95%
admitted to at least one law school
66%
received at least a half-tuition scholarship
34%
received a full-tuition scholarship
90+
years of combined admissions experience
Barrier Breakers was founded by Sydney Montgomery, a Harvard Law School graduate, attorney, and nationally recognized education leader, to give applicants access to the strategic guidance, knowledge, and support that too often depends on who you know.
Today, Barrier Breakers’ admissions team brings more than 90 years of combined experience helping applicants navigate law school admissions.
Built by someone who knows what it takes.
“Talent is everywhere, but access to the knowledge, relationships, and support that open doors isn’t. Our job is to make sure you don’t navigate this process alone.”
— Sydney Montgomery, Founder & Executive Director
Meet your admissions team.
Work with experienced law school admissions professionals who understand how admissions decisions are made and how to position your application strategically.
Glenn E. Bell
Former Asst. Director of Admissions, New York Law School
Arturo Hodgson
Former Director of Admissions, Ave Maria Law
Yolanda Ingram
Former Dean of Admissions, Washburn Law
Shani Butts
Sr. Asst. Dean for Admissions, Catholic University Law
Gabriela Amador
Former Director of Admissions, Chicago-Kent Law
Patricia Kinney
Former Asst. Dean of Admissions, IU McKinney Law
A clear process. Personalized support.
Comprehensive advising walks with you through every stage of the application, and beyond.
01
Build Your Strategy
Understand your goals, profile, strengths, finances, and timeline.
02
Develop Your Story
Identify the narratives and experiences that should shape your application.
03
Build Your Application
Personal statement, résumé, essays, addenda, and school-specific materials.
04
Apply Strategically
Build your school list and timeline with expert guidance tailored to your goals.
05
Navigate Outcomes
Interviews, waitlists and LOCIs, scholarship negotiation, and enrollment decisions.
06
Join Our Community
Your support continues through law school via the Beyond Barriers Student & Alumni Network.
Comprehensive law school admissions advising.
Three levels of one-on-one support. Each includes a dedicated advisor, personal statement development, and three years of mentorship during law school.
STANDARD
$5,500
Advisor 1:1 meetings: up to 2x/month
Applications supported: 8–10
Personal statement included
Optional diversity/background essay included
5 supplemental/scholarship essays
Law school list development
Addendum support
Résumé review
Guidance on letters of recommendation
Email/text support between meetings
Scholarship negotiation support
Waitlist + LOCI review
Three years of mentorship + check-ins during law school
MOST POPULAR
ADVANCED
$7,500
Advisor 1:1 meetings: up to 1x/week
Applications supported: 11–14
Personal statement included
Optional diversity/background essay included
7 supplemental/scholarship essays
Law school list development
Addendum support
Résumé review
Guidance on letters of recommendation
Email/text support between meetings
Scholarship negotiation support
Waitlist + LOCI review
Three years of mentorship + check-ins during law school
Scholarship-search guidance
PREMIUM
$9,900
Advisor 1:1 meetings: up to 2x/week
Applications supported: 15–20
Personal statement included
Optional diversity/background essay included
12 supplemental/scholarship essays
Law school list development
Addendum support
Résumé review
Guidance on letters of recommendation
Email/text support between meetings
Scholarship negotiation support
Waitlist + LOCI review
Three years of mentorship + check-ins during law school
Scholarship-search guidance
Pre-law school job/internship search support
Your support doesn’t end when you’re admitted.
Every comprehensive Barrier Breakers admissions client receives three years of mentorship and check-ins throughout law school through the Beyond Barriers Student & Alumni Network.
NOT LOOKING FOR COMPREHENSIVE ADVISING?
Our focused engagements provide expert support for specific parts of your application.
Comprehensive packages add ongoing advising, supplemental essays, recurring meetings, email/text support, scholarship negotiation, waitlist/LOCI support, and full-cycle guidance.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
$1,250
Tell your story.
One 60-minute strategy/brainstorm meeting
Personalized topic and narrative development
Iterative, substantive written feedback and editing
Final polish and a submission-ready draft
CORE APPLICATION
$2,500
Build your foundation.
One 60-minute admissions-strategy kickoff meeting
Personal statement development
Résumé review and optimization
Addendum guidance, if needed
Initial school-list strategy
Core application review
One 45-minute final strategy/application-review meeting
Results that speak for themselves.
Our students have been admitted to Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Penn, Berkeley, the University of Chicago, Duke, Northwestern, Georgetown, UCLA, Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, Howard, and many more. 54% of our students who applied to T14 schools were admitted to one.
HARVARD LAW SCHOOL, CLASS OF 2021
“As a result [of working with Barrier Breakers® Admissions Advising], I was able to get into nearly every law school I applied to. I truly believe that I would not have been lucky enough to get into half of these schools, never mind attend Harvard this fall.”
BLAKE — NYU LAW, PRIVATE CONSULTING
Blake worked one-on-one with advisor Glenn Bell to reshape his narrative and strengthen his application, and was admitted to NYU Law.
ANNELLY — BARRIER BREAKERS SCHOLARS PROGRAM
“There's no way I would have gotten such a strong application together without the support of the advisors from the Barrier Breakers program. This opportunity is honestly life-changing.”
Not sure which level of support you need? Let’s talk.
Meet with Dr. Nadia Castriota, our Chief of Staff & Director of Operations and a former law school admissions director, for a free consultation about where you are in the application process, what kind of support you're looking for, and which Barrier Breakers service fits your needs.
Dr. Nadia Castriota
Chief of Staff & Director of Operations
A consultation helps you choose the right service; it is not admissions advising.
EXPERT ADMISSIONS ADVISING SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.
Barrier Breakers is a nonprofit organization that partners with foundations, universities, law firms, and other organizations to provide fully funded admissions advising to eligible applicants through select programs, including the Barrier Breakers Scholars Program.
READY TO BUILD YOUR STRONGEST LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION?
Meet with our team to discuss your goals, where you are in the process, and which level of support makes sense for you.
