I own a video production company and I specialize in litigation support audio / video.

In 2012, I also began to consult on audio / video technology for litigation support.

I decided to study law for a variety of reasons. My website goes into all the fine details.

Previous Education:

GED - I wanted to earn a GED and a High School Diploma while I was in high school. They sent the GED to the high school - I graduated a year and a half early.

AA Degree - Psychology

BS Degree - Information Studies (think librarian) with a specialty in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) - (think computer science lite with an emphasis on hand coding stuff)

MA Degree - Professional Development.

I sort of got this by accident while waiting to hear back from traditional ABA law schools.

I decided to take the time to grab a graduate certification, but actually had enough time to wrap up the entire Master's Degree in Professional Development with Graduate Certifications in Executive Leadership, Change Management (think mergers and acquisitions - and major system changes) and Conflict Management and Resolution.

Updated on 18 January 2013

Check in on my progress at:

http://rayhayden.us/ete/jd.php

The FYLSX is discussed on my website above.

Those of us using distance education for law study must pass this exam.

Only 20% or so pass it each time. The California Bar limits the percentage that can pass it... sometimes the curve works for you - sometimes... not so much.

A buddy of mine passed it in June 2012, but the scale failed him. In October 2012, however, he wrote a failing score - but the scale pushed up his grade, and he passed!

In June 2012, I scaled out to a 441 - it is bad, you need a 560 to pass. I just goofed it all up. For the October exam, I analyzed what I did wrong (everything), applied corrective action and worked very hard to perfect my improved style.

I failed again in October, but my score jumped up 64 points. I can see that I am on the right track, so I must tweak my efforts to correct whatever errors I had been making.

I fully expect to pass in June 2013 - but I am not happy that it took me that long to see what I was doing wrong to correct it...

They say things happen for a reason... maybe it's true, so I'll see what shakes loose when I hit it for the third time in June 2013.

Check my progress on the website listed at the top of this note.

Best wishes for much success, always!