"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 28, 20254 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 26, 20253 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 24, 20253 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 21, 20252 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 18, 20251 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 18, 20254 min read
Bar Prep Like Caitlin Clark Plays Basketball
Last Saturday, I attended my first WNBA game—a packed showdown between the Indiana Fever and the defending-champion, previously...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 17, 20256 min read
Confidence vs. Arrogance: Know the Difference Before It Costs You the Bar Exam
Early in bar prep, most students start making excuses. Maybe it's after bombing a practice MBE set and saying, "Well, I just wasn’t...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 14, 20254 min read
“Out of Pocket for Them Jeans”: Calling Out Your Questionable Bar Prep Moves
Yesterday, Tyrese Halliburton made headlines—but not for dropping dimes or leading the Indiana Pacers to a Game 3 win over the Oklahoma...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 12, 20252 min read
Write It, Believe It, Achieve It: Visualization Lessons from Champions
Visualization is a powerful tool. It’s the practice of mentally rehearsing your goals—not just dreaming about the result, but seeing the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 10, 20252 min read