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 24, 20254 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 13, 20253 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 31, 20251 min read
Don’t Let the Earphone Moments Kill Your Momentum: Bar Prep Edition
During a recent Peloton ride, my right-ear headphone fell out. I could have stopped, gotten off the bike, picked it up, and put it back...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 30, 20253 min read
Route 66 Discipline
Rolla, Missouri , might seem like a small dot on the map, but it’s a memorable stop on Route 66 , the “Main Street of America.” For...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 28, 20252 min read
"Oops!... I Did It Again" Turns 25
If you've been following my bar prep writing, you know I often tie pop culture into study strategies— Taylor Swift , Star Wars , sports ,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 28, 20254 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "Working During Bar Prep: 5 Strategies to Stay on Track"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , June 17, 2025: In an ideal world, preparing for the bar exam would be your only job....
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 18, 20251 min read
Solitaire on the Sidelines: The Multitasking Stephen A. Smith
During Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, something strange—and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 16, 20253 min read
Confidence vs. Arrogance: Know the Difference Before It Costs You the Bar Exam
Early in bar prep, most students start making excuses. Maybe it's after bombing a practice MBE set and saying, "Well, I just wasn’t...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 14, 20254 min read
Friday the 13th, the Bar Exam, and the Power of Superstition
It’s Friday the 13th—the unofficial holiday for broken mirrors, black cats, and horror movie reruns. But if you’re a law student or bar...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 13, 20252 min read