

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 6, 20253 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 21, 20251 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 6, 20255 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 31, 20251 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 24, 20255 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 20, 20252 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 26, 20251 min read


Teaching Class vs. Peloton: Why My WHOOP Strain Says It All
As a law professor who’s also an avid Peloton user, I found it interesting that my WHOOP band told me that teaching a bar prep class...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 24, 20253 min read


Traveling to the Bar Exam Site: Tips for Managing Time Zones and Performance
When preparing for the bar exam, it’s easy to focus on study schedules, practice tests, and packing essentials, but one aspect often...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 13, 20253 min read


Building Emotional Awareness with LEGO Mood Cubes
I recently spent an evening building the LEGO® Disney Inside Out 2 Mood Cubes set , and it was more than just a fun project—it sparked...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 31, 20242 min read