Lessons from a Foggy Morning
This morning, I looked out my window and saw a landscape softened by fog—a heavy, gray blanket that blurred the edges of the world around...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 20, 20242 min read
Why We Shouldn’t Capitalize “BAR” in “Bar Exam”
It’s time we clear the air on something that’s been bugging me for a while. Let’s talk about the word “bar,” as in the “bar exam,” and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 12, 20243 min read
Pros and Cons of Staying at the Exam Site Hotel
When I stayed at a race host hotel for the CNO Financial Monumental Marathon in Indianapolis yesterday, November 9, I quickly realized...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 10, 20243 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 9, 20244 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 8, 20241 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 6, 20244 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
Nov 2, 20242 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 29, 20244 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 28, 20241 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 22, 20243 min read