Lessons From Operation Bear Claw: Statutory Breakdown, Conspiracy, and Search Warrants
Imagine orchestrating an elaborate insurance scam involving a person in a bear costume. Four Los Angeles residents recently found...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 15, 20244 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "How to Avoid 10 Common Bar Application and Exam Pitfalls"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer, November 14, 2024: Navigating the bar application process can feel as daunting as the exam itself. Small errors, careless omissions, and honest misunderstandings can lead to costly and unnecessary delays—or, even worse, being denied the opportunity to sit for the bar exam ... let me dive into some common application pitfalls, share some real-life cautionary tales, and provide actionable tips to help you avoid these problems when
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 14, 20241 min read
Why We Shouldn’t Capitalize “BAR” in “Bar Exam”
It’s time we clear the air on something that’s been bugging me for a while. Let’s talk about the word “bar,” as in the “bar exam,” and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 12, 20243 min read
Pros and Cons of Staying at the Exam Site Hotel
When I stayed at a race host hotel for the CNO Financial Monumental Marathon in Indianapolis yesterday, November 9, I quickly realized...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 10, 20243 min read
Eager Cat vs. Patient Cat: Finding Your Purr-fect Balance in Essay Writing
Answering essay questions under time pressure is one of the biggest challenges in law school and on the bar exam. A strong answer isn't...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 9, 20244 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "How to Get the Most Value from Bar Prep Courses"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , November 8, 2024: Of course, completing a bar prep course doesn’t guarantee a passing...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 8, 20241 min read
The 5 AM Club’s 20/20/20 Rule
Robin Sharma ’s The 5 AM Club presents a powerful morning routine designed to help you "own your morning" and, by extension, "elevate...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 8, 20244 min read
Bar Prep Lessons from the Ice Rink
Recently, I traveled to St. Charles, MO, to watch my niece and her teammates from Team Colorado AAA Hickey Club compete at the AAA Girls...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 6, 20244 min read
Postmarked by vs. Received by: Understanding Deadlines
In the realm of deadlines, the nuances between "postmarked by" and "received by" can determine success or failure, eligibility or...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 4, 20242 min read
Fall Back, Move Forward, and Make the Most of the End of Daylight Saving Time
Tomorrow, we “fall back” and gain an extra hour as Daylight Saving Time ends. For many, it’s a rare chance to catch up on sleep or enjoy...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 2, 20242 min read