Did I Say Study Days or Steady Days? Yes.
Apparently, the captions on the video indicated I said “steady days,” as in "You pushed through those long, steady days." But I actually...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 16, 20251 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "Academic Success and Bar Prep Professionals: Guiding You from 1L to Practice"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , July 14, 2025: One of the most overlooked—but most valuable—resources in your law school...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 14, 20251 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
Why Is Real Property on the MBE So Hard?
Real Property on the MBE has a reputation for being one of the toughest subjects—and that’s not just your imagination. If it feels like...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 8, 20253 min read
Why Being “Average” in Your Bar Prep MC Performance Is Completely Fine
It’s late in the bar prep season, and your multiple-choice practice test scores might have you questioning everything. Perhaps you're...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 5, 20253 min read
It’s Mechanical Pencil Day! But Leave Yours at Home for the Bar Exam
Today, July 5, is Mechanical Pencil Day —a perfect moment to appreciate the tool many law students use daily for note-taking, annotating...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 5, 20252 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
Remember to Capitalize Names on the Bar Exam
We live in a world where celebrities like billie eilish sometimes stylize their names in lowercase for artistic effect. But there is no...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 1, 20252 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
Don’t Let the Earphone Moments Kill Your Momentum: Bar Prep Edition
During a recent Peloton ride, my right-ear headphone fell out. I could have stopped, gotten off the bike, picked it up, and put it back...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 30, 20253 min read