Law School Admissions Consulting in New York, NY

After graduating and passing the New York State Bar, Leyla worked as an attorney at Hogan Lovells in New York, a top-50 global law firm. After four years as an attorney, she left the corporate world to pursue both creative and public-spirited endeavors, such as admissions counseling. Her guidance has helped students receive acceptance to Cornell, Georgetown, UC Berkeley, and more.

Leyla is passionate about guiding students towards pursuing their legal goals, from advising them about academics, research, the application process, and how to network for prosperous careers. She has a strong understanding of what the industry values and connections with professionals in the field, which she’s eager to share with students. 

Leyla’s personal background, education, and professional experience have provided her with a unique perspective on the law school application process. She is adept at identifying and highlighting each student’s unique skills, passions, and individual narratives to ensure their applications stand out. 

A fun fact about Leyla is that although she has never visited LA, she has always been an avid Lakers fan!

John earned a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University before completing his JD at Brooklyn Law School, graduating summa cum laude. Serving on Cornell's admissions and administrative committees has given him insider tips on what law schools look for in successful applicants, and he uses this knowledge to guide students through every step of the application process. His expertise has helped students gain acceptance to top law schools, such as Cornell, Harvard, and UPenn. 

John's passion for counseling is evident in his dedication to providing personalized advice and support to each student. He enjoys drawing upon his considerable experience to guide students through the various aspects of the law school application process, including school selection, pre-law coursework and resume building, essay drafting, and interview preparation. His commitment to helping students succeed extends beyond the application process, as he continues to offer guidance and support throughout their law school journey.

One of John's key strengths is his ability to analyze and interpret law school statistical data as reported by law schools to the American Bar Association, US News & World Report, and other media outlets. This expertise allows him to provide students with knowledge of the competitive landscape of law school admissions and to help them identify schools that best fit their goals and qualifications.

When he's not advising students, John enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, and gardening in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State, where he lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their dog, Enzo.

Having gained acceptance to several T14 schools herself, including NYU, Penn Carey, Duke, UVA, Georgetown, UChicago, Columbia, and Northwestern, Alice possesses a unique understanding of how to stand out in the admissions process. 

Professionally, Alica is interested in international/comparative law and public interest, but she also has an impressive background in research and teaching. During her time at Rutgers, she was a course instructor, learning assistant, and research assistant. She also interned at the Bureau of Intelligence and Research for the US Department of State and has received several awards for her work in both English and French. These experiences have honed her analytical and writing skills, making her a more effective admissions coach.

Alice views getting into law school as a significant life milestone and finds great joy in helping students reach that goal. She loves getting to know her students as they work together on their application materials. Her coaching approach starts with assisting students in selecting the perfect schools and guiding them through the decision-making process to ensure a balanced mix of reach and safety schools, understanding that safety schools can offer scholarships that students can later use to negotiate financial aid. She then helps create a detailed to-do list, leveraging her deep familiarity with the law school application process to ensure everything is completed on time.

By setting clear and attainable goals, Alice ensures students stay organized through the complex application process. She is also particularly skilled at helping students with their essays, ensuring they clearly articulate why they want to dedicate three years of their lives to studying law. By the end of her coaching, students’ applications are not only complete but as strong as they can be!

Outside of coaching, Alice enjoys reading, watching movies, hiking, and baking; she’s happy to swap recipes at any time. She’s also recently gotten into climbing, so if anyone has any tips on how to break into V4s, she’s all ears!

Lucy is passionate about making the admissions process accessible to all students, including those from underprivileged and underrepresented backgrounds. As a first-generation college graduate, Lucy understands the challenges many students face when applying to graduate and professional programs and aims to alleviate some of these stresses.

Lucy's commitment to helping others navigate the admissions process stems from her own experiences as a student. She recognizes that the journey to higher education can be daunting, especially for those who lack the resources and support networks that many of their peers enjoy. Driven by her desire to level the playing field, she dedicates herself to providing guidance and encouragement to students from all backgrounds, ensuring that they have the tools and confidence needed to succeed. 

As an admissions coach, Lucy's greatest strengths lie in her project management skills and her ability to break down complex tasks into manageable steps. She excels at helping students organize their application materials, set realistic goals, and stay on track throughout the entire process. Additionally, Lucy’s strong writing and editing skills help ensure students’ personal statements are compelling and professional. 

When she's not coaching, Lucy can often be found exploring the great outdoors. An avid hiker and camper, she loves to spend her free time in the Adirondack Mountains.

Oria loves being able to help ease the stress that comes with the law school application process. She understands that many students feel overwhelmed by all the components and need more direction. She aims to provide more transparency about the process and share the resources, tips, and knowledge she has gained from her experience. 

Oria emphasizes that the rigorous nature of the admissions process reflects law schools' commitment to finding students who are ready to put in the necessary effort to succeed. She encourages students to view challenges as a normal part of the journey and celebrates every milestone, no matter how small, as each one is a step closer to their goal. Through her supportive approach, she helps students develop the skills and work ethic needed to thrive in law school.

As a coach, Oria ensures students make the most of their law school application experience by providing flexibility within a structured application timeline. She excels at helping students break down the application process into manageable steps, making it easier for them to tackle. She provides students with insight and support when unexpected obstacles occur throughout the application process by gathering and sharing resources with parents and applicants and helping them communicate with schools professionally. She also loves helping students craft their personal statements and supplemental essays, providing feedback on structure, writing style, and technical errors. 

When Oria isn't coaching, she enjoys trying new fitness classes.

Professionally, Parth has worked full time at several prestigious law firms, including Shearman & Sterling and Jones Day, and now runs his own law practice, Kalaria Law PLLC, focused on advising startups and small businesses. He has 10 years of admissions consulting experience, and has served as an alumni interviewer for the Business Honors Program at UT Austin.

Through his professional experiences, Parth has developed strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to break down complicated legal concepts. These skills have been instrumental in his years of coaching law school applicants, guiding them through every facet of the complex application process. Parth understands the stress that goes into applying to law school, and he prides himself on his ability to break application components into digestible pieces. He works closely with students to ensure they craft the perfect application with maximum care and minimal stress.

As a coach, Parth’s greatest strength is helping students reflect on their background (personal, professional, academic, extracurricular, etc.) and choose impactful experiences and stories to describe in their law school applications. He believes each student can portray unique value as part of the admissions process. Since students are often tempted to simply include what seems appealing or attractive to schools, Parth’s approach focuses on reflecting on students’ actual strengths and highlighting them within their application.

In his free time, Parth likes to try new restaurants, play pickleball, and attend standup comedy shows.