Early Signals from July 2025 Bar Exam Results
The National Conference of Bar Examiners has begun releasing first-time bar passage rate s for jurisdictions that have reported July 2025...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 9, 20252 min read
Willing to Lose: Jannik Sinner and the Bar Exam
On Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in the U.S. Open men’s final, winning 6–2, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4. For Alcaraz, the victory...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 7, 20253 min read
Spit Happens: From Penalty Flags to Legal Claims
Football is back, and the season wasted no time reminding us that emotions—and tempers—run high. In the NFL’s opening game Thursday night...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 7, 20253 min read
Are You Ready for Some Football? Consent, Intentional Torts, and the NFL Kickoff
Tonight marks the start of a new NFL season, with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Dallas Cowboys . Millions of fans will tune in for...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 4, 20252 min read
When “Stop and Frisk” Isn’t One Thing: A Lesson from Kraft Heinz
This morning’s news that Kraft Heinz is splitting into two companies caught my attention. One company will manage sauces, spreads, and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 2, 20253 min read
Transfers: From the Gridiron to the Courtroom
College football is back, and once again the transfer portal has changed everything. Big-name quarterbacks have swapped jerseys, giving...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 2, 20253 min read
A Labor Day Lesson: Employees vs. Independent Contractors
When most people think of Labor Day, they picture a cookout, a parade, or maybe the unofficial end of summer. But at its core, Labor Day...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 31, 20253 min read
When the MBE Rises, the Whole Bar Exam Rises With It
Yesterday, the National Conference of Bar Examiners announced that the median score on the July 2025 Multistate Bar Examination rose to...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 29, 20253 min read
A Refreshing Review of Spendthrift Trusts
The other day, I was holding a can of Spindrift sparkling water—raspberry lime, if you’re curious—and I couldn’t help but read it as...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 28, 20252 min read
ABA Student Lawyer: "An In-Depth Guide to Case Briefing in Law School"
From ABA Law Student Division's Student Lawyer , August 26, 2025: One of the first skills new students learn in law school is how to...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 27, 20251 min read