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
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 83 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
Manneken Pis and the Bar Exam: Pee Like a Pro
This summer, I had the chance to visit Brussels. Like most tourists, I made my way through the cobblestone streets to see one of the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 144 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 133 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 54 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "Out of Gas? How to Beat Fatigue on the Bar Exam"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , June 30, 2025: Even well-prepared examinees sometimes find themselves fading on the last...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 301 min read
Write It, Believe It, Achieve It: Visualization Lessons from Champions
Visualization is a powerful tool. It’s the practice of mentally rehearsing your goals—not just dreaming about the result, but seeing the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 102 min read
Time-Saving Strategies for the MPT: Read Actively, Write Strategically
For many bar exam takers, the Multistate Performance Test feels like a race against time. You’re dropped into a fictional legal task with...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 94 min read