Signs of the Times: Marathon Signs That Could Totally Work for Bar Exam Takers, Too
I ran the Flying Pig Marathon last weekend—specifically the Skyline 3-Way Challenge —and while I didn’t take pictures of the signs, I...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 6, 20253 min read
In the News, On the Bar: Starbase, Texas and the Company Town Doctrine
From time to time, real-world headlines offer a natural opportunity to revisit foundational legal principles. This series draws on those...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 6, 20252 min read
Misplaced Means Missed: Why Misplaced Discussions on the MPT Don’t Earn Credit
If you’re prepping for the bar exam, you’ve likely heard that the Multistate Performance Test is “just like real lawyering.” You’re...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 5, 20253 min read
Revenge of the Sith: Don’t Let Bar Prep Pull You to the Dark Side
Most people know about May the Fourth —a celebration of Star Wars heroes like the Jedi, with the famous pun, “May the Fourth Be With...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 5, 20252 min read
What Running the 3-Way Skyline Challenge Taught Me About the Bar Exam
This past weekend, I crossed four finish lines in Cincinnati as part of the Flying Pig Marathon’s 3-Way Skyline Challenge . J ust under...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 5, 20255 min read
Bar Graders Have No Sense of Humor—And That's a Good Thing
Let’s be clear: the people grading your bar exam essays are not looking to be entertained. They’re not flipping pages hoping for a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 3, 20253 min read
Quick Tip: Don’t Skip the Intro on the MPT
Here’s a common mistake I see on the MPT: students open their objective memo by jumping straight into the first issue—without any...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 2, 20252 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "How to Gamify Your Law School Studies for Free"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , May 1, 2025: I’ve always been drawn to gamification—whether it’s tracking a streak on...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 1, 20251 min read
"Not Bad" Isn't Good Enough: Write in the Affirmative
If you’ve ever met a Minnesotan—or been one yourself—you might be familiar with a certain type of conversation: "How are you?" "Not bad."...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 29, 20252 min read
You Can’t Find What You’re Not Looking For: The Munchos Rule of Bar Exam Fact-Spotting
The other day, I had a craving for a nostalgic snack I hadn’t thought about in years: Munchos potato chip s. Light, airy, salty, and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 25, 20252 min read