College Programming

Practical Career Strategy for College Students Preparing for Competitive Pathways

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Overview

SJ Strategies provides practitioner-led programming for student organizations and academic programs supporting ambitious undergraduates preparing for law school and other competitive professional pathways.

Founded on the belief that success is not just about effort but about strategy, SJ Strategies focuses on breaking down how selective academic and professional systems actually work. Programming bridges preparation and performance—helping students understand how to position themselves clearly, credibly, and confidently at key academic and career decision points.

Sessions are customized to the specific audience, mission, and goals of each sponsoring organization or program.

Why Choose SJ Strategies

  • Clear return on programming budgets

  • Speaker-ready and easy to book

  • No résumé-review clichés or motivational fluff

  • Led by a BigLaw-trained attorney with elite academic experience

  • Strong alignment with access, pipeline, and leadership missions

Services Offered

 

Student Organization Workshops

 

High-impact sessions designed for speaker series, general body meetings, and professional development programming. Well suited for honors programs, pre-law cohorts, and institution-funded access or pipeline initiatives.

Common topics include:

  • What law schools actually evaluate in applicants

  • Building a credible pre-law narrative without over-polishing

  • Using coursework, leadership, and service strategically

  • Positioning experiences with clarity and restraint

  • Common mistakes strong pre-law students make—and how to avoid them

Format:
 60 minutes | In-person or virtual
(Content tailored to the sponsoring organization)

 

Honors & Pipeline Cohort Sessions

 

More targeted programming for selected cohorts or specialized groups.

  • Scenario-based discussion

  • Live breakdowns of example paths and application strategies

  • Direct Q&A grounded in real-world experience

Format:
 Groups of 10–30 students | 60 minutes
(Customized for cohort focus and objectives)

Engagement & Pricing

  • One-time workshops or repeat semester programming

  • Invoiced directly to the sponsoring organization or program

  • Flexible scope depending on budget and format

Programming is typically priced between $1,000–$3,000 per session, depending on format, scope, and customization.

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