Bridging the Gap: What the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Can Teach You About Bar Prep
On a recent trip, I found myself lying on my back, looking up as I passed under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge near New York City. It was...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
4 hours ago5 min read
Louder for the People in the Back: “You Are Stronger Than You Think”
Last week, I shouted at a wall. Literally. But not out of frustration—this time, it was for motivation. I found myself at a colorful,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
2 days ago1 min read
World Poetry Day Special: Bar Prep Limericks
Today is World Poetry Day , and while most folks celebrate with sonnets or haikus, I’m here to honor the unsung hero of legal mnemonics:...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 212 min read
French Language Day: The French Connection to the Bar Exam
Today, March 20th, marks French Language Day , a celebration of the French language’s global influence. While French is known for its...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 203 min read
Frustration, Clarity, and the Art of the Simple Answer: March Madness Edition
March is here, and with it comes the madness of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Today, Yale, my alma mater, secured its spot in the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 164 min read
On National Mario Day, Remember to Pace Yourself for the Long Track
It’s-a Me, National Mario Day ! Every year on March 10, gamers and pop culture fans around the world celebrate National Mario Day, a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 105 min read
National Essay Day: A Bar Exam Tradition Under Threat? Not Necessarily
Every February 28, we celebrate National Essay Day , a day dedicated to recognizing the power of essays in shaping critical thinking,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 285 min read
California Bar Exam Chaos: A Timeline of Events
The February 2025 administration of California’s brand-new bar exam was meant to usher in a new era of testing and to save the state...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 263 min read
Assists, Bar Prep, and the Importance of Teamwork
Last night, I witnessed a historic moment in basketball at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nikola Jokić, the Denver Nuggets' star...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 253 min read
Managing Consequences-Based Pressure
Every bar exam taker knows the weight of the exam. The bar exam determines whether years of law school, countless hours of studying, and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 245 min read