

Less Is More: The Case for Short Conclusions
When responding to bar exam essays, you might feel compelled to craft lengthy conclusion paragraphs to wrap up your response, putting...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Clear the Throat Clearers
Throat clearers are introductory phrases or sentences that writers use to start their responses but do not add substantive value to the...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 3, 20242 min read


"Fortnight" of Knowledge: Musical and Subject Matter Combinations
Unexpected duets often surprise and delight music fans by merging different styles and genres. A recent example is the collaboration...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 30, 20243 min read


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...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 25, 20243 min read


Enjoy "IF" on the Big Screen, Not in Your Essays
It’s summertime—unofficially, at least. With it comes the peak season for movies. With two children at home, my summer promises to be a...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 19, 20243 min read


Why Typing Beats Handwriting Every Time
Occasionally, I receive inquiries from prospective examinees regarding the decision between typing or handwriting their responses for the...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 23, 20242 min read


The Power of "Because" vs. the Pitfalls of "If"
I previously wrote about the importance of liberally using the word “because” throughout your analysis or application sections of your...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 19, 20243 min read


"Swelce" and Subject Combinations on the MEE
“Traylor” and “Tayvis” are so September 2023. Apparently, the new relationship mashup moniker for Taylor Swift and Kansas Chiefs tight...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 8, 20243 min read


National Spaghetti Day and Bar Essays: Untangling the Mess for Success
If you follow my blog, you understand that I always look for unique and unconventional ways to enhance students’ learning. Well, on...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 4, 20244 min read


What FSU's Snub from the CFP Can Remind Bar Examinees About Relative Grading
I’m not a Florida State football fan. But I feel for those who are. It didn’t matter that the Seminoles compiled an undefeated 13-0...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 5, 20234 min read