Austin Burk
Law school and MBA admissions consultant for dual-degree applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | JD, University of Pennsylvania Law School; MBA in Finance, University of Pennsylvania; Bachelor's degree in Political Science |
Austin Burk is a law school and MBA admissions consultant. He helps applicants who aim for T14 law schools, M7 business schools, and dual-degree programs. He is a JD/MBA graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and works as an Associate in Skadden's corporate groups. He spent two years as a senior litigation paralegal at Cravath. He helps clients build one clear story that links legal training with business leadership.
What Austin helps with
Austin works with applicants who want a seat at top law and business programs. He focuses on building a story that ties law and business together.
- Applying to T14 law schools
- Applying to M7 business schools
- Applying to dual-degree JD/MBA programs
- Closing the gap between legal rigor and business leadership in your story
- Building a clear plan for a crowded field of strong applicants
Who Austin works with
Austin works with high-achieving applicants who aim for the most competitive programs. They apply to T14 law schools, M7 business schools, or dual-degree programs that combine law and business.
Background and qualifications
Austin earned a JD and an MBA in Finance at the University of Pennsylvania, and holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science. From June 2020 to July 2022 he worked as a senior litigation paralegal at Cravath. He now works as an Associate in Skadden's corporate groups, where he has rotated through several groups, including Real Estate and M&A. He received offers from Latham & Watkins, Kirkland & Ellis, Davis Polk & Wardwell, Gibson Dunn and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.
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The CoachVouch take
He has completed the JD/MBA path himself and now practices at Skadden, so he knows the dual-degree route firsthand.
Best for top applicants who want to get into a T14 law school, an M7 business school, or a JD/MBA program.
Common questions
How much does Austin Burk charge?
Coaching with Austin runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Austin from this page for an exact quote.
What does Austin Burk help with?
Austin Burk helps with applying to T14 law schools, applying to M7 business schools, applying to dual-degree JD/MBA programs and closing the gap between legal rigor and business leadership in your story.
Is Austin Burk certified?
Austin Burk lists: JD, University of Pennsylvania Law School; MBA in Finance, University of Pennsylvania; Bachelor's degree in Political Science.
Does Austin Burk help with dual-degree applications?
Yes. He helps applicants who want a dual-degree seat combining law and business. He is a JD/MBA graduate himself.
How do I contact Austin Burk?
Send Austin a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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