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Status Check with Spivey

Spivey Consulting Group
Law School Admissions
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Addiction
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Harvard Law School
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University Of Virginia School Of Law
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Hosted by Mike Spivey, founder and CEO of the Spivey Consulting Group, and Anna Hicks-Jaco, President of Spivey Consulting's law school admissions division. Status Check covers life and well-being plus all things law school and admissions. Our admissions advice comes from our Spivey Consulting team—who collectively have over 250 years of experience working in law school admissions offices, includi... more

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Originally published in 2021, this conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté explores self-doubt, stress, anxiety, addiction, and the pressures that can come with pursuing ambitious academic and professional goals.Mike Spivey speaks with Dr. Maté, world-renow... more

In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike is joined by Dr. Milana Hogan, Chief Talent Officer at Sullivan & Cromwell, and Rob Baker, a former law firm hiring committee member and BigLaw attorney, for a conversation about the increasingly fron... more

In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike has a conversation with Simone Stolzoff, an author and journalist whose work explores uncertainty, ambition, and our relationship with work. Simone is the author of How to Not Know and The Good Enough... more

In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Anna Hicks-Jaco is joined by three experienced law school financial aid professionals: Dalmarie Lawrence, Director of Financial Aid at the University of the District of Columbia School of Law; Montré Evere... more

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Recent Guests

Milana Hogan
Chief Talent Officer at Sullivan & Cromwell
Sullivan & Cromwell
Episode: Inside BigLaw Hiring with Dr. Milana Hogan, Sullivan & Cromwell Chief Talent Officer
Simone Stolzoff
Author of How to Not Know
Author, How to Not Know
Episode: How to Thrive in Uncertainty in Admissions, Careers, & Life (with Simone Stolzoff, "How to Not Know")
Dalmarie Lawrence
Director of Financial Aid, University of the District of Columbia School of Law
University of the District of Columbia School of Law
Episode: How the New Student Loan Rules Are Reshaping Law School Financial Aid
Montré Everett
Director of Financial Aid, UC Davis School of Law
UC Davis School of Law
Episode: How the New Student Loan Rules Are Reshaping Law School Financial Aid
Matt Wakeman
Assistant Dean of Financial Aid, University of Virginia School of Law
University of Virginia School of Law
Episode: How the New Student Loan Rules Are Reshaping Law School Financial Aid
Graeme Blake
LSAT expert, founder of LSAT Hacks
LSAT Hacks
Episode: How the LSAT is About to Change Dramatically, with Ellen Cassidy & Graeme Blake
Ellen Cassidy
LSAT expert, author of The Loophole, founder of Elemental Prep
Elemental Prep
Episode: How the LSAT is About to Change Dramatically, with Ellen Cassidy & Graeme Blake
Cindy Lopez
Founder and CEO of LEAP (Legal Education Access Pipeline)
LEAP
Episode: Legal Education Access Pipeline (LEAP) Founder Cindy Lopez on Admissions, Mentorship, & Diversity
Orin Kerr
Stanford Law Professor
Stanford Law School
Episode: Renowned Stanford Law Professor Orin Kerr: What Professors Are Really Thinking

Hosts

Mike Spivey
Host of the show and founder/CEO of Spivey Consulting Group; leads strategy and guest curation for admissions-focused content.
Anna Hicks-Jaco
Co-host and President of Spivey Consulting's law school admissions division; leads admissions strategy and client-facing insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 160 ratings
  • Gold for law applicants

    Mike is a very kind guy who gives advice that would save a lot of future students time / money on researching how to get into law school.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @gremck
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LouAkr
    United States5 years ago
  • Great interviews!

    This is so good. Totally worth exploring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nonibbity
    United States5 years ago
  • Your interview with Dr Gabor Mate

    This was very profound, so glad You had him on the podcast. Doctors, new parents, young adults should be aware of his findings. He is absolutely the best to explain a lot of the problems we as human race have. Thanks for this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mesmerizas
    United States5 years ago
  • Biased but Good

    Good podcast but very liberal bias both in structure and content of the stories. Season 1 is the best, Season 2 the bias becomes a lot more clear, and everyone says not to listen to Season 3. If you’re interested in the truth, look up the cases on oyez.org or check out a basic con law book. The podcast’s legal editor (Elly?) is the most extreme and too often he is presented as objective or a reasonable person on one side.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MLS11MLS
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate candid discussions on admissions nuances and timelines.
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Some critiques note perceived bias in coverage, suggesting more balanced perspectives could help.

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Inside BigLaw Hiring with Dr. Milana Hogan, Sullivan & Cromwell Chief Talent Officer
Q: What personality traits or skills do you look for in the people you hire, and what should they avoid doing?
Seek learners with humility, self-awareness about how they learn best, and a genuine curiosity, while avoiding overconfidence or showing up with a know-it-all attitude before you prove yourself in the field; practice interview storytelling and be authentic rather than scripted.
Inside BigLaw Hiring with Dr. Milana Hogan, Sullivan & Cromwell Chief Talent Officer
Q: What can you do if you missed OCI in this front-loaded process of communicating with firms?
2Ls and 3Ls can leverage the more robust 3L recruitment windows, understand that growth and development happen between the first and second year, and apply now for 3L positions while also pursuing earlier outreach and relationships as ongoing, learning conversations rather than assuming immediate hiring.
AI Law and Policy Expert & Duke Law Prof. Dr. Nita Farahany on Our AI-Driven Future
Q: If someone were to submit in your class a paper written by AI, how confident are you that you would detect it?
Dr. Farahany expressed that it varies depending on the extent of AI involvement in the writing; she would likely have a gut instinct against a completely AI-generated paper and utilizes multiple AI detection tools in her evaluation.
Leadership with General David H. Petraeus
Q: What would be something you would look for in someone young trying to enter your realm?
Achievements that matter, both academically and interpersonally, alongside a strong track record of performance and teamwork, are essential.
Leadership with General David H. Petraeus
Q: Was there any point in your career where you felt overwhelmed or experienced imposter syndrome?
While there was significant hard work required to achieve success, Petraeus did not view his experiences as overwhelming, but rather as necessary preparations for leadership roles.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Status Check with Spivey

What is Status Check with Spivey about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-led show focused on law school admissions, BigLaw hiring, and related life-work balance themes. Episodes consistently explore evolving admissions timelines, loan and financial-aid changes, LSAT policy shifts, and personal strategies for applicants, with guests ranging from top law school admissions leaders to industry experts. The cadence combines actionable tips (resumes, addenda, interviews) with broader career guidance, mental well-being, and AI's impact on education and legal practice. Noteworthy is the heavy emphasis on real-world processes, strategic positioning for applicants, and access-focused initiatives, which makes it helpful for prospective students, admissions professionals, and sponsors targeting leg... more

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1. Milana Hogan
2. Simone Stolzoff
3. Dalmarie Lawrence
4. Montré Everett
5. Matt Wakeman
6. Graeme Blake
7. Ellen Cassidy
8. Cindy Lopez

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