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Stop Guessing: Real AI Use Cases for Growing Your Business
AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a powerful tool that can unlock growth, efficiency, and insight when used strategically. In this session, Matthew W. a Leland coach, AI expert and 2x Founder with a background from Meta and Stanford, will walk you through real-world examples of how companies are using AI to drive measurable results—from automating operations and optimizing marketing to enhancing customer experiences and decision-making. You’ll learn how to identify high-impact opportunities for AI in your own organization, evaluate the right tools, and avoid common implementation pitfalls. By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with practical frameworks and inspiration to start applying AI thoughtfully and effectively to grow your business.
Proving the ROI of AI: How PMs Turn Models into Business Impact
Proving the ROI of AI: How PMs Turn Models into Business Impact AI means nothing without outcomes. This session teaches PMs how to connect model metrics (precision, recall) to product metrics (conversion, retention) and ultimately to business value. Using the Taskly case study, learn how to measure, communicate, and sell AI impact to executives and stakeholders. Learning Objectives Master the AI ROI Formula: Model → Feature → User → Business → ROI. Build an Impact Dashboard to track user and business improvements from AI features. Craft persuasive narratives that win stakeholder support for AI initiatives.
Stay Calm, Solve On: How to Manage Stress and Master GRE Quant
Struggling to stay calm under pressure while tackling GRE Quant? You're not alone—many test-takers feel the stress building as they approach those high-stakes math questions. In this session, Avi L., a 15-year veteran GRE/GRE-Quant coach on Leland who scored a 339 on the GRE and has coached over 500 people, will show you how to manage stress, sharpen your mindset, and master key Quant topics efficiently. You’ll learn how to build a clear prep plan, recognize your mental bottlenecks during test day, and apply proven strategies to elevate your score while staying composed. Whether you’re aiming for a big Quant jump or simply seeking clarity and confidence, this session will equip you to perform at your best.
Your Path from Law School to Big Law
Breaking into Big Law takes more than strong grades—it requires strategy, timing, and a clear understanding of how the recruiting process really works. In this workshop, Teddy U.—a legal professional who has worked across multiple major markets and top Big Law firms—will share insider insights on how to navigate recruiting and land your ideal position. Drawing on his experience successfully recruiting in four metro markets, Teddy will walk you through how to identify the right firms for you, prepare for interviews, and manage the often-overwhelming on-campus and market recruiting processes. Whether your goal is to secure your first Big Law offer or make a strategic lateral move, this session will give you actionable guidance to chart your path with clarity and confidence.
Telling Your Story: A 101-Guide to a Successful Personal Statement
This video provides a quick overview of what you will need to accomplish in your personal statement and how to get started
Personal Statement: Tips on Getting Started
Use the brainstorming prompts in this PDF to start putting pen to paper. There are no bad ideas! This is a time to reflect, think broadly, and be creative.
How to Craft a Powerful Introduction
In this exercise, you'll try drafting several different introductions using the provided models. Find which style works best for you.
Sample Successful Personal Statements
Examples can spark ideas for style, structure, and content. Just remember, no two personal statements ever look the same.
What is an Experience/Perspective Statement and Do You Need One?
Start with this PDF to learn why law schools ask about your unique (i.e., diverse) experiences and perspectives.
How am I Unique? Brainstorming Topics
This aid will help you identify topics for your statement based on unique perspectives you would bring to a law school community
Strong Diversity Essay Samples
Reading examples will help generate ideas for topics, content, and structuring
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Watch this guide to ensure you don't steer off course while drafting your experience/perspective essay
Getting Started: When & How to Use Addenda
Optional addenda can be used for a variety of purposes. This guide will help you figure out if you need to include one or more optional essays.
Sample Addenda
Examples will help you understand how to approach tricky topics and strike the right tone
Addenda Templates & Tips
If you know you need a certain type of addenda but feel unsure of how to approach it, try using one of these templates to get started
Law School Addendum Submission Checklist
Finished drafting? You're not done yet! Make sure to run through this checklist to ensure your addenda helps rather than hurts your application package.
From Good to Great: Editing 101
Editing is way more than rereading your draft. This guide will walk you through the process (pro-tips and all!).
Comprehensive Personal Statement Editing Checklist
The checklist is thorough for a reason. Perfection isn't easy, it takes time. Use this checklist to guide you on your journey.
Addenda Final Editing Checklist
Surely editing my addenda should be simple? Think again! Editing is critical to showing your attention to detail, a critical lawyerly trait. Use this checklist to reach perfection.
Sample Redlined Personal Statement
Not sure how much editing you need? Here is an example of one (of many) rounds of editing with a client.
