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
Quick Tip: National Corvette Day and Negligence Per Se
Today is National Corvette Day, a day on which we celebrate the iconic American sports car known for its speed and power. But even on...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 30, 20252 min read
National Camera Day: A Perfect Day to Review Photographs as Evidence
Today is National Camera Day , making it a perfect time to review how photographs are handled under the rules of evidence for bar exam...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 29, 20253 min read
Route 66 Discipline
Rolla, Missouri , might seem like a small dot on the map, but it’s a memorable stop on Route 66 , the “Main Street of America.” For...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 28, 20252 min read
"Oops!... I Did It Again" Turns 25
If you've been following my bar prep writing, you know I often tie pop culture into study strategies— Taylor Swift , Star Wars , sports ,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 28, 20254 min read
Cooper Flagg’s Mom Was Right: If You’re the Biggest in the Gym, Find a New One
Last night, Cooper Flagg became the Number 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. His rise wasn’t just about talent—it was about mindset....
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 26, 20253 min read