How to Read a Dissenting Opinion (Especially if You're a 1L)
Justice Sotomayor's blistering dissent in DHS v. D.V.D. (June 2025) is a masterclass in judicial disagreement. It's passionate, precise,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 25, 20254 min read
Going the Distance: Faith Kipyegon, the Sub-4 Mile, and the Bar Exam
In just a couple of days, on Thursday, June 26, in Paris, all eyes will be on Kenyan track star Faith Kipyegon as she chases history:...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 24, 20253 min read
National Typewriter Day Edition: Why Typing Beats Handwriting Every Time
Today is National Typewriter Day , a celebration of the once-revolutionary device that paved the way for modern typing as we know it....
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 23, 20253 min read
Free-Throw Merchant, UCC Merchant
Congratulations to the 2025 NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder! Their Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers capped off a dominant season...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 23, 20253 min read
Quick Tip: Feeling the Heat
A historic heat dome is gripping much of the Eastern and Central U.S. this week —including right here in Dayton, Ohio. It’s not just...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 21, 20252 min read
Read the Statutes First: A Simple MPT Strategy That Pays Off
When tackling an MPT, it’s tempting to dive into the cases first. After all, they're written in narrative form and often seem more...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 21, 20252 min read
“This Is What You Dream About Growing Up”: The Game 7 Mindset for the Bar Exam
When Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle stepped up to the mic last night—after his team routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 108–91 in...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 20, 20253 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "Working During Bar Prep: 5 Strategies to Stay on Track"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , June 17, 2025: In an ideal world, preparing for the bar exam would be your only job....
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 18, 20251 min read
ABC = Always Be Checking
You’ve probably know the shorthand "ABC" as "Always Be Closing," especially if you’ve seen Alec Baldwin’s intense (and let’s be honest,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 18, 20254 min read
Bar Prep Like Caitlin Clark Plays Basketball
Last Saturday, I attended my first WNBA game—a packed showdown between the Indiana Fever and the defending-champion, previously...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 17, 20256 min read