Expert Admissions Assistance: The University of California Berkeley School of Law

Jordan graduated from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University - Bloomington, where he majored in business. Following graduation, he worked as a management consultant. Jordan was accepted into several top-tier law schools, including the University of Virginia, Georgetown University, Duke University, Northwestern University, University of Texas-Austin, UCLA, University of Southern California, and Washington University in St. Louis. He decided to attend UCLA based on its location and ranking as the top school for entertainment law. 

Along with interning at top companies in this sector, Jordan spent a semester interning at a boutique firm in Beverly Hills that represents actors, writers, and directors in talent negotiations. During his 2L summer, he also interned at Proskauer Rose, a preeminent sports law powerhouse. After graduation, he worked at Kirkland & Ellis in Los Angeles, focusing on corporate mergers and acquisitions in the entertainment space. He then transitioned to Sheppard Mullin, where he worked in their entertainment group. 

Jordan’s mentoring approach centers on open communication and honesty, providing candid feedback to help students succeed in the application process. As a coach, he excels at helping students choose the perfect school that aligns with their career goals. Additionally, he is skilled at helping applicants understand and navigate the complexities of the law school admissions process, especially in the area of scholarship negotiations. He has a knack for breaking down the process into manageable steps, ensuring that applicants are fully equipped to present their best selves to top-tier law schools. Jordan is committed to his role as an admissions counselor and is always excited to work with new applicants and guide them toward their dream law school.

In his downtime, Jordan is a dedicated sports fan and an avid film and TV watcher. He is also a fan of BBQ and is gradually making his way through the top BBQ places in Austin.

Calandra’s expertise comes from years of experience in many legal settings, including clerking for the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, practicing at a large law firm in Washington, D.C., and a boutique employment law firm in Atlanta before entering the public sector.

As a coach, Calandra's primary goal is to assist students in getting into the best law schools. However, she seeks to accomplish much more for them, given that law school is one of the most significant commitments anyone can make. Calandra seeks to empower students to achieve success, happiness, and fulfillment in the increasingly competitive and ever-changing field of law. She believes that achieving these goals need not be a process of trial and error. Instead, Calandra helps students identify and articulate their personal and professional goals before strategizing to select the law schools that best align with those goals. 

Calandra’s passion for consulting is deeply rooted in her own career journey, including her admissions success and her struggles to find career satisfaction in the early stages of her profession. She believes her experience demonstrates the impact of well-thought-out applications and individualized career planning. Drawing on the lessons she’s learned, Calandra is driven to support students in reaching their goals while helping them avoid the common pitfalls that new lawyers often face.

Aside from her passion for law and guiding students, Calandra loves cats and Home Depot, and she'll be the first to admit she might be a bit obsessed with both!

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. 

Jennifer’s 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.

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.