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...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 292 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 253 min read
Why Keeping Up with Kim Kardashian Can Help with Essay Writing
Have you been keeping up with “The Kardashians”? "The Kardashians" is a reality TV show centered around Kim Kardashian and the rest of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 193 min read
Enjoy "IF" on the Big Screen, Not in Your Essays
It’s summertime—unofficially, at least. With it comes the peak season for movies. With two children at home, my summer promises to be a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 122 min read
Back-to-Back: Chiefs' Super Bowl Wins & UBE Subject Repetitions
The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl 58 last night in overtime, becoming the first team in 19 years to win back-to-back American...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 232 min read
Why Typing Beats Handwriting Every Time
Occasionally, I receive inquiries from prospective examinees regarding the decision between typing or handwriting their responses for the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 193 min read
The Power of "Because" vs. the Pitfalls of "If"
I previously wrote about the importance of liberally using the word “because” throughout your analysis or application sections of your...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 83 min read
"Swelce" and Subject Combinations on the MEE
“Traylor” and “Tayvis” are so September 2023. Apparently, the new relationship mashup moniker for Taylor Swift and Kansas Chiefs tight...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 26, 20233 min read
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year: "Authentic"
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year for 2023 is "authentic." It means "not false or imitation," "true to one's own personality, spirit, or...