
The Humor Habit, and Why Bar Takers Might Need It Most
Let’s get serious about not being so serious. Bar prep is brutal. It’s all-consuming, often joy-depleting, and it can turn even the most...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 65 min read


Louder for the People in the Back: “You Are Stronger Than You Think”
Last week, I shouted at a wall. Literally. But not out of frustration—this time, it was for motivation. I found myself at a colorful,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 311 min read


Managing Consequences-Based Pressure
Every bar exam taker knows the weight of the exam. The bar exam determines whether years of law school, countless hours of studying, and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 245 min read

Color Your Way to Bar Exam Success
When you think of bar prep, “coloring” probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But hear me out—coloring isn’t just for kids....
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 202 min read

Need a Boost Before the February Bar Exam?
If you’re gearing up for the February bar exam, you’ve likely been putting in long hours, reviewing outlines, tackling practice...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 261 min read


Teaching Class vs. Peloton: Why My WHOOP Strain Says It All
As a law professor who’s also an avid Peloton user, I found it interesting that my WHOOP band told me that teaching a bar prep class...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 243 min read


Traveling to the Bar Exam Site: Tips for Managing Time Zones and Performance
When preparing for the bar exam, it’s easy to focus on study schedules, practice tests, and packing essentials, but one aspect often...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 133 min read

Building Emotional Awareness with LEGO Mood Cubes
I recently spent an evening building the LEGO® Disney Inside Out 2 Mood Cubes set , and it was more than just a fun project—it sparked...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 31, 20242 min read


The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
As the holiday season wraps up, it’s natural to think about the gifts we give to others. But in the hustle and bustle of the season,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 24, 20242 min read


End-of-Semester Review: Tips for 1Ls, 2Ls and Graduates to Refresh and Recharge Over the Winter Break
As the semester winds down and the winter break approaches, it's crucial for law students to strike the right balance between relaxation...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 7, 20245 min read