

ABA Student Lawyer: "How to Thrive in Law School as an Introvert"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , October 16, 2025: When people think of law school success, they often imagine students who are loud in class, quick to volunteer, and seemingly at ease in every networking event. The “easy” advice introverts often hear? “Just become more extroverted.” But that’s not realistic. Nor is it necessary. I say this from experience: I was an introvert as a law student, I was an introvert as a practicing lawyer, and I remain an introv

Tommy Sangchompuphen
5 days ago1 min read


A Lot Going On at the Moment: Taylor Swift, Bar Prep, and Managing Overload
As Taylor Swift fans know, anticipation is building with her upcoming release of Life of a Showgirl just a few days away. The timing...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 14 min read


ABA Student Lawyer: "'Look for the Helpers': A Bar Exam Survival Guide Rooted in Support"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , May 14, 2025: This article is your reminder—and maybe even your permission slip—to seek...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 151 min read


Signs of the Times: Marathon Signs That Could Totally Work for Bar Exam Takers, Too
I ran the Flying Pig Marathon last weekend—specifically the Skyline 3-Way Challenge —and while I didn’t take pictures of the signs, I...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 63 min read


ABA Student Lawyer: "How to Conquer 3L Burnout and Start Bar Prep Strong"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , April 21, 2025: After three years of stress and studying, many students enter their...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 211 min read


The Humor Habit, and Why Bar Takers Might Need It Most
Let’s get serious about not being so serious. Bar prep is brutal. It’s all-consuming, often joy-depleting, and it can turn even the most...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 65 min read


Louder for the People in the Back: “You Are Stronger Than You Think”
Last week, I shouted at a wall. Literally. But not out of frustration—this time, it was for motivation. I found myself at a colorful,...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 311 min read


Managing Consequences-Based Pressure
Every bar exam taker knows the weight of the exam. The bar exam determines whether years of law school, countless hours of studying, and...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 245 min read


Color Your Way to Bar Exam Success
When you think of bar prep, “coloring” probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But hear me out—coloring isn’t just for kids....

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 202 min read


Need a Boost Before the February Bar Exam?
If you’re gearing up for the February bar exam, you’ve likely been putting in long hours, reviewing outlines, tackling practice...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 261 min read