

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 12, 20243 min read
Embracing Federer's Lessons for Bar Exam Success
Roger Federer, the tennis legend, delivered a compelling commencement address at Dartmouth College. this past weekend, imparting three...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 11, 20245 min read
The Host with the Most: Hosting Your Own Bar Prep Study Groups
Study groups can be a powerful tool in bar exam preparation, offering diverse perspectives, shared resources, and mutual support....


Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 5, 20245 min read
"Pho"-nomenal Bar Prep Tips
If you follow my postings, you know I believe in using nontraditional methods to engage students and bar exam takers and make the...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 4, 20243 min read
Chew on This: Navigating Exam Room Rules with Ease
Recently, I visited the iconic gum wall at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington. For those unfamiliar, the gum wall is a unique and...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 31, 20242 min read
No "Welcome to Moe's!"? How Missing Rituals Can Derail Your Focus
I recently went to Moe's Southwest Grill, a popular fast-casual restaurant chain known for its customizable burritos, tacos, and other...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 29, 20242 min read
Not Guilty! Easing Bar Prep with Your Secret Pleasures
When it comes to bar preparation, we often focus on the rigorous aspects of study, like timed practice tests, memorization, and...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 29, 20242 min read
Applying Occam's Razor to Bar Prep
I want to share a concept that's as sharp as it is simple—Occam’s Razor. It’s a principle that I had learned long ago. But I had...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 28, 20243 min read
What Rafael Nadal's Career Can Teach Us About Bar Exam Success
This one is for tennis enthusiasts and admirers of greatness: Rafael Nadal's potential final run at the men's singles French Open title...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 26, 20244 min read
No Lead is Safe: Lessons from the Pacers' Game 3 Loss for Bar Exam Prep
Last night, my favorite professional basketball team, the Indiana Pacers, faced a tough loss at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Despite...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 24, 20244 min read
From Courtroom to Exam Room: How Trump's Cross-Examination Strategy Mirrors Bar Exam Confusion
Lawyers for former President Trump rested their case in the New York hush money trial earlier this week, and the jury has been dismissed...