

Don’t Leave Easy Points on the Table
Some points on the bar exam are hard-earned. Others are just … forgotten. Left behind. Never even given a chance. And the worst part?...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 182 min read


In the News, On the Bar: Contempt, Compliance, and Probable Cause
From time to time, real-world headlines offer a natural opportunity to revisit foundational legal principles. This series draws on those...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 172 min read


In the News, On the Exam: When the News Sparks a Bar Prep Review (Common Law Arson)
From time to time, real-world headlines offer a natural opportunity to revisit foundational legal principles. This series draws on those...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 152 min read


Same Beat, Different Bars: What Megan Thee Stallion’s Remix and Bar Prep Terminology Have in Common
This morning, deep into a Zone 3 hiking workout on my Peloton Tread, something familiar—and unfamiliar—popped up on the screen. "We Will...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 133 min read


Ovi Breaks the Record; Now, Let’s Talk About OVI
"Ovi! Ovi! Ovi!" That’s what the fans were chanting at UBS Arena when Alex Ovechkin rocketed in goal number 895 on Sunday, officially...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 92 min read


Don’t Be the Houston Cougars. Take the Shot.
With 19 seconds left in last night's NCAA men's basketball national championship game, the Houston Courgars had the ball and a chance to...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 83 min read


Mixology Meets Methodology: What the Bionic Bar Can Teach You About Bar Exam Success
On Royal Caribbean cruise ships, tucked away between the pools, buffets, and Broadway-style shows, you’ll find a dazzling piece of...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 84 min read


“Slow Down” — From The Beatles to the Bar Exam
I recently heard The Beatles' version of “ Slow Down ." It caught my attention—not just because it’s a high-energy classic, but because...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 72 min read


Looking Back at UConn’s First, and Making the Start of Bar Prep Your Legacy
In an impressive display of talent and determination, the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team just clinched its 12th...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 63 min read


The Humor Habit, and Why Bar Takers Might Need It Most
Let’s get serious about not being so serious. Bar prep is brutal. It’s all-consuming, often joy-depleting, and it can turn even the most...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 65 min read