Fall Back, Move Forward, and Make the Most of the End of Daylight Saving Time
Tomorrow, we “fall back” and gain an extra hour as Daylight Saving Time ends. For many, it’s a rare chance to catch up on sleep or enjoy...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 2, 20242 min read
Don’t Rely on Adrenaline Alone: Build Endurance Through Preparation and Practice
Some people say that adrenaline will get you through the bar exam, and in part, they’re right. A rush of adrenaline can give you a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 29, 20244 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "Is the February Bar Exam Harder Than the July Exam?"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , October 28, 2024: "I’ve heard this question countless times from students and graduates...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 28, 20241 min read
A Lesson from Denny’s: Know When to Close the Books
We’ve all been there—feeling the pressure to study for hours on end, believing that more time automatically means more success. But this...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 22, 20243 min read
Why I Ask My Students About Their Guilty Pleasures—and How It Helps with Bar Preparation
One of the questions I pose in pre-course surveys in classes I teach is, "What is your guilty pleasure?" Some might wonder why on earth...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 20, 20242 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 16, 20243 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 13, 20242 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 13, 20243 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 12, 20242 min read
Even the Best Can Be Defeated: What Yesterday's College Football Upsets Can Teach Us About the Bar Exam
College football fans were stunned last night as several top-ranked teams faced unexpected and crushing defeats at the hands of unranked...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 6, 20243 min read