Briana Johnson
Law school and business program admissions consultant with finance and legal background
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsLaw school admissionsIvy League and top schoolsCareer changeConsulting and finance recruiting |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Wharton School undergraduate degree; University of Pennsylvania Law School |
Briana Johnson is an admissions consultant who helps applicants get into top undergraduate business programs and law schools. She has deep focus on Wharton and Penn Law. She spent six years in asset management and technology consulting before going to law school. She is now joining Gibson Dunn as an associate in real estate. She helps applicants with nontraditional backgrounds turn their experience into a clear story.
What Briana helps with
Briana helps applicants build a strategy and a personal story for admissions. She also works with people planning a career pivot.
- Applying to law school
- Applying to top undergraduate business programs
- Turning a varied background into a clear story
- Standing out with a nontraditional background
- Mapping next steps as a pre-law student
- Weighing a career pivot
- Careers in finance and professional services
Who Briana works with
Briana works with pre-law students planning their next steps. She also coaches professionals who are weighing a pivot. Applicants with nontraditional backgrounds who want to stand out are a core group. Her clients apply to top undergraduate business programs and law schools.
Background and qualifications
Briana earned her undergraduate degree from the Wharton School. She then spent six years at the intersection of asset management and technology consulting, advising leading financial institutions on complex, high-stakes engagements. She returned to the University of Pennsylvania for law school. She worked as a legal intern at the Office of the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee from September 2025 to March 2026. She is joining Gibson Dunn as an incoming associate, where she will focus on real estate.
Briana Johnson pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one law school admissions coaching
- Management consulting coaching
- Recorded workshop on law school admissions
Briana Johnson reviews
Briana Johnson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She moved from finance to consulting to law, so she coaches from firsthand experience with a non-linear career path.
Best for law school or business school applicants with a nontraditional background who target Wharton, Penn Law, or finance careers.
Common questions
How much does Briana Johnson charge?
Coaching with Briana runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Briana Johnson help with?
Briana Johnson helps with applying to law school, applying to top undergraduate business programs, turning a varied background into a clear story and standing out with a nontraditional background.
Does Briana Johnson have reviews?
Briana Johnson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Briana Johnson certified?
Briana Johnson lists: Wharton School undergraduate degree; University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Does Briana Johnson help career changers apply to law school?
Yes. She moved from finance and consulting into law herself. She helps professionals weighing a pivot build a strategy and a story.
Which schools does Briana Johnson know best?
She has particular depth in Wharton and Penn Law. She is a double alumna of Penn.
How do I contact Briana Johnson?
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