Yoshana H.
5.0
(9)
2,972 min coaching
Admissions Committee at Vanderbilt Law School
Works at Various State Agencies
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Available Wednesday at 9:30 PM UTC
Usually responds within 18 hours
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About Yoshana
I am a law school admissions coach and first-generation lawyer passionate about helping aspiring law students maximize their potential. Having been accepted to 10 law schools myself, I understand firsthand the challenges and opportunities of the admissions process. I provide personalized guidance to help clients craft compelling applications, refine their narratives, and navigate every step toward law school acceptance. Guided by a deep belief in the power of personal growth, I empower individuals to overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and achieve their academic and professional goals with confidence.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I believe that every aspiring law student has something valuable to contribute to the legal field. I am passionate about helping individuals uncover their strengths, clarify their goals, and take meaningful steps toward achieving them.
Work Experience
Attorney
Various State Agencies
2019 - Present
Serves as an attorney for multiple state agencies, specializing in policy development and contract management to support agency operations and compliance.
Manager
Fulton County Schools
2016 - 2019
Attorney
The Jones Legal Group
2012 - 2014
Education
Georgia State University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Political Science
2016 - 2021
I served as a pre-law advisor from 2018 to 2019, where I guided students in exploring legal career paths, preparing strong applications, and making informed decisions about their futures. This role enhanced my ability to support individuals in identifying and pursuing career goals.
Vanderbilt Law School
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Law
2008 - 2011
Admissions Committee Experience
Activities and societies: Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law, Southern Region Black Law Students Association Law Journal, Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, Intramural Moot Court Competition, Women Law Students Association, and Black Law Students Association I contributed to the admissions process as an alumna interviewer in 2011 and 2012 where I assessed candidates’ strengths, potential, and alignment with program values. This experience honed my ability to evaluate diverse career aspirations, provide constructive feedback, and support individuals in articulating their goals—skills I am eager to bring to a career coaching role.
Albany State University
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science
2004 - 2008
Activities and societies: Summa cum laude graduate (4.00); Honors Program
Yoshana was also personally admitted to
Georgetown University
University of Georgia
University of Florida
Tulane University
Indiana University
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Emory University School of Law
Vanderbilt Law School
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
9 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Value
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Supportiveness
5.0
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