

Why the “Shifting Gears” Trailer Gets Lawyers All Wrong
ABC’s new sitcom Shifting Gears premieres tomorrow, January 8, and while it promises plenty of laughs, one part of the official trailer...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 7, 20252 min read


When Life Derails Your Bar Prep
Overnight, parts of Dayton were buried under a foot or more of snow. This storm was part of a massive weather system affecting over 55...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 6, 20253 min read


Is Your Bar Prep Missing Key Pieces?
Recently, I dropped my LEGO® Vespa 125 set on the floor. Pieces scattered everywhere, and I decided to rebuild it without instructions....

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 5, 20253 min read


"Here" Isn’t Always Here: Using CIRAC Transitions
When it comes to bar exam essays, every word matters. A common problem I’ve been noticing recently is the overuse—or misuse—of the word...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 4, 20252 min read


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