Law School Admissions

Welcome! I’m an incoming J.D. student at Columbia Law School, Hamilton Fellowship recipient, and experienced admissions coach who helps applicants turn their backgrounds into compelling, coherent law school applications. Read more about my work here: https://toplabadmissions.com/. Your law school application should do more than list accomplishments — it should help admissions committees understand who you are, what drives you, and why you belong. I bring years of experience coaching students through highly competitive admissions processes, including helping applicants gain admission to Ivy League and other top universities. I’ve also been through the law school admissions process myself: in a highly competitive cycle, I was accepted to multiple T14 schools, including two T6 schools, and received named scholarship and half-tuition offers. I can help with personal statements, diversity statements, school-specific essays, résumés, recommendation strategy, school selection, interview prep, and scholarship decision-making. My approach is honest, collaborative, and highly personalized. I’ll help you identify what makes your story powerful, avoid generic essay traps, and build an application that feels both authentic and strategically sharp. As an international applicant myself, I’m also passionate about helping other international students present their backgrounds effectively and navigate the U.S. law school admissions process with confidence. Everyone has a story worth telling. Let’s find yours!

I have advised hundreds and hundreds of law school applicants over an almost twenty year period. I am an expert in law school admissions and have also published a book and a nationwide column about it. Many applicants that I have advised have been admitted to their top choice of law schools. Some of my former students have also received up to full scholarships to law school. I am also an expert on the subject of legal careers, as well as alternative legal careers. In addition I have taught several courses for students planning to apply to law school. I am a graduate of Brown University and Boston College Law School.

Welcome! As a graduate of Stanford Law School, I know firsthand what it takes to navigate the highly competitive law school admissions process and build an application that communicates not only what you have accomplished, but why you want to pursue a legal education. I help applicants identify the experiences, interests, and perspectives that make them distinctive and develop those pieces into a cohesive and compelling application. In particular, I can help with personal statements, supplemental essays, resumes, and the broader strategy of presenting your academic and professional experiences in a way that feels authentic while clearly communicating your potential as a future law student. Before attending Stanford Law, I studied at Duke University and earned a master’s degree in Comparative Social Policy from the University of Oxford. I now practice law as an associate at Gibson Dunn, giving me perspective on the full trajectory from applying to law school to navigating law school and beginning a legal career. Whether you’re starting with a blank page, deciding which experiences should anchor your personal statement, or polishing a nearly finished application, I’ll provide thoughtful, candid feedback and help you develop an application that is clear, memorable, and unmistakably your own.

I'm a Harvard Law graduate and who has coached applicants admitted to their dream schools, including Harvard Law, Columbia Law, NYU Law, Northwestern Law, and many more. Beyond crafting a strong application, my focus is truly on helping you uncover an authentic and memorable story that still resonates with you decades and jobs later. About me: Since HLS, my own career has taken me from corporate intellectual property law in New York to strategy consulting at Boston Consulting Group, followed by strategic and advisory work spanning education, startups, and other industries. I've navigated much of that path without a built-in network or an obvious roadmap, and I know what it's like to have to figure out not only how to get somewhere, but where you actually want to go. Today, I coach people applying to competitive schools and jobs, changing careers, or exploring entirely new directions. Together, we'll clarify your strengths, values, and longer-term vision, and translate those insights into a strategy and narrative that is compelling to others while still feeling genuinely yours. Clients often tell me that our work leaves them with more than a stronger application: they come away with a clearer understanding of who they are, what they're looking for, and where they might go next. That's the part of this work I enjoy most. At a crossroads, chasing something ambitious, or just not quite sure what's next? Let's talk.

Law school admissions is about more than numbers. I learned that firsthand as a first-gen applicant and reverse-splitter. I knew my personal statement and other written materials would need to contextualize my experiences and demonstrate why law school was the right path for me. Choosing the right stories and putting them into words led to outcomes I never imagined possible. I was rejected from just one of the 16 schools I applied to, and was admitted to Stanford Law School, my dream school. That admission opened doors I hadn't let myself imagine, from working in big law at two different firms to spending a summer on Apple's legal team. Since graduating from USC, I've guided dozens (if not hundreds) of applicants through the admissions process, helping them write compelling statements that got them into top law schools. I believe everyone's story is more unique than they realize, and my job is to help you find that story and tell it in the most authentic, genuine way possible. The right personal statement doesn't just get you in. It can change the entire trajectory of your career.

I'm a Stanford Law School grad working in business operations at an edtech startup. I applied to law school while I was an undergrad studying electrical engineering and was fortunate enough to be admitted to a number of top law schools, including Stanford, Yale, Harvard, and Chicago (where I was offered the Rubenstein scholarship). I'd love to help you with your law school application process, from building an application strategy all the way through the happy (and stressful!) decision of where to attend. If you're coming from a technical background, or you're interested in pursuing a joint degree program, my experience will be especially useful — but I work with all kinds of applicants.

I have reviewed hundreds of law school applications, sat on the admissions committee and was part of the decision making team.

Welcome to my profile! I am currently pursuing a JD/MBA from The Wharton School (UPenn) and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. With my unique background in both law and business, I bring a comprehensive perspective to help aspiring law students navigate the admissions process. Although I am new to formal/paid coaching, I have consulted with dozens of candidates on the application process. Personally, I was accepted to a majority of the T-14 law schools (including a significant merit-based scholarship at UPenn) and currently hold a 3.9 GPA in the law school classroom. My experiences as a Summer Associate at Latham & Watkins and a Law Clerk at the United States Department of Justice have provided me with insights into the legal profession—I hope to leverage these insights and more to help you craft your story. I aim to provide honest, straightforward advice rooted in direct experience, ensuring you're prepared for the rigorous journey ahead in law education. Let's connect and discuss how I can support you in achieving your goals!

From Capitol Hill to Big Law, with an MSc in Criminal Justice Policy from LSE along the way (and a part-time bartending stint to pay for it) — I've come at the legal field from every angle. Now I'm at Stanford Law School, pursuing a career in technology litigation and figuring out how it all fits together. Along the way, I've learned how to turn a not-quite-linear story into a compelling application, and I want to help you do the same!

Hey future colleague! I'm a current JD candidate and Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford Law school. I've been through many rodeos when it comes to grueling applications, and I did it all without coming from a name-brand school for my undergrad. I've worked with dozens of clients on Leland to help them get into their dream schools, and my hope is that I can do the same for you. Whether you don't know where to start or are looking for some feedback on your final drafts, I'm a message away!