Don't Let These Two Civil Procedure Mistakes Cost You Easy Points
Civil Procedure is full of concepts that sound alike but answer very different questions. That’s one reason the subject can feel so overwhelming. I regularly see two related mistakes on Civil Procedure essays. Sometimes students use the wrong terminology. Other times, they stop their analysis before it’s complete. The frustrating part is that both mistakes are entirely avoidable once you understand what each concept is actually asking. If you can separate joinder from subject
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 144 min read
Is Erie Doctrine Still Tested on the Legacy UBE?
One of my former students recently asked a great question that I suspect many Legacy UBE examinees have been wondering: I know that Choice of Law is no longer tested on the Legacy UBE beginning with the July 2026 exam. Does that also mean Erie doctrine is gone? The NCBE outline lists Erie under Conflict of Laws, but [my bar review course] still teaches it in Civil Procedure. Should I keep studying it? My answer is an emphatic "YES." I would absolutely continue studying Erie d
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 252 min read
Transfers: From the Gridiron to the Courtroom
College football is back, and once again the transfer portal has changed everything. Big-name quarterbacks have swapped jerseys, giving...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 2, 20253 min read
In the News, On the Bar Exam: Carano’s Case Proves Two Words Can Decide If a Claim Lives or Dies
When the news broke recently that The Mandalorian actress Gina Carano (who played Cara Dune in the Disney+ series) had settled her...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 21, 20253 min read
The Life of a Showgirl Meets the Life of a Bar Examinee
On Wednesday, Taylor Swift revealed the track list for her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl during her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 15, 20259 min read
Same Name, Different Game: Terms That Share a Word but Mean Something Very Different
Peloton’s All for One Music Festival concluded on Monday. It's an annual event where fitness meets music, bringing together a wide range...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 3, 20243 min read
Learning from The Beatles (Part 10 - Songs 91 to 100)
In my ongoing series, I continue to explore how Beatles songs can illustrate key legal concepts. We've already seen how “ Help! ”...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 23, 202410 min read
"My Heart Will Go On" (But Your Case Won't)
The 2024 Paris Olympics officially kicks off in just a few hours, and there’s anticipation (okay, maybe it’s just me) over whether Celine...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 26, 20242 min read
Don't Let Burdens Burden You
Navigating the different burdens in law school and on the bar exam can sometimes be challenging. The terms "burden of proof," "burden of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 21, 20243 min read
Two Names, One Concept, and a Visit to Panera Bread
As you prepare for the bar exam, one common hurdle you might encounter is understanding that many legal concepts are known by different...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 25, 20242 min read