The Road to (the other) 270
With the Presidential Election just days away, the number 270 is in the news a lot. It takes 270 electoral votes to win the 2020...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 30, 20205 min read
Go with the Flow: Using Flow Charts to Complement Your Studying
For visual learners, like me, incorporating flow charts into your studying can be a valuable addition to your exam preparation. Flow...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 21, 20201 min read
COVID-19 Positivity Rates Where July Bar Exams Will Be Administered
With the July 2020 bar exam less than three weeks ago, jurisdictions are still canceling, postponing, and modifying this highest of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 9, 20203 min read
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