Mike Spivey
Law school admissions consulting from former admissions officers
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Based in | United States |
| Practice | Spivey Consulting |
Mike Spivey leads Spivey Consulting, a law school admissions consulting firm in the United States. The firm helps applicants build strong J.D. and LLM applications and win scholarships. Its consultants are former law school admissions officers with over 250 years of combined experience, including time at Yale, Harvard, Columbia and the University of Chicago. The firm has worked with applicants since 2012 and also offers prep classes for new law students.
What Mike helps with
The firm helps applicants plan and write law school applications from the first draft to the final decision. It also works on scholarship results and getting ready for law school.
- Applying to J.D. programs at top law schools
- Applying to LLM programs at U.S. law schools
- Writing a stronger law school application
- Getting more scholarship money
- Choosing an application strategy
- Preparing for law school before day one
- Deciding whether a consultant is needed
Who Mike works with
The firm works with people applying to law school, including J.D. and LLM applicants. It also serves students who want to get ready for their first year of law school. Some services are aimed at law schools and colleges rather than individual applicants.
Background and qualifications
Spivey Consulting has helped law school applicants since 2012. The team is made up of former law school admissions officers. Together they have over 250 years of experience in admissions offices at schools such as Yale, Harvard, Columbia and the University of Chicago. They have read hundreds of thousands of applications and conducted thousands of admissions interviews. The firm also consults for law schools, colleges and universities.
Mike Spivey pricing
Programs and services
- J.D. admissions consulting
- LLM admissions consulting
- Pre-law school prep classes
- Admissions hotline call for quick advice
- Consulting for law schools and universities
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The CoachVouch take
Every consultant on the team is a former law school admissions officer, with over 250 years of combined experience.
Best for law school applicants who want one-on-one help from former admissions officers.
Common questions
How much does Mike Spivey charge?
Coaching with Mike runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Mike from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mike Spivey help with?
Mike Spivey helps with applying to J.D. programs at top law schools, applying to LLM programs at U.S. law schools, writing a stronger law school application and getting more scholarship money.
Does Spivey Consulting help with LLM applications?
Yes. The firm offers LLM admissions consulting for top U.S. law schools, with help at every step.
Can I get quick advice without a full package?
Yes. The firm runs an admissions hotline for quick advice calls.
How do I contact Mike Spivey?
Send Mike a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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