Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 232 min read
National Mole Day: From Avogadro’s Number to Criminal Procedure "Moles"
Happy National Mole Day! Celebrated annually on October 23 from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m., Mole Day recognizes Avogadro’s Number (6.02 ×...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 223 min read
A Lesson from Denny’s: Know When to Close the Books
We’ve all been there—feeling the pressure to study for hours on end, believing that more time automatically means more success. But this...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 212 min read
Why I Ask My Students About Their Guilty Pleasures—and How It Helps with Bar Preparation
One of the questions I pose in pre-course surveys in classes I teach is, "What is your guilty pleasure?" Some might wonder why on earth...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 203 min read
Reflections from My Journey Across Three Law Schools
This year marks significant milestones for three law schools that have shaped my journey as an educator. The Appalachian School of Law is...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 173 min read
NCBE Confirms Shift to Absolute Grading in NextGen Bar Exam
The National Conference of Bar Examiners yesterday published a summary of its recent field testing as part of its ongoing implementation...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 163 min read
Shift from Passive to Active MCQ Strategies
If you’ve been preparing for the bar exam, chances are you’ve encountered a frustrating scenario. I hear it from students and examinees...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 1410 min read
Year-Over-Year Comparisons in Bar Exam Pass Rates for July 2024 (continuously updated)
Updated Oct. 14, 2024, 3:19 p.m. (ET) The NCBE has now released detailed bar passage rates for 35 jurisdictions. This includes the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 142 min read
Savor the Process: How Bar Prep is Like Enjoying Dessert on National Dessert Day
It’s National Dessert Day , and while everyone’s indulging in their favorite treats, let’s take a moment to think about how dessert can...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 133 min read
Kudos to Michigan: A Call to Others for Transparency in the Transition to NextGen Bar Exam
As law students across the country prepare for an evolving bar exam landscape, uncertainty looms. Michigan, however, has taken a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 132 min read
The Two Pains: Discipline vs. Disappointment
On October 12, 2024, during ESPN College Gameday , legendary football coach Nick Saban shared a variation of an old quote when talking...