I Can’t Let September Go By Without a Nod to Earth, Wind & Fire
I know, I know—September 21 has come and gone, and I should have posted this blog on that iconic date. But I just couldn’t let the month...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 28, 20243 min read
The Power of Mascots: Why Your Law School Spirit Matters
This week, I came across a little guy— Rudy Flyer , the University of Dayton’s beloved mascot, in plush form—while grabbing lunch (at...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 27, 20243 min read
Finding "Focused Joy" in Bar Prep: A Lesson from JJ Redick
You might know JJ Redick from his NBA playing days or his short stint as an analyst for ESPN, but now he's the first-year head coach of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 26, 20242 min read
Like Caitlin Clark, Don’t Get Caught Without a Game Plan After the Bar Exam
The pressure is immense. You’ve spent months buried in outlines, flashcards, practice exams, and bar review materials, all leading up to...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 26, 20244 min read
Quick Tip: Reviewing the Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege on National Psychotherapy Day
September 25 is National Psychotherapy Day. On this day, we not only celebrate the importance of mental health care but also take a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 25, 20241 min read
Question: Does Punctuation Matter on the Bar Exam? Yes!
Today is National Punctuation Day. It's (and not " its ") the perfect opportunity to reflect on how small things—like commas, periods,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Running Your Own Race: How Law School, Like a Marathon, Tests Your Private Preparation
Yesterday, I ran the Air Force Half Marathon . It was hot. Brutally hot. So hot, in fact, that the race was flagged at a severe level...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 22, 20243 min read
Quick Tip: Slipping and Falling into Fall
As we welcome the first day of fall, it’s the perfect time to talk about something you might literally fall into—both in real life and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 22, 20242 min read
Finding Your Footing Your First Year of Law School
Last night, Dancing with the Stars kicked off its 33rd season with a premiere that gave us all the excitement we hoped for. From...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Happy Constitution Day (and a Reminder about Recent SCOTUS Decisions on the Bar Exam)
Happy Constitution Day ! As we celebrate the U.S. Constitution’s role in shaping our government and laws, it’s a good time to remind bar...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 17, 20242 min read