
Micah Herskind
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Law school admissions coach with background in civil rights advocacy
Studied at Harvard Law School
Works at Harvard Law School Criminal Justice Institue
Available Saturday at 1:00 PM UTC
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Micah's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $80/hr
Get help with Essays, Application Strategy, and .
Micah’s Law School Qualifications
Welcome to my profile! I am currently a third year student at Harvard Law School, where I have interned for a variety of civil rights legal nonprofits and worked extensively with clients facing criminal charges. I was admitted to Harvard through the Junior Deferral Program in 2018, ultimately deferring my admission for four years to work as a paralegal and policy associate in Atlanta, GA. I have extensive experience writing and editing. I've written professionally, publishing in outlets including New York Magazine, MSNBC, and Teen Vogue. During my first year in law school, I won the award for Best Brief in my Legal Research and Writing class, and next year, I will be clerking for a federal district court judge -- a prestigious position in the federal courts. Finally, I am the co-editor of a book about an activist movement in Atlanta, through which I edited over thirty contributors' essays. All this to say -- I love editing other people's work and drawing out their passions! I'm especially passionate about working with students and applicants, and especially love editing personal statements and other application materials. Everyone has a story, and the key is telling it in a compelling way that paints a picture of why you belong in law school! I hope I can help you do so!
Micah can help with:
Essays
Application Strategy
Resume
Interviews
Work Experience

Student Attorney
Harvard Law School Criminal Justice Institue
September 2025 - Present
Representing low-income clients who cannot afford representation in criminal cases in the Boston metro area.

Legal Intern
Center for Constitutional Rights
June 2025 - August 2025

Legal Extern
Advancement Project
September 2024 - December 2024

Legal Intern
Abolitionist Law Center
June 2024 - August 2024

Public Policy Associate
Southern Center for Human Rights
March 2020 - May 2023

Paralegal
Federal Defender Program
August 2019 - March 2020
Education

Harvard Law School
Doctor of Law - JD
2023 - 2026
Princeton University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Race and Public Policy - African American Studies Department
2015 - 2019
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