Tackling Ties: Columbia Football’s Win and Bar Exam Lessons
As a Yale graduate with a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia, I’ve always had a soft spot for my schools’ athletic...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 24, 20244 min read
Eager Cat vs. Patient Cat: Finding Your Purr-fect Balance in Essay Writing
Answering essay questions under time pressure is one of the biggest challenges in law school and on the bar exam. A strong answer isn't...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 9, 20244 min read
Shift from Passive to Active MCQ Strategies
If you’ve been preparing for the bar exam, chances are you’ve encountered a frustrating scenario.  I hear it from students and examinees...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 16, 20243 min read
Restroom Breaks Done Right (With a Nod to Buc-ee's)
For those unfamiliar with Buc-ee’s , it’s not just any gas station—it’s a Texas-based chain of massive convenience stores and travel...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 17, 20244 min read
National Chocolate Milkshake Day: Blending Your Way to Bar Exam Success
Today is National Chocolate Milkshake Day . Let’s talk about the perfect blend—not just in your favorite sweet treat, but in your bar...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Seeing the Sweetness in Every Challenge
Recently, I found myself drawn to a display of delightful ube chiffon cakes, each one adorned with an adorable panda face. As I admired...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 18, 20243 min read
A Global IT Outage and a Look Back to "Barmageddon"
The world woke up yesterday to a major IT outage impacting airlines, businesses, the U.S. government, and various sectors across the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 20, 20242 min read
Bar Exam Slugging: Why Home Runs Can Lead to Strikeouts
Last night, millions of baseball fans tuned in to watch the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, where the sport’s greatest sluggers swung for the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 16, 20242 min read
Chill and Conquer: Using the Slurpee Mindset
Today is July 11, which is Slurpee Day. It’s also 7-ELEVEN’s 96th birthday. Taking the bar exam can be a nerve-wracking experience, much...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 11, 20242 min read
Less Is More: The Case for Short Conclusions
When responding to bar exam essays, you might feel compelled to craft lengthy conclusion paragraphs to wrap up your response, putting...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 3, 20242 min read