“Got to Get Out” of the Exam: Bar Prep, Reality-Show Style
I don’t watch a lot of TV during the semester, but when I do, I want pure escapism. I want brain rot. I don’t want to analyze or take...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
2 days ago3 min read
There Are No Easter Eggs in Bar Exam Essays
It’s almost Easter Sunday, and maybe you’re thinking about Easter egg hunts, candy-filled baskets, or hidden surprises. In pop culture,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
3 days ago2 min read
Andor Season 2 Drops Next Week, But Season 1 Still Has a Lot to Say About the Bar Exam
Next week, Andor Season 2 premieres on Disney+, and I couldn’t be more excited. But if you’ve never heard of the show—or only vaguely...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
3 days ago4 min read
Same Beat, Different Bars: What Megan Thee Stallion’s Remix and Bar Prep Terminology Have in Common
This morning, deep into a Zone 3 hiking workout on my Peloton Tread, something familiar—and unfamiliar—popped up on the screen. "We Will...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 133 min read
Don’t Be the Houston Cougars. Take the Shot.
With 19 seconds left in last night's NCAA men's basketball national championship game, the Houston Courgars had the ball and a chance to...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 83 min read
Mixology Meets Methodology: What the Bionic Bar Can Teach You About Bar Exam Success
On Royal Caribbean cruise ships, tucked away between the pools, buffets, and Broadway-style shows, you’ll find a dazzling piece of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 84 min read
Looking Back at UConn’s First, and Making the Start of Bar Prep Your Legacy
In an impressive display of talent and determination, the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team just clinched its 12th...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 63 min read
The Humor Habit, and Why Bar Takers Might Need It Most
Let’s get serious about not being so serious. Bar prep is brutal. It’s all-consuming, often joy-depleting, and it can turn even the most...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 65 min read
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
Apr 15 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
Mar 311 min read