Don’t Be the Houston Cougars. Take the Shot.
With 19 seconds left in last night's NCAA men's basketball national championship game, the Houston Courgars had the ball and a chance to...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 8, 20253 min read
Mixology Meets Methodology: What the Bionic Bar Can Teach You About Bar Exam Success
On Royal Caribbean cruise ships, tucked away between the pools, buffets, and Broadway-style shows, you’ll find a dazzling piece of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 8, 20254 min read
Looking Back at UConn’s First, and Making the Start of Bar Prep Your Legacy
In an impressive display of talent and determination, the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team just clinched its 12th...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 6, 20253 min read
The Humor Habit, and Why Bar Takers Might Need It Most
Let’s get serious about not being so serious. Bar prep is brutal. It’s all-consuming, often joy-depleting, and it can turn even the most...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 6, 20255 min read
Bridging the Gap: What the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Can Teach You About Bar Prep
On a recent trip, I found myself lying on my back, looking up as I passed under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge near New York City. It was...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 1, 20255 min read
Louder for the People in the Back: “You Are Stronger Than You Think”
Last week, I shouted at a wall. Literally. But not out of frustration—this time, it was for motivation. I found myself at a colorful,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 30, 20251 min read
Timehop for Bar Exam Prep? Why Tracking Your Progress Matters
This week, I hit a milestone: 3,000 consecutive days on Timehop . That’s over eight years of memories, reflections, and random moments...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 29, 20254 min read
World Poetry Day Special: Bar Prep Limericks
Today is World Poetry Day , and while most folks celebrate with sonnets or haikus, I’m here to honor the unsung hero of legal mnemonics:...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 20, 20252 min read
French Language Day: The French Connection to the Bar Exam
Today, March 20th, marks French Language Day , a celebration of the French language’s global influence. While French is known for its...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 20, 20253 min read
Frustration, Clarity, and the Art of the Simple Answer: March Madness Edition
March is here, and with it comes the madness of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Today, Yale, my alma mater, secured its spot in the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 16, 20254 min read