When Guardians of the Galaxy Turns Into a Crim Law Review Session
The holiday season means binge-watching a few TV series and movies with the kids. That means a lot of Marvel Cinematic Universe. At the end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 , there’s a short exchange where Nova Corps officer Rhomann Dey tries to send the new “heroes” off with a warning: "Your criminal records have also been expunged. However, I have to warn you against breaking any laws in the future." Rocket and Drax the Destroyer immediately do what law students, bar ex
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 28, 20252 min read
In the News, On the Bar Exam: Robbery Lessons from the Seven-Minute Louvre Heist
A museum. A freight elevator. And a seven-minute getaway. You read that right. This morning, in a scene that could’ve been ripped straight from Ocean’s 11½ , a crew of thieves pulled off a seven-minute heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris . They used a freight elevator bolted to a truck, angle grinders, and chain saws to smash their way into the Apollo Gallery—the home of the French Crown Jewels. They threatened guards, smashed cases, grabbed jewels once worn by queens, and zi
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 19, 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
The ABCs of: Criminal Law
Here is a collection of 26 important concepts, from A to Z, you need to know about Criminal Law for the bar exam: A – Accomplice...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 23, 20258 min read
Quick Tip: Feeling the Heat
A historic heat dome is gripping much of the Eastern and Central U.S. this week —including right here in Dayton, Ohio. It’s not just...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 21, 20252 min read
In the News, On the Bar Exam: Clarke’s “Home‑Run Robbery” Is a Great Catch But Not Bar‑Level Robbery
Yesterday in Anaheim, A’s rookie Denzel Clarke scaled the wall and pulled off what ESPN dubbed a “home-run robbery.” It was an incredible...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 10, 20251 min read
In the News, On the Exam: When the News Sparks a Bar Prep Review (Common Law Arson)
From time to time, real-world headlines offer a natural opportunity to revisit foundational legal principles. This series draws on those...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 14, 20252 min read
Quick Tip: Liable v. Guilty
One of the most common errors I see on bar exam essays is confusing liable and guilty . These terms (as well as liability and guilt )...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 18, 20241 min read
Lessons From Operation Bear Claw: Statutory Breakdown, Conspiracy, and Search Warrants
Imagine orchestrating an elaborate insurance scam involving a person in a bear costume. Four Los Angeles residents recently found...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 15, 20244 min read
I Can’t Let September Go By Without a Nod to Earth, Wind & Fire
I know, I know—September 21 has come and gone, and I should have posted this blog on that iconic date. But I just couldn’t let the month...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 28, 20243 min read