In celebration of National Latinx Heritage Month, meet Cynthia Rivera, one of our newest Law School Associate Consultants. Learn about her inspiring journey as a first-generation Puerto Rican college graduate and lawyer and discover how she's helping first-gen and minority law school applicants succeed. Join us in this insightful interview as we discuss her experiences, insights into law school admissions, and her passion for increasing diversity in the legal field. Don't miss this opportunity to get to know Cynthia and gain valuable insights into your law school application journey.

Meet Cynthia Rivera, Esq.

As a law school admissions consultant, Cynthia is dedicated to helping law school applicants discover their strengths and craft a personal narrative that maximizes their potential. She obtained her B.A. in History from Cornell University before earning her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. While attending Cornell, Cynthia was a student recruiter with the undergraduate admissions office. At the University of Virginia, she was a student member of the Admissions Task Force. She later returned to UVA, where she worked as a reader with their law school admissions office reviewing and assessing numerous applications. Before working in admissions, she worked as a financial advisor for a wealth management firm and as an attorney with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Office in Washington, D.C. Raised in Puerto Rico, Cynthia is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Episode Highlights

• Cynthia goes over her educational journey, including her BA in history from Cornell University and JD from the University of Virginia School of Law.

• She discusses her experience working in admissions at UVA and her transition into financial services before returning to admissions.

  • Cynthia gives insights into the admissions process, emphasizing the importance of being genuine in applications.

  • She also goes over common mistakes students make in their essays and applications, such as not using addendums effectively.

• She stresses on the significance of diversity and representation in the legal field and shares a message to Latinx students considering law school.

• She advises students to recognize the importance of asking for help, building networks, and fostering relationships within the legal community.

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