Hello! My name is Maria and I am a law student at The George Washington University Law School (class of 2026), attending on a merit scholarship. My path to law school has been unconventional and rich with experiences that have equipped me with a unique perspective and skill set to help you succeed. Originally from Cali, Colombia, I moved to New York City at 13, navigating high school and life in a new country. This experience taught me very early on adaptability, resilience, and drive—skills essential to my LSAT success that I get to share with you. After graduating SUNY Geneseo with a B.A., cum laude, in International Relations, I became a middle school teacher where I taught students who often faced anxiety, trauma, and learning disabilities. This experience refined my holistic teaching approach with neuroscience-based lessons and culturally responsive mindfulness techniques. I also worked as a corporate paralegal at a premier law firm in New York City, balancing a demanding work schedule with my LSAT preparation, which involved studying on and off for several years and taking the test multiple times. Accordingly, I am deeply familiar with the test's patterns as I've taken most of the practice tests available, from the early 2000s to the most recent ones. I understand the challenges of balancing LSAT prep with a busy life and developing a structure to help you stay organized and disciplined. I know what it feels like to do it all with anxiety and how to turn that into success. As an LSAT Boss alumna, I scored a 171—a 19-point increase--and $670,000 in scholarship offers, including a full ride. I’m thrilled to share the strategies and insights that led to my success, helping you navigate your own LSAT journey with confidence and resilience.

Hi! I'm Marissa and I found the program after a fairly disappointing LSAT result lead me to Shana's podcast, LSAT Boss. I chose the program because I was struggling being a non-traditional student and learning how to study effectively after a few years out of college. I found the program to be extremely helpful and I raised my score by 15 points! I hope to give the next generation of LSAT Boss students the inspiration that the LSAT does not have to stop you from your dreams of going to law school. The LSAT Boss program gives you the tools and guidance that will help students build their own skills and become true masters of the subject.

I am excited to be a mentor for the Ginsburg Mentorship Program! I graduated from George Mason University with a BA in Global Affairs and will be attending the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law this fall! My family is originally from El Salvador. In El Salvador, my parents unfortunately did not complete a formal education and so we were overwhelmed when I entered the U.S. education system. As a first-generation student, it can be very intimidating to navigate higher education, the LSAT, and the law school admissions process. However, I am excited to support other students with similar and overlapping experiences. I am here cheering you on and supporting you along your journey towards law school!

Raisha Williams, a native New Yorker, is currently a rising 3L (Part-Time) at the University of Houston Law Center, where she is thriving despite overcoming significant obstacles to pursue her law school aspirations. A former Ginsburg Advanced Tutoring student, Raisha is passionate about advocating for children's rights and intends to specialize in representing justice-involved youth within the juvenile justice system upon graduation. During her time at law school, Raisha actively engages with the community by visiting the juvenile detention center in Houston, TX (Harris County), where she educates the detained youth about detention hearings and advocacy. Raisha is involved in various extracurricular activities, such as serving as an active member of the Black Law Students Association, participating in the UHLC National Mock Trial Team for the '24-'25 season, and holding roles as an Administrative Program Fellow for the UHLC Pre-Law Pipeline Programs and a Student Ambassador for her school. Her professional background includes serving as a former CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and working with New York City’s Department of Education, where she represented the public school system in impartial hearing cases.