When the MBE Rises, the Whole Bar Exam Rises With It
Yesterday, the National Conference of Bar Examiners announced that the median score on the July 2025 Multistate Bar Examination rose to...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 293 min read
A Refreshing Review of Spendthrift Trusts
The other day, I was holding a can of Spindrift sparkling water—raspberry lime, if you’re curious—and I couldn’t help but read it as...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 282 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "An In-Depth Guide to Case Briefing in Law School"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , August 26, 2025: One of the first skills new students learn in law school is how to...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 271 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "'End Game': How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement Is a Lesson in Prenups"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , August 26, 2025: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged. While fans (and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 271 min read
National Toilet Paper Day: Don’t Waste It
Today, August 26, is National Toilet Paper Day . Yes, that’s a real thing. And as strange as it sounds, there’s actually a perfect bar...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 262 min read
The Mamba Mentality for Law Students and Bar Takers
On August 24— Mamba Day (8/24)—we honor the legacy of Kobe Bryant , one of the greatest to ever play the game. The date represents the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 244 min read
In the News, On the Bar Exam: Carano’s Case Proves Two Words Can Decide If a Claim Lives or Dies
When the news broke recently that The Mandalorian actress Gina Carano (who played Cara Dune in the Disney+ series) had settled her...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 203 min read
In the News, On the Bar Exam: A Courtroom Error and a Bar Exam Essay Writing Tip
From time to time, real-world headlines offer a natural opportunity to revisit foundational legal principles. This series draws on those...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 183 min read
The Louvre Lesson: Narrowing Issue Statements for Sharper Essays
If you’ve ever been to Paris, you’ve probably seen the famous tourist photo outside the Louvre Museum. People line up, raise their hands...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 163 min read
The Life of a Showgirl Meets the Life of a Bar Examinee
On Wednesday, Taylor Swift revealed the track list for her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl during her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 159 min read