Podcast: Self-Care, the Fallacy of Reductionism, and Something to Be Said for an N of 1
In this podcast, Mike Spivey discusses one of the fundamental difficulties of applying to law school—and how to cope with it.
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Advice
12 Nov 2020
24 Oct 2020
Video: Character & Fitness Discussion
In this video, Spivey Consulting law school admissions consultants discuss the basics of the character and fitness section of the law school application, and how to assess the seriousness of your situation if you have something to report in that section.
Read full post12 Oct 2020
Podcast: The Three Elements of Admissions and Why the Most Important is Also the Most Overlooked
In this podcast, Mike Spivey discusses the three elements of admissions, particularly focusing on the one that is both the most important and the least understood.
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Podcast: Overview of LLM Admissions
This podcast is hosted by Dr. Peter Cramer, our LLM & International Admissions Consultant. Dr. Cramer has been working in legal education for over 25 years.
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Podcast: On the Prevalence of Bad Law School Admissions Advice
In this podcast, Spivey Consulting Group's Anna Hicks and Mike Spivey discuss bad advice in law school admissions — who gives it, how to identify it, and how to determine which advice is worthwhile.
Read full post09 Aug 2020
Podcast: How to Tell If You're Overdoing It in Law School Admissions
In this podcast, Mike Spivey discusses one of the most common mistakes in law school admissions that we see from applicants who have underperformed their numbers — overdoing it in the admissions process.
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Guide to Completing LSAC Applications
So you’ve worked hard to prepare your materials, and it's time to submit! What's next?
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Admissions Q&A with Mike Spivey
In this video, Spivey Consulting Group founder Mike Spivey answers questions from r/lawschooladmissions on strategies for splitters, international students, non-traditional applicants, reapplicants, and more.
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The Basics of Law School Financial Aid
The financial aid piece 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 post22 Jul 2020
LSAC Forums & Recruiting Events in the Time of COVID-19
Because of COVID-19, LSAC and law schools are creating virtual options for recruiting events. Most notably, LSAC is planning three free online digital forums so that everyone has a chance to safely attend and connect.
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