Don’t Let the Earphone Moments Kill Your Momentum: Bar Prep Edition
During a recent Peloton ride, my right-ear headphone fell out. I could have stopped, gotten off the bike, picked it up, and put it back...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 30, 20253 min read
How to Read a Dissenting Opinion (Especially if You're a 1L)
Justice Sotomayor's blistering dissent in DHS v. D.V.D. (June 2025) is a masterclass in judicial disagreement. It's passionate, precise,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 25, 20254 min read
Digital Highlighting for Law School Exams: How to Make the Most of On-Screen Questions
Back in 1L year, many of us treated highlighting like a form of art. Rainbow-colored casebooks, color-coded outlines, and highlighter...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 4, 20254 min read
The NBA Skills Challenge DQ: What It Teaches Us About Good-Faith Effort in Law School
Last night, during the NBA's Kia Skills Challenge , San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul were disqualified for failing...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 16, 20255 min read
End-of-Semester Review: Tips for 1Ls, 2Ls and Graduates to Refresh and Recharge Over the Winter Break
As the semester winds down and the winter break approaches, it's crucial for law students to strike the right balance between relaxation...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 7, 20245 min read
Fall Back, Move Forward, and Make the Most of the End of Daylight Saving Time
Tomorrow, we “fall back” and gain an extra hour as Daylight Saving Time ends. For many, it’s a rare chance to catch up on sleep or enjoy...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 2, 20242 min read
Reflections from My Journey Across Three Law Schools
This year marks significant milestones for three law schools that have shaped my journey as an educator. The Appalachian School of Law is...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 20, 20243 min read
The Power of Mascots: Why Your Law School Spirit Matters
This week, I came across a little guy— Rudy Flyer , the University of Dayton’s beloved mascot, in plush form—while grabbing lunch (at...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 27, 20243 min read
Running Your Own Race: How Law School, Like a Marathon, Tests Your Private Preparation
Yesterday, I ran the Air Force Half Marathon . It was hot. Brutally hot. So hot, in fact, that the race was flagged at a severe level...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 22, 20243 min read
Finding Your Footing Your First Year of Law School
Last night, Dancing with the Stars kicked off its 33rd season with a premiere that gave us all the excitement we hoped for. From...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 18, 20242 min read