OCI Consulting Forum

[Anonymous User]

Hello all,

Has anyone used and had success employing an OCI consulting service? I'm in a situation where my grades and school put me at a 50% shot at BigLaw, but that's really the outcome that I want.

Considering using a service like Spivey Consulting. Thoughts?

[Anonymous User]

I recommend Spivey wholeheartedly. I am a 2L at a school that offers about a 1/4-1/3 chance at biglaw. The man's an expert at what he does, and he helped me to land a firm job well above many other with a higher rank than I. This guy is passionate about what he does, and he knows the legal market well.

For obvious reasons, I can't(/won't) go into more detail, but the way I see it, if you're going to a school with a goal in mind, and aren't in a position to cherry pick jobs, why not maximize your chances? It's impossible to tell what would/would not have happened with or without Spivey's services, but I can definitely say that I think Spivey and Jennifer did worlds to build my confidence in being able to find gainful employment, submit strong applications/cover letters/etc, and interview well. Regardless, everything ultimately comes down to you as a candidate, but in the legal world, sometimes the details make all the difference.

That being said, such a service is definitely not necessary to do well, but something that I used as another tool to maximize your chances. All I can say is I feel as though Spivey paid off for me.

Mods, if this is too plug-y, let me know.

[Anonymous User]

I recommend Spivey wholeheartedly. I am a 2L at a school that offers about a 1/4-1/3 chance at biglaw. The man's an expert at what he does, and he helped me to land a firm job well above many other with a higher rank than I. This guy is passionate about what he does, and he knows the legal market well.

For obvious reasons, I can't(/won't) go into more detail, but the way I see it, if you're going to a school with a goal in mind, and aren't in a position to cherry pick jobs, why not maximize your chances? It's impossible to tell what would/would not have happened with or without Spivey's services, but I can definitely say that I think Spivey and Jennifer did worlds to build my confidence in being able to find gainful employment, submit strong applications/cover letters/etc, and interview well. Regardless, everything ultimately comes down to you as a candidate, but in the legal world, sometimes the details make all the difference.

That being said, such a service is definitely not necessary to do well, but something that I used as another tool to maximize your chances. All I can say is I feel as though Spivey paid off for me.

Mods, if this is too plug-y, let me know.

What is the estimated cost you had to pay?

[Anonymous User]

Just talked with him today. Keep in mind this is in the context of 3L/post-graduate hiring, but it is 1k up front + 1k after you get your first paycheck. It's a flat fee, so they work with you for however long it takes you to get a job. He sounded like a good guy and knew what he was doing. Considering that one of the guys from law school transparency is on the staff, I'd trust him.