COVID-19 and the Bar Exam
Since nearly every state has adopted some component of the bar exam drafted by the National Conference of Bar Examiners, state boards of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 19, 20202 min read
"You Will Do This, and We’ll Get Through It Together."
I grew up in Dallas as a rabid Dallas Cowboys fan. I remember going to Cowboys games at the old Texas Stadium with my dad, mom, and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 19, 20202 min read
"Power Tools" in Bar Preparation
I have an atypical commute to work. Each week, I drive at least 600 miles. Sometimes, I drive twice that. As a result, I find myself in...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 27, 20206 min read
My Recent Marathon Experience
On Sunday, I ran the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon. I wasn’t planning on running the full marathon. I thought I had...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 22, 20192 min read
Dot, Dot, Dot ... Why You Shouldn't Overlook Them
The White House released a five-page summary of a July 2019 telephone call between President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 25, 20192 min read
Dean Tommy's Happy Playlist
Music can have a very relaxing effect on your mind and body. It can also put you in a good mood when times seem gloom. Consider making a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 28, 20195 min read
Preparing for the MEE: NCBE Analyses v. Actual Applicant Responses
More than 40 jurisdictions administer the Multistate Essay Exam (MEE) as part of their bar examinations. This includes the 35 or so...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 17, 20192 min read
Give Conclusion and Issue Statements the Attention They Deserve
Bar exam essay writing isn’t anything examinees haven’t heard before. Be organized. Follow a structure. Incorporate facts. Tie those...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 19, 20193 min read
Don't Turn Your Bar Preparation into Groundhog Day
It’s that time of year when Punxsutawney Phil makes his annual prediction on what is known as Groundhog Day. As the legend goes, if...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 2, 20192 min read
The Bar Exam is Not a Game of Perfect
During the first class meeting of each bar prep course I teach, I usually go around the classroom and ask students their thoughts about...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 16, 20184 min read