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...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 264 min read
Like Caitlin Clark, Don’t Get Caught Without a Game Plan After the Bar Exam
The pressure is immense. You’ve spent months buried in outlines, flashcards, practice exams, and bar review materials, all leading up to...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 172 min read
Happy Constitution Day (and a Reminder about Recent SCOTUS Decisions on the Bar Exam)
Happy Constitution Day ! As we celebrate the U.S. Constitution’s role in shaping our government and laws, it’s a good time to remind bar...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 174 min read
Restroom Breaks Done Right (With a Nod to Buc-ee's)
For those unfamiliar with Buc-ee’s , it’s not just any gas station—it’s a Texas-based chain of massive convenience stores and travel...