Law School Admissions

I’m a former Law Review editor and Big Law Associate with firsthand experience navigating the T14 admissions process and the transfer process, having started at Berkeley before transferring to HLS. I’ve worked at top tech companies and with reputable law firms, giving me deep insight into what law schools and employers are looking for in their candidates. Whether you're aiming for Harvard, Yale, Stanford, or another T14—or considering the transfer route, I’ll help you craft a compelling application, position your unique story, and maximize your chances of admission and scholarships. I’ve coached multiple applicants into top law schools, securing substantial scholarships, and I can help you do the same. If you want a no-BS, results-driven approach to law school admissions, let’s work together!

Experienced law school admissions counselor with extensive track record of success, including acceptances to all T14 schools. Extensive experience working with students from China and Korea, students with learning disabilities, and anxiety.

As a former Associate Director of Admissions at Stanford Law School, I have read thousands of applications front to back, and have a deep understanding of what top law schools are looking for. It is more than just trying to 'stand out' from the crowd. You will need to craft a highly compelling story so that you convince the admissions committee that you have amazing potential as a law student, AND you will make a valuable contribution. I have many years of experience helping prospective law students gain admission to their dream schools - even those with less than optimal GPAs and LSAT scores. I am a strong believer that an applicant is more than the numbers - but the essay is the make-it or break-it factor. I will be your thought partner and supportive advisor from start to finish. I have expertise developing individualized time lines, school lists, letters of recommendation, resumes, essays (required and optional), character and fitness paragraphs, managing waitlists and even negotiating financial aid awards. I am here to answer any question that may come up throughout this time consuming and oftentimes overwhelming process, and we will have fun working together. You can do this, and I am here to help!

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.

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!

Welcome to my profile! As a graduate of NYU School of Law and a Root-Tilden-Kern Scholar, I have firsthand experience navigating the competitive law school admissions process. I secured a full tuition scholarship and was accepted to Ivy League law schools, as well. My professional journey includes roles as Legal Counsel at BlackRock and as an Investment Management Associate at top law firms like Morgan Lewis and Goodwin Procter LLP. With my background, I have successfully coached aspiring law students, helping them craft compelling applications and prepare for interviews. Whether you're aiming for a top-tier law school or need guidance on your personal statement, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and strategize your path to law school!

Welcome to my profile! As a Karsh-Dillard Scholar from the University of Virginia School of Law and a former Legal Analyst at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, I bring a wealth of experience and insight into the law school admissions process. My background includes drafting and negotiating over 1,500 legal documents, which has honed my attention to detail and analytical skills—key components in crafting compelling law school applications. I have successfully coached individuals, helping them navigate the complexities of law school admissions and secure spots at top programs. Whether you need guidance on personal statements, application strategy, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you achieve your law school goals. Let's connect and start your journey to law school success!

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.

Brian brings over ten years of experience in admissions to world-renowned universities in the US and UK. He specializes in admissions strategies for elite graduate programs in law, business, public policy, finance, and economics. He has a decade-long track record of successfully guiding students to T14 law schools, Ivy League universities, Top 20 U.S. universities, and M7 business schools, including institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, Berkeley, Columbia, UPenn, Yale, UChicago, Cornell, Dartmouth, London School of Economics, King's College London, Duke, Georgetown, NYU, UCLA, USC, Notre Dame 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.