In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Spivey consultants Derek Meeker and Paula Gluzman catch up with two former applicants and aspiring environmental attorneys.
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Read full postIn this episode, we interview Natalie Blazer, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Chief Admissions Officer at the University of Virginia School of Law, on the upcoming 2025-2026 admissions cycle, relevant current events, and advice for prospective law students preparing to submit their applications.
Read full postIn this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike interviews Dean Bill Treanor on his long and recently-concluded tenure as Dean of Georgetown Law, including how he reacted and famously responded to the recent letter from Interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin.
Read full postWhen will law school applications open for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle? Here's the full list, including all ABA-approved law schools.
Read full postIn this episode, we interview Brian Henson, a former consulting Spivey client, Navy Intelligence Officer, Service to School mentor, and recent graduate of Harvard Law School, discussing his experiences with and insights into admissions and law school for military applicants.
Read full postIn this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Anna Hicks-Jaco interviews Sam Parker, Spivey’s newest admissions consultant, on her top 25 (or so) strategic law school admissions insights from her years as Associate Director of Admissions at Harvard Law School.
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Read full postSpivey Consulting Group fully supports equitable access and diverse representation in legal education, and in 2025, this responsibility is more important than ever. As a part of this ongoing commitment, we are excited to announce the fifth year of our annual Spivey Consulting Group Pro Bono Program.
Read full postEight examples of great law school personal statements.
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