CASE STUDIES
Rebecca Hendricks, Esquire
University of Florida, Levin College of Law
Class of 2016
Before I started working with Jennifer, I was in a super-negative state of mind; absolutely obsessed with the Bar and my life revolving completely around it. I was off on so many levels-- operating out of fear, panic, and desperation; not knowing if I could get past the Bar. As much as I tried to use positive platitudes, the big negative energy was still in the background. I had failed three times before and everyone was telling me how I had to pass this time. I tried to resist taking it in, but I felt all of the pressure.
When I started working with Jennifer, I finally felt like I was on the right path. I felt free of the pressure. The desperation was gone. Everything loosened up and I could finally achieve what I wanted. I passed the Bar. I felt vindicated. There is a better, healthier, more self-aware way to pass the Bar. And this work applies to things way beyond the Bar. It’s changed my life.
“Before working with Jennifer I felt anxious, distracted and out of control of my thoughts. But after our session, I felt peaceful, focused and purposeful.”
Mahlet Yared, JD
George Washington University Law School
"I didn't question whether a Mindset Session would work for me. Most things are mind over matter. I did my research and found Jennifer to be a reputable individual, which proved to be true. After connecting with Jennifer, my studies changed, as did my perspective. The Bar Exam was no longer this big bad monster or be-all-end-all thing that I believed it to be in the beginning. I passed the New York Bar.
Kawansi Taylor, Esquire
“Prior to working with Jennifer, I had failed the Bar Exam twice, as a result of which I was asked to resign from my job…. I was passing through some of the darkest times of my entire life.”
After my second failure at the Bar Exam, I began to doubt that I could ever pass. I had studied harder and more intensely than some persons I know, who had passed, and yet, I failed - again! I had no idea what or how else to study. I felt like I had given ALL of me to Bar Prep, what more could "they" want?
Working with Jennifer forced me to confront my deep-seated mental blocks, it unlocked a deeper level of confidence and resilience. These mental blocks worked behind the scenes, in my subconscious, to jeopardize effective Bar preparation. I was guided by Jennifer, to view the Bar Exam through totally different lens. I learned to dare to manifest what I truly wanted - to pass the Bar Exam, and become an attorney.
Jennifer showed me how to place myself in the "Bar Passer's mindset."
On my third attempt, and my first time working with Jennifer, I PASSED the Bar Exam. I am so thankful, I feel blessed, the dark, depressing clouds that previously hovered over me have dissipated, and I can FINALLY move on with my life.
Working with Jennifer was the best investment I have made in a long, long time! I can't recommend her program enough, and I wish to say this to anyone who is in a similar situation, "You can beat this [Bar Exam] thing! It may seem insurmountable right now, but YOU can, and YOU WILL beat it!"
Michelle Thomas Drew, JD, DBA, CPC — Current Adjunct Professor
Interview with successful Bar Taker,
…I had to overcome some deep-seated thoughts, feelings, and perspectives in other areas of my life to push past where I mentally needed to be with taking this exam. [read the full interview here]
“Before, I used to constantly second-guess myself and my abilities which made it difficult for me to study in a meaningful way. I would get so frustrated with myself for getting things wrong. Since it was taking me so long to pass the bar exam, it affected my life in so many negative ways and it made me feel like a failure in all aspects of my life.
Now I am learning to trust myself and know that I am more than capable of beating this exam. Since I have stopped making bar prep so emotional, I have found it much easier to study and to practice as much as I need to. I have also realized that my life does not revolve around this exam and that my worth is not tied to passing it. Because of the mentoring circle, I have been able to become more aware of the ways in which I talk myself out of being successful and am learning to shift my thinking. It has also been helpful to be among people who are also on this interesting ride that the 2020 Summer/Fall bar exam has been and knowing that I have people both in the group and in my life supporting me. ”
TESTIMONIALS
Kelly Compton
Before talking with Jennifer, I hadn't ever really thought about how much of a factor mindset played in my productivity or lack thereof. I realized that I wasted a lot of energy on things that weren't getting me any closer to my goals. Jennifer inspired me to work on developing better habits and shift my mindset away from negative self-talk to help increase my productivity and set myself up for success. Everyone needs a Jenny in their pocket!
“I’ve known Jennifer Duclair for two years. She has been a great resource, someone to talk to for honest reflection in situations when things are not going as planned. Jennifer is a very skilled communicator, thoughtful in her speech, and speaks rationally at all times. I can confidently recommend her to you. “
~Jonathan Pierre, M.S. Ed.
“I felt defeated at the prospect of taking the Bar for a third time. I thought I would continually struggle with the essay questions because they felt unnatural, but then Jennifer helped me break free from the standardized Bar prep mentality and shift my focus to a comprehensive analysis using Jennifer's [essay] method. This approach paid off tenfold, and I was thrilled to get my results showing a drastic uptick in my essay scores, with an overall passing score of 302. This was a ~40 point differential!”
~ D. Thurgood
“Before I was strictly doing IRAC for essays and running off the rails of concentration. Now I am applying the [essay] method… and this is helping me catch more issues and in general, see more points ….”
~Angela B.
