“How Has No-One Done This Before?” Because It’s a Bad Idea
Arby’s recently launched Steak Nuggets —hand‑cut, bite‑size pieces of smoked steak seasoned with garlic and pepper—sold like chicken nuggets. You can order them as a 5‑ or 9‑piece with Hickory BBQ sauce, in a sandwich with Havarti and crispy onions, or over white‑cheddar mac and cheese. In the commercial, the narrator actually asks, “How has no‑one done this before?” My answer, after trying them: Because it’s not a great idea. And that's my bar‑prep lesson. When you catch you
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 27, 20253 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "Why Your Undergrad Study Habits May Not Work in Law School"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , October 3, 2025: "Hey 1Ls. Feeling like you’re struggling already? You’re not alone....
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 5, 20251 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 24, 20251 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 16, 20252 min read
National Peanut(s) Day: Bar Prep Lessons from the Gang
Today, September 13, is officially National Peanut Day—a celebration of the nut that finds its way into ballpark snacks, trail mix, and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 13, 20256 min read
Willing to Lose: Jannik Sinner and the Bar Exam
On Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in the U.S. Open men’s final, winning 6–2, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4. For Alcaraz, the victory...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 8, 20253 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 27, 20251 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
"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