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Year-Over-Year Comparisons in Bar Exam Pass Rates for July 2024 (continuously updated)

Updated Sept. 18, 2024, 4:40 p.m. (ET) As of today, the National Conference of Bar Examiners has posted detailed passage rates for 15...

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Finding Your Footing Your First Year of Law School

Last night, Dancing with the Stars kicked off its 33rd season with a premiere that gave us all the excitement we hoped for. From...

Tommy Sangchompuphen

Happy Constitution Day (and a Reminder about Recent SCOTUS Decisions on the Bar Exam)

Happy Constitution Day ! As we celebrate the U.S. Constitution’s role in shaping our government and laws, it’s a good time to remind bar...

Tommy Sangchompuphen

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

Stones River National Battlefield: The 13th Amendment and Its Impact on Bar Exam Preparation

Recently, I visited the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where the Union’s victory in one of the bloodiest...

Tommy Sangchompuphen

Friday the 13th and Legal Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions

It's Friday, September 13, 2024. Friday the 13th has long been a symbol of superstition and fear, a day when many believe bad luck runs...

Tommy Sangchompuphen

What's Your "Hype Song"? (Fall 2024 Edition)

In almost every course I teach, I ask students to identify their "hype song"—a song that gets them excited, motivated, and ready to...

Tommy Sangchompuphen

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

The Legacy of James Earl Jones: Darth Vader Quotes and How They Prepare You for the Bar Exam

James Earl Jones , the iconic voice behind Darth Vader and Mufasa, passed away today at the age of 93. His powerful voice brought...

Tommy Sangchompuphen

3 Lessons from Aryna Sabalenka’s U.S. Open Victory

Yesterday, Aryna Sabalenka captured her first U.S. Open women’s singles title , but it wasn’t just the win that inspired me—it was her...

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