Transfer Admissions

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Blog Posts

January 28, 2015
Transfer Special! Only Pay 50% Until You Are Admitted.

Think it is too early to get going on Transfer Applications? We’re already finishing up a few! Here is how our Transfer deal works. You only have to pay 1/2 upfront. We do all the rest with you. If you get into the school(s) you are applying to, you pay the second half. It is as simple as that. Shoot us an email before we fill up!*** info@spiveyconsulting.com***

December 5, 2014
Transfer Admissions Special Package

Once again we are doing success packages for transfer applicants. You only pay 50% upfront, the rest you only pay if you get admitted to the school(s) you are transferring to. And the early data bodes well for the transfer cycle! http://spiveyconsulting.com/blog/first-look-at-the-2014-2-15-application-cycle/ We cap out transfer client numbers rather low, around 20, so lock in your spot now by emailing us: info@spiveyconsulting.com

June 1, 2013
Transfer Policies Schools 51-75

Last set of law schools' transfer policies.

May 30, 2013
Transfer Policies Law Schools 26-50

More law schools' transfer policies.

May 29, 2013
Transfer Policies and Links to Schools 1-25 (Part 1 in series of 3)

Info about law schools' transfer admissions processes.

April 17, 2013
Mistake #2: Shangri-Law

Thoughts on transferring law schools.

Podcasts

September 28, 2020
Predicting this Cycle's Admissions Pace

In this podcast, Mike Spivey predicts what to expect as far as the timing of admissions decisions this year, then discusses the preliminary LSAC data that has applicants wondering whether this will be a far more competitive cycle than normal.

You can also listen to this podcast on SoundCloud or Apple Podcasts, or read the transcript below.

October 7, 2020
Hold. On.

A 3-minute motivational podcast inspired by the William Feather quote, "Success is largely a matter of holding on after others have let go."

I think there is something extra and meaningful we can take from Feather's words, particularly as it relates to law school applicants. Because even in the holding on, in the inevitable ups and downs of the law school admissions cycle, job search, career challenges in a world that can seem unforgiving and cruel at times, there is always growth and very often triumph at the end of any long and worthy cause.

November 12, 2020
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. Mike mentions two blog posts in this podcast: the first, about all the different variables that go into law school admissions, can be found here, and the second, about load management days, can be found here.

You can listen to this podcast here or on SoundCloud or Apple Podcasts, or read a transcript below.

Please note that our reservation list for next cycle (2021-2022) is now open.

October 12, 2020
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.

Listen to this podcast below, or via SoundCloud or Apple Podcasts.

October 9, 2020
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. He started his law school career at Indiana University Maurer School of Law and later went to Georgetown University Law Center where he served as the Associate Director of the Center for Global Legal English. For nine years prior to joining Spivey Consulting Group, Dr. Cramer worked as the Assistant Dean for Graduate and International Students at Washington University School of Law, where he focused primarily on admissions, course counseling, and instruction.

In this podcast, Dr. Cramer gives an overview of the elements of a successful LLM application, as well as common pitfalls to avoid. You can listen via the YouTube video below, or on SoundCloud or Apple Podcasts.

November 13, 2020
Law School Admissions/LSAT Q&A with Mike Spivey and PowerScore’s Dave Killoran

In this podcast, Mike Spivey and PowerScore founder Dave Killoran ask each other questions about law school admissions (Mike's wheelhouse) and the LSAT (Dave's specialty).

You can listen to this podcast through the video below, or through SoundCloud or Apple Podcasts. You can also check out PowerScore's options for LSAT prep here.

Please note that our reservation list for next cycle (2021-2022) is now open.