Leland+ Content Library

Deciding Where to Apply to Law School

Choosing where to apply to law school is one of the most consequential decisions you’ll make—and Leland coach Machmud M. is here to help you approach it strategically. In this session, he’ll break down the factors that actually influence your career trajectory, from employment outcomes and geographic placement to culture, curricular strengths, and long-term fit. You’ll learn how to separate signal from noise, evaluate programs through the lens of your personal goals, and build a school list that maximizes both opportunity and alignment. If you want to make confident, well-informed application decisions, this workshop is a must-attend.

Breaking Into Top Hedge Funds - Top 5 Tips

Breaking into top hedge funds isn’t just about technical skill—it’s about strategy, relationships, and a resume that gets noticed. In this session, Fiona T., former Director of Career Development for UC Berkeley’s MFE program who has coached 200+ people into roles in hedge funds and other quantitative finance firms, will share her top five insider tips. You’ll learn how to position your quantitative experience, stand out during networking, and tailor your story for hedge fund recruiters.

Deferred MBA M7 Series: MIT Sloan

Join us for a focused deep dive into the MIT Sloan Deferred MBA Program, designed to help early-career candidates understand what Sloan looks for and how to craft a standout application. We’ll walk through the program structure, what makes Sloan unique, and the key qualities the admissions committee consistently values. You’ll leave with concrete guidance on how to position your experiences, highlight impact, and present an application that resonates with Sloan’s data-driven, principled-leadership culture.

Prompt Design 2.0: How to Get Consistently Great Results with AI

If you’ve tried using AI but get inconsistent results, this session is for you. Learn how to think like an AI architect, using context, constraints, and iteration to get reliable, high-quality output every time. You’ll see real examples, practice refining prompts, and leave with frameworks you can reuse in your own work. Outcomes: You’ll leave knowing how to diagnose why prompts succeed or fail, improve them systematically, and create prompt templates that deliver consistent results for writing, research, or communication tasks. Learning Objectives: *Understand how context, constraints, and iteration affect AI output quality *Diagnose why a prompt isn’t working and apply structured methods to improve it *Develop reusable prompt frameworks tailored to your professional role

The Simple Path to Financial Independence

Are you looking for more flexibility in your career? Maybe curious about how you can achieve financial independence? Join me, Dr. Troy Russell, for an insightful session on the steps you can take to achieve financial freedom and a healthier work-life balance. With a background in behavioral change and strategic planning, I've successfully navigated my own path (and coached +40 others) to achieve financial independence. During this event, we'll explore behavioral narratives influencing your money decisions, effective personal finance strategies, and the importance of mindfulness in your financial journey. Whether you're looking for more career flexibility or seeking guidance on personal finances, I'm looking to help you chart a path to success. Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot today!

Final Strategy Review for the GRE

This lesson reviews high-level test-taking strategies for the GRE. It focuses on decision-making, pacing, and strategic problem selection to help maximize performance on exam day.

Review Medium Text Completion & Sentence Equivalence

In this review we will break down additional medium-difficulty example questions for text completion and sentence equivalence as well as learn some new vocabulary.

Review Medium Data Analysis & Arithmetic

This is a review of data analysis and arithmetic with additional medium-difficulty question examples as well as the substitution test method.

Review Medium Reading Comprehension & Critical Reasoning

In this review I will walk through several medium-difficulty example questions for reading comprehension and critical reasoning as well as teach some new vocabulary.

Review Medium Algebra & Geometry

In this review we will be discussing the triage test method and break down some additional example questions for algebra & geometry.

Review Hard Data Analysis & Arithmetic

In this review we will cover counting, probability, and statistics as well as additional examples for data analysis and arithmetic.

Review Hard Reading Comprehension & Critical Reasoning

Here we will review reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and the 7 deadly wrong answers. We will also explore additional examples for reading comprehension and critical reasoning and learn some new vocabulary.

Review Hard Algebra & Geometry

Here we will review general algebraic principles, work and rates, coordinate geometry, 2D geometry and 3D geometry with additional examples.

Review Hard Text Completion & Sentence Equivalence

Here we will review text completion and strategies as well as sentence equivalence and strategies with additional examples and some new vocabulary.

Building a Memory Palace - Example

A walk through example of how to use memory palaces for your most difficult questions. In this video we will be learning GRE vocabulary using the memory palace method.

GRE Analytical Writing Assessment Breakdown

In this lesson you will get an overview of the Analytical Writing Assessment as well as a high-level view of the issue essay, essay structure, and other strategies and tips.

Choosing Your Target Law Schools

Selecting the right law schools is one of the most important steps in shaping a successful application strategy. In this session, UCLA Law Alum and Law Review Editor Michael S. will guide you through factors to consider, including program strengths, culture, location, and career outcomes. You’ll learn how to match your profile to schools where you’ll be both competitive and fulfilled, and how to prioritize applications to maximize your chances of admission. By the end, you’ll have a clear framework for identifying and targeting the schools that align best with your goals.

Investment Banking Interview Essentials for MBA Students

Preparing for Investment Banking Summer Associate interviews requires a level of polish, depth, and business maturity far beyond the analyst track—and this workshop is designed to get you there. We’ll cover how to tell a compelling, experience-driven story, articulate a convincing and credible “Why IB,” speak intelligently about current deals and market dynamics, and demonstrate a command of both technicals and the sector you’re targeting. You’ll also learn what banks expect specifically from Summer Associates: leadership, client readiness, process ownership, and the ability to think strategically at a higher altitude and a deeper level. If you're an MBA student aiming for IB recruiting, this session will help you stand out as a confident, capable associate-level candidate.

Deferred MBA M7 Series: Columbia

Applying to Columbia Business School’s deferred MBA program is a unique opportunity—and a uniquely competitive one. In this session, Melanie E.—a multi-disciplinary coach featured in Forbes, NBC, ABC, CBS, Business Insider, and TEDx—will break down exactly what CBS is looking for and how to position yourself as a standout candidate. With deep experience coaching applicants into top MBA programs and a coaching style tailored to each individual’s strengths, Melanie will walk you through how to craft a compelling narrative, highlight leadership potential, and approach Columbia’s essays and recommendations with clarity and strategy. Whether you’re early in your MBA exploration or preparing to hit submit, this session will give you actionable insights to strengthen your CBS deferred application.

Gaming the GMAT FE: Advanced Strategies to Outsmart the Test and Break 705

The GMAT Focus Edition rewards strategy just as much as content mastery—and if you understand how the test thinks, you can dramatically boost your score. In this workshop, Mihir G.—a top GMAT FE scorer (765, 100th percentile) and strategic test-prep specialist—will teach you the advanced tactics, time-management systems, and pattern-recognition techniques that high scorers use to break the 705+ threshold. Drawing on his deep understanding of the exam’s logic and structure, Mihir will walk you through how to approach problems with efficiency, eliminate traps, and leverage a results-driven framework tailored to your strengths. Whether you’re stuck at a plateau or aiming for a top-tier MBA score, this session will give you the tools to think like the testmaker and outperform the competition.