Tommy Sangchompuphen
2 days ago3 min read
Reflections from My Journey Across Three Law Schools
This year marks significant milestones for three law schools that have shaped my journey as an educator. The Appalachian School of Law is...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
5 days ago3 min read
NCBE Confirms Shift to Absolute Grading in NextGen Bar Exam
The National Conference of Bar Examiners yesterday published a summary of its recent field testing as part of its ongoing implementation...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
5 days ago3 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 1410 min read
Year-Over-Year Comparisons in Bar Exam Pass Rates for July 2024 (continuously updated)
Updated Oct. 14, 2024, 3:19 p.m. (ET) The NCBE has now released detailed bar passage rates for 35 jurisdictions. This includes the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 142 min read
Savor the Process: How Bar Prep is Like Enjoying Dessert on National Dessert Day
It’s National Dessert Day , and while everyone’s indulging in their favorite treats, let’s take a moment to think about how dessert can...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 133 min read
Kudos to Michigan: A Call to Others for Transparency in the Transition to NextGen Bar Exam
As law students across the country prepare for an evolving bar exam landscape, uncertainty looms. Michigan, however, has taken a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 132 min read
The Two Pains: Discipline vs. Disappointment
On October 12, 2024, during ESPN College Gameday , legendary football coach Nick Saban shared a variation of an old quote when talking...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 122 min read
California Bar Exam Update: Remote Testing and New Subject Areas Added
This week, the California Supreme Court and the Committee of Bar Examiners made significant changes to the state bar exam: On Thursday,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 113 min read
The Perfect Recipe: Why You Shouldn't Replace Essential Parts of Your Bar Prep Course
We’ve all been there—eager to try something new, only to realize the original formula was perfect all along. Recently, I decided to try...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 92 min read
World Post Day & The Mailbox Rule
Happy World Post Day ! You might be wondering why today, October 9, a day celebrating the Universal Postal Union and the importance of...