Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 314 min read
Arizona's New Pathway to Legal Practice
I've had to field quite a few questions recently about Arizona's new program for bar exam takers who didn't quite score high enough to...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 302 min read
Why Free MPRE Courses Are the Bar Prep Equivalent of Costco’s Rotisserie Chickens
For those who haven't experienced it yet, Costco's rotisserie chicken is a phenomenon in the retail world. Priced at a consistently low...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 292 min read
Why the Bump in July 2024 MBE Scores Could Be Good News for Bar Exam Takers
According to today's announcement from the National Conference of Bar Examiners , the national mean scaled score on the July 2024...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 293 min read
Burglarized, Yes. Burgled, Yes. Robbery, No.
Criminal law on most bar exams is a bit unusual. Criminal law often tests a mix of common law principles and generally accepted legal...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 275 min read
9 Minutes, 3 Times a Day, 7 Days a Week: Enhancing Your Study Routine the Dayton Way
As a teacher, I’m always exploring new ways to help my students enhance their study habits and succeed in law school and on the bar exam....
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 263 min read
Avoiding Bunkers and Blunders: Strategic Bar Prep Inspired by the Old Course
It's been a pretty good August for professional golfer Lydia Ko . Yesterday, the New Zealander and future Hall of Famer captured her...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 243 min read
The Kobe Bryant Way to Give Yourself a Bar Exam Advantage
On Kobe Bryant Day, celebrated every August 24th, we honor the legacy of a basketball legend and the relentless pursuit of excellence he...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 2310 min read
Learning from The Beatles (Part 10 - Songs 91 to 100)
In my ongoing series, I continue to explore how Beatles songs can illustrate key legal concepts. We've already seen how “ Help! ”...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 224 min read
Boxers or Briefs? In Law School, It’s All About the Case Briefs
As another year of law school begins for aspiring lawyers, you’ll likely hear the same question echoing in the halls from almost every...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 213 min read
No Medals, No Problem: How Raygun Turned a Zero into the Ultimate Win for Self-Expression
Lessons from Raygun's Olympic Performance: Be Yourself, Have Fun, and Overcome Backlash Recently, I found myself wanting to join in on...