Bar Exam Slugging: Lessons from the Hall of Fame's Newest Inductees
Yesterday, baseball fans celebrated as Ichiro Suzuki and other legendary players were voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame . Ichiro’s...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 222 min read
"Here" Isn’t Always Here: Using CIRAC Transitions
When it comes to bar exam essays, every word matters. A common problem I’ve been noticing recently is the overuse—or misuse—of the word...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 42 min read
Did You Get What You Wanted for Christmas (or the Bar Exam)?
The day after Christmas is a day of reflection for many. As the glow of holiday celebrations fades, we often hear the inevitable...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 26, 20243 min read
Using Merriam-Webster’s 2024 Word of the Year to Maximize Your Bar Exam Points
When Merriam-Webster announced polarization as the 2024 Word of the Year , it underscored how divisions often define our world—and, as...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 9, 20244 min read
The “Inches Short” Lesson
In a thrilling showdown at the Maui Invitational late last night (or early this morning, depending on where you are), the Dayton Flyers...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 26, 20244 min read
Eager Cat vs. Patient Cat: Finding Your Purr-fect Balance in Essay Writing
Answering essay questions under time pressure is one of the biggest challenges in law school and on the bar exam. A strong answer isn't...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 9, 20244 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
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Happy Constitution Day (and a Reminder about Recent SCOTUS Decisions on the Bar Exam)
Happy Constitution Day ! As we celebrate the U.S. Constitution’s role in shaping our government and laws, it’s a good time to remind bar...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 17, 20242 min read
National Chocolate Milkshake Day: Blending Your Way to Bar Exam Success
Today is National Chocolate Milkshake Day . Let’s talk about the perfect blend—not just in your favorite sweet treat, but in your bar...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Bar Exam Slugging: Why Home Runs Can Lead to Strikeouts
Last night, millions of baseball fans tuned in to watch the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, where the sport’s greatest sluggers swung for the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 16, 20242 min read