Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 28, 20241 min read
Beyoncé’s "Blackbird" and the Thirteenth Amendment
During her NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show , Beyoncé delivered a moving rendition of " Blackbird ," the iconic Beatles song written...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 26, 20243 min read
Did You Get What You Wanted for Christmas (or the Bar Exam)?
The day after Christmas is a day of reflection for many. As the glow of holiday celebrations fades, we often hear the inevitable...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 26, 20242 min read
"Your Focus Determines Your Reality"
In Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (Episode I) , Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn shares a profound truth with young Anakin Skywalker : "Your focus...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 24, 20242 min read
The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
As the holiday season wraps up, it’s natural to think about the gifts we give to others. But in the hustle and bustle of the season,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 23, 20243 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 18, 20241 min read
Quick Tip: Liable v. Guilty
One of the most common errors I see on bar exam essays is confusing liable and guilty . These terms (as well as liability and guilt )...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Stop Undermining Yourself: Ditch "I Think" and "I Believe"
When writing bar exam essays, it’s natural to feel uncertain about the rules or your analysis. To hedge that uncertainty, law students...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Taylor Swift's "Errors" Tour Book
Taylor Swift has recently made headlines—not just for the record-breaking success of her Eras Tour , but also for the accompanying "Eras...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 16, 20243 min read
A Swiftie’s Guide to Legal Principles: The End of the Eras
Taylor Swift recently concluded her groundbreaking “ Eras Tour ” on December 8, 2024, in Vancouver, Canada. Spanning 149 shows across...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 10, 20241 min read
MPRE Scores Drop to a Six-Year Low in November 2024
The National Conference of Bar Examiners announced today that the national mean scaled score for the November 2024 Multistate...