Candidate:

Mr. Lawyer Turned Strategy Consultant

About Me:

I’m a 27-year-old strategy consultant working with a well-regarded boutique consulting firm that works exclusively on innovation, talent, and operations consulting for law firms, corporate legal departments, and investment funds. Prior to this, I worked as a corporate lawyer with one of India’s top media & entertainment law firms.

Schools:

Target School: Darden

Considering: Cornell Johnson, Chicago Booth

See More Profiles For: Darden

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Well-Regarded Private Law School

Undergrad Major: Law

GPA: 3.28

GMAT: 730

Age: 27, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Extracurriculars: Founding Member of an organization that supports India's folk artists with pro-bono legal representation. Recently represented an underprivileged Padma Shri (India's 4th Highest Civilian Honor) winning folk artist on a commercial music deal. Routinely mentor and counsel law students from underprivileged and marginalized communities on their careers.

Work History:

Title: Consultant

Industry: Consulting

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 5 mos

Title: Associate

Industry: Law

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 6 mos

Big Life Wins:

In both the roles I’ve been in so far, my performance has been recognized and rewarded with fast-track growth. As a lawyer, I was entrusted with playing a leading role in representing clients on commercial deals within 6 months of graduating. As a strategy consultant, I’m currently on track to receive a fast-track promotion (~2 years in advance).

Post MBA Goal:

Post MBA, I wish to continue my career as a management consultant, preferably with a larger, global firm. Eventually, my goal is to build my strengths within social & impact consulting. To my mind, b-school is a great platform for me to learn the skills and develop the network I require to meaningfully achieve this objective.