You Can’t Find What You’re Not Looking For: The Munchos Rule of Bar Exam Fact-Spotting
The other day, I had a craving for a nostalgic snack I hadn’t thought about in years: Munchos potato chip s. Light, airy, salty, and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
4 days ago2 min read
Use the Entire Time Given to You, Like Giannis Antetokounmpo
If you’ve ever watched the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo at the free throw line, you’ve probably noticed two things: 1️⃣ He...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 202 min read
Don’t Be the Houston Cougars. Take the Shot.
With 19 seconds left in last night's NCAA men's basketball national championship game, the Houston Courgars had the ball and a chance to...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 83 min read
Mixology Meets Methodology: What the Bionic Bar Can Teach You About Bar Exam Success
On Royal Caribbean cruise ships, tucked away between the pools, buffets, and Broadway-style shows, you’ll find a dazzling piece of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 84 min read
“Slow Down” — From The Beatles to the Bar Exam
I recently heard The Beatles' version of “ Slow Down ." It caught my attention—not just because it’s a high-energy classic, but because...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 72 min read
Digital Highlighting for Law School Exams: How to Make the Most of On-Screen Questions
Back in 1L year, many of us treated highlighting like a form of art. Rainbow-colored casebooks, color-coded outlines, and highlighter...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 44 min read
Frustration, Clarity, and the Art of the Simple Answer: March Madness Edition
March is here, and with it comes the madness of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Today, Yale, my alma mater, secured its spot in the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 164 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
Recency Bias and the Bar Exam: A Double-Edged Sword
A student recently shared that she was able to answer an essay question correctly because she had just reviewed the material on that...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 183 min read
Toasting the Bar: Making Every Second Count on the MBE
If you’ve ever watched a toaster at work (and let’s be honest, we’ve all zoned out staring at one at some point), you know that it takes...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 313 min read