

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
2 days ago3 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 159 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 238 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 212 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 101 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 152 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


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
Sep 13, 20244 min read