Order Matters: Examining Standards of Review on Essays
When analyzing strict scrutiny, intermediate scrutiny, or rational basis in a Constitutional Law essay, it’s critical to examine the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 1, 20252 min read
National Essay Day: A Bar Exam Tradition Under Threat? Not Necessarily
Every February 28, we celebrate National Essay Day , a day dedicated to recognizing the power of essays in shaping critical thinking,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 28, 20255 min read
Tug of War and Tough Bar Exam Essay Questions: The Battle of Close Calls
Happy International Tug of War Day (not to be confused with National Tug of War Da y , which is August 27)! You might not have played an...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 19, 20253 min read
An Unexpected Lesson in Audience Awareness
My oldest son recently went on a school trip to Washington, D.C. While there, he texted my wife pictures of famous monuments—like the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 18, 20252 min read
Preparing for the MEE: NCBE Analyses v. Actual Applicant Responses
A total of 48 jurisdictions administer the Multistate Essay Exam (MEE) as part of their bar examinations. This includes the 41...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 13, 20253 min read
The Kansas City Chiefs and the MEE Three-Peat: Which Subjects Could Make History?
The Kansas City Chiefs are on the brink of history, attempting to achieve what no NFL team has ever done: a Super Bowl three-peat. But...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 7, 20251 min read
Superb Owls and Superb Exam Writing: A Timely Reminder
Every year, as Super Bowl LIX weekend approaches, the internet lights up with images of owls—majestic, wise, and, well, superb. Why?...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 4, 20253 min read
Bar Exam Essays Should Be Short n' Sweet
Sabrina Carpenter just won Pop Vocal Album of the Year at the Grammys for Short n' Sweet , and that’s exactly the mindset you should...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 3, 20252 min read
Bar Exam Slugging: Lessons from the Hall of Fame's Newest Inductees
Yesterday, baseball fans celebrated as Ichiro Suzuki and other legendary players were voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame . Ichiro’s...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 22, 20252 min read
"Here" Isn’t Always Here: Using CIRAC Transitions
When it comes to bar exam essays, every word matters. A common problem I’ve been noticing recently is the overuse—or misuse—of the word...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 4, 20252 min read