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While at NYU, Christina was recognized for her achievements as a Presidential Honors Scholar and Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholar. As a lawyer, Christina believes in due process and that everyone should have access to justice. Prior to attending law school, she served in the Pro Bono department at Safe Passage Project, recruiting and supporting volunteer interpreters and over 400 pro bono attorneys to help unaccompanied minors secure permanent legal relief.

Christina’s passion for coaching began when she started informally coaching several friends and law students through the application process. She thoroughly enjoys helping students draft and edit compelling personal statements, build strong resumes and addenda, and write excellent diversity statements. She has helped students prepare for their law school interviews and secure thousands of dollars in scholarships through scholarship negotiation with schools and by applying to outside scholarship opportunities.

As a coach, Christina’s greatest strength is thinking outside of the box to help candidates build a strong profile for law school. She is a major advocate for informal networking and believes it is not only a key part of the law school admissions process but is also excellent for career development later on. Additionally, Christina excels at helping students find ways to increase face time with law schools, obtain fee waivers, and draft letters of continued interest to help them stand out from other candidates.

Tamar graduated from Vanderbilt University with a double major in English and gender studies and a minor in human & organizational development. As an undergraduate, she was recognized as a College of Arts & Science honors student, presented her work at both the Undergraduate Symposium and the Women’s & Gender Studies Undergraduate Research Conference, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.

After graduation, Tamar was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship and served as an English teaching assistant in Taichung, Taiwan. Upon returning to the U.S., she joined AmeriCorps as a member of Playworks Illinois, where she served students in underserved Chicago schools.

At the University of Michigan, Tamar served as a student attorney in the Child Welfare Appellate Clinic and the Child Advocacy Law Clinic and worked as a research assistant. She also spent a transformative semester in Cape Town, South Africa, working with the Refugee Rights Clinic at the University of Cape Town. Additionally, she served as a graduate student instructor in the American Studies and Gender Studies Departments. Tamar was awarded multiple scholarships during law school, including the Dean’s Scholarship, Armenian International Women's Association Scholarship, Harry Klein & Shirley Klein Legal Scholarship, and others.

Tamar’s unwavering commitment to social justice earned her the highly coveted Skadden Fellowship. Through this fellowship, she led a two-year project in Los Angeles focused on enforcing the rights of LGBTQ+ foster youth. As a Practitioner-in-Residence at American University Washington College of Law, Tamar guides 3L students as they represent survivors of intimate partner violence and assists clients with name and gender marker changes. Tamar’s research has been published in the Michigan Journal of Gender & Law and the Journal of Service-Learning in Higher Education. 

In addition to her professional achievements, Tamar has extensive experience guiding prospective law students through the application process. Her expertise has helped candidates gain admission to some of the nation’s top law schools. Known for her organizational skills, attention to detail, and encouraging demeanor, she excels at helping applicants present their best selves through compelling and polished application materials. Tamar takes great pride in helping aspiring lawyers achieve their goals and finds deep satisfaction in supporting them through this transformative journey.

Outside of work and coaching, Tamar enjoys reading, stress baking, and printmaking.

Tamara currently works as an administrative hearing officer at Robert Half Legal and has previously served as an alumnae recruiter for Spelman College and as Assistant Director of The Little Ladybug Foundation, an organization focused on young women's education and empowerment.

Tamara has a keen interest in education law, public interest, and admissions advising. However, admissions advising is more than just a professional pursuit for her—it’s a personal passion. Having experienced its transformative impact firsthand as a student, she deeply appreciates the difference it can make. These personal experiences played a crucial role in shaping her into a high-achieving student throughout her academic journey.

With her diverse legal background, Tamara offers invaluable firsthand expertise to guide students through the law school admissions process, from drafting compelling admissions essays to applying for scholarships. Students Tamara has coached have been accepted to the Washington University School of Law, St. Louis University School of Law, and other schools.

Tamara excels at breaking down the complex process of applying to law school into manageable steps, ensuring it is accessible and easy to understand. Tamara’s dedication goes beyond the basics; she is committed to going the extra mile to ensure every student she works with achieves their goals and realizes their full potential.

In her free time, Tamara enjoys taking long, early morning and evening walks, and watching documentaries with her family and friends.