How Mel Robbins’ "Let Them" Theory Can Save Your Law School Experience
Mel Robbins’ The Let Them Theory is basically a stress-management tool disguised as a mindset shift. And it fits law school perfectly. In her book, Robbins explains that “Let Them” is the phrase you use when you feel your control-freak instincts kicking in and you start obsessing over someone else’s behavior, reaction, or opinion. Instead of tightening your grip, you make a conscious choice to loosen it. You tell yourself, " Let them think that, " Let them act like that, "
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 186 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "How LEGO Thinking Strengthens Law School and Bar Exam Prep"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , November 10, 2025: If you’ve stepped into my office, you’ve probably noticed the LEGO displays. Some may question my love of LEGO. They may wonder, “Aren’t these toys meant for kids?” But to me, LEGO is much more than plastic bricks. It’s a way of thinking, a method of problem-solving, and a metaphor for what we do as lawyers and, especially, what you are doing as law students preparing for classes and eventually the bar exam.
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 101 min read
"One-and-Done" in College Hoops and Bar Prep
College basketball tips off today, and that includes the University of Dayton's men's team hosting Canisius University at 7 p.m. in the Epicenter of College Basketball, UD Arena . Source: https://daytonflyers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster The start of college basketball season also means the annual conversation about " one-and-done " stars is back. Think Carmelo Anthony, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love, and Zion Williamson—players who spent a single
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 36 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "An In-Depth Guide to Outlining in Law School"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , September 24, 2025: "When it comes to law school, nothing gets more eye rolls than the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 241 min read
Sit With a Stranger (and Why It Matters for the Bar Exam)
September 16 is National Sit With a Stranger Day. It was created in 2020 by BDOPE LLC, a bottled water company , with a simple purpose:...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 162 min read
International Dot Day: Overcoming the Fear of the Blank Page
September 15 is International Dot Day , inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ children’s book, The Dot . In the story, Vashti stares at a blank...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 153 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "An In-Depth Guide to Case Briefing in Law School"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , August 26, 2025: One of the first skills new students learn in law school is how to...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 271 min read
The Mamba Mentality for Law Students and Bar Takers
On August 24— Mamba Day (8/24)—we honor the legacy of Kobe Bryant , one of the greatest to ever play the game. The date represents the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 244 min read
From Tennis to Pickleball: Why “Dinking” Wins Games (and Why It’s the Law School Mindset You Need)
When I grew up playing tennis, “dinking” wasn’t a compliment. It usually meant you hit a soft, defensive shot instead of going for a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 133 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "A Law Student’s Guide to Time Management"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , July 28, 2025: Time is one of the most precious commodities in law school. Whether...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 311 min read