Five Rings, Five Tips: Olympic Principles for Law School and Bar Exam Success
I recently stood in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. But this time, it wasn’t just the tower’s iron lattice that stole the show....
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 154 min read
Manneken Pis and the Bar Exam: Pee Like a Pro
This summer, I had the chance to visit Brussels. Like most tourists, I made my way through the cobblestone streets to see one of the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 144 min read
From Tennis to Pickleball: Why “Dinking” Wins Games (and Why It’s the Law School Mindset You Need)
When I grew up playing tennis, “dinking” wasn’t a compliment. It usually meant you hit a soft, defensive shot instead of going for a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 133 min read
From the End of the Eras to The Life of a Showgirl: A Swift Legal Encore
At 12:12 a.m. ET this morning, Taylor Swift officially announced her twelfth studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl." The reveal came...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 123 min read
"Victory Belongs to the Most Tenacious": A Message for Every Law Student
This summer, I had the chance to visit Roland-Garros in Paris, the storied venue where the French Open tennis tournament is played each...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 112 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "A Law Student’s Guide to Time Management"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , July 28, 2025: Time is one of the most precious commodities in law school. Whether...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 311 min read
The ABCs of: Corporations
Here is a collection of 26 important concepts, from A to Z, you need to know about Corporations for the bar exam: A - Articles of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 2710 min read
It’s Go Time: Bar Exam Locker-Room Pep Talk
Passing this along to students, grads, and friends sitting for the bar. Cue the dramatic music. Lace up your mental sneakers. It’s go...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 251 min read
Beyond the Arc (5 of 5): Downtown Indy’s WNBA All-Star Signs Provide Important Bar Prep Reminders
"Beyond the Arc" chronicles my recent trip to the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend (July 18-19) in Indianapolis. This five-part series blends...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 254 min read
Article 2 or Common Law? Make the Right Call on Contracts Essays
One of the most overlooked ways to lose points on a Contracts or Sales essay is failing to identify the correct applicable law—whether...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 252 min read