It’s Mechanical Pencil Day! But Leave Yours at Home for the Bar Exam
Today, July 5, is Mechanical Pencil Day —a perfect moment to appreciate the tool many law students use daily for note-taking, annotating...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 52 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "Out of Gas? How to Beat Fatigue on the Bar Exam"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , June 30, 2025: Even well-prepared examinees sometimes find themselves fading on the last...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 301 min read
Don’t Let the Earphone Moments Kill Your Momentum: Bar Prep Edition
During a recent Peloton ride, my right-ear headphone fell out. I could have stopped, gotten off the bike, picked it up, and put it back...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 303 min read
Route 66 Discipline
Rolla, Missouri , might seem like a small dot on the map, but it’s a memorable stop on Route 66 , the “Main Street of America.” For...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 282 min read
"Oops!... I Did It Again" Turns 25
If you've been following my bar prep writing, you know I often tie pop culture into study strategies— Taylor Swift , Star Wars , sports ,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 284 min read
Cooper Flagg’s Mom Was Right: If You’re the Biggest in the Gym, Find a New One
Last night, Cooper Flagg became the Number 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. His rise wasn’t just about talent—it was about mindset....
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 263 min read
Going the Distance: Faith Kipyegon, the Sub-4 Mile, and the Bar Exam
In just a couple of days, on Thursday, June 26, in Paris, all eyes will be on Kenyan track star Faith Kipyegon as she chases history:...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 243 min read
Read the Statutes First: A Simple MPT Strategy That Pays Off
When tackling an MPT, it’s tempting to dive into the cases first. After all, they're written in narrative form and often seem more...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 212 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "Working During Bar Prep: 5 Strategies to Stay on Track"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , June 17, 2025: In an ideal world, preparing for the bar exam would be your only job....
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 181 min read
ABC = Always Be Checking
You’ve probably know the shorthand "ABC" as "Always Be Closing," especially if you’ve seen Alec Baldwin’s intense (and let’s be honest,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 184 min read