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...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 133 min read
Kudos to Michigan: A Call to Others for Transparency in the Transition to NextGen Bar Exam
As law students across the country prepare for an evolving bar exam landscape, uncertainty looms. Michigan, however, has taken a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 132 min read
The Two Pains: Discipline vs. Disappointment
On October 12, 2024, during ESPN College Gameday , legendary football coach Nick Saban shared a variation of an old quote when talking...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 63 min read
Even the Best Can Be Defeated: What Yesterday's College Football Upsets Can Teach Us About the Bar Exam
College football fans were stunned last night as several top-ranked teams faced unexpected and crushing defeats at the hands of unranked...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 33 min read
Same Name, Different Game: Terms That Share a Word but Mean Something Very Different
Peloton’s All for One Music Festival concluded on Monday. It's an annual event where fitness meets music, bringing together a wide range...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 14 min read
How the Sausage is Made: What Bar Prep Is Like (A Message for Friends and Family)
Happy Sausage Day ! October 1 is a day to celebrate one of the most popular (and delicious) foods in the world. But today, I want to use...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 303 min read
Chew on This: Why Gum is Good, But Not on the Bar Exam
Happy National Chewing Gum Day, everyone! As you can tell from my selfie below, I'm in front of one of Seattle's most quirky (and sticky)...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 262 min read
Finding "Focused Joy" in Bar Prep: A Lesson from JJ Redick
You might know JJ Redick from his NBA playing days or his short stint as an analyst for ESPN, but now he's the first-year head coach of...