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Status Check with Spivey

Spivey Consulting Group
Law School Admissions
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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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In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike sits down with the original LSAT cheating scandal whistleblower, who we call "Travis" in this podcast, and Dave Killoran, Founder and CEO of PowerScore. They discuss Travis' investigation process, how... more

In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike Spivey hosts Trey Cox, co-chair of Gibson Dunn's global litigation practice group, on his legal career (4:18, 31:27), law school selection (9:20), hiring philosophies (16:42), and advice for aspiring ... more

The landscape of legal recruiting in law school has changed significantly over the past 5-7 years. What should prospective law students know about what's changed so rapidly, and how has it impacted how admissions officers make their decisions? What c... more

In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Anna Hicks-Jaco interviews 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, how applicants... more

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Recent Guests

Trey Cox
Co-chair of Gibson Dunn's Global Litigation Practice
Gibson Dunn
Episode: Interview with a Biglaw Partner: Trey Cox, Gibson Dunn Co-Chair of Global Litigation Practice
Natalie Blazer
Assistant Dean for Admissions at UVA School of Law
University of Virginia School of Law
Episode: UVA Law Admissions Dean Natalie Blazer on the 2025-26 Cycle, Rising LSATs/GPAs, the "Why UVA" & More
Dean Z
Dean of Admissions at Michigan Law
University of Michigan Law School
Episode: Dean Z of Michigan Law on Admissions Advice and AI: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
John Muvanji
International law school applicant discussing his admissions journey
Episode: Following a Law School Applicant Through the 2024-2025 Cycle (Part 3, Decisions & Wrap-Up)
Kyle McEntee
Senior Director of Pre-Law Engagement at LSAC and co-founder of Law School Transparency
LSAC
Episode: A Look at the New 509 Law School Data with Kyle McEntee
Shannon Davis
Former Assistant Dean for Admissions and Communications at Lewis & Clark Law School
Spivey Consulting
Episode: "Why X" Essay Deep Dive: Advice from Former Law School Admissions Officers
Derek Meeker
Former Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid for the University of Pennsylvania Law School
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Episode: Addendum Deep Dive: Advice from Former Law School Admissions Officers on LSAT, GPA, C&F, and Other Addenda
Danielle Early
Former Associate Director of Admissions at Harvard Law School
Spivey Consulting Group
Episode: Addendum Deep Dive: Advice from Former Law School Admissions Officers on LSAT, GPA, C&F, and Other Addenda
Mitch Leff
Author and motivational speaker focusing on addiction recovery
Episode: Addiction & Recovery in College with Author Mitch Leff

Hosts

Mike Spivey
CEO of the Spivey Consulting Group and an expert in law school admissions, focusing on strategies for successful admissions processes.
Anna Hicks-Jaco
President of Spivey Consulting's law school admissions division, specializing in guidance for applicants and admissions strategies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 151 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 States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LouAkr
    United States4 years ago
  • Great interviews!

    This is so good. Totally worth exploring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nonibbity
    United States4 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 States4 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 States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some feedback highlights a perception of bias in discussions related to political topics, advising that prospective listeners should consider their alignment with the podcast's voice.
Listeners appreciate the actionable advice on law school admissions processes and the authenticity shared by hosts and guests.
Reviews emphasize the engaging discussions, particularly noting the value of expert insights from experienced admissions officers and consultants.

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Bill Treanor on 30+ Years as a Law School Dean & Standing Up to Interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin
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Remarkably, every single student response received has been supportive.
Bill Treanor on 30+ Years as a Law School Dean & Standing Up to Interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin
Q: When you received the letter from Ed Martin, what was your initial reaction?
Initially, I thought it was a hoax due to its poor presentation and lack of legal citations.
Military Applicants: Law School Admissions Strategy & More with Harvard Law Grad Brian Henson
Q: What advice would you give for transitioning service members regarding the application process?
Start the application process early, ideally a year in advance. Plan for LSAT scheduling and give yourself ample time to prepare.
How to Make Your Resolution Stick, with ‘Master of Change’ Author Brad Stulberg
Q: Do you think you need to hit rock bottom to change?
No, change can occur from both positive motivation and hitting rock bottom, but one doesn't have to experience pain to initiate change.
How to Make Your Resolution Stick, with ‘Master of Change’ Author Brad Stulberg
Q: Are elective change and forced change entirely different beasts?
They are similar in how a person processes them but differ in that elective change is generally more hopeful while forced change can often be negative.

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1. A2Z with Dean Z
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1. Trey Cox
2. Natalie Blazer
3. Dean Z
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5. Kyle McEntee
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7. Derek Meeker
8. Danielle Early

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