Josh Topham
Law school admissions consultant and Oxford Barry Scholar
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
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| Credentials | MPhil in Politics, University of Oxford; Barry Scholar, University of Oxford; BA in American Studies, Brigham Young University, summa cum laude; Admitted to Yale Law School |
Josh Topham is a law school admissions consultant who also advises on master's program applications. He was admitted to Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Chicago, Columbia, Duke, Virginia, Georgetown and BYU law schools. Chicago gave him the Rubenstein Scholarship, and Columbia gave him the Hamilton Fellowship. He is a Barry Scholar at Oxford, where he studies for an MPhil in Politics. He will attend Yale Law School after he finishes. He has also written for The Dispatch and The Spectator.
What Josh helps with
Josh helps applicants aim for top law schools and master's programs. He also talks with students about Oxford and Cambridge applications and major scholarships.
- Applying to top law schools
- Applying to master's programs
- Oxford and Cambridge applications
- Prestigious scholarship applications
- Winning merit scholarships and fellowships
- Academic writing for applications
Background and qualifications
Josh is a Barry Scholar at the University of Oxford, where he studies for an MPhil in Politics. He will start at Yale Law School after he finishes. Before Oxford, he studied American studies, history and politics at Brigham Young University and graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0. He held a full-tuition academic scholarship every eligible semester from 2020 to 2023. He was named American Studies Student of the Year for 2022 to 2023. He has written for public and academic readers and won university and department writing awards.
Josh Topham pricing
Programs and services
- Law school admissions consulting
- Master's program admissions consulting
- Oxbridge and scholarship application help
Josh Topham reviews
Josh Topham has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He won full-tuition offers at top law schools and holds the Barry Scholarship, which funds study at Oxford.
Best for applicants aiming at top law schools or prestigious scholarships, including students from small towns and lower-income homes.
Common questions
How much does Josh Topham charge?
Coaching with Josh runs $80 to $230 an hour. Message Josh from this page for an exact quote.
What does Josh Topham help with?
Josh Topham helps with applying to top law schools, applying to master's programs, oxford and Cambridge applications and prestigious scholarship applications.
Does Josh Topham have reviews?
Josh Topham has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Josh Topham certified?
Josh Topham lists: MPhil in Politics, University of Oxford; Barry Scholar, University of Oxford; BA in American Studies, Brigham Young University, summa cum laude; Admitted to Yale Law School.
Does Josh Topham help with Oxford and scholarship applications?
Yes. He was admitted to four programs at Oxford and is a Barry Scholar. He offers to talk about Oxbridge and prestigious scholarship applications.
How do I contact Josh Topham?
Send Josh a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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