About Law School Labs

Our Mission

Law School Labs (LSL) was founded in 2024 by two graduates of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law aiming to create an elite law school preparation platform that balances innovation with cost-effectiveness. Our team is dedicated to reducing the legal profession’s barriers to entry by inverting the high-cost approaches of traditional LSAT tutoring and admissions consulting.

Whether you are just starting your LSAT journey, identify as a non-traditional splitter seeking character and fitness advice, or looking to maximize your prospects of crushing 1L year and beyond, our arsenal of tools will help unlock your potential. We offer an array of interactive masterclass lessons, downloadable resources, and opportunities to consult with us. Our original tactics, strategies, templates, and frameworks will give you the edge you are looking forwithout breaking the bank. 

Our Team

Carl Stier

Carl Stier

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder

Carl is a 2024 graduate of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and a seasoned LSAT tutor with over four years of experience working directly with clients. He currently serves as a public interest federal trial attorney, admitted to practice in the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois.

At Northwestern, Carl earned the Lowden-Wigmore Prize for his published article on firearms regulation in the Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology. After passing the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) with a score high enough to practice law in any UBE jurisdiction, he founded LSL with the aim of breaking down barriers in the legal industry and empowering future law students.

Jackson Cohen

Jackson Cohen

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Lead Tutor

Formerly Carl’s LSAT tutoring client, Jackson learned and mastered The Formula during his senior year at the University of Georgia. He raised his 152 diagnostic score to an official score of 174solely using Carl’s method.

Carl initially hired Jackson as a tutor with the company and soon after as COO. Jackson brings a finance backgroundwith over three years of tutoring the ACT and several undergraduate coursesto help his clients master the LSAT using The Formula, with kindness, empathy, and expertise.

Linda Massarella

Linda Massarella

Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Head of Essay Lab

Linda is an award-winning journalist and educator with experience at major outlets like the Associated Press, ABC News, and The New York Post. She founded a journalism program for disenfranchised youth in Los Angeles, teaching them to use their voices for justice.

As Director of Content at LSL, Linda assists aspiring law students in transforming their personal statements into compelling narratives that resonate with admissions officers. Channeling her experience as a top newsroom editor turned expert law school admissions writer, we could not think of anyone better to helm Essay Lab. Linda’s masterclass aims to replicate the experience of her direct work with clients that helped gain them admission to their dream law schoolin a cost-effective, digital format.

Daniel Suh

Daniel Suh

Co-Founder and Director of Admissions Strategy

Daniel is a 2024 J.D. graduate of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and an M.B.A. graduate of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. As Co-Founder, Daniel helms LSL’s Admissions Masterclass Series with Carl, whom he befriended during their first year of law school. The rest is history.

Daniel has worked with top consulting firms, prestigious law offices, private equity firms, and launched multiple businesses as a serial entrepreneur. At LSL, Daniel leverages his background to empower aspiring law students, overseeing the development, quality, and innovation of admissions-related offerings.

 Why Choose LSL Before You Hire A Personal Consultant or Private Tutor?

Achieve Exceptional Results Without the Hefty Price Tag

Investing in your future should not mean depleting your savings before you step foot in law school. Full traditional personal consulting services cost upwards of $5,000, making them inaccessible to many aspiring lawyers. Meanwhile, premium tutoring companies charge upwards of $300/hour and do not teach you a repeatable system to leverage the modern LSAT’s design.

At Law School Labs, we believe that high-quality guidance should be affordable and available to everyone. So, we’ve designed one cohesive platform that will give you the edge you’re looking for, whether you have just begun your admissions journey, or simply looking to refine your admissions essays. Our platform was designed from scratch by T-14 graduates who netted their dream jobs while in law school, to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need at a fraction of the cost of the big box companies.

 

LSL's Admissions Modules: Your Virtual Consultant

Our Admissions Modules offer the depth and breadth of guidance you’d expect from a personal consultant, delivered through engaging and easy-to-follow videos. We’ve designed the accompanying LSL Admissions Workbook to allow you to dynamically engage with the lessons. Here’s a preview of our unparalleled consulting simulation experience:

Admissions Modules Core:

1. Interactive Application Guidance with the LSL Admissions Workbook

  • Navigate every aspect of your law school application with clarity and confidence.
  • Benefit from the wisdom of seasoned professionals who have gone on to graduate from T-14 law schools.

2. Detailed Review and Editing Techniques

  • Learn how to meticulously review and refine every component of your application to make it stand out.
  • Receive tips on crafting a compelling résumé to convey your strengths and achievements.

3. Develop an Outstanding Personal Statement From Scratch

  •  Discover strategies for identifying unique and impactful stories that showcase who you are.
  • Understand how to write a personal statement that captivates admissions committees.

4. Templates and Strategies for Optional/Supplemental Essays

  • Learn when and how to effectively employ optional essays to strengthen your application.
  • Gain techniques for editing your essays to perfection.

5. Often Overlooked: Insights into Your Letters of Recommendation

  • Get advice on choosing the right individuals to advocate for you.
  • Understand what your recommendation letters should convey to have the greatest impact.

6. Addenda Templates

  • Learn how to explain any discrepancies or concerns in your academic or personal history professionally.
  • Turn potential negatives into positives by addressing them head-on.

7. School Interaction Coaching

  • Master the art of professional correspondence with law schools.
  • Learn how to make a lasting impression during campus visits and phone conversations.

8. Strategic Advising

  • Gain a thorough understanding of the admissions timeline and key milestones.
  • Receive advice on evaluating offers and making informed decisions.

Admissions Modules Plus: 

9. Advanced Waitlist Tactics

  • Transform a WL into an A: Carl and Daniel discuss tried and true methods to maximize your chances of getting into your dream school from the waitlist.
  • Maximize your Leverage: Learn proactive strategies to keep your application at the forefront. 

10. Maximize Your Scholarship Offer

  • The Secrets to Securing More Financial Aid:  Carl and Daniel guide you through the art of negotiating scholarship offers.
  • Timing, Timing, Timing: Learn what you can do after you submit your applications to reinforce your viability as a candidate and navigate conversations with financial aid with confidence.

11. Master the Law School Interview

  • Ace Your Interviews:  Carl and Daniel provide you with the ultimate toolbox to help you stand out among other interviewees competing for a spot in the incoming class.
  • Leverage Actionable Advice: How to prepare, calm any nerves, and execute with a game plan so you walk away feeling confident.

12. Bonus: Sneak Peek into our Pre-Law School Advising Masterclass

  • Strategies for Navigating your Work and Personal Life Before Law School: Carl and Daniel close-out the Admissions Plus Masterclass with words of advice on how to navigate your life before entering law school.
  • Prepare to Excel Academically: Carl and Daniel reveal the secrets behind law school preparation so you come in day one ready to crush 1L.

Pre-Law School Advising Series (Coming Soon)

If you’re an undergraduate student, considering a career change, or want more content on how to best prepare for law school, our Pre-Law Advising Masterclass offers long-term guidance:

Strategic Admissions Planning

  • Understanding the Landscape: Get a head start on law school, knowing what to expect and how to prepare effectively.
  • Learn the Importance of Excelling as a 1L: Carl and Daniel explain why grades matter so much, and what you can do mentally to prepare.

Résumé and Experience Building

  • Ongoing Development: Continuously enhance your résumé and learn to think like a lawyer.
  • Extracurricular Guidance: Identify and engage in activities that will help you save time and get better grades as a 1L.

How to Secure a 1L Summer Position

  • Cultivating Connections: Carl and Daniel explain the steps you can take to beat out others in your law school who end up stressing about finding their 1L summer position.  

Crush OCI and Beyond

  • Personalized Support: Receive tailored advice to prepare you for every aspect of your future law school journey.

Ready to Elevate Your Law School Applications?

Unlock your full potential with personalized guidance from Law School Labs. Whether you’re prepping for the LSAT, or navigating the challenges of the admissions process, our expert team is here to support you every step of the way. Don’t wait—take the first step towards your legal success today!