National Camera Day: A Perfect Day to Review Photographs as Evidence
Today is National Camera Day , making it a perfect time to review how photographs are handled under the rules of evidence for bar exam...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 293 min read
Quick Tip: Hearsay and the Confrontation Clause
In previous posts, I've covered the three core steps for analyzing hearsay on the bar exam: Does the statement meet the definition of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 172 min read
Quick Tip: Hearsay Exceptions
By now, you should now that hearsay isn’t a single-step analysis. It’s a three-part process: 1️⃣ Does the statement meet the definition...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 164 min read
Quick Tip: Hearsay Exclusions
When you spot a potential hearsay issue on the MBE or in an essay, your analysis should follow a structured, three-step approach: 1️⃣...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 152 min read
Quick Tip: Definition of Hearsay
Hearsay makes up roughly one-quarter of the 25 Evidence MBE questions—and it appears on nearly every Evidence essay. As you’re reviewing...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 142 min read
Don’t Leave Easy Points on the Table
Some points on the bar exam are hard-earned. Others are just … forgotten. Left behind. Never even given a chance. And the worst part?...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 182 min read
The ABCs of: Evidence
Here is a collection of 26 important concepts, from A to Z, you need to know about Evidence for the bar exam: A – Admissibility :...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 1110 min read
Quick Tip: Reviewing the Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege on National Psychotherapy Day
September 25 is National Psychotherapy Day. On this day, we not only celebrate the importance of mental health care but also take a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 25, 20241 min read
Quick Tip: Admissibility of Photographs in Court
Happy World Photography Day! As you appreciate the beauty of photographs today, remember that in the legal world, photographs can also...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 19, 20241 min read
Two Names, One Concept, and a Visit to Panera Bread
As you prepare for the bar exam, one common hurdle you might encounter is understanding that many legal concepts are known by different...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 25, 20242 min read