Misplaced Means Missed: Why Misplaced Discussions on the MPT Don’t Earn Credit
If you’re prepping for the bar exam, you’ve likely heard that the Multistate Performance Test is “just like real lawyering.” You’re...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 53 min read
Bar Graders Have No Sense of Humor—And That's a Good Thing
Let’s be clear: the people grading your bar exam essays are not looking to be entertained. They’re not flipping pages hoping for a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 33 min read
Quick Tip: Don’t Skip the Intro on the MPT
Here’s a common mistake I see on the MPT: students open their objective memo by jumping straight into the first issue—without any...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 22 min read
What’s Inside the MPT Library? A Breakdown of 107 Past Exams
In bar prep discussions, the Multistate Performance Test often gets overshadowed by its flashier cousins—the essays and multiple-choice....
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 33 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 182 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
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
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
Jun 28, 20243 min read
Why Typing Beats Handwriting Every Time
Occasionally, I receive inquiries from prospective examinees regarding the decision between typing or handwriting their responses for the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 23, 20242 min read
What FSU's Snub from the CFP Can Remind Bar Examinees About Relative Grading
I’m not a Florida State football fan. But I feel for those who are. It didn’t matter that the Seminoles compiled an undefeated 13-0...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 5, 20234 min read