Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 123 min read
Why We Shouldn’t Capitalize “BAR” in “Bar Exam”
It’s time we clear the air on something that’s been bugging me for a while. Let’s talk about the word “bar,” as in the “bar exam,” and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 242 min read
Question: Does Punctuation Matter on the Bar Exam? Yes!
Today is National Punctuation Day. It's (and not " its ") the perfect opportunity to reflect on how small things—like commas, periods,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 153 min read
You Can't Spell "Analysis" Without "Anal"
When preparing for the bar exam or tackling law school assignments, it's crucial to master the CIRAC method (Conclusion, Issue, Rule,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 283 min read
Appreciate the Importance of Tone
During a recent hearing in former President Donald Trump's classified documents case in Florida, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Print and Read Your Memo Before Hitting "Submit"
I teach a legal research and writing course, and I recently finished reviewing my students’ closed memo assignment. If you’re not...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 3, 20233 min read
National Sandwich Day: Whether a Hot Dog Is a Sandwich, CIRAC-style
It's National Sandwich Day, so what better way to celebrate today than to answer the much-debated question of whether a hot dog is a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 4, 20236 min read
Hey ChatGPT: "Write a song about a closed memo assignment in the form of Taylor Swift's ..."
My students are getting ready to turn in their closed memo assignment for a legal writing and research course I'm teaching this semester....