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Most Common Law School Admissions Mistakes

U.S. News Rankings (with +/-) from 2012/2013

Here is a look at last year’s rankings, with who moved up and down, in anticipation of the upcoming rankings release.

Why a Handshake Matters (more than you may think)

Study after study suggests that first impressions matter; indeed, in terms of creating a lasting impression, they matter more than anything else. You are going to be remembered from the first few minutes of your initial encounter—the question is, how do you want to be remembered?

By Popular Demand: The Entire Major/LSAT List

There was a good deal of interest in the LSAT by undergraduate major list, so I thought I would share it in its entirety.

Top 5 and Bottom 5 College Majors by Average LSAT Score

Ever wonder which majors do best on the LSAT? The folks at Legal Blog Watch (and LSAC for many years) have, and offer the following data.

Focus: Why It Matters So Much (& How You Get It)

This trait rings true for almost all highly successful people—they have the ability to stay on focus. But what is focus, and how can it help for a law school applicant or job seeker?

Legal Interview Advice from a Fortune 50 Hiring Authority

Partnership with Pro Bono U Announcement

Spivey Consulting Group is pleased to partner with Pro Bono U.

Why does Spivey Consulting turn away clients?

I’ve had to turn away a good number of clients, and I have tried very hard to explain to each why that is. It strikes me as a good idea to outline this policy a bit here.

My Top 5 Favorite Colleges I Have Visited

For no reason at all, I am going to dish out my favorite colleges from the many years I was paid to visit colleges.

Upcoming Events and Speaking Engagements

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An unsolicited testimonial from most recent blog article. It works!

"That was a good blog post. In my practice, we are constantly balancing concision with completeness in an effort to get quick, accurate responses to queries for needed information."

What you can learn from the 2012 Presidential Election

I live in a swing state, which means that I am constantly getting emails from both the Obama and Romney campaigns. Political platforms aside, what these emails tend to have in common is this important nugget for job search emails.

Your Legal Future in 5 Minutes

A dean of a law school told me once that he could tell who would win a moot court competition within 5 minutes of the arrival of the competitors—before the competition even started.