UCLA School of Law Admissions Support: Stack the Odds in Your Favor

Shervin holds a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is currently pursuing a JD from UCLA School of Law. With a notable academic record and a strong affinity for the law, Shervin has spent his years in academia and the professional sector, amassing expertise in both finance and law. He has worked as a financial analyst at Silicon Valley Bank and recently served in summer positions at Fenwick & West and Latham & Watkins, two renowned national law firms.

Shervin's journey through the law school application process saw him accepted into some of the country's top law schools, including Northwestern, University of Michigan, NYU, Berkeley, USC, UVA, and UPenn. He has since distinguished himself academically, consistently ranking among the top 5% of his class and receiving awards for his exceptional performance in Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, and Business Associations.

Passionate about the application process, Shervin has developed a keen eye for identifying unique strategies to maximize the chance of success. He has a deep understanding of how to transform seemingly weak parts of an application into highlights of a candidate's story. He believes that every potential law student possesses unique strengths that can be skillfully highlighted in their application.

As a coach, Shervin excels at helping students break down the application process into manageable steps while assisting them in highlighting their strengths. His ability to refine and enhance application materials has helped students gain admission into the nation's top law schools. Shervin's unique combination of real-world experience, academic prowess, and deep-seated passion for coaching makes him a valuable asset to any hopeful law school applicant.

In his spare time, Shervin recently authored his first fiction novel, a romance that echoes his parents' immigration journeys from Iran to the United States. This personal project showcases his storytelling abilities and his capacity to draw on personal experiences to create compelling narratives—a skill that also benefits his work with students preparing their law school applications.

Courtney has a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley and a JD from UCLA Law School, where her achievements included membership on the Moot Court Team and winning the Order of the Barristers Statue. After her time in the Army as a Cryptologic Linguist, she attended UCLA Law School, balancing her studies with work in both criminal defense and civil litigation firms.

Having started her legal career as a briefing attorney to Judge David Newell on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Courtney later served as an Assistant Attorney General at the Texas Attorney General’s Office for almost six years. There, she handled high-profile civil cases, giving her a deep understanding of the legal landscape. Courtney has represented clients from diverse sectors, including medical professionals, correctional officers, state agencies, and even the Governor. This wide-ranging experience has honed Courtney's expertise in civil rights claims, tort, employment, and habeas corpus claims. Her current role as a litigation attorney with the Institute for Free Speech further demonstrates her commitment to free speech and First Amendment rights.

Courtney's passion for coaching stems from her desire to guide aspiring law students through the complexities of the law school application process. With her background as an attorney and her experience navigating the legal education system, she understands the challenges that applicants face and is equipped to provide practical and strategic advice.

As a coach, Courtney excels at breaking down the application process into manageable steps. She offers personalized guidance to help applicants highlight their strengths and craft compelling narratives in their applications. Courtney takes pride in helping her clients present their best selves to top-tier law schools, drawing on her extensive experience as a practicing attorney to provide practical insights and pragmatic advice.

In her free time, you can find Courtney playing video games, snowboarding, or traveling with her family. And here's a fun fact: growing up in California, M.C. Hammer was her neighbor! Courtney is excited to bring her wealth of experience, passion for coaching, and unique perspectives to Juris to assist students in their journey towards a fulfilling legal education.

Jennifer is a double Bruin, having attended UCLA as both an undergraduate and law school student. While attending law school, Jennifer worked as a professional mentor for the UCLA Undergraduate Law Fellows program, which provides early academic development to high-potential undergraduate students and college graduates. Upon graduating law school, Jennifer worked as a corporate attorney for a top 50 law firm for several years before working in legal academia.

As a mentor, Jennifer has coached several current and former law fellows through the law school application process, which included editing and revising essays and providing academic and career coaching. She believes her job as a coach is to ensure students can easily navigate the application process while authentically portraying themselves through their essays. 

Her key strengths include essay editing, teaching students how to use their authentic voice, and helping students from all backgrounds build strong applications. As an experienced law professional, she is excited to help students learn about career options and how to frame their special interests throughout their application materials.

Candidates Jennifer has recently coached have gotten accepted into UCLA Law, Berkeley, UC Irvine, and other top schools.

In her free time, Jennifer spends time with her three favorite things: cake, books, and television. She can often be found on the couch, binging the latest shows while eating a large slice of cake.