

The “Inches Short” Lesson
In a thrilling showdown at the Maui Invitational late last night (or early this morning, depending on where you are), the Dayton Flyers...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 26, 20244 min read


My Peloton Milestone Classes
Updated October 21, 2025 Cycling 2,000th Ride 30 min Power Zone Endurance Ride Instructor Matt Wilpers October 1, 2024 1,700th Ride 30 min EDM Ride Instructor Emma Lovewell January 13, 2024 1,600th Ride 15 min 70s Ride Instructor Leanne Hainsby October 15, 2023 1,500th Ride 30 min 2010s Pop Ride Instructor Ally Love July 10, 2023 1,400th Ride 30 min 80s Ride Instructor Leanne Hainsby April 9, 2023 1,200th Ride 30 min Disco Ride Instructor Hannah Frankson October 24, 2022

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 24, 20242 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


Debunking 12 MPRE Myths
The Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam plays an important role in the journey to becoming a licensed attorney. However, it’s...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 21, 20245 min read


Lessons from a Foggy Morning
This morning, I looked out my window and saw a landscape softened by fog—a heavy, gray blanket that blurred the edges of the world around...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Lessons From Operation Bear Claw: Statutory Breakdown, Conspiracy, and Search Warrants
Imagine orchestrating an elaborate insurance scam involving a person in a bear costume. Four Los Angeles residents recently found...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 15, 20244 min read


ABA Student Lawyer: "How to Avoid 10 Common Bar Application and Exam Pitfalls"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer, November 14, 2024: Navigating the bar application process can feel as daunting as the exam itself. Small errors, careless omissions, and honest misunderstandings can lead to costly and unnecessary delays—or, even worse, being denied the opportunity to sit for the bar exam ... let me dive into some common application pitfalls, share some real-life cautionary tales, and provide actionable tips to help you avoid these problems when

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 14, 20241 min read


Why We Shouldn’t Capitalize “BAR” in “Bar Exam”
It’s time we clear the air on something that’s been bugging me for a while. Let’s talk about the word “bar,” as in the “bar exam,” and...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Pros and Cons of Staying at the Exam Site Hotel
When I stayed at a race host hotel for the CNO Financial Monumental Marathon in Indianapolis yesterday, November 9, I quickly realized...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 10, 20243 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