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
Quick Tip: Hearsay and the Confrontation Clause
In previous posts, I've covered the three core steps for analyzing hearsay on the bar exam: Does the statement meet the definition of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 17, 20252 min read
Solitaire on the Sidelines: The Multitasking Stephen A. Smith
During Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, something strange—and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 16, 20253 min read
Quick Tip: Hearsay Exceptions
By now, you should now that hearsay isn’t a single-step analysis. It’s a three-part process: 1️⃣ Does the statement meet the definition...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 16, 20254 min read
Quick Tip: Hearsay Exclusions
When you spot a potential hearsay issue on the MBE or in an essay, your analysis should follow a structured, three-step approach: 1️⃣...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 15, 20252 min read
Quick Tip: Definition of Hearsay
Hearsay makes up roughly one-quarter of the 25 Evidence MBE questions—and it appears on nearly every Evidence essay. As you’re reviewing...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 14, 20252 min read