From Courtroom to Exam Room: How Trump's Cross-Examination Strategy Mirrors Bar Exam Confusion
Lawyers for former President Trump rested their case in the New York hush money trial earlier this week, and the jury has been dismissed...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 24, 20244 min read
Enjoy "IF" on the Big Screen, Not in Your Essays
It’s summertime—unofficially, at least. With it comes the peak season for movies. With two children at home, my summer promises to be a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 19, 20243 min read
Skipping Practice? Risking Results: A.I.’s Cautionary Tale (No, Not THAT A.I.)
"A.I." is widely recognized and synonymous with artificial intelligence nowadays, but former NBA All-Star and Philadelphia 76ers Allen...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 15, 20244 min read
5 Bar Prep Tips With Extra Cheese: Lessons From the Flying Pig 3-Way Challenge
I recently completed the Flying Pig 3-Way Challenge with Extra Cheese in Cincinnati. The "3-Way" event, named after its presenting...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 10, 20243 min read
Channeling The Force: Using "The Phantom Menace" Quotes for Bar Exam Guidance and Inspiration
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace," I had the pleasure of experiencing this cinematic milestone in a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 6, 20244 min read
The ABCs of: Family Law
Here is a collection of 26 important concepts, from A to Z, you need to know about Family Law for the bar exam: A - Adoption: Adoption...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 3, 20248 min read
What My Long-Distance Cycling Can Teach You About the Bar Exam
As a law professor dedicated to guiding students through the journey of passing the bar exam, I recently found an unexpected source of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 1, 20243 min read
February 2024 Bar Exam Update: Jurisdictions See Progress, Setbacks in First-Time Passage Rates
We're getting near the end of the February 2024 bar results season. As of this morning, the National Conference of Bar Examiners has...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 30, 20242 min read
Anticipating Taylor Swift’s "The Tortured Poets Department": A Look Back at Swiftie-Themed Study Tips
As I eagerly await the release of Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," at Friday midnight, I can't help but reflect...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 18, 20242 min read
Feb. 2024 Results: Early Reports Indicate a Rebound in Pass Rates for First-Time Takers
UPDATED: April 17, 2024, 7:00 am (EDT) So far, the National Conference of Bar Examiners has posted detailed bar exam statistics for the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 17, 20246 min read