Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 141 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...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 42 min read
Postmarked by vs. Received by: Understanding Deadlines
In the realm of deadlines, the nuances between "postmarked by" and "received by" can determine success or failure, eligibility or...
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
Aug 114 min read
The Price of a Missed Deadline: Jordan Chiles’ Olympic Heartbreak and Bar Exam Mishaps
The Paris Olympics concluded today, but not without controversy. As the world said "au revoir" to the 2024 Summer Games, we are...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 153 min read
You Can't Spell "Analysis" Without "Anal"
When preparing for the bar exam or tackling law school assignments, it's crucial to master the CIRAC method (Conclusion, Issue, Rule,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 43 min read
Chew on This: Navigating Exam Room Rules with Ease
Recently, I visited the iconic gum wall at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington. For those unfamiliar, the gum wall is a unique and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 17, 20232 min read
California Moves One Step Closer to Adopting an Alternative to the Traditional Bar Exam
An alternative licensing program for attorneys in California is one step closer becoming reality. Yesterday, the State Bar of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 15, 20234 min read
TBLE's February 2023 General Instruction Manual
I had the opportunity to compare the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners’ February 2023 General Instruction Manual with its July 2022...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 18, 20228 min read
Skol, Vikings (or “It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over 2.0”)
I grew in up Dallas, and I currently live in Dayton, which is sometimes referred to as a suburb of Cincinnati (Dayton’nati is what you...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 4, 20223 min read
Never Too Early to Plan What to Wear for the Bar Exam
Today is National Sock Day. Yes, there is such a thing. According to the website, National Today, “National Sock Day, celebrated on...