Tommy Sangchompuphen
- Sep 13
- 4 min
Friday the 13th and Legal Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions
It's Friday, September 13, 2024. Friday the 13th has long been a symbol of superstition and fear, a day when many believe bad luck runs...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
- Aug 29
- 3 min
Burglarized, Yes. Burgled, Yes. Robbery, No.
Criminal law on most bar exams is a bit unusual. Criminal law often tests a mix of common law principles and generally accepted legal...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
- Aug 23
- 10 min
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
- Jul 21
- 3 min
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
- Jun 25
- 2 min
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 22
- 3 min
Feeling the Heat: Reviewing Criminal Law Concepts During a Heatwave
A dangerous heat wave is bringing higher-than-usual temperatures to much of the U.S. this weekend, including over parts of the Ohio...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
- Jun 20
- 3 min
A Pin Worth Holding Onto
Recently, as I rummaged through my basement, I stumbled upon a childhood treasure—a pin autographed by the members of Wilson Phillips. If...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
- Jun 17
- 3 min
Bun and Done: Bar Exam Concepts from the Mouths of Chestnut, Kobayashi
In the world of competitive eating, few rivalries have garnered as much attention and excitement as the battle between Joey Chestnut and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
- Jun 3
- 2 min
How Pride Month Can Shape Exam Questions
Pride Month is an annual celebration that takes place in June to honor the LGBTQ+ community and commemorate the Stonewall Riots of June...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
- May 25
- 3 min
Why Keeping Up with Kim Kardashian Can Help with Essay Writing
Have you been keeping up with “The Kardashians”? "The Kardashians" is a reality TV show centered around Kim Kardashian and the rest of...