Signs of the Times: Marathon Signs That Could Totally Work for Bar Exam Takers, Too
I ran the Flying Pig Marathon last weekend—specifically the Skyline 3-Way Challenge —and while I didn’t take pictures of the signs, I...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 6, 20253 min read
Misplaced Means Missed: Why Misplaced Discussions on the MPT Don’t Earn Credit
If you’re prepping for the bar exam, you’ve likely heard that the Multistate Performance Test is “just like real lawyering.” You’re...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 5, 20253 min read
Revenge of the Sith: Don’t Let Bar Prep Pull You to the Dark Side
Most people know about May the Fourth —a celebration of Star Wars heroes like the Jedi, with the famous pun, “May the Fourth Be With...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 5, 20252 min read
What Running the 3-Way Skyline Challenge Taught Me About the Bar Exam
This past weekend, I crossed four finish lines in Cincinnati as part of the Flying Pig Marathon’s 3-Way Skyline Challenge . J ust under...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 5, 20255 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "How to Gamify Your Law School Studies for Free"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , May 1, 2025: I’ve always been drawn to gamification—whether it’s tracking a streak on...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 30, 20251 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "How to Conquer 3L Burnout and Start Bar Prep Strong"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , April 21, 2025: After three years of stress and studying, many students enter their...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 21, 20251 min read
“Got to Get Out” of the Exam: Bar Prep, Reality-Show Style
I don’t watch a lot of TV during the semester, but when I do, I want pure escapism. I want brain rot. I don’t want to analyze or take...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 19, 20253 min read
There Are No Easter Eggs in Bar Exam Essays
It’s almost Easter Sunday, and maybe you’re thinking about Easter egg hunts, candy-filled baskets, or hidden surprises. In pop culture,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 18, 20252 min read
Andor Season 2 Drops Next Week, But Season 1 Still Has a Lot to Say About the Bar Exam
Next week, Andor Season 2 premieres on Disney+, and I couldn’t be more excited. But if you’ve never heard of the show—or only vaguely...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 18, 20254 min read
Same Beat, Different Bars: What Megan Thee Stallion’s Remix and Bar Prep Terminology Have in Common
This morning, deep into a Zone 3 hiking workout on my Peloton Tread, something familiar—and unfamiliar—popped up on the screen. "We Will...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 13, 20253 min read