepare for the bar exam, and the bar prep course he took in law school provided him with valuable insight into the exam’s format and tested material. Although the normal pre-exam nerves are setting in, Andrew is planning on countering those feelings with regimented studying and trail running while listening to video lessons podcast-style. He’ll be taking time off work at his current law firm to study, so Andrew was searching for a bar review course that’s as affordable as it is effective.
Follow Andrew Haftkowycz's bar review journey
From choosing the right course to finding out their results, experience every important milestone from Andrew Haftkowycz’s bar review journey.
Picking the right bar prep provider
With affordability top of mind, Andrew knew that placing his trust in an unfamiliar bar-review provider wasn’t worth the risk. He decided that his best option was to continue using the same platform that he had used successfully for the past 3 years of law school. Andrew’s knowledge of Quimbee’s overall user experience and familiarity with the Quimbee-style video lessons led him to select Quimbee Bar Review+ for his preparation needs.
Getting started
Andrew chooses to split his studying between sitting and standing positions—allowing him to add variety to his routine and boost energy levels to stay mentally focused during study sessions. By writing his learnings on flashcards and taping them to his wall, Andrew can revisit material and study as he walks around his apartment.
Finishing strong
Worried about how he’s been approaching MPTs, Andrew used his check-in to ask his bar review director for advice moving forward. He came out of the call with a new strategy that allows him to write quality responses while staying within the allotted time. In the days leading up to the bar exam, Andrew is utilizing the unlimited essay submissions to receive crucial feedback on his writing.
Entering the home stretch
As Andrew approaches the final stretch of studying, the pressure is mounting, but there's a crucial factor helping him stay composed and focused: real attorney feedback. This guidance not only helps him refine minor errors in his essays but also serves as a powerful reminder of the significant progress he's made since the start of the course. With just 5 days remaining until the bar exam, Andrew continually reflects on how far he has come and how close he is to achieving his goal of passing the bar exam.
Waiting to hear back
Andrew kept Quimbee Bar Review+’s high pass rate at the forefront of his mind as he took the bar exam. He regularly reminded himself of his past successes with Quimbee—how it helped him excel in law school and pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam. Now, he trusts Quimbee to help him pass the bar exam. Although he is still awaiting his bar exam results, Andrew has already started working at his law firm. Most importantly, his years of studying with Quimbee have given him the confidence and readiness to tackle real-world problems for his clients.
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