Spivey Consulting Group Reviews

Working with Jenn Kopolow while applying to law school was an absolute pleasure. Jenn consistently provided a quick response time, helpful motivation, and significant constructive criticism, ensuring that I felt supported, calm, and well-prepared throughout my application process. I could not have asked for a kinder, more attentive advisor. I am now headed to my top choice T-14 law school and am so grateful for the support.

I can’t speak to their services, but I love their podcast with Mike and Anna who give exceptional admission advice. And also the guest they bring on are informative and great. I’d give the podcast more than 5stars if I could.

Derek from Spivey guided me through three grueling months of pursuit of admission from the waitlist at five different schools during one of the most grueling admissions cycles in law school history. His commitment to precise language, school-specific strategy, and development of unique and fresh ideas in gathering information and expressing interest to schools based on your specific situation as an applicant all amounts to unmatched consultation in law school admissions.

I was recommended Spivey and my consultant Paula Gluzman through a mutual friend, and I am so grateful that I was able to work with her as a full cycle client. As a first generation law student, I really couldn’t have asked for a better match. Paula was not only helpful with advice and resources, but was also always responsive to my worries and stresses throughout the entire process. I honestly had no idea where to start and what I had to offer law schools, and she really helped with personally tailoring my application in ways I hadn’t even considered. Her help with my essays was always honest and I felt like she could understand exactly what I wanted to say while giving constructive criticism on how I could better express it in my application. This cycle was stressful, and I can’t emphasize enough how helpful Paula’s advice & expertise, attitude, and encouragement the entire time was. I fully believe my admission to an amazing law school with a great scholarship offer during such a competitive cycle is absolutely in part due to Paula’s help. Spivey’s application resources, both free and provided, were very useful, and I would recommend Paula to anyone applying to law school!

nick was great! he was super responsive and very knowledgeable. I was really happy with the schools I got into.

I cannot speak highly enough of Spivey and of Derek Meeker. Derek guided me through the process in a way that was informative, helpful, and effective. It is evident that Spivey consultants have an exceptional understanding of the law school admissions process and can utilize that understanding to truly help their clients. This was a tremendous investment!

My consultant had a great calming presence about him that eased me through the anxiety of the process, every time I had a worry I knew I could count on him to provide facts that deterred any spiral I might have been heading down. This was a hard cycle, it was amazing to feel like there was someone in my corner.

If application advising is an art, then Spivey Consulting are truly masters of the craft. My advisor, Karen Buttenbaum did not just offer generic guidance. She took the time to listen carefully and tailored her suggestions in way that empowered me to present my most authentic self. Throughout the process, she challenged me to think critically about my materials and helped me grow into a much better writer. From her detailed essay feedback to thoughtful follow-up emails, I always felt that Karen genuinely cared about my story and was deeply invested in my success. She was a steady blanket of security during what could have been an overwhelming process. Thanks to Karen and all the folks at Spivey, I achieved admission at my dream law school. For all of this and more, Spivey Consulting was worth every penny.

After I got my LSAT score back last June, I wanted to start working on my law school applications but had no idea where to start. I looked into Spivey and had an initial consultation meeting with Hannah Song, where she explained the application process and how she could help me. Spivey was worth the cost and time put into meeting with Hannah. I'm not sure I would have been able to complete and submit my applications as efficiently and confidently as I had without her help. She was reassuring, quick to respond, and a great person to have throughout the process. I was thrilled with my cycle results after one of the "most competitive cycles," and I am excited to be attending a T-14 school this fall! In summary, Spivey helped me achieve my goals, made the application process less stressful for me, and aided in making my dream of going to law school a reality.

Spivey (Danielle Early) worked with me on three JD / MBA over the course of nine months. I applied with lowest quartile test scores / GPA and she helped me earn admission to Harvard and Yale! I was speechless! Her relentless support of me and my application were undoubtedly the most decisive factors in my admissions. Thank you, Danielle and Spivey for your superb support to me through my application process!

This was most definitely an amazing experience. Working with Tom was so much fun and of course, also productive. Not only is he an amazing writer and knows how to tailor essays to perfection for law school, but he is also great at brainstorming ideas with you. Tom was of great support throughout the entire process from the application stages all the way to calming my nerves as I waited for decisions to start coming out. I could go on and on about how great my experience with him has been. But one thing is for sure, working with Tom gave me the opportunity to create a top notch law school application and to meet and get to know an amazing person!

My experience with Sir Williams was nothing short of amazing. He helped me gain admission to a great law school during an incredibly competitive cycle with a surge in applicants. Despite tight deadlines, he was always accommodating, responsive, and fully committed to my success. As a first-generation law student, I feel incredibly grateful to have had his guidance throughout this journey. Yes, the service is a financial investment—but for the level of personalized support and expertise the consultants provide, it’s absolutely worth it

My experience with Spivey Consulting was amazing. I worked with Tom Robinson, who was kind, extremely knowledgeable, professional, and helpful throughout what could have otherwise been an excessively stressful process. Tom is not only experienced and insightful, but also a great listener and thought partner. Because I worked with Tom and Spivey Consulting, I believe I was able to present the best version of myself in my applications. I was able to significantly overperform my statistics (LSAT and GPA) and gain acceptance to my dream law schools. I attribute this in large part to the careful and diligent drafting of my written essays, in which Spivey played a crucial role. I can't recommend them highly enough.

As a first-generation law student and an international applicant, I often felt overwhelmed and unsure of the process when I was submitting my initial application to law schools - without an admission expert's guidance. When I found myself waitlisted at a lot of schools, I felt I needed professional help, and that’s when I turned to Spivey. Working with Nathan has made a lot of difference. He brings deep experience and a reassuring presence to what can be a very stressful time. He understands the nuances of the waitlist process and helped me strategize and communicate my interest effectively with each school. On top of everything, he responds quickly. I would strongly recommend Nathan and Spivey Consulting to anyone navigating the law school admissions process, especially if you’re coming from a background like mine.

Spivey, and in particular Peter Cramer, provided me with fantastic support with my LL.M. application. With his impressive expertise and experience, Peter paved the way for my academic and legal future and got me into my dream university! He was my go-to person for every question, improved my documents down to the last detail and provided an absolutely impeccable service throughout the months. I can wholeheartedly recommend Spivey and Peter!

I cannot speak highly enough of Spivey, and especially my consultant Tom Robinson. Every single worry I had about the daunting process of law school admissions was quelled with knowledge, experience, and emotional support. I had initially began to work with Tom when I applied to my university's early assurance program. Even though I did not receive a favorable result, we still intended to work towards a positive outcome when applying regular decision the following fall. Tom was encouraging but also kept my expectations realistic, as for some law schools my GPA and LSAT were below medians. Nevertheless, he was committed to ensuring I presented the absolute best version of myself in my essays, resume, and overall application package. We were able to really break down why I wanted to go to law school and I got to know more about myself in the process. I never felt misled or confused about anything; Tom answered every single question I have promptly in great detail and assured me not to worry about getting an interview or seeing a change in my portal. As a first-generation college student, this support meant a lot to me because not having any experience or family to rely on made the process seem scary at first, but not after working with Spivey. When I did get interview requests, Tom knew exactly what they would ask and what I should be prepared for. As a result, I received acceptances to UChicago, Duke, the University of Michigan, NYU, USC, and Vanderbilt with a 168 LSAT and 3.92 GPA applying directly out of college. I will be attending NYU this fall on a full-ride scholarship as an AnBryce Scholar, all thanks to Tom and Spivey.

From the beginning of my law school application process, I knew that getting accepted into the T-14 would be an uphill battle. My GPA was below the 25th percentile at every school I applied to. My undergraduate application essays were mediocre at best - I had only gotten into one school. I had gotten a great LSAT score, but I needed to show law schools that I wasn't just good at taking tests. Like many super-splitters, I needed to provide substance to my application without coming off as a braggadocious automaton. When I reached out to Spivey Consulting, they connected me with Nick Everdell. Nick has experience at the highest echelon of law school admissions - Columbia & Yale. This experience is evident in both his advice and his work ethic. Just an example: Nick and I worked on my personal statement for two months straight until we got it right - lots of other admissions companies would try to cycle you through as fast as possible. Nick understood that quality, authentic, and enjoyable essays are oftentimes the difference between acceptance and rejection. My results for the historically difficult 2024-2025 law school admissions cycle are as follows: • Four T-14 law school acceptances; • Received over $1.1 million in total merit scholarships; • And enrolled with a significant scholarship at the #1 ranked public law school in the country (UVA). I equate Spivey Consulting to hiring a lawyer during a trial. Of course, you could always represent yourself in front of the judge (or admissions committee), but if you can swing good counsel, you should do it. If you have a weak point in your application - terrible transcript, C&F, shoddy work experience - put yourself at ease and call Spivey!

Nick at Spivey Consulting was absolutely fantastic in guiding me through the law school admissions process. He provided clear, insightful advice tailored to my goals, and his knowledge of admissions strategy was second to none. His professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine investment in my success made the entire process far less stressful. I couldn’t recommend him more highly for anyone looking to maximize their admissions potential.

Derek was a wonderful resource during my time with Spivey. He helped me navigate the ever-changing and complex world of law school admissions which resulted in me getting accepted to my first choice, an Ivy League institution. I cannot recommend him enough!

Rodia was such an easy consultant to work with and made the admissions cycle feel like a breeze. As a first generation college and law student coming from a very small college that had no law advisor, I felt lost on where to even begin. Thankfully, I had the money to invest in Spivey and could not be happier that I did. Rodia made everything feel personal and made me feel important as an applicant. I was more worried about putting together my personal statement as I’ve never had to do so before, so as I shared my life experiences with her, she helped me narrow down what I should use for mine as well as who I such reach out for my letter of recs. I felt I had a pretty well rounded resume but she really was great in helping me tailor my resume to law schools and exactly what they look for. The double checks before submissions of applications was also especially helpful as everyone can use a second look by another eye to make sure everything looks as best as possible! Thanks to Rodia and Spivey I got into my top choice for law school and many others with some great scholarships offers. I could not be more thankful. If you have the resources, you should absolutely invest in Spivey Consulting, they won’t steer you wrong.