ABA Student Lawyer: "KPop Demon Hunters’ Study Tips for the Bar Exam"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , November 18, 2025: At its core, KPop Demon Hunters is about learning to harmonize strength and vulnerability. The Honmoon—a barrier woven from music, memory, and courage—remains strong only when its keepers accept every part of themselves, even the pieces they fear. Rumi’s journey shows that peace isn’t found in suppressing demons, but in singing through them. Law students face a similar challenge. The pressures of exams, per
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 181 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "How LEGO Thinking Strengthens Law School and Bar Exam Prep"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , November 10, 2025: If you’ve stepped into my office, you’ve probably noticed the LEGO displays. Some may question my love of LEGO. They may wonder, “Aren’t these toys meant for kids?” But to me, LEGO is much more than plastic bricks. It’s a way of thinking, a method of problem-solving, and a metaphor for what we do as lawyers and, especially, what you are doing as law students preparing for classes and eventually the bar exam.
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 101 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "How to Thrive in Law School as an Introvert"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , October 16, 2025: When people think of law school success, they often imagine students who are loud in class, quick to volunteer, and seemingly at ease in every networking event. The “easy” advice introverts often hear? “Just become more extroverted.” But that’s not realistic. Nor is it necessary. I say this from experience: I was an introvert as a law student, I was an introvert as a practicing lawyer, and I remain an introv
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 161 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "'The Life of a Showgirl': Lessons on Resilience and Community for Law Students"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , October 6, 2025: "Law school, like show business, demands everything but gives back...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 61 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "Why Your Undergrad Study Habits May Not Work in Law School"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , October 3, 2025: "Hey 1Ls. Feeling like you’re struggling already? You’re not alone....
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 51 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "An In-Depth Guide to Outlining in Law School"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , September 24, 2025: "When it comes to law school, nothing gets more eye rolls than the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 241 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "An In-Depth Guide to Case Briefing in Law School"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , August 26, 2025: One of the first skills new students learn in law school is how to...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 271 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "'End Game': How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement Is a Lesson in Prenups"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , August 26, 2025: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged. While fans (and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 271 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "A Law Student’s Guide to Time Management"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , July 28, 2025: Time is one of the most precious commodities in law school. Whether...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 311 min read
It’s Go Time: Bar Exam Locker-Room Pep Talk
Passing this along to students, grads, and friends sitting for the bar. Cue the dramatic music. Lace up your mental sneakers. It’s go...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 251 min read