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Package Description:
Your personal statement is the narrative that ties together your whole law school application. With this package, get help from an experienced coach to craft a unique, personal, and compelling personal statement that will wow admissions committees. This package includes the following: 1. Initial Kickoff and Planning Session: Begin with an in-depth kickoff session with your coach to discuss your background, goals, experiences, and aspirations. This session sets the foundation for creating a powerful personal statement. 2. Personal Statement Brainstorming: Dive deep into your background and experiences with your coach to uncover themes, perspectives, and qualities that set you apart. Learn more about yourself and explore various narratives to make sure your personal statement captures your true essence. 3. Personal Statement Drafting: Work closely with your coach to draft your personal statement. Find a structure and style that highlight your motivations, experiences, and aspirations. 4. Personal Statement Editing: After developing your personal statement's narrative, your coach will provide multiple rounds of editing and feedback, refining each draft until the statement is polished and ready for submission. This package pairs you with a world-class coach who will help you create a winning personal statement. Ready to get started?
What you'll get from this package
A compelling personal statement that is differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful
A deeper understanding of your motivations, experiences, and aspirations, and how they align with your career goals
An outline and several drafts of your personal statement, refined through multiple rounds of feedback and edits
Confidence that your personal statement will stand out to law school admissions committees
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
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Offered by James W.
Joined August 2025
5.0
Law School Admissions & Success Coach | Kirkland M&A Attorney
I earned my JD from Howard University School of Law, graduating in the top 10% of my class while serving on law review. After law school, I joined Paul, Weiss and later Kirkland & Ellis, advising leading private-equity sponsors on multi-billion-dollar M&A transactions, carve-outs, and complex fund formations. This combination of elite legal training and high-stakes deal work gives me a deep understanding of what top law schools and firms look for in applicants and future attorneys. Beyond credentials, I bring a coach’s mindset. I’ve mentored aspiring law students, junior attorneys, and MBA candidates on crafting standout applications, preparing for interviews, and positioning their career narratives for Big Law, clerkships, and JD/MBA paths. Whether you’re targeting a T14 school, planning a dual-degree, or pivoting into business, I’ll help you translate your experiences into a compelling, authentic story and create an application strategy that maximizes your chances of admission and scholarship awards.
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