Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 182 min read
An Unexpected Lesson in Audience Awareness
My oldest son recently went on a school trip to Washington, D.C. While there, he texted my wife pictures of famous monuments—like the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 24, 20242 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 12, 20242 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
Jun 28, 20243 min read
Appreciate the Importance of Tone
During a recent hearing in former President Donald Trump's classified documents case in Florida, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 23, 20242 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
Dec 5, 20234 min read
What FSU's Snub from the CFP Can Remind Bar Examinees About Relative Grading
I’m not a Florida State football fan. But I feel for those who are. It didn’t matter that the Seminoles compiled an undefeated 13-0...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 26, 20233 min read
"So You're Telling Me There's a Chance" I Might Have to Draft Interrogatories on the MPT?
Picture the scene. It’s fourth-and-goal from the 31 yard line with 43 seconds left in the annual Iron Bowl between the Alabama Crimson...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 23, 20232 min read
"Taco Tuesday" and Trademark Infringement on the Bar Exam
I see what you did there, Taco Bell. Just before lunchtime, Taco Bell sent me a notification that it was, in fact, Tuesday. It didn’t...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 5, 20224 min read
Pay Attention to the Memo Caption on the MPT
If you’re taking the bar exam in a jurisdiction where you’re asked to complete two Multistate Performance Tests, it’s likely that at...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 28, 20223 min read
Use “Because” Often, But Use It Correctly
The word “because” should be generously used in your essay responses because the word forces you to explain your position, argument,...