
Sydney Parrella
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Honest, Holistic Guidance | Scholarship-Focused Admissions Coaching
Studied at Duke University School of Law
Worked at Baker Donelson
Not currently taking new clients
Sydney’s Law School Qualifications
I am a rising 3L at Duke University School of Law and a Duke undergraduate alum. I scored a 175 on the LSAT and received scholarship offers from 10 law schools, including a full-tuition scholarship to Cornell Law School. I also navigated 30+ competitive undergraduate applications, developing tailored essays for each school and building a strategic extracurricular and internship profile to strengthen my candidacy. Throughout both processes, I became deeply invested in understanding what actually drives admissions and scholarship outcomes—when to apply, how to present a strong application, and how to make strategic decisions that maximize results. I now use that experience to guide students through both college and law school admissions in a thoughtful and effective way. I take a flexible, personalized approach and support students in whatever way they need. My goal is to make sure there are no gaps in support, so you always have clarity, direction, and someone in your corner.
Sydney can help with:
Application Strategy
CAS Application Edit
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Interviews
Recommendations
Resume
School Selection
Waitlist Strategy
Work Experience

Summer Associate
Baker Donelson
May 2025 - July 2025

Summer Intern
Salt Lake County
May 2022 - August 2022
Researched legal issues, learned how to write responsive and affirmative motions, discussed cases and prosecution strategies and issues. Assisted with preparing for trials and observed court procedures. Helped with data synthesis and visualization, as well as other policy, communication, and media tasks.

Summer Intern
Dime
June 2021 - August 2021
Worked in all aspects of business in the sustainable cosmetic industry

Research Assistant
Center for Justice and International Law
August 2020 - April 2024
Helped with projects and reports involving eyewitness data, interrogation/interview policies, policing legislation, and intervention/rehabilitation programs Created free, practical tools and resources for Public Defenders https://www.law.upenn.edu/institutes/quattronecenter/reports/videotaping-interrogations-in-pennsylvania.php
Education

Duke University School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD
2024 - 2027

Duke University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Public Policy
2020 - 2024
Activities and societies: Research with Wilson Center for Science and Justice, VP Communications Delta Gamma, Sui Generis Duke Pre-Law Mentoring Program Cum Laude
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Overall Rating
5.0
Sydney has helped clients achieve these scores on the LSAT