How to Ask for a Seat Deposit Deadline Extension
In this post, our consultant Joe Pollak offers some advice on how to ask for an extension on your seat deposit deadline if you need more time to decide.
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22 Mar 2023
How to Write a Law School Letter of Continued Interest ("LOCI")
Submitting a LOCI is a necessary step in trying to get admitted off any waitlist—this blog will walk you through some key "dos" and "don'ts" to keep in mind while you're drafting yours.
Read full post11 Mar 2023
Podcast: On Dream Schools
In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike talks to Spivey Consulting's COO Anna Hicks-Jaco about a question from Reddit—one that we hear many times every year. "How do I stop being so attached to my dream school?"
Read full post01 Mar 2023
Podcast: Why Is This Cycle So Slow—& What You Can Do About It
In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike discusses the factors that have led to this historically slow-moving cycle—and how you can strategically leverage that knowledge to your advantage.
Read full post23 Feb 2023
Podcast: When Should You Reach Out to an Admissions Office, and How Should You Do It?
In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike discusses a question that tends to come up frequently this time of year—“Should I contact x law school's admissions office to ask for an update since I haven't heard back yet?”
Read full post03 Feb 2023
Podcast: How to Crush the Second Half of the Law School Admissions Cycle
In this episode, Mike gives an update on 2022-2023 applicant data and discusses admissions strategies for the second half of the application cycle: waitlists and letters of continued interest, tips for asking for scholarship reconsideration, and handling the waiting/anxiety.
Read full post23 Jan 2023
Podcast: What Triggers Admit Waves?
In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike talks about the different factors that precipitate waves of law school admissions decisions being released, especially late in the cycle/during waitlist season.
Read full post11 Jan 2023
Understanding Law School Admissions Office Titles & Hierarchies
Admissions office staff titles can be confusing. If you're trying to decipher who in an admissions office is the seniormost decision-maker, this blog likely has your answer.
Read full post03 Jan 2023
Podcast: Will Medians Stay As High This Law School Admissions Cycle?
In this episode, Mike gives his thoughts on whether law schools will be able to maintain their historically high LSAT/GPA medians after the 2022-2023 admissions cycle.
Read full post23 Dec 2022
Podcast: Happy Holidays—Plenty of Admits Are Coming in 2023
In this short episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike offers some optimistic news for law school applicants who may not have yet received any admits.
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