Reviews, Referrals, and Recommendations
by Bar Candidates about Paulina Bandy

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Whether you call it reaping what she sows, or karma,
Ms. Bandy's candidates give back. Below candidates share their appreciation and their triumphs.

All reviews, referrals, and recommendations below are unsolicited and uncompensated.


In the Most Memorable Category:

On May 13, 2011, on the phone with Paulina Bandy, minutes after results posting...

(screaming and crying can be heard over the phone) "We are all crying here. Thank you so much for all your help."
---February 2011 Bar Exam Candidate's Mom

February 15, 2010 email to Paulina Bandy...

"So the bar is next week. For the first time in a year-and-a-half I'm NOT taking it. Feels pretty awesome. Clients are now paying me for legal advice. Thanks again for being such a great coach and tutor."
---July 2009 Candidate

Nov. 19, 2009 (day before results) Let's Do This Thing^TM candidate emails Paulina Bandy...

"I really hope that I passed, not just for obvious reasons; I'd be really embarrassed if I blew it again after working with a pro."

Nov. 20, 2009 (Results Day) The same candidate as above emails...

"I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!"
---July 2009 Candidate


In the Passing Announcement Category:

“No one was able to help me, not the Harvard or Yale JDs or my (bar review name removed) professor. You were the only one to show me, and took the time to tell me, what was wrong with my writing.”
---July 2009 Candidate

"Thank you! I'm very relieved."
---July 2010

"PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you SOOOO much Paulina!!!!!!!!! I owe this to you!"
---February 2009 Candidate

"I had failed the bar exam 8 times before I met you. I passed the 9th time THANKS to YOU! I am indebted to you."
---February 2009 Candidate

(Name removed for privacy)
"The name above appears on the pass list for the February 2010 California Bar Examination. Thanks." Says it all.
---February 2010 Candidate

"Thank you so much for all of your help! I'm thrilled to be done."
---July 2011 Candidate

"You definitely gave me the tools to pass."
---July 2008 Candidate

"I passed!!!! Thanks for all your help and moral support!"
---February 2008 Candidate

"I really appreciate your refreshing energy and positive insight throughout the process, it really helped me."
---February 2009 Candidate

"I just had to tell you, your advice, was great advice."
---July 2007 Candidate

In the Referrals and Recommendations Category:

"I have a friend at work that also needs your help."
---July 2011 Candidate

"I have another referral for you. She is a dear friend of mine..."
---July 2009 Candidate

"I'm taking the CA Bar Exam in February...and you came highly, highly recommended by my friend..."
---February 2011 Candidate

"I hear your program is the best at helping repeaters pass this dang thing..."
---July 2010 Candidate

"Your methods were awesome and I will make sure to refer you to everyone I know who wants to pass this thing."
---July 2010 Candidate

"The attorneys where I work told me to contact you."
---February 2010 Candidate

"...told me to contact you."
---July 2009 Candidate

"...referred me to you."
---July 2009 Candidate

"I will recommend your tutorial to other bar candidates."
---February 2008 Candidate

"I wish I had known you earlier."
---July 2007 Candidate


In the Epiphanies Abound Category:
(favorite break through comments and appreciation during the program)

"I just wanted you to know that after every meeting, you help me reenergize and refocus on the ultimate goal, and most importantly you help me realize that I too will pass. Although this may be part of every “tutor’s” tasks, as you know I have come across many and I have hired many, but no one prior to you had caused me to have the belief I have now that this is doable for me. The rest is up to me and to do the work. So thank you!"
---February 2012 Candidate

"No one ever taught me this before. No bar review, not the bar review essay program, no tutor, ever told me what I was doing wrong in my analysis. I am so excited."
---July 2011 Candidate

"Thank you, Paulina! This is amazing feedback. Now I can see where my weaknesses are and what I need to work on...Truly looking forward to Friday's session."
---July 2011 Candidate

"Thank you Ms Bandy. First time I got feedback like this from a tutor....didn't realize... how that hinders my analysis. ...I've got lots of work to do for this..."
---July 2011 Candidate

"Finally! I've had a break through!... I was excited and had to tell you. Thanks for your essay feedback. It is literally the first time someone has thoroughly dissected my work and laid it all out so I can visually see where I'm going wrong...I can't wait for this weeks crim pro and con law essays to apply what I've now learned and start making real progress! THANK YOU !!!!"
---February 2011 Candidate

"I'm feeling good right now. It's sick but this is slightly fun."
---July 2010 Candidate


In the Warms the Heart of a Teacher Category:

"Thanks so much for your dedication to us, your students. Really appreciate you."
---July 2011 Candidate

"Wow. You are good."
---July 2008 Candidate

“I have to give you credit, your innovative approach simplified what used to be overwhelming.”
---July 2009 Candidate

"Thanks for putting so much work into me. You always looked out for my best interest, and I appreciate it."
---February 2008 Candidate

"I can tell that you took time to detail a personal study schedule that would work for me. Thank you."
---February 2008 Candidate

"The guidance you provided helped me tremendously...you showed a true interest in my progress."
---February 2008 Candidate

"You were right, when you are properly prepared it is a completely different exam. I actually enjoyed writing some of the essays. Thanks for all your help and support."
---February 2008 Candidate