Podcast: Should You Do a Law School Admissions Interview?
In this podcast, Mike discusses the factors to consider when you receive an invitation to interview for a law school you've applied to.
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30 Sep 2021
Podcast: The Challenge of Self-Doubt in Higher Education, with Terry Real
In this episode, world-renowned author, speaker, teacher, and therapist Terry Real discusses the emotional health hazards of grad school and law school and how to stay human during these stressful and highly evaluative periods of life.
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Podcast: Interview with Penn Law Admissions Dean Renee Post
In this episode, Spivey Consulting's Derek Meeker — a former Penn Law Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid — interviews Renee Post, Penn Law's current and long-standing Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid.
Read full post06 Sep 2021
Podcast: Bad Law School Admissions Advice & More with UMich Law's Dean Z
In this episode, Mike has a conversation with Dean Sarah Zearfoss (also known as "Dean Z") about a number of admissions topics, including the prevalence of bad admissions advice and how to identify and avoid it.
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Interview with Mike Spivey on Admissions Predictions, Imposter Syndrome, and Things Law Schools Could Do Better
Mike Spivey was recently interviewed by Dean Patty Roberts for the EdUp Experience podcast — you can find that episode here.
Read full post30 Aug 2021
Podcast: The Past & Future of Legal Education, with Reuters Legal Reporter Karen Sloan
In this episode, Mike speaks with long-time legal education reporter Karen Sloan about her experiences and stories and the future of the legal field.
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Podcast: Interview with UChicago Law Admissions Dean Ann Perry
In this podcast episode, Mike interviews the long-time Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid at University of Chicago Law School, Ann Perry.
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Podcast: Interview with Author on Resilience & Former Biglaw Hiring Partner Clint Schumacher
In this podcast, Mike interviews Clint Schumacher — author, podcaster, and former biglaw hiring partner — on resilience in the legal profession, imposter syndrome in law school, what hiring partners look for in applicants, and more.
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Podcast: The Coming Law School Admissions Cycle — Brief Thoughts
In this podcast, Mike provides a brief recap of the historic last cycle (2020–2021) as well as the short version of our best predictions for what's to come this cycle (2021–2022).
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Podcast: Interview with Four-Time Olympian & Student Loan Expert Lauryn Williams
In this episode of the Status Check with Spivey, Mike has the opportunity to have a conversation with Lauryn Williams, four-time Olympic athlete and financial advisor with a specialty in student loans.
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