Ruthie Sifuma
Law school admissions consultant with a Penn Law JD
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | JD, University of Pennsylvania Law School; Master of Bioethics, University of Pennsylvania |
Ruthie Sifuma is a law school admissions consultant who helps applicants get into top law schools. She is a JD student at the University of Pennsylvania and worked as a microbiologist for 2.5 years before law school. She has helped 30+ clients, including many aiming for T14 schools and financial aid. She works often with applicants who have below median GPAs or STEM backgrounds.
What Ruthie helps with
Ruthie helps applicants with personal statements, interviews and overall application strategy for law school.
- Personal statements
- Law school interview preparation
- Overall application strategy
- CAS application edits
- Applying with a below median GPA
- Applying from a STEM background
- Winning financial aid at T14 schools
Who Ruthie works with
Ruthie works with law school applicants aiming for T14 schools. She has deep experience with students who have below median GPAs. She also works often with students from STEM backgrounds.
Background and qualifications
Ruthie studied biology at Arizona State University. She first planned on medical school, then changed course in her final year. She worked as a microbiologist for 2.5 years, then started law school at the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds a Master of Bioethics from Penn. In summer 2025 she worked at Davis Polk & Wardwell. She was admitted to many law schools herself, including UCLA, Georgetown, Michigan and Northwestern. She has helped 30+ law school clients.
Ruthie Sifuma pricing
Programs and services
- Complete law school application package
- Accelerated law school application package
- Law school interview coaching
- Final law school application review
- Custom hourly coaching
Ruthie Sifuma reviews
Ruthie Sifuma has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 39 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a current Penn Law student who was the first in her family to go to law school and has a STEM background.
Best for law school applicants with below median GPAs or STEM backgrounds who want to reach T14 schools.
Common questions
How much does Ruthie Sifuma charge?
Coaching with Ruthie runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Ruthie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ruthie Sifuma help with?
Ruthie Sifuma helps with personal statements, law school interview preparation, overall application strategy and CAS application edits.
Does Ruthie Sifuma have reviews?
Ruthie Sifuma has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 39 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Ruthie Sifuma certified?
Ruthie Sifuma lists: JD, University of Pennsylvania Law School; Master of Bioethics, University of Pennsylvania.
Does Ruthie Sifuma work with applicants who have a low GPA?
Yes. She has extensive experience with students who have below median GPAs.
Can Ruthie help with law school interviews?
Yes. She offers interview preparation as its own coaching offer.
How do I contact Ruthie Sifuma?
Send Ruthie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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