Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 94 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
Sep 242 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 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 122 min read
National Chocolate Milkshake Day: Blending Your Way to Bar Exam Success
Today is National Chocolate Milkshake Day . Let’s talk about the perfect blend—not just in your favorite sweet treat, but in your bar...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 162 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 92 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 32 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
Jun 303 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 252 min read
Two Names, One Concept, and a Visit to Panera Bread
As you prepare for the bar exam, one common hurdle you might encounter is understanding that many legal concepts are known by different...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 182 min read
A Spin Class Slip-Up Leads to a Lesson on Obscenity
In a recent live Peloton class, instructor Denis Morton unintentionally played an explicit remix of “Oochie Wally” by Nas and...