Less Is More: The Case for Short Conclusions
When responding to bar exam essays, you might feel compelled to craft lengthy conclusion paragraphs to wrap up your response, putting...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 3, 20242 min read
Clear the Throat Clearers
Throat clearers are introductory phrases or sentences that writers use to start their responses but do not add substantive value to the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 2, 20242 min read
Quick Tip: Quick Trips and No-So-Quick Trips
When studying for the bar exam or diving into employment law, one key concept you'll encounter is vicarious liability. This legal...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 2, 20241 min read
Quick Tip: Liability Differences in Animal Ownership
Owners of wild animals, such as lions or bears, are held strictly liable for any injuries these animals cause, regardless of whether they...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 1, 20241 min read
"Fortnight" of Knowledge: Musical and Subject Matter Combinations
Unexpected duets often surprise and delight music fans by merging different styles and genres. A recent example is the collaboration...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 30, 20243 min read
A Reminder about the NCBE’s Statement on SCOTUS Decisions and the Bar Exam
The United States Supreme Court's term traditionally begins on the first Monday in October and ends in late June or early July. As the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 29, 20242 min read
Appreciate the Importance of Tone
During a recent hearing in former President Donald Trump's classified documents case in Florida, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 28, 20243 min read
Quick Tip: Speech or Debate Clause
The first of two scheduled presidential debates between President Biden and former President Trump is just a few hours away. What’s...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 27, 20242 min read
National Work From Home Day: Unlock Better Study Habits
Today, June 27, is National Work From Home Day, a day that celebrates those who work from home and the employers who permit it. The U.S....
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 27, 20243 min read
Work Smarter, Not Harder (and Grab a Burger, too)
Shake Shack's recent promotional campaign, "Work smarter, not harder," is a perfect mantra for the final month of bar exam preparation....
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 26, 20242 min read