

In the News, On the Bar Exam: A Courtroom Error and a Bar Exam Essay Writing Tip
From time to time, real-world headlines offer a natural opportunity to revisit foundational legal principles. This series draws on those...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
6 days ago3 min read


The Louvre Lesson: Narrowing Issue Statements for Sharper Essays
If you’ve ever been to Paris, you’ve probably seen the famous tourist photo outside the Louvre Museum. People line up, raise their hands...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 163 min read


Article 2 or Common Law? Make the Right Call on Contracts Essays
One of the most overlooked ways to lose points on a Contracts or Sales essay is failing to identify the correct applicable law—whether...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 252 min read


National Ice Cream Day: What To Do When Brain Freeze on the Bar Exam Happens?
It’s National Ice Cream Day . Go enjoy a cone (or two). But since we’re in bar prep mode, this got me thinking about brain freeze. Not...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 203 min read


Should You Use Scratch Paper During the Bar Exam?
Many bar takers say, "I need to use scratch paper to organize my thoughts." It feels familiar and comforting, especially under stress....

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 54 min read


Remember to Capitalize Names on the Bar Exam
We live in a world where celebrities like billie eilish sometimes stylize their names in lowercase for artistic effect. But there is no...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 12 min read


National Typewriter Day Edition: Why Typing Beats Handwriting Every Time
Today is National Typewriter Day , a celebration of the once-revolutionary device that paved the way for modern typing as we know it....

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 233 min read


Same Concepts, Different Questions: Why Reviewing Old MEEs Matters
Bar exam takers often focus on memorizing outlines, drilling multiple-choice questions, and passively reviewing rule statements. But if...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 314 min read


In the News, On the Bar Exam: "They're Not All Apple iPhones ..."
During a recent CNN interview , U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen commented on former President Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on Apple products:...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 231 min read


Misplaced Means Missed: Why Misplaced Discussions on the MPT Don’t Earn Credit
If you’re prepping for the bar exam, you’ve likely heard that the Multistate Performance Test is “just like real lawyering.” You’re...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 53 min read