

In the News, On the Bar Exam: A Courtroom Error and a Bar Exam Essay Writing Tip
From time to time, real-world headlines offer a natural opportunity to revisit foundational legal principles. This series draws on those...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 18, 20253 min read


The Louvre Lesson: Narrowing Issue Statements for Sharper Essays
If you’ve ever been to Paris, you’ve probably seen the famous tourist photo outside the Louvre Museum. People line up, raise their hands...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 16, 20253 min read


Article 2 or Common Law? Make the Right Call on Contracts Essays
One of the most overlooked ways to lose points on a Contracts or Sales essay is failing to identify the correct applicable law—whether...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 25, 20252 min read


National Ice Cream Day: What To Do When Brain Freeze on the Bar Exam Happens?
It’s National Ice Cream Day . Go enjoy a cone (or two). But since we’re in bar prep mode, this got me thinking about brain freeze. Not...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 20, 20253 min read


Beans and Franks and Bar Combos: Subject Pairings on the MEE
July 13 is National Beans and Franks Day , and while that might not sound like a bar exam topic at first glance, stick with me. Beans and...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 13, 20253 min read


Should You Use Scratch Paper During the Bar Exam?
Many bar takers say, "I need to use scratch paper to organize my thoughts." It feels familiar and comforting, especially under stress....

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 5, 20254 min read


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