

The Year of the Snake: A Lesson in Strategy and Precision
Happy Lunar New Year to those who celebrate! As we enter the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac, it’s a perfect time to reflect on...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 292 min read


Bar Exam Slugging: Lessons from the Hall of Fame's Newest Inductees
Yesterday, baseball fans celebrated as Ichiro Suzuki and other legendary players were voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame . Ichiro’s...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 222 min read


Pace Yourself for the MBE
I spent part of New Year’s Eve attending an NBA game in Indianapolis, where the Indiana Pacers took on the Milwaukee Bucks . The Pacers...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 15 min read


Top Blog Posts of 2024
As we say farewell to 2024, let's take a look at the Top 10 most visited blog posts over the past year: Why the Bump in July 2024 MBE...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 23, 20243 min read


Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day: Imagine Your Future Victory
Happy Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day, bar takers! Happy Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day, bar takers! In the spirit of the iconic...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 8, 20243 min read


Tackling Ties: Columbia Football’s Win and Bar Exam Lessons
As a Yale graduate with a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia, I’ve always had a soft spot for my schools’ athletic...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 24, 20244 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
Nov 9, 20244 min read


Shift from Passive to Active MCQ Strategies
If you’ve been preparing for the bar exam, chances are you’ve encountered a frustrating scenario.  I hear it from students and examinees...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 16, 20243 min read


Restroom Breaks Done Right (With a Nod to Buc-ee's)
For those unfamiliar with Buc-ee’s , it’s not just any gas station—it’s a Texas-based chain of massive convenience stores and travel...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 17, 20244 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
Sep 12, 20242 min read