The Kobe Bryant Way to Give Yourself a Bar Exam Advantage
On Kobe Bryant Day, celebrated every August 24th, we honor the legacy of a basketball legend and the relentless pursuit of excellence he...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 24, 20243 min read
Learning from The Beatles (Part 10 - Songs 91 to 100)
In my ongoing series, I continue to explore how Beatles songs can illustrate key legal concepts. We've already seen how “ Help! ”...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 23, 202410 min read
Boxers or Briefs? In Law School, It’s All About the Case Briefs
As another year of law school begins for aspiring lawyers, you’ll likely hear the same question echoing in the halls from almost every...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 22, 20244 min read
No Medals, No Problem: How Raygun Turned a Zero into the Ultimate Win for Self-Expression
Lessons from Raygun's Olympic Performance: Be Yourself, Have Fun, and Overcome Backlash Recently, I found myself wanting to join in on...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 21, 20243 min read
Seeing Green: How Optimism Bias Can Impact Your Bar Exam Preparation
Lately, I’ve been thinking about repainting the walls of my home office. After years of working in a space that feels a bit too neutral,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 20, 20243 min read
Quick Tip: Admissibility of Photographs in Court
Happy World Photography Day! As you appreciate the beauty of photographs today, remember that in the legal world, photographs can also...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 19, 20241 min read
Seeing the Sweetness in Every Challenge
Recently, I found myself drawn to a display of delightful ube chiffon cakes, each one adorned with an adorable panda face. As I admired...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 18, 20243 min read
Crafting and Refining: The Importance of Psychometric Analysis in Enhancing Assessments
As the new semester kicks off, we're all focused on how best to assess our students. Crafting thoughtful and well-intentioned...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 16, 20243 min read
The Price of a Missed Deadline: Jordan Chiles’ Olympic Heartbreak and Bar Exam Mishaps
The Paris Olympics concluded today, but not without controversy. As the world said "au revoir" to the 2024 Summer Games, we are...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 11, 20244 min read
The Rule of Thirds
The first week of the 2024 Paris Olympics is well underway. As we watch the feats of athleticism on the world’s biggest sports stage,...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 1, 20242 min read