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
Question: Does Punctuation Matter on the Bar Exam? Yes!
Today is National Punctuation Day. It's (and not " its ") the perfect opportunity to reflect on how small things—like commas, periods,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Boxers or Briefs? In Law School, It’s All About the Case Briefs
As another year of law school begins for aspiring lawyers, you’ll likely hear the same question echoing in the halls from almost every...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 22, 20244 min read
Let Snoop Dogg’s Olympic Torch Light Your Bar Exam Essays
When the Summer Olympics officially kicks off Friday, an unusual torchbearer will be carrying the Olympic flame through the streets of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 24, 20243 min read
Bar Exam Slugging: Why Home Runs Can Lead to Strikeouts
Last night, millions of baseball fans tuned in to watch the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, where the sport’s greatest sluggers swung for the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 16, 20242 min read
You Can't Spell "Analysis" Without "Anal"
When preparing for the bar exam or tackling law school assignments, it's crucial to master the CIRAC method (Conclusion, Issue, Rule,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 15, 20243 min read
Who Did “Houdini” Better, and What It Has to Do with Bar Prep
In the span of less than six month, both Dua Lipa and Eminem separately released lead singles with the same name, “Houdini.” Eminem's...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 9, 20242 min read
Less Is More: The Case for Short Conclusions
When responding to bar exam essays, you might feel compelled to craft lengthy conclusion paragraphs to wrap up your response, putting...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 3, 20242 min read
Clear the Throat Clearers
Throat clearers are introductory phrases or sentences that writers use to start their responses but do not add substantive value to the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 3, 20242 min read
"Fortnight" of Knowledge: Musical and Subject Matter Combinations
Unexpected duets often surprise and delight music fans by merging different styles and genres. A recent example is the collaboration...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 30, 20243 min read