Key points

Alongside dreams, many immigrants bring a scarcity mindset.

For many South Asian women studying law, there is an implicit script to success.

Despite parental pushes toward prestigious careers, many families lack knowledge of law or how to navigate it.

South Asians and lawyers share a common tendency to mask vulnerabilities.

“In the circles I was raised in, I have to go to an Ivy for law school, otherwise everyone would wonder that I’m not as good as they are.” — Priya, pre-law student

Priya, a client of mine, had a strong LSAT score, but anxiety still consumed her. Her parents never pressured her, yet among friends from Ivy League feeder schools, anything short of the “right” acceptance felt like failure. In her South Asian (SA) community, Ivy credentials serve as shorth

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