Spivey Consulting GroupReviews of spiveyconsulting.com

Samantha Parker was an incredible guide and mentor throughout my law school application process. As someone transitioning from another industry, I initially felt intimidated and unsure of how to effectively share my story with admissions committees, but Sam provided thoughtful, strategic advice and helped me articulate my story with clarity and confidence. She was also consistently kind, supportive, and approachable, so I always felt comfortable asking any question, no matter how small. Due to the fact that I was also balancing a full-time job, I was worried about scheduling, but Sam was incredibly flexible and always made time for me. It was easy to coordinate calls whenever I needed guidance, and I was also able to share updates on my SpiveySheet which was a useful tool to track my progress on applications. Thanks to her support, I was admitted to nearly every school I applied to and am beyond excited with where I ended up. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend Sam to anyone seeking help with their applications.

I had Sir Williams as my consultant for a law school essay and I would recommend his services to anyone that needs help with generating an essay topic, constructing a plan of action, essay formatting, review, and much more. Mr. Williams answered all of my questions in a timely and articulated manner. As someone who was having trouble in figuring out what I wanted to articulate in my essay, Mr. Williams made me feel like I had a game plan after only two calls! I am truly grateful for the assistance he provided me from the first consultation up until the final review. Mr. Williams respected my viewpoints and the experiences I wanted to discuss in my essay and I would be honored to recommend him to anyone that needs law school admissions consulting.

Rodia’s advice and editing suggestions were constructive and thorough. With her help, I was able to create polished applications to multiple schools, many of which I received high scholarships from. Overall, Spivey provides a wonderful service, particularly in an increasingly competitive law school application cycle.

Working with Nikki throughout my law school application process was truly an incredible experience. From the very beginning, she guided me through every step with clarity, patience, and genuine care. What could have been an overwhelming and stressful process felt manageable and even exciting because of her support. Nikki was always available to answer questions, review materials, and provide thoughtful, honest feedback that strengthened my application. She didn’t just focus on the logistics, she took the time to understand my goals and helped me present the strongest version of myself. When the anxiety of awaiting decisions set in, she was there to reassure and encourage me. And when the acceptances finally came in, she celebrated right alongside me, which made those moments even more special. I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and would wholeheartedly recommend Nikki to anyone navigating the law school application process.

I cannot say enough good things about my experience working with Joe Pollak! From the very beginning, it was clear how thoughtful, invested, and knowledgeable he is, and that only became more evident as we worked together. I came into the process with strong stats and high expectations, but I didn’t fully know how to translate my experiences and goals into a cohesive, compelling application. Joe helped me do exactly that. He pushed me to clarify what I wanted out of law school, guided me in shaping my story in a way that felt authentic and polished, and supported me through every step of the process. With his help, I achieved outcomes beyond my wildest dreams. I received the Rubenstein and Darrow scholarships, and ultimately also got to choose between Harvard and Stanford, along with admission to nearly every T-14 school I applied to. More than anything, though, Joe was just an incredible person to have in my corner throughout this process. I was definitely not low-maintenance, and there were stretches where we met multiple times a week and I sent many questions and emails his way. He went through countless drafts with me, always with thoughtful, detailed feedback. He was incredibly responsive, and just as importantly, he was a steady, kind, and calming presence. Whenever I found myself spiraling or overthinking, he helped ground me and move forward with clarity and confidence. Joe’s admissions experience came through in every aspect of the process, from big-picture strategy to the smallest details. I always felt like I was making informed, intentional decisions because of his guidance. I genuinely could not have done this without Joe. Working with him was the best investment I made in this process. I recommend him and Spivey without hesitation. If you’re thinking about it, it’s 100% worth it!

I really enjoyed my time working with Nikki. I found her insights very helpful and her guidance made the whole process feel more organized and streamlined.

I enjoyed working with Sam Parker during the law school admissions process. I was initially hesitant about using Spivey since I had a relatively straightforward application. However, I am so glad that I did! Sam’s wealth of admissions knowledge and expertise was a grounding force during an often anxious, noisy process. She reviewed each of my essays several times and helped make essay drafting, interviewing, and waiting feel less overwhelming. That peace of mind was so worth it to me, and I’m headed to my top choice law school. I highly recommend working with Sam!

I worked with Kristen Mercado and had a great experience with Spivey. As a mid-career applicant, I didn’t have many people in my life I could bounce ideas off of or ask to look over my essays, so I really appreciated having a second opinion and an extra set of eyes on my applications before I submitted them. Kristen also helped course-correct me a few times when I was going in the wrong direction on a particular essay or application component, based on an admissions officer’s perspective, which I never would have thought of on my own. She was also very helpful in answering the random questions I had throughout the process, especially as unexpected issues came up. I can’t say for sure whether working with a consultant changed my results in the end, but at the very least, it made the process significantly more manageable, which for me was 100% worth it. I ended up getting accepted to three T-14s as a low-GPA/high-LSAT splitter, and I’m completely satisfied with my results.