Mike and Anna converse with Michigan Law's Dean Z on generative AI in admissions and legal education—including introducing a related new question being added to Michigan Law's application this upcoming 2025-2026 cycle—plus, a bunch of general law school admissions advice.
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Read full postThere are some seemingly simple questions on law school applications that still have a tendency to confuse applicants. As former admissions officers, we hope to help you understand and feel confident answering them.
Read full postIn this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Anna Hicks-Jaco has a discussion with two Spivey consultants all about the waitlist process.
Read full postIn this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike has a conversation with Kyle McEntee, LSAC's Senior Director of Prelaw Engagement and the founder of Law School Transparency, centering around the newly released 2024 ABA 509 disclosures and how applicants should consider the data therein.
Read full postIn this episode, Anna Hicks-Jaco has a conversation with two Spivey consultants and former law school admissions deans on "Why X" essays—advice, best practices, common mistakes, misconceptions, and more.
Read full postIn this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Anna Hicks-Jaco has a conversation with two Spivey consultants—Danielle Early and Derek Meeker, formerly of Harvard Law and Penn Law—diving deep into the law school application addendum.
Read full postFinancial aid is a necessary aspect of law school enrollment and one that benefits you most if you consider it early on in the process—not just at the end.
Read full postHow do you estimate your chances of admission to determine reach, target, and "safety" schools? How many schools should you apply to? How many schools do most applicants apply to? Where can you find the best and most up-to-date information about law schools when doing your research?
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