Status Check with Spivey Top 25 Admissions Tips from Former Harvard Law Admissions Officer & New Spivey Consultant Sam Parker
Jun 17, 2025
Sam Parker, former Associate Director of Admissions at Harvard Law School and now a consultant at Spivey Consulting Group, shares invaluable insights on law school admissions. She discusses the importance of application timing and keeping online activities professional. Sam advises on managing personal narratives succinctly and emphasizes gaining practical experience. She also touches on the significance of early LSAT prep and networking for recommendation letters. Listeners will appreciate her candid reflections and encouragement for navigating the admissions journey.
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Keep Your Job Before Applying
- Keep your job and honor commitments instead of quitting to study for the LSAT. Admissions view employment gaps negatively unless for serious emergencies.
Apply Early Only If Ready
- Don’t rush to submit; only apply early if your materials are ready and strong. Give yourself two to six months to prepare essays, scores, and recommendations.
Plan Real LSAT Study Time
- Treat LSAT/GRE seriously and plan four to six months of study with timed practice tests. Retake the test if your score is below your target school median.