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I applied and am a big promoter of my experience at Harvard Law School. It's a grueling process, and no one should have to go it alone. I'd be happy to help you do so as well.

Hi, I’m Dr. Erica—a writing coach, Fulbright Scholar, and former college professor. I specialize in guiding law school applicants through the high-stakes process of crafting personal statements, identity/diversity statements, addenda, and scholarship essays that clearly reflect who they are and why they want to pursue law. My clients have earned admission to top law schools, including the University of Michigan, Duke, UNC–Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and Pepperdine. Wearing the hats of coach, editor, project manager, and strategist, I help students translate complex experiences across academics, leadership, internships, and community involvement into clear and compelling narratives. I bring structure, clarity, and insight to what can often feel overwhelming, all while preserving your unique voice. I would be honored to offer expert, personalized guidance grounded in a deep understanding of the law school admissions landscape.

There's so much information on what a law school applicant should do, it can feel overwhelming. My goal has always been to provide superior information targeted to each student's unique circumstances. No questions are off limits, I make the path simple, comfortable and understanding. We can tackle anything or everything – from the minutiae of getting your recs/transcripts to LSAC to crafting your personal statements. Perhaps the best definition I’ve heard of a law school personal statement is that it’s a chance to tell your story. My goal is to capture a side of you that no one can deny is uniquely you. Law school trains you to be an attorney. But every student, every lawyer, is first and foremost a person – with a story. Your story informs your judgment. As an attorney, you hold tremendous power in society. Showing an admissions committee who you are through your story demonstrates how you’ll use that power responsibly. Our purpose is to tell your story. I believe every person has greatness inside of them and our goal is to show your greatness through your story.

As a Harvard Law School graduate, I have firsthand experience navigating the competitive law school admissions process. My diverse professional background, including roles as a Chief of Staff in the U.S. House of Representatives and a Communications Consultant, equips me with unique insights into crafting compelling applications. I've successfully coached aspiring law students, helping them refine their personal statements, prepare for interviews, and strategically position themselves for top law schools. Let's work together to make your law school dreams a reality—reach out to start your journey today!

I was admitted to Stanford Law School during one of their most competitive admissions cycles (2021). I can speak to law school admissions, as well as the unique challenges of being a JD-PhD applicant. I've coached dozens of students successfully through law school admissions, and I can coach you too!

Navigating the elite admissions landscape isn’t just about having a perfect transcript; it’s about narrative strategy and the 'Triple Threat' edge. My academic foundation is equally rigorous: I graduated from Cornell University with a 4.19 GPA and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa as a junior. I don't just 'edit' essays; I help you architect a profile that stands out in a sea of high stats. I have mastered the art of the scholarship-winning narrative, securing hundreds of thousands of dollars in merit aid across the country’s top programs. I bring fresh, real-time insights from the current admissions cycle. I know exactly what it takes to get the 'Yes' from both Law admissions committees, and I am dedicated to helping you translate your unique experiences into an irresistible application.

Welcome to my profile! As a current JD candidate at Harvard Law School, I bring firsthand experience and insights into the law school admissions process. When applying to law school, I questioned whether I could be a competitive applicant at T14 schools, as I earned my undergraduate degree from a public university that does not send many students to top-tier law schools. However, I believed I would bring a unique voice to some of these schools and spent months crafting my essays and other application components. I received numerous offers at T14 schools and was honored to join Harvard Law School's Class of 2026. I have helped many potential students with their applications and am a Harvard Law School Admissions Ambassador, acting as a liaison with potential and admitted students. I am passionate about helping aspiring law students craft compelling applications that highlight their unique strengths and experiences. Let's work together to make your law school dreams a reality!

Brian brings over ten years of experience in admissions to world-renowned universities in the US and UK. His specialties are top-ranked colleges and elite graduate programs in law, business, public policy, finance, and economics. He has guided clients into schools like Harvard, Stanford, Berkeley, UChicago, Upenn, Columbia, Yale, London School of Economics, King's College London, Duke, Cornell, Georgetown, USC, and Johns Hopkins. Brian was personally admitted to multiple Ivy League law schools before choosing to pursue a JD at UC Berkeley. He also holds a master of social science from UCLA. His research interests include Bitcoin, green finance, and civil liberties.

With 20+ years of professional experience across law, education, and leadership, I bring both firsthand experience and strategic insight to every stage of the law school journey. I earned my Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School and AB from Harvard University, scored in the 99th percentile on the LSAT, and was admitted to Harvard and Stanford Law before choosing Columbia—where I secured my Big Law offer as a 1L in Jones Day’s Paris office. As the founder of Nurimas Coaching, I’ve dedicated over 350 hours to supporting aspiring law students—first-gen, nontraditional, and transfer applicants alike—through LSAT preparation, application strategy, and career alignment. My specialty lies in helping candidates craft authentic, imaginative personal statements that reveal how they think and what drives them. Clients have written essays exploring a “third utopia” inspired by Indian science fiction, a Sherlock Holmes–style investigation into the heist of African languages as an introduction to how law can intentionally silence voices, and law as a language of displacement through its procedural rules—stories that marry creativity with intellectual rigor while remaining unmistakably personal. Beyond admissions, I help students study the law effectively, strengthen legal writing, and strategically position themselves for 1L and 2L opportunities. Whether your path leads to Big Law, public interest, or a federal clerkship, my coaching blends reflection with rigor—so you can approach law school with clarity, confidence, and a foundation for long-term success.

I am currently a 3L student at University of Pennsylvania Law School. I was accepted off the waitlist in May 2023; before I committed to Penn, I was planning on attending UCLA Law. At Penn, I was awarded the Leader of the Year Award for my pro bono work my 2L year, received my Wharton Certificate in Management, and was a Wharton McNulty Nonprofit Board Fellow with Jounce Partners. I am the Development Editor for the Journal of Constitutional Law and led both the Pardon Project and Democracy Law Project (the two largest pro bono projects at Penn). Before law school, I worked for three years -- I was on the 2020 Biden Campaign and then worked in the Administration at the U.S. Department of Health of Human Services in the Secretary's Office. I have mentored four people through the law school waitlist process, drawing on my own experience of being initially waitlisted at Penn. When I applied to law school, I was working long hours and was not a natural test taker, so I focused on leveraging my professional experience and presenting my story in the strongest possible way. That approach earned me admission to UCLA Law (a T14 school) through my personal statement and essays, and later, I was accepted off the waitlists at both Georgetown Law and Penn Law before starting 1L. Since then, I have coached four applicants through the same process, helping them strategically navigate their waitlists. Each of them ultimately secured admission to their top-choice school, along with several others. I hope to continue using my experience to help future applicants maximize their chances of success.