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
Same Concepts, Different Questions: Why Reviewing Old MEEs Matters
Bar exam takers often focus on memorizing outlines, drilling multiple-choice questions, and passively reviewing rule statements. But if...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 31, 20254 min read
Missed Free Throws: Don’t Settle for the Easy Excuses
Game 1 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals delivered an instant playoff classic, as the Indiana Pacers pulled off a historic comeback...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 21, 20254 min read
“We've Identified the Problem. What is the Solution?”(What Gatorade Can Teach Us About Smarter Bar Prep)
A recent Gatorade commercial grabbed my attention with a simple but powerful message: “We've identified the problem. What is the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 17, 20253 min read
You Can’t Find What You’re Not Looking For: The Munchos Rule of Bar Exam Fact-Spotting
The other day, I had a craving for a nostalgic snack I hadn’t thought about in years: Munchos potato chip s. Light, airy, salty, and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 25, 20252 min read