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 15, 20253 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
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 14, 20254 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 13, 20253 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 5, 20254 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 30, 20251 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 10, 20252 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 9, 20254 min read
The Difference Between Practicing and Training
My son has been getting more serious about basketball lately. Most evenings, just before dinner, he’ll head outside and shoot around for 30 minutes or so. He’ll dribble, shoot from different spots on the court, and work up a good sweat. That’s practice. But when I watch him, I can’t help but notice something: He’s not training. He’s not spending focused time repeating free throws. He’s not isolating his form on mid-range jumpers. He’s not building consistent muscle memory fro
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 8, 20252 min read