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 33 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 22 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 11 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 292 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 252 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "How to Conquer 3L Burnout and Start Bar Prep Strong"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , April 21, 2025: After three years of stress and studying, many students enter their...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 211 min read
Use the Entire Time Given to You, Like Giannis Antetokounmpo
If you’ve ever watched the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo at the free throw line, you’ve probably noticed two things: 1️⃣ He...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 202 min read
“Got to Get Out” of the Exam: Bar Prep, Reality-Show Style
I don’t watch a lot of TV during the semester, but when I do, I want pure escapism. I want brain rot. I don’t want to analyze or take...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 193 min read
There Are No Easter Eggs in Bar Exam Essays
It’s almost Easter Sunday, and maybe you’re thinking about Easter egg hunts, candy-filled baskets, or hidden surprises. In pop culture,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 182 min read
Andor Season 2 Drops Next Week, But Season 1 Still Has a Lot to Say About the Bar Exam
Next week, Andor Season 2 premieres on Disney+, and I couldn’t be more excited. But if you’ve never heard of the show—or only vaguely...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 184 min read