In the News, On the Bar Exam: LeBron’s “The Second Decision” and the Law of Intentional Misrepresentation
LeBron James recently sent the sports world into a frenzy with what he called “The Second Decision.” Fans and media speculated for days. Was he finally retiring? Changing teams ... again? The buzz built until the reveal: “The Second Decision.” wasn't not a basketball announcement at all, but a new advertising campaign with Hennessy . Some fans felt duped, particularly those who paid premium prices to attend what they believed might be LeBron’s final game. One California resid
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 12, 20253 min read
A Clearer Picture: July 2025 Bar Exam Results Across 31 Jurisdictions
(Follow-up to “ Early Signals from July 2025 Bar Exam Results ,” Sept. 9, 2025) The early snapshots are beginning to take shape. As of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 10, 20251 min read
A Football Metaphor from Two Recent Unfortunate Plays: Law School Is the Drive, the Bar Exam Is the End Zone
You’ve seen it: A wide receiver or running back breaks free, the crowd roars, and the touchdown is all but certain. But instead of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 7, 20252 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "'The Life of a Showgirl': Lessons on Resilience and Community for Law Students"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , October 6, 2025: "Law school, like show business, demands everything but gives back...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 6, 20251 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "Why Your Undergrad Study Habits May Not Work in Law School"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , October 3, 2025: "Hey 1Ls. Feeling like you’re struggling already? You’re not alone....
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 5, 20251 min read
From Admissions Essay to Legal Practice: The Lawyer’s Skill of Prompting
The University of Miami and the University of Michigan are now asking law school applicants to use AI in their admissions essays . That...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 2, 20252 min read
A Lot Going On at the Moment: Taylor Swift, Bar Prep, and Managing Overload
As Taylor Swift fans know, anticipation is building with her upcoming release of Life of a Showgirl just a few days away. The timing...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 1, 20254 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "An In-Depth Guide to Outlining in Law School"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , September 24, 2025: "When it comes to law school, nothing gets more eye rolls than the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 24, 20251 min read
Fat Bear Week and the Law of Wild Animals
It’s Fat Bear Week ! Each fall, Katmai National Park in Alaska celebrates the massive brown bears who spend their summer fishing at...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 23, 20252 min read
A Winning Percentage in Baseball … and on the Bar Exam
The MLB regular season has just two weeks left before the postseason begins, and one number jumps out to me: The Milwaukee Brewers are...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 16, 20253 min read