The Year of the Horse and the Bar Exam Next Week: Stay in Your Lane
The Lunar New Year begins today, and it ushers in the Year of the Horse (specifically the Fire Horse). If you’re taking the bar exam next week, that timing feels almost too perfect. Horses don’t win by darting all over the track. They win by staying controlled, conserving energy, and moving forward with purpose. That’s exactly what the bar exam rewards too, especially at this stage. Here’s the theme for the remaining few days of your bar preparation: Stay in your lane . And
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 174 min read
If MBE Subjects Were Winter Olympic Sports
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are currently underway. I thought it would be fun to imagine the MBE subjects as Winter Olympic sports. The point isn't to become a sports expert overnight. The point is to use the sports as a simple way to remember what each subject feels like on test day, what it rewards, and what usually causes people to lose points. Civil Procedure = Curling Curling is the sport that looks like “shuffleboard on ice.” Two teams slide heavy granite st
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 77 min read
A Winning Percentage in Baseball … and on the Bar Exam
The MLB regular season has just two weeks left before the postseason begins, and one number jumps out to me: The Milwaukee Brewers are...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 16, 20253 min read
When the MBE Rises, the Whole Bar Exam Rises With It
Yesterday, the National Conference of Bar Examiners announced that the median score on the July 2025 Multistate Bar Examination rose to...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 29, 20253 min read
Beyond the Arc (3/5): Sabrina Ionescu’s Starry Splash and How WNBA 3-Point Analytics Can Help You Prioritize your Studying
"Beyond the Arc" chronicles my recent trip to the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend (July 18-19) in Indianapolis. This five-part series blends the excitement of All-Star Weekend and the celebration of women’s basketball with practical bar exam tips, advice, and strategies. Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it's that there are bar exam lessons everywhere. From fan experiences to game-day energy, each post offers quick takeaways to keep you motivated and focused on your bar p
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 23, 20253 min read
Why Is Real Property on the MBE So Hard?
Real Property on the MBE has a reputation for being one of the toughest subjects—and that’s not just your imagination. If it feels like...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 8, 20253 min read
Why Being “Average” in Your Bar Prep MC Performance Is Completely Fine
It’s late in the bar prep season, and your multiple-choice practice test scores might have you questioning everything. Perhaps you're...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 5, 20253 min read
It’s Mechanical Pencil Day! But Leave Yours at Home for the Bar Exam
Today, July 5, is Mechanical Pencil Day —a perfect moment to appreciate the tool many law students use daily for note-taking, annotating...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 5, 20252 min read
You Can’t Find What You’re Not Looking For: The Munchos Rule of Bar Exam Fact-Spotting
The other day, I had a craving for a nostalgic snack I hadn’t thought about in years: Munchos potato chip s. Light, airy, salty, and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 25, 20252 min read
Mixology Meets Methodology: What the Bionic Bar Can Teach You About Bar Exam Success
On Royal Caribbean cruise ships, tucked away between the pools, buffets, and Broadway-style shows, you’ll find a dazzling piece of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 8, 20254 min read