Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 172 min read
Happy Constitution Day (and a Reminder about Recent SCOTUS Decisions on the Bar Exam)
Happy Constitution Day ! As we celebrate the U.S. Constitution’s role in shaping our government and laws, it’s a good time to remind bar...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 174 min read
Restroom Breaks Done Right (With a Nod to Buc-ee's)
For those unfamiliar with Buc-ee’s , it’s not just any gas station—it’s a Texas-based chain of massive convenience stores and travel...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 152 min read
Stones River National Battlefield: The 13th Amendment and Its Impact on Bar Exam Preparation
Recently, I visited the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where the Union’s victory in one of the bloodiest...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 134 min read
Friday the 13th and Legal Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions
It's Friday, September 13, 2024. Friday the 13th has long been a symbol of superstition and fear, a day when many believe bad luck runs...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 122 min read
What's Your "Hype Song"? (Fall 2024 Edition)
In almost every course I teach, I ask students to identify their "hype song"—a song that gets them excited, motivated, and ready to...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 122 min read
National Chocolate Milkshake Day: Blending Your Way to Bar Exam Success
Today is National Chocolate Milkshake Day . Let’s talk about the perfect blend—not just in your favorite sweet treat, but in your bar...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 104 min read
The Legacy of James Earl Jones: Darth Vader Quotes and How They Prepare You for the Bar Exam
James Earl Jones , the iconic voice behind Darth Vader and Mufasa, passed away today at the age of 93. His powerful voice brought...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 83 min read
3 Lessons from Aryna Sabalenka’s U.S. Open Victory
Yesterday, Aryna Sabalenka captured her first U.S. Open women’s singles title , but it wasn’t just the win that inspired me—it was her...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 81 min read
Quick Tip: Presidential Pardon Power & The Nixon Pardon, 50 Years Later
As we reflect on this 50th anniversary of Nixon’s pardon, it’s clear that the presidential pardon power is one of the most far-reaching...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 72 min read
Quick Tip: Football Season, Consent, and the Law
As the Cincinnati Bengals take on the New England Patriots in their season opener this Sunday, it only seems fitting to visit a landmark...