Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 94 min read
Eager Cat vs. Patient Cat: Finding Your Purr-fect Balance in Essay Writing
Answering essay questions under time pressure is one of the biggest challenges in law school and on the bar exam. A strong answer isn't...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 81 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "How to Get the Most Value from Bar Prep Courses"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , November 8, 2024: Of course, completing a bar prep course doesn’t guarantee a passing...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 64 min read
Bar Prep Lessons from the Ice Rink
Recently, I traveled to St. Charles, MO, to watch my niece and her teammates from Team Colorado AAA Hickey Club compete at the AAA Girls...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 22 min read
Fall Back, Move Forward, and Make the Most of the End of Daylight Saving Time
Tomorrow, we “fall back” and gain an extra hour as Daylight Saving Time ends. For many, it’s a rare chance to catch up on sleep or enjoy...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 294 min read
Don’t Rely on Adrenaline Alone: Build Endurance Through Preparation and Practice
Some people say that adrenaline will get you through the bar exam, and in part, they’re right. A rush of adrenaline can give you a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 281 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "Is the February Bar Exam Harder Than the July Exam?"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , October 28, 2024: "I’ve heard this question countless times from students and graduates...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 223 min read
A Lesson from Denny’s: Know When to Close the Books
We’ve all been there—feeling the pressure to study for hours on end, believing that more time automatically means more success. But this...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 212 min read
Why I Ask My Students About Their Guilty Pleasures—and How It Helps with Bar Preparation
One of the questions I pose in pre-course surveys in classes I teach is, "What is your guilty pleasure?" Some might wonder why on earth...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 163 min read
Shift from Passive to Active MCQ Strategies
If you’ve been preparing for the bar exam, chances are you’ve encountered a frustrating scenario. I hear it from students and examinees...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 142 min read
Savor the Process: How Bar Prep is Like Enjoying Dessert on National Dessert Day
It’s National Dessert Day , and while everyone’s indulging in their favorite treats, let’s take a moment to think about how dessert can...