"Power Tools" in Bar Preparation
I have an atypical commute to work. Each week, I drive at least 600 miles. Sometimes, I drive twice that. As a result, I find myself in...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 27, 20206 min read
ABA Releases Annual Bar Passage Statistics
The American Bar Association’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar released a comprehensive set of data on bar passage...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 19, 20203 min read
Incorporating Daily Study Routines
Today marks the 1,088th consecutive day that I’ve opened up my Timehop app on my iPhone—that's one week shy of three years! It’s a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 4, 20202 min read
Comparing In-state and Out-of-State Examinee Performance on the New York Bar Exam
The New York bar exam results came out today. Congratulations to everyone who passed—all 6,536 of you! The overall pass rate on the July...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 23, 20193 min read
The UBE Impact on Tennessee Bar Passage Rates, Part 2
Last May, after the release of the February 2019 Tennessee bar results, I examined the impact that the adoption of the UBE had on passage...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 23, 20193 min read
My Recent Marathon Experience
On Sunday, I ran the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon. I wasn’t planning on running the full marathon. I thought I had...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 22, 20192 min read
Some of My Favorites Podcasts
I spend a lot of time on the road. I can only listen to the same tunes so many times before I get bored. As a result, I regularly turn to...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 11, 20194 min read
Dot, Dot, Dot ... Why You Shouldn't Overlook Them
The White House released a five-page summary of a July 2019 telephone call between President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 25, 20192 min read
Dean Tommy's Happy Playlist
Music can have a very relaxing effect on your mind and body. It can also put you in a good mood when times seem gloom. Consider making a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 28, 20195 min read
The UBE Impact on Tennessee Bar Passage Rates
Tennessee administered the Uniform Bar Exam for the first time in February 2019. Several of my students have asked me what impact did the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 9, 20194 min read