Mission

Diversity, Access, & Pro Bono Program

JD Admissions Consulting

Our Values

Spivey Consulting Group firmly supports equitable access and diverse representation in legal education, and in 2026, this responsibility is more important than ever. Our annual Pro Bono Program—along with our other pro bono work throughout the year, our ongoing partnerships with pipeline programs, and our commitment to providing the best free law school admissions content, advice, and resources available—stems from this core value.

Commitment & Investment

Over the last five admissions cycles:

10
%+

of clients received pro bono services

650,000
$

worth of services donated

2,500
+

hours of pro bono work

Pro Bono Program

As a part of our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion, our annual Spivey Consulting Group Pro Bono Program provides law school admissions consulting services to a limited number of selected applicants from low-income, disadvantaged, marginalized, underrepresented, and/or diverse backgrounds, completely free of charge. Now in its sixth year, the Pro Bono Program has facilitated free consulting services for over 250 applicants.

We are pleased to announce that we have capacity for 94 Pro Bono Program recipients for the 2026-2027 cycle: 34 One-School Application Packages and 60 hourly advising sessions.

I'm grateful for Spivey’s pro bono services and proud to have made it this far! A huge part of my success can be attributed to your review of and suggestions for my law school application. Not to mention the incredible, practical advice you've provided. Once more, thank you so much for your kindness and support on my law school journey, it truly set me on the best possible path.

H.H.

[I appreciated] not only the application cycle support but the mentorship and reassurance throughout the process that I was/am good enough to be lawyer! As a first-gen high school graduate and college student, this past application cycle was incredibly difficult. I trusted [my consultant] completely, and never once did I feel that she wasn't rooting for me. It gave me a sense of hope and motivation that even when I didn't believe in myself, she still did. While the feedback on my application materials were EXTREMELY helpful, the relationship I developed with [my consultant] was truly the real gift!

T.D.

I just want to thank you. I never thought I'd achieve my dreams like this. [Law School Name] admitted me today and I still can't believe it. I couldn't have done it without your help. Thank you so much! I'm really lucky to have worked with you - so many opportunities are open to me that never would be if I didn't go to a school like this, and I'll always be grateful to you.

N.L.

Thank you very much for your support. I have so much joy in my heart for how well my application has turned out. The essays are genuine to me and reach a level of vulnerability I didn't think I could achieve through these short essays. A 1000x thank you from me and my family for supporting me through this process.

J.

I strongly encourage all students to consider applying for Spivey Consulting Group’s Pro Bono Program, which offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to collaborate with consultants who dedicate their time, effort, and expertise to helping aspiring law students achieve their ambitions and find their purpose. It is initiatives such as Spivey’s and professionals like Paula that I am eternally grateful for. [...] Thank you once again, Paula and Spivey Consulting Group. Your contributions will always remain in my heart and are an integral part of my law school journey and subsequent endeavors.

Andy L.

Thank you again so much for everything and all your support on my application process... sincerely. After speaking with so many fellow applicants, I now see the application process as another way to overwhelm and confuse the less privileged. Without this pro bono consulting and your help, none of this would be possible. Thank you so much for opening up the doors of opportunity and a better life for so many of us.

R.P.
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Services

What services are provided to
Pro Bono Program recipients?

Selected applicants work with one of our Spivey consultants one-on-one to prepare one complete law school application. The following services are included for one school:

Comprehensive admissions advising up through submission of your law school application

Strategic assessment of strengths and opportunities to create an individualized plan to maximize your admissions chances

Comprehensive review and editing for every aspect of your application

Resumé feedback, review, and editing

Personal statement idea generation, feedback, review, and editing

Strategy, proofreading, and review for supplemental essays

Assistance with letters of recommendation (who you should ask and what they should say)

Help with addenda as applicable, including GPA, LSAT, and character and fitness explanations

Assistance with video essays, if applicable

Preparation for law school visits and phone conversations

Assistance with email correspondence with the law school

Admissions interview guidance and preparation

Final review of full application preview

Eligibility

Applicants who fulfill these requirements are eligible to apply:

1

Fully committed to applying to law school for the 2026-2027 admissions cycle and matriculating to law school in fall 2027

2

Come from a low-income, disadvantaged, marginalized, underrepresented, and/or diverse background

Please note that we accept applicants from a diverse array of backgrounds, perspectives, and goals. No applicants are ineligible due to identity, background, numerical qualifications, or target law schools.

International students are encouraged to apply.

PROGRAM Criteria

Selections are made based on the following criteria:

Does the applicant have significant financial need such that they would be unable to access Spivey Consulting Group’s services without the Pro Bono Program?

How would the applicant’s perspective coming from a low-income, disadvantaged, marginalized, underrepresented, and/or diverse background contribute to the diversity of the legal profession?

How well does the application reflect the applicant’s purpose, thoughtfulness, and commitment to the admissions process/working with their consultant?

How significant an impact could Spivey Consulting Group’s services make on the applicant’s ability to reach their stated goals?

We do not evaluate applicants based on the relative competitiveness of their law school profiles.

Please note that there is a preference for applicants who already have one or more LSAT scores on file. However, we do understand that every applicant is on a different timeline, and please note that applicants who do not have LSAT scores on file are selected for the program every year.

If you are taking the June LSAT, please either wait to submit your application until score release, or edit your application and add your score using the link in your confirmation email.

Timeline

What is the timeline for the 2026 Pro Bono Program?

Note:  No applications will be read prior to the deadline, and there is no preference for earlier submissions. If you are taking the June LSAT, please update your application once you receive your score.

Application Opens

May 21, 2026

Deadline

June 25, 2026
11:59 PM ET

Decision Notifications

July 13-20, 2026

Pro Bono Program Application

Application Preview

We will never share the information you send via this application with anyone outside of the Spivey Consulting Group.

If you have any questions, please email us at info@spiveyconsulting.com.

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

Apply to the Pro Bono Program

Pipeline Programs

Spivey Consulting Group partners with numerous pipeline programs across the country with the goal of increasing access and diversity in law school and the legal profession. We offer both no-cost and heavily discounted options for assistance, including free admissions strategy presentations, free or reduced one-day admissions bootcamps, and flexible options for more individualized and intensive work directly with program participants and/or mentors.

If you work with a legal education access-oriented pipeline or pre-law program, please reach out to us, and we would be happy to schedule a meeting to discuss how we can to help.

Featured Partners
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