Remember to Capitalize Names on the Bar Exam
We live in a world where celebrities like billie eilish sometimes stylize their names in lowercase for artistic effect. But there is no...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 1, 20252 min read
Same Concepts, Different Questions: Why Reviewing Old MEEs Matters
Bar exam takers often focus on memorizing outlines, drilling multiple-choice questions, and passively reviewing rule statements. But if...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 31, 20254 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
There Are No Easter Eggs in Bar Exam Essays
It’s almost Easter Sunday, and maybe you’re thinking about Easter egg hunts, candy-filled baskets, or hidden surprises. In pop culture,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 18, 20252 min read
Say What It Is, Not What It Isn’t
Legal writing is about clarity. Precision. Getting to the point. But too often, law students and bar examinees hedge their statements or...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 6, 20252 min read
National Essay Day: A Bar Exam Tradition Under Threat? Not Necessarily
Every February 28, we celebrate National Essay Day , a day dedicated to recognizing the power of essays in shaping critical thinking,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 28, 20255 min read
Tug of War and Tough Bar Exam Essay Questions: The Battle of Close Calls
Happy International Tug of War Day (not to be confused with National Tug of War Da y , which is August 27)! You might not have played an...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 19, 20253 min read
An Unexpected Lesson in Audience Awareness
My oldest son recently went on a school trip to Washington, D.C. While there, he texted my wife pictures of famous monuments—like the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 18, 20252 min read
Preparing for the MEE: NCBE Analyses v. Actual Applicant Responses
A total of 48 jurisdictions administer the Multistate Essay Exam (MEE) as part of their bar examinations. This includes the 41...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 13, 20253 min read
Super Bowl LIX Prop Bets & the MEE
Every February, sports fans and casual viewers alike dive into one of the most fun aspects of the Super Bowl : prop bets —wagers on...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 8, 20252 min read