Bar Prep Tips Inspired by Food-Themed College Bowl Games
College football bowl season is nearing an end, and my law school alma mater is playing in tonight's Duke's Mayo Bowl . I'm hoping...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 3, 20254 min read
"Like It Never Even Happened®": Passing the Bar Is All That Matters
SERVPRO , a company specializing in disaster restoration and cleaning services, is the sponsor of today’s First Responder Bowl between...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 3, 20252 min read
Pace Yourself for the MBE
I spent part of New Year’s Eve attending an NBA game in Indianapolis, where the Indiana Pacers took on the Milwaukee Bucks . The Pacers...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 1, 20255 min read
Building Emotional Awareness with LEGO Mood Cubes
I recently spent an evening building the LEGO® Disney Inside Out 2 Mood Cubes set , and it was more than just a fun project—it sparked...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 31, 20242 min read
The ABCs of: Criminal Procedure
Here is a collection of 26 important concepts, from A to Z, you need to know about Criminal Procedure for the bar exam: A – Arrests : An arrest occurs when a person is taken into custody by law enforcement for the purpose of prosecution or interrogation. Probable cause is required, meaning there is a reasonable belief that the individual has committed a crime. BONUS : A – Appeal : Appeals in criminal cases focus on claims of legal error, such as improper jury instructions, ev
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 30, 20247 min read
Dua Lipa at Royal Albert Hall: Varying Your Study Locations and Strategies for Success
I’ve recently had An Evening with Dua Lipa on rewatch mode since it aired earlier this month on television. The performance was...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 29, 20243 min read
Beyoncé’s "Blackbird" and the Thirteenth Amendment
During her NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show , Beyoncé delivered a moving rendition of " Blackbird ," the iconic Beatles song written...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 28, 20241 min read
Did You Get What You Wanted for Christmas (or the Bar Exam)?
The day after Christmas is a day of reflection for many. As the glow of holiday celebrations fades, we often hear the inevitable...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 26, 20243 min read
"Your Focus Determines Your Reality"
In Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (Episode I) , Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn shares a profound truth with young Anakin Skywalker : "Your focus...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 26, 20242 min read
The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
As the holiday season wraps up, it’s natural to think about the gifts we give to others. But in the hustle and bustle of the season,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 24, 20242 min read