What It Really Takes to Pass the Bar Exam
3 simple steps you can take to pass the bar exam and step into the attorney role you've dreamed of.
PASS THE
BAR EXAM
on your
first try
8 weeks of done-with-you mentorship for JDs and LLMs who are ready to pass the bar exam while spending only half the typical hours on bar prep.
The next cohort begins on
May 23, 2026.
PASS THE BAR EXAM on your first try
8 weeks of done-with-you mentorship for JDs and LLMs who are ready to pass the bar exam while spending only half the typical hours on bar prep.
The next cohort begins May 23, 2026.
What You'll Get Inside This Program
Participants will gain access to the secret strategy I personally used to pass the bar exam in three different states...
...even while struggling with many MBE questions.
It's a unique framework that enables you to succeed without dedicating your entire life to studying, without crippling anxiety, and without the shame that comes with failing.
This Program is Perfect For You If...
You're preparing to take the July bar exam.
You're experiencing pre-bar stress and anxiety, worrying whether you'll pass.
You want to avoid the shame of disappointing your loved ones.
You feel overwhelmed by traditional bar prep and question its effectiveness.
You're tired of "trusting the process" and worry you might not pass at this pace.
You want a simpler way of doing bar prep without sacrificing your entire life.
You're willing to take ownership, implement quickly, and use mentorship to accelerate your progress, not a crutch.
Deep down, there's nothing you want more than to be one-and-done.
This Program is NOT For You If...
You want to focus exclusively on MBEs and aren't open to investing time in the written portion
You believe memorizing rules word-for-word is the only way to pass
You're looking for a self-study resource with no live interaction or mentorship
You want a quick fix or magic pill — and aren't prepared to put in real work
You expect guaranteed results without taking full responsibility for your own effort
You prefer to stick with your big-box bar prep course exactly as designed and aren't open to a different approach
You're not willing to be coached — and would rather figure it out alone through trial and error
55 point increase!
“I was able to boost my overall score by over 55 points! Before learning the Elevate Your IRAC method, I felt overwhelmed and believed the bar exam was impossible for me to pass. I didn’t understand how to organize my thoughts or how to understand the material so I could recall it when it mattered. Yohanna made the bar exam digestible and a challenge I could accomplish. She taught me to better organize my thoughts, writing, and where to spend my time. I learned how to organize my essays, attack the issue head on, and how to use all the facts. Her method instilled a CONFIDENCE in me which helped me get a high enough score to practice in any UBE state!”
- Sam S.
North Dakota bar exam, Feb. 2022
49 point increase!
“Your process works. I went from a 116 on the written portion of the bar exam to a 165.2! I boosted my score on the MEE/MPT by 49 points and passed the Kansas bar exam with a 289!! This is literally an amazing testament to your coaching. I honestly wouldn’t have felt this good about the bar exam without you!”
- Jessica T.
Kansas bar exam, Feb. 2022
26 point increase!
“Before learning the Elevate Your IRAC method, I had failed the North Carolina bar exam. I had more bar prep resources than I knew what to do with since I had purchased many of the resources sold by the “big-box” bar prep companies. After working with Yohanna, I felt more confident. I had a plan of attack when I came across an essay, even if it tested material I wasn’t familiar with. Anyone who doubts whether they can pass the bar exam, with Yohanna’s method you can do it. Don’t waste weeks doing things that don’t work.”
- Sierra H.
North Carolina and Hawai’i bar exams
49 point increase!
“Your process works. I went from a 116 on the written portion of the bar exam to a 165.2! I boosted my score on the MEE/MPT by 49 points and passed the Kansas bar exam with a 289!! This is literally an amazing testament to your coaching. I honestly wouldn’t have felt this good about the bar exam without you!”
- Jessica T.
Kansas bar exam, Feb. 2022
26 point increase!
“Before learning the Elevate Your IRAC method, I had failed the North Carolina bar exam. I had more bar prep resources than I knew what to do with since I had purchased many of the resources sold by the “big-box” bar prep companies. After working with Yohanna, I felt more confident. I had a plan of attack when I came across an essay, even if it tested material I wasn’t familiar with. Anyone who doubts whether they can pass the bar exam, with Yohanna’s method you can do it. Don’t waste weeks doing things that don’t work.”
- Sierra H.
North Carolina and Hawai’i bar exams
55 point increase!
“I was able to boost my overall score by over 55 points! Before learning the Elevate Your IRAC method, I felt overwhelmed and believed the bar exam was impossible for me to pass. I didn’t understand how to organize my thoughts or how to understand the material so I could recall it when it mattered. Yohanna made the bar exam digestible and a challenge I could accomplish. She taught me to better organize my thoughts, writing, and where to spend my time. I learned how to organize my essays, attack the issue head on, and how to use all the facts. Her method instilled a CONFIDENCE in me which helped me get a high enough score to practice in any UBE state!”
- Sam S.
North Dakota bar exam, Feb. 2022
No one talks about this part of the bar exam journey.
About how to pass the bar exam when standardized tests aren't your strength.
The reality is...
I missed a lot of multiple-choice questions on the bar exam and still passed in three tough jurisdictions.
In fact, I guessed on many questions and still succeeded.
What I learned after my first failed attempt is this:
Law schools and traditional bar prep courses unintentionally make this process harder than it needs to be by missing a key element.
Their outdated models leave behind capable, driven JDs and LLMs who would thrive as attorneys if only given the right strategy.
I still remember the shame of failure.
The pain of calling home to tell my parents the bad news that I had failed.
And seeing friends step into attorney roles while I kept working as a Law Clerk.
There was a hidden strategy no one taught me, until I discovered it myself.
With it, I passed the bar exam in Florida, Maryland, and Texas on my first try and cut my study time by 50%.
Which meant I also had time to do things I loved, like exercising, family dinners, and yoga.
I created this mentorship to share that formula with you.
So you, too, can pass the bar exam on your first try, while spending half the hours traditional bar prep recommends.
So you don't have to spend 12-14 hours a day locked away in the library.
It allows you to pass without obsessing over the multiple-choice.
And without sacrificing your well-being or sanity during preparation.
And if you're worried about memorization?
Test anxiety doesn't have to control your outcome.
My framework makes it easier to pass without memorizing rules word-for-word.
You've likely been told:
“Complete your bar prep course and you’ll pass.”
"Focus on the MBEs. They're 50% of your score."
“Get your MBE accuracy to 65% and you’ll pass.”
"It's a test of minimum competency."
"You need to memorize the rules word for word."
You are doing what they told you to do.
You are practicing thousands of MBEs.
You are working through endless outlines and long lectures but don't see the progress.
You are checking boxes in your prep course but feeling behind.
You are trying to memorize rules.
And yet, here you are.
Worried it's not enough and that you might fail.
Right now, MBEs probably feel like your biggest challenge.
So you're spending 80-90% of your time practicing MBEs.
But your accuracy rate isn't going up fast enough. (Maybe it's even plateaued).
Without realizing it, you’ve ignored the written portion, which is also 50% of your score.
And now you're wondering: How will I ever pass if I continue this pace?
You know you have what it takes if someone would just show you how to do it.
Traditional bar prep works great for many.
But if it isn't working for you, it's ok.
It didn't work for me either and I still managed to pass in 3 different states.
There's a better way.
If you’re wondering if I can help, the good news is:
I have a signature formula that lets you pass on the first try while spending only half the typical hours on bar prep.
Without the overwhelm.
Here’s the problem with MBE-heavy bar prep:
The questions on exam day never look like the ones you practiced. It's always as if they pull the rug from under you.
The MBE has no partial credit. A computer grades it. You either get the question right or you don’t.
So all that time and effort spent practicing thousands of MBEs, down the drain. Your MBE score isn't high enough to get you over the line and neither is your written score because you've ignored it.
What if there were a better way to pass the bar exam?
There is.
I got many MBE questions wrong and still passed in 3 different states.
What I didn't know the first time I took the bar exam is this:
The written portion is where the points are.
So I, too, followed my bar prep course to a tee and the MBE-heavy strategy everyone else was using.
And failed the bar exam the first time.
It wasn’t until after that failure that I realized the written portion is a goldmine for points.
When you know how to do well on the written portion...
Your written score carries you.
Why does it work?
Because scoring is based on:
How well you understand the law.
How well you know how to apply it.
How well you IRAC.
And YOU control all three.
This realization changed everything.
It’s how I went from failing the bar exam to passing the bar exam in Florida, Maryland, and Texas.
And now, it’s how my clients are passing, too.
Meet Your Coach
Hi, I'm Yohanna Romero Baca.
Your Bar Exam Coach.
Just like you, after law school, I did everything bar prep told me to do.
I thought checking all the boxes was the key to passing.
Instead, I failed the bar exam the first time. It was devastating.
But I didn’t stop there. I figured out what actually worked and went on to pass the bar exam in Florida, Maryland, and Texas.
I discovered that the shortest route to a passing score was by crushing the written portion.
Because when you do, it can even make up for the points you miss on the multiple-choice.
That process became the foundation for the framework I teach today.
After 15 years in private practice, I answered the call to help shape the next generation of attorneys.
Now, JDs and LLMs from across the country come to me when they're looking for a better way to pass this exam.
My clients regularly raise their written scores by 20–40+ points.
Why? Because I know what works. This framework isn’t theory.
It carried me through three states, three bar exams, and three passes.
And it’s now helped my clients achieve results they once thought impossible.
If you see yourself in my journey, know this:
You’re absolutely capable of passing this exam.
I’ve been where you are.
I know the way out.
And if you’re ready, I’d love to share my formula with you.
Save hours of bar prep knowing exactly what deserves your attention and how to do it well.
When done right, the written portion can be your advantage.
It's where you can have graders saying:
"This candidate is ready!"
It’s where your score can carry you.
It's where you can make up for any points you miss on the multiple-choice.
The good news?
You can cut your hours of bar prep in half when you learn to study effectively.
And writing is a skill.
And like any skill, it can be learned and improved.
Even if writing hasn't historically been your strong suit.
If you don't have a 160 MBE score,
this is your safest bet.
So… how do you write a high-scoring answer no matter what question you get?
How do you do it right?
Let's break it down.
Study effectively. I'll show you how to cut your hours of bar prep in half when you stop wasting time on study methods that don't work. (Reading and re-reading outlines and memorizing rules isn't the best use of your time if it isn't helping.)
The IRAC Like A Pro formula. I'll teach you my proven IRAC Like A Pro formula so your written score is high enough to make up for any points you miss on the MBEs.
Up-level your mindset so you stay accountable throughout bar prep and show up for your future self.
Passing on your first try doesn't happen by accident.
It's not luck.
It's not guesswork.
It happens when you follow a proven formula.
One that I created and have used to help countless students pass the bar exam in UBE jurisdictions.
+27 points to pass the Nebraska bar with a 284!
+29 points to pass the Illinois bar with a 283!
+40 points to pass the North Dakota bar with a 306!
+41 points to pass the Oklahoma bar with a 292!
+49 points to pass the Kansas bar with a 289!
And many more!
All using the same formula.
I'll show you exactly how to do it...step by step.
This formula saves you months of doing it by trial and error.
INTRODUCING
THE BAR EXAM EDGE
8-WEEK PROGRAM
In just 8 weeks, you'll learn how to pass the bar exam on your first try while spending half the recommended hours on bar prep.
You'll have the skills to answer any question you get,
even if you don't know the rule being tested.
And even if you mess up on the MBEs.
All without memorizing endless rules.
And without 12-14 hours a day locked in a library.
Without overwhelm.
Just results.
Reserve your spot in the May 2026 cohort.
Here’s how we do it inside The Bar Exam Edge:
Cut your bar prep hours in half by studying effectively. See what matters, cut what doesn't, and study in a way that resonates with your soul.
So that you also have time to exercise and do things you love.
A step-by-step formula for writing high-scoring MEE/MPT answers that are so good you can pass the bar exam even if you mess up on the MBEs.
What to include and not include in your answer.
How to write an issue statement so you aren't simply flipping the question.
How to write a rule paragraph that isn't too skimpy or too long.
How to analyze the crap out of the facts so you aren't just retelling the facts.
How to start your analysis with a bang so bar exam graders can't help but give you max points.
This is where you create your attorney voice. You'll let go of writing like a law student and start writing with authority as an attorney.
You execute, we refine. Together, we turn your hours of bar prep into points.
Bringing your attorney voice to life can be one of the biggest factors that help you pick up the most points.
Weekly mindset coaching to help you build bigger belief and step into the attorney version of yourself.
This isn't an exam you can cram for. It requires you to stay accountable, so having the mindset to stick it out is key.
Evaluate what's working so you can do less of what isn't working and more of what is.
We start on May 23, 2026.
And we'll meet every Tuesday and Thursday via Zoom up until the bar exam.
During these calls, you'll learn how to bar prep in a sustainable way so you can spend fewer hours on bar prep and also have time to do things you love.
Strategy + Mindset + Reps.
If you've read this far, you're likely starting to see what having the bar exam advantage will do for you.
WHAT DO YOU GET ?
The moment you join, you’ll get access to our private member portal. Inside, you’ll find my 5-step proprietary process. This self-paced curriculum gets you prepped and ready before the live portion of the program begins so you can hit the ground running. This part is optional. If you prefer to start with the 3-day live event, that is an option too.
We’ll gather for a LIVE Intensive over Zoom (begins on May 23, 2026).
In three days, I’ll teach you the entire framework:
The Study to Pass Method:
The IRAC Like a Pro Formula
The Success Mindset
The Evaluation Process
This Intensive is GOLD. Think of it as bar prep simplified.
A full-immersion experience where you'll walk away with clarity on exactly what you need to do to pass and a fire in your belly to step into the highest version of yourself.
After the Intensive, the live portion of the program begins. From then until bar exam day, we meet twice per week for one hour each day:
1️⃣ Strategy Call: Each week, we’ll practice the IRAC Like A Pro formula on an MEE or MPT so that by the time the bar exam comes, you have a formula guiding your answers.
2️⃣ Mindset Call: This is where we create success from the inside out. You'll strengthen your belief, manage doubt and overwhelm, and step fully into your attorney identity.
You'll receive support that honors both your preparation and your spirit—so you stay aligned, motivated, and accountable all the way to exam day.
Imagine this:
It's Day 1 of the bar exam and you walk in prepared.
You are ready to peak-perform because you've been bar-prepping in a sustainable way.
You sit down to write, open your laptop, and follow a simple, step-by-step formula.
You finish on time, with answers you know graders will reward.
No freezing.
No rambling.
No leaving answers blank.
No guessing if you’ve earned enough points.
Just clarity. Confidence. Results.
This is what happens when you get The Pass the Bar Advantage.
The Bonuses
Because I know these bonuses will help you, when you join you also get:
Bonus #1
Realistic sample answers to use as a template so you don't have to reverse-engineer unrealistic model answers.
Bonus #2
3 MBE group sessions with MBE Master Coach, Keith Syska, so you step up your MBE game too.
Bonus #3
Unlimited support via email to get all your questions asked between sessions.
You get these for free when you join.
Are you ready to pass the bar exam on your first try?
Put your name on the waitlist so future-you isn’t scrambling later.
You’ll be first in line when doors open.
Here's what's waiting for you inside when you join the program:
Immediate on-demand access to the 5-step process
Access to my proprietary IRAC Like A Pro formula
Rounds of MEE/MPT group feedback
Weekly Strategy & Mindset coaching
3-Day LIVE Intensive with me
3 valuable bonuses
The Bar Exam Edge:
Just $1,500
Why does this program work?
Created by someone who failed the bar exam the first time and has firsthand experience doing what I was told to do, failing, and then figuring out what works.
Built for JDs and LLMs who don't want to dread bar prep. If you also want to have time to do things you love, like exercise and family time, this program is for you.
Step-by-step formula that is easy to follow and implement. No "use the facts more" without showing you exactly HOW to do it or generic feedback.
Targeted for those who know MBEs are a crapshoot and want to improve their writing to ensure a passing score. Fills in what law school and generic prep missed.
Focused on crushing the written portion, not just below average scores. The goal is to do so well on the written portion that you pass the bar exam even if you mess up on the multiple-choice.
Bottom line:
It lets you pass the bar exam even if you mess up on the multiple-choice.
This program teaches you what you didn't get from your law school's 1L Legal Research & Writing class or your bar prep program.
Reserve your spot in the May 2026 cohort.
(Begins on May 23, 2026)
This is how my clients pass the bar exam on their first try.
It’s how they go from repeat takers to licensed attorneys.
And it’s how you too can see your name on the pass list.
Don't Take My Word For It.
Hear It From My Past Clients:
“THE FORMULA WORKS! The only way it won’t work is if you don’t do the work or if you don’t work on your mindset.”
Cristina G.
Passed IL bar exam, July 2022
“Everyone should know about this Program!”
Qui J.
Passed GA bar exam, Feb. 2023
“Invest in yourself. Bar exam prep is isolating and even worse when you've previously failed. Join a program that understands the emotions and physical/mental toll of bar prep. ”
Bridgette N.
Passed NC bar exam, July 2025
“But Yohanna, I just wanna memorize rules and pass!”
How is that working out?
The bar exam isn't a memory test.
Whether it's an MBE or an MEE, you have to know how to apply the law to answer it correctly.
Memorizing just doesn't cut it.
And when you understand the law, writing is where the real points are.
“But Yohanna, MBEs are my real challenge.
Can't I just practice thousands of MBEs and hope my score is high enough to pass?”
The MBE is half your score.
But so is the written portion.
And unlike the MBE, the written portion is the "easier" of the two to leverage because the questions are more predictable and aren't graded by a computer.
In the worst-case scenario, if you know how to write well, you can make lemonade out of lemons when you get tested on a rule you don't know.
You don't get that luxury on the MBEs.
The truth?
You are 2 MPTs and 6 MEEs away from passing the bar exam.
FAQ’s
The weekly calls take place on Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 p.m. CST.
Always! Replays are available of all live calls, even when there are guest speakers.
You get lifetime access to the recordings.
Everyone will benefit from this program. If you're doubting whether your current process will get you a passing score, this program is for you.
This program is different because it allows you to pass the bar exam even if you mess up on the multiple-choice. It also cuts your hours of bar prep in half. It fills the gaps left behind by your law school's 1L legal research & writing class and bar prep course. My clients pass because they gain a competitive edge. You’ll learn how to cater to what bar exam graders expect so you get max points.
And just as important, mindset coaching is built into the program. Because the truth is, you can have the best strategies in the world, but if you don’t know how to handle the discomfort of bar prep, you’ll abandon ship when it gets hard. My clients often tell me that the mindset work they did here was the game-changer -- the reason they stuck with it and finally crossed the finish line.
Nope! You won’t be learning how to become a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
You'll learn a formula that is simple to implement with the right guidance. And when done right, you won't have to practice thousands of MBEs or spend the recommended 12-14 hours on bar prep.
If you do the work, commit to the steps in this Program, and follow them, you will get results. But because I can’t guarantee you won’t be on Netflix and scrolling TikTok videos all day, I obviously cannot guarantee you will pass the bar exam.
What I can guarantee is that if you don’t take responsibility and put in the time and effort required, this Program can’t help you pass. No program can. This Program contains everything I know about passing the bar exam three times, including some of the toughest jurisdictions. One of my clients has already used it to pass the bar exam in two states. Another client used it to BOOST her MEE/MPT score by 49 points. In other words, it didn’t just work for me. It’s a proven formula that works when you work it.
The next 3-Day Intensive will take place on May 23, 2026, May 25, 2026 and May 30, 2026.
I know you are busy practicing thousands of MBE’s, reading your outlines, and drilling your flashcards.
BUT how well is the time spent on these tasks working out for you?
If you want to pass the bar exam even if the MBE questions look nothing like the ones you practice, you will need to invest time in gaining this competitive edge.
The good news is I designed this Program to help you implement this strategy as quickly as possible. When done right, you'll be able to cut your hours of bar prep down significantly.
Yes, you did! Unfortunately, these resources aren't helping you feel prepared. Deep down, you know that if you keep up this pace, you won't get the desired result.
Think about how much money you will waste if you don’t pass the bar exam this time. Think about how much more money you will spend having to take it again.
Think about how much money you will lose every year you are NOT earning an attorney salary or as the founder of your own firm.
The better question is:
Are you willing to bet on yourself by investing in a Program that can help you pass the bar exam on your first try even if you mess up on the multiple-choice?
That is the question you want to ask yourself.
The Bar Exam Edge.
Gain a competitive edge.
Let your written score become your greatest advantage.
It can even carry you when your MBE score falls short.
This is the winning strategy.
Before you talk yourself out of it…
How much will it cost you NOT to be licensed?
You’ve already tried on your own with the resources you had and it isn't helping.
Now imagine what bar prep could look like with the right formula, support, and mentor:
Cut your bar prep hours in half so you also have time to exercise and do things you love.
No longer having to lock yourself in a library for 12-14 hours a day.
Pass the bar exam even if you mess up on many of the multiple-choice questions.
Pass the bar exam even if you get a question and don't know the rule being tested.
No longer walking around feeling stressed by the sheer amount of rules you think you have to memorize and feeling like nothing sticks.
No longer feeling behind your bar prep schedule.
The relief and joy of seeing your name on the pass list and stepping into the attorney shoes you’ve worked so hard for.
THIS is the real value of the program.
THIS is what you’re investing in.
Every single day you wait is another day you:
Risk staying in the paralegal/law clerk job you don't like.
Watch someone else moving into an attorney position.
Stay stuck in the "I failed the bar exam" cycle.
You don't need another month of "I'm going to think about it."
You can make one decision today that can change the trajectory of your entire life.
Because the only difference between you and the people who pass...
...they decided to learn how to pass the bar exam even if their MBE score couldn't carry them.
BAR EXAM COACHING BY YOHANNA
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