

Quality Over Quantity: Tips for Improving MBE Performance
When preparing for the bar exam, a common question arises: "How many multiple-choice questions should I complete?" While it’s tempting to think that more is always better, the reality is that the quality of your practice is far more important than the sheer number of questions you complete. Focusing on quality over quantity will not only enhance your understanding but also improve your chances of passing the bar exam. The belief that completing thousands of questions is the b

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 13, 20243 min read


Embracing Federer's Lessons for Bar Exam Success
Roger Federer, the tennis legend, delivered a compelling commencement address at Dartmouth College. this past weekend, imparting three...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 12, 20243 min read


The Host with the Most: Hosting Your Own Bar Prep Study Groups
Study groups can be a powerful tool in bar exam preparation, offering diverse perspectives, shared resources, and mutual support....

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 11, 20245 min read


"Pho"-nomenal Bar Prep Tips
If you follow my postings, you know I believe in using nontraditional methods to engage students and bar exam takers and make the...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 5, 20245 min read


Chew on This: Navigating Exam Room Rules with Ease
Recently, I visited the iconic gum wall at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington. For those unfamiliar, the gum wall is a unique and...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 4, 20243 min read


How Pride Month Can Shape Exam Questions
Pride Month is an annual celebration that takes place in June to honor the LGBTQ+ community and commemorate the Stonewall Riots of June...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 3, 20242 min read


Mastering the Dark Side of the Bar Exam with "The Acolyte"
As a lifelong Star Wars aficionado and a law professor dedicated to bar exam preparation, I continuously seek opportunities to combine my...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 2, 20243 min read


No "Welcome to Moe's!"? How Missing Rituals Can Derail Your Focus
I recently went to Moe's Southwest Grill, a popular fast-casual restaurant chain known for its customizable burritos, tacos, and other...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 31, 20242 min read


Not Guilty! Easing Bar Prep with Your Secret Pleasures
When it comes to bar preparation, we often focus on the rigorous aspects of study, like timed practice tests, memorization, and...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 29, 20242 min read


Applying Occam's Razor to Bar Prep
I want to share a concept that's as sharp as it is simple—Occam’s Razor. It’s a principle that I had learned long ago. But I had...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 29, 20242 min read