

You Can't Appeal Every Call
Yesterday, the United States Men's National Team advanced in the FIFA World Cup. But the victory came at a cost. Forward Folarin Balogun received a red card that many believed was undeserved. Fans questioned the decision. Commentators debated it. The U.S. coaching staff clearly disagreed with the referee's call. But none of that changed the outcome. Under FIFA's rules, the automatic one-match suspension resulting from the red card could not be appealed. Whether the referee go

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 32 min read


Bar Results Are Coming Out Faster
The National Conference of Bar Examiners is maintaining a running list of bar exam results , and so far, it has posted statistics for 19 jurisdictions from the February 2026 administration. That list is still developing. Some jurisdictions, like Indiana , have already released results but aren't yet reflected in the NCBE’s data. Even with that caveat, a clear trend is emerging: results are being released earlier. Source: https://www.ncbex.org/statistics-research/bar-exam-resu

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 122 min read


A Clearer Picture: July 2025 Bar Exam Results Across 31 Jurisdictions
(Follow-up to “ Early Signals from July 2025 Bar Exam Results ,” Sept. 9, 2025) The early snapshots are beginning to take shape. As of...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 10, 20251 min read


Early Signals from July 2025 Bar Exam Results
The National Conference of Bar Examiners has begun releasing first-time bar passage rate s for jurisdictions that have reported July 2025...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 9, 20252 min read


When the MBE Rises, the Whole Bar Exam Rises With It
Yesterday, the National Conference of Bar Examiners announced that the median score on the July 2025 Multistate Bar Examination rose to...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 29, 20253 min read


Album of the Year? Bar Prep Playlist of the Year! How Music Boosts Learning and Retention
Tonight, the Grammy Awards will crown a new Album of the Year , celebrating the artistry and impact of music. But beyond the awards and...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 2, 20252 min read


Year-Over-Year Comparisons in Bar Exam Pass Rates for July 2024 (continuously updated)
Updated Oct. 14, 2024, 3:19 p.m. (ET) The NCBE has now released detailed bar passage rates for 35 jurisdictions. This includes the...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 14, 202410 min read


Why the Bump in July 2024 MBE Scores Could Be Good News for Bar Exam Takers
According to today's announcement from the National Conference of Bar Examiners , the national mean scaled score on the July 2024...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 29, 20242 min read


February 2024 Bar Exam Update: Jurisdictions See Progress, Setbacks in First-Time Passage Rates
We're getting near the end of the February 2024 bar results season. As of this morning, the National Conference of Bar Examiners has...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 30, 20242 min read


Feb. 2024 Results: Early Reports Indicate a Rebound in Pass Rates for First-Time Takers
UPDATED: April 17, 2024, 7:00 am (EDT) So far, the National Conference of Bar Examiners has posted detailed bar exam statistics for the...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 17, 20246 min read