Choose the Perfect Backpack & Bag for Law School (to Carry Casebooks and Laptops)

[@LegalEagle]

Hey Legal Eagles! Ask your law school questions in the comments!

[@lawowlpine3280]

Do you think that 41 is too old to attend law school? I am currently working on my undergrad in legal studies at Roger Williams​ University.

[@DyOoRo]

Can you suggest best laptop to law school ?/ edit : never mind I found your video about it❤️

[@sarahyum56]

Extracurricular(resume) vs. GPA which is considered more important when applying to law school?

[@sheenasaidi4424]

@LegalEagle please do a video of everything you need for law school, school equipment and all

[@JosiahSWhite]

I object. Backpacks are socially acceptable for those who ride bicycles, and motorcycles

[@kathrynbirmingham806]

Not going to law school. Not needing a new backpack. Still watching just in case.

[@MohammadAli-ck7yv]

Same 😂 Tho I did just buy one and now I feel like I made a crappy choice...

[@m.m.6786]

Mohammad Ali which choice did you make and how has it preformed?

[@Ary.exe_]

Same

[@charlescalthrop2535]

Same.

[@nardosayele7296]

hahahah she said just in case

[@angelicacushing6032]

Backpack? I move my casebooks via Wheelbarrow.

[@ashtherion]

As someone who has compulsively used messenger bags, I have to say that the standard backpack is pretty much definitively better in the long-term for your back. After about 8 years of wearing larger/more heavy duty messenger bags on the same shoulder, the cumulative weight of the bags exerted upon my shoulder eventually pushed part of my spinal column out of place and gave me scoliosis. Fortunately, it was relatively mild, so there was no permanent damage, but it still gave me fairly significant back pain for a few weeks (since the spinal column was compressing on the surrounding muscle), and I had to undergo physiotherapy to force the spinal column back into position. Nowadays, I take much more care to always use the strap diagonally to help distribute the weight of the bag across the body, as well as trying to keep the weight to a minimum, as carrying bags exceeding 10kg's starts to give me pain within a week. That being said, I still use messenger bags, as I still prefer their look and feel; it's just nice just being able to swing a shoulder forward and access the contents of the bag. However, I am a lot more careful with my usage of them nowadays, and I would recommend that any prospective law students do the same, lest you do any permanent damage to yourself.

[@Nortarachanges]

ashtherion, hope you’re feeling better!

[@noone-ft9lw]

You've talked me out of law school. Thank you.

[@bumblebeez1995]

no one 😂

[@vivelafrance6314]

He's talked me into it

[@VyvienneEaux]

Was it the prospect of reading thousands of pages from casebook after casebook which you would have to lug around in a book case?

[@flynnscheib2487]

Love to know how a video about backpacks talked you out of going to law school??

[@shanzaywaheed6985]

He talked me into it

[@harshibhatnagar6751]

Can you also do a video on the best kinds of laptops for law school?

[@LegalEagle]

Check out this video that I did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnjYmpmOnseepLc I can't recommend a specific model because they change so much, but that video talks about what's important.

[@TheFrontyer]

Easy. Buy a lenovo Thinkpad. You will write a lot so buy a laptop with a great keyboard. Thinkpad keyboards are the best on the marked. Theyre also very durable and high quality. Takes a good beating. Usually easy to upgrade parts. Lenovo customer service is top notch.

[@friscopurba5487]

@@TheFrontyer What about Surface Pro?

[@TheFrontyer]

@@friscopurba5487 If you need a thin and light I would strongly suggest a Thinkpad X1 carbon. It has a superior keyboard. Surface Pro are probably good too, but I dont know much about them.

[@soonsims]

Over the last 2 weeks this literally became my favorite channel and I'm not even in law school. Wish these videos were out there when I was a law student lol

[@LegalEagle]

Well, better late than never.

[@marchkasey8729]

North face backbacks are also AMAZING. I've had mine for all of hs and undergrad and it's still going strong. Their pricy but so worth it.

[@LegalEagle]

Good call. The NorthFace Jester backpack is great. I added a link to that in the description ( amzn.to/2kjhnwb )

[@peaceuponyou4433]

I got a NF backpack. I even workout by putting weights in it and it’s still solid

[@NicoRusconi49]

Another factor is commuting by bike. In that case, a traditional backpack of real quality with weather proofing is a must. Sitka is hard to beat, though admittedly not at all stylish.

[@LegalEagle]

Good thoughts

[@roxx8182]

You're videos make me feel more positive about law school for some reason. Maybe not this particular video, but all together I'm really looking forward to it! (Law Student UK)

[@dhaonrisemlan]

Huh. I didn't realise backpacks were so important in law school. I also didn't realise backpacks were unfashionable. I think they're pretty cool. They're so useful.

[@danshakuimo]

They generally are fine but when you're wearing a suit a backpack kinda looks weird at least to me.

[@annakonda6289]

I am not even in what you know as law school but study German Tax Law as advanced training for my job, but this topic applies to us as well, since our law books are insanely heavy! I have been using what we call a "pilot suit case", that you can also roll on wheels, which was designed for business environments, pretty simular to your document bags. But even though it's high quality, the handles start falling apart from too much use and I hate using them on wet/dirty grounds and when I have to walk a lot of stairs.

[@paveladamek3502]

This is really interesting. Where I come from (the Czech Republic), the huge and heavy books that you claim law students in the U.S. have to carry around during the day cannot be taken out from the library and, therefore, can only be read in study halls. And if students have copies of the most important books, like the criminal code with case law, or "introduction to Roman Law", they are much smaller and often paperback.

[@LegalEagle]

Interesting

[@Jessie_Helms]

I’m in the AVL industry and SwissGear works fantastically. My dad used his for several years for stuff like carrying guns to the range or going on day trips and that same bag has been used my me for about 6 months (including all of my books for school, laptop, and some simple tools). Not the same thing as Law School, but a lot of the basics (books and tech) work well for me.

[@maxkavian]

In Spain there is a famous judge who accepted a case of big corruption, involving politicians and so on. I remember how she used to bring a regular backpack to court the first days. After a month she switched to a big rolling bag. I always imagine that it was a sign of the complexity and seriousness of that case.

[@dorissaclaire]

I’ve been using a rolling backspace since 8th grade and I INSIST they ARE cool. They’re the coolest. (also my Vera Bradley rolling backpack has lasted YEARS and is incredibly fashionable 😂).

[@davidofthemeadow]

KZbin keeps suggesting these videos to me, I keep watching them, I'm not even a subscriber or going to school especially not law school.

[@laurynn701]

I use two bags i like to use interchangeably, depending what i feel like, I use a Fast Pack EDC by Triple Aught Design, its very rugged and durable and takes a lot of abuse, fits all the books i need and protects my laptop very well, and i have a few pouches attached to MOLLE webbing, and a removable waist belt that i love, it takes all the weight off my shoulders, and added bonus hydration bladder that i love using, not to mention the compliments i get on it around campus. and also have a Arcteryx LEAF Courier Bag, its a messenger style bag, fits everything i need, all my books and laptop, lot of room for 4 water bottles i drink from throughout the day, and I mean big bottles that's used for backpacking, 36 oz, from what I know, i don't think this bag is available for the general public

[@G.Harley.Davidson]

I’m former Military and carried ALL my four case books, binders, paperback LAC, and computer in my old Army ruck sack, which is designed for a week of living in the field. I did it for exercise climbing stairs in the L. School between class, and got a lot of stares as well, from students wondering how/ why am I carrying all that. I’m 6’5”/240, so I may be more adept to this than say a smaller frame person, but worked for me!

[@reesaspieces86]

I just ordered the Burton Kilo. Form *and* function for a low price? Heck yes. (It has a sternum strap and separate laptop and tablet sleeves, FYI to everyone.) Honestly, I don’t know why I thought my teeny tiny Adidas backpack that I use for day hikes would be fine. (Well, if case books didn’t exist, it *would* be fine.)

[@LegalEagle]

Sweet. Let me know how you like it. It would be awesome to hear from others about their personal experience. I'd love to do a follow up video with hands on experience.

[@Gi-223]

IKR girl! i have the burton prospect and now i dont understand how is that i didnt have one before! it somehow feels like it have less weigth lmao

[@MtnNerd]

I'm actually in trade school learning fashion design. But I have to bring all my sewing equipment every day plus my laptop and fabric. For this a rolling bag is best. They make really professional looking rolling briefcases. The one I use is actually designed to be a tool bag and is sold at Home Depot. I feel much less foolish than I would with an actual backpack

[@emesselt]

Law school was 30 years ago for me. My option was a messenger bag - still have it! Very quick to get on and off, or get into the compartments; and super resilient to getting banged around.

[@willmatherly4576]

Could you do a video about, JAG, or have like a guest on the channel to talk about that?

[@dji7231]

+1 for Ogio, I tried a lot of backpack and they are way ahead of the curve

[@karenstrickland9958]

I start law school in August 2021...going to start shopping for backpacks and messenger bags 💼 soon👍🏾😊⚖️

[@matthewdegliobizzi5681]

Talking about backpacks like he’s about to hike the Appalachian trail and needs to find the best pack for support and carrying capacity lol.

[@simianinc]

Timbuk2 make great backpacks too. My son destroyed two bags before I ponied up and got him the Timbuk Q Laptop Backpack. Been going 4 years and counting

[@brucealanwilson4121]

A suggestion for your series. Something about dual-degree programs. I've seen many law schools where one can get both a J.D. and a degree in another graduate/professional field. J.D./M.B.A. or M.P.A is common, as is J.D./M.L.S. I've also seen J.D./D.Psy., J.D./M.S.W., and even J.D. /M.Div. You might want to discuss these joint-programs---should you do one? What is the best combination? What sort of careers can particular combinations do for you?

[@jess_bounce]

This is a good idea. JD/MBA is a really common combination offered at many law schools. However, I will say the people in my law class pursuing the dual degree program are ranked in the bottom half of the class. Grades are important in the post-law school job search, so it depends on what a person values. If he/she simply wants to work as an attorney, focusing on just the JD might be best. However, for those able to successfully (read: get good grades) juggle earning both degrees, it can make them prime candidates for high-level corporate general counsel positions, help them move up to partner faster, or make them more flexible in their careers if they decide they don’t like practicing law. But I agree, I would like to see a video on it. I only know information based on what I’ve seen in my own class/heard from a few working attorneys.

[@WillN2Go1]

If you're small, or find the weight of the books difficult to manage, a rollie bag, or a waist band properly fitted will make the weight manageable. Consider getting an internal frame hiker backpack. They have them that are about the same size as the backpacks discussed here (these are actually day-bags, but try telling this to an 8th grader). If like the OGI backpack there isn't a waist band, you can buy one separately at REI and velcro attach it. Need it sewn? A custom leather worker can do this easily. The critical part of the belt is that it fits correctly on top of your hip bones, but to securely do this it has fit at your back. If you cinch it down tighter and tighter and it's still slipping? It's at the back. REI again is full of nice people who know how it should fit. Get some different color stuff sacks. Red is dongles and chargers, Green is snacks and meds, Baggies are okay, so long as there's only one of them. Get a bag with a light color on the inside, otherwise you will lose a lot of time not being able to find things. Already have a black interior? Get a can of white Krylon for plastic and spray the inside. It won't make it white, but it will lighten it up enough to make the bag work for you. If you have something black, like my SS coffee lid? Tie a bright ribbon to it. Rollies? The wheels always add about 5 pounds. If you're still not sure what to get. Get the $25-$30 backpack at Costco. Then start law school and look around, check out the bags of other people, maybe you want a $150 backpack. Maybe you keep the Costco bag, they hold up as well as any bag, including very expensive hiker kit. I once spent a lot of time and money getting a top backpack, it wasn't any better than the Costco, it did have more zippers, but they just made it harder to find things. Long distance hikers now mostly carry Z-Packs, and Hyperlite. These are essentially one big bag, two water bottle pockets on the outside, and a mesh pocket on the back. They carry their whole life for months. Lots of pockets and zippers are not your friend. One pocket for pens, highlighters and stuff, everything else in stuff sacks (I like the water proof ones that have the fold-tops, instead of the sweatpants gathered ones, you can see inside better.) ALL liquids outside in pockets. You may be the neatest most organized person on the planet, but if you have any water bottle or coffee mug that has anything but a screw top, it is going to leak. Not today, not tomorrow, maybe not next year. The week before the bar exam? It will leak. The highest rated ones that get the five stars? They're great until they destroy your laptop. The rollie document bag? I've seen a lot of these in downtown L.A. outside the court buildings. Not a few of them have stacks of expandable folders precariously bungee corded on top, they get stuck in the cracks. Instead get a folding hand truck--larger wheels. You can add a box or milk crate with the big stuff, and put your backpack on top. Bigger wheels are better everywhere. Link follows. You can pile up a couple of office boxes on them. Another tip is use good parachute line to tie the boxes. Bungee, aka shock cord is too long or too short, but one short one can tighten up the string. (Tie a 'handle' just above the bottom and some nice person can now help you carry it up the stairs) www.amazon.com/Seville-Classics-Folding-Truck-Capacity/dp/B004JOAP9O/ref=sr_1_6?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1533669680&sr=1-6&keywords=folding+hand+cart

[@erikc1775]

I am not a law student, however I am a history student, thus I carry at least as much books as any law student does. I can highly recommend Fjällräven, they are a Swedish brand that makes some of the best backpacks out there, and they last forever. For example I have one that is 40 years old which I got from my dad, that backpack is older than every single building on campus and just seem to refuse to fall apart. However since it doesn't have a computer pocket, I have a new Fjällräven nowadays. They are not snobby or anything like that, so if that is what you want look somewhere else. But if you just want a really good backpack that will last you...well, if you are a student in your 20s, until you are at least 50, Fjällräven is the way to go!

[@Volkswagenitalia.]

This may sound silly. Undergrad student, here. When I get to law school, is it common for students to take traditional notes on paper? I prefer it that way, although I can see why typing would be much quicker

[@annalinemeier4388]

Actually same, I just prefer to take notes by hand. Anyone confirm if that’s possible/logical to take notes by hand?

[@colebrendan8943]

Of course, as long as you know your study habit.. and which it will lead you to your good study and learning style. ... I prefer it that way and just type it afterward.. you know, so you can have your original copy and you could see your learning steps..so yes!

[@campterr]

Great tips James! I love Swiss Gear! Currently, I have a basic camping bag pack for light book carrying days and I have a rolly bag with bag pack straps by Samsonite.

[@LegalEagle]

Nice. Sounds like you are loaded for bear.

[@reesaspieces86]

Swiss Gear is great. My laptop bag is Swiss Gear, and it fits SO MUCH stuff in it. It’s basically my electronics carryall.

[@StarboyXL9]

OBJECTION! The best backpack for law school is objectively a Hello Kitty backpack! XD

[@mirasga]

Used a messenger bag throughout law school! :D Started with a backpack for a couple of days, but its too dorky. :D

[@ElBarbaNegra1]

I use a Nike basketball backpack, they're bigger have plenty of pockets, and the air max shoulder straps are amazing. I'm never going back to traditional straps. Love the videos cheers.

[@LegalEagle]

Thanks for the insight!

[@ElBarbaNegra1]

LegalEagle thank you! You’re the man!!

[@finalcord4662]

For really durable bags, 5.11 has a lot of good options if you want a bag that's just a complete tank. They're generally pretty spacious and have a lot of pockets, especially the backpacks, and they're built to last. I personally use one of their messenger bags, but they also have more standard backpacks, and chest-strap backpacks (one strap across the chest). They're also very easy to waterproof, if you want to really protect your stuff.

[@Zyzienzergling]

All Hazards Prime Backpack 29L for me

[@methos9167]

Watching every single one of your videos cause I'm considering going to law school next year. Great stuff!

[@JacquelineMoleski]

Quick question - Do they no longer have waist straps on high-end college backpacks? You mentioned a chest strap and that is a good idea (save your shoulders and back!) but I remember in college I had a traditional backpack with a waist strap. It wasn't the most fashion forward thing to wear, but it transferred weight to your hips and waist instead of your shoulders - which really helped. (And yes, for short trips you could just have the bag on your shoulders.) Great vids by the way!

[@Zyzienzergling]

These are very useful. But when it comes to storage or putti g them under desks or chairs, they tent to not be as convenient. The one I used is the All Hazards Prime Backpack 29L which can give you the option of both. Belt strap not included.

[@ignitionfrn2223]

0:55 - Chapter 1 - Casebooks are heavy 1:20 - Chapter 2 - You need to protect your laptop 1:50 - Chapter 3 - Organize your crap - Chapter 4 - - Chapter 5 - - Chapter 6 -

[@Shawn6751]

I just may got a bag perfect for law school, I have a Georgia Southern Eagles Swiss Gear backpack and I'm in under committee review by UGA School of Law for nearly a week which is good news. So I'm getting a playlist of tips in case I do get accepted and having little rest thrown into the lion's den. I'm also ready for the opposite to occur as well. So I'm getting prepared regardless.

[@roberto8650]

I live in and study law in Spain, where sidewalks are made from tiny, rectangular tiles, rather than big slabs of concrete. As a result, those rolling backpacks are incredibly uncomfortable to a self-conscious academic like myself. Try walking around making enough noise for everyone in a 200 meter radius to be able to hear. Oof...

[@kerryoneill1210]

OMG....I'd be such a Rollie bag person!!

[@Redorgreenful]

Yeah I have back issues so the prospect of carrying casebooks and laptop are unbelievable.

[@123e90]

I haven’t worn a backpack since jr year of high school. Having to go back to wearing one is gonna be hell.

[@madisonpolston2028]

I use a big ass diaper bag :') Lots of pockets, nice and roomy etc

[@xieulong]

Swiss Gear from Costco. Three years and counting.

[@basketballhero84]

I’ve watched a lot your videos and they are all very insightful. Thanks a lot, I look forward to what you have in the works.

[@danigaming8039]

Very useful , very interesting , very you.

[@LegalEagle]

Thanks for watching, Dani.

[@christianflores2250]

Love the content!

[@LegalEagle]

Thanks for watching!

[@swicheroo1]

Osprey Bicycling Backpack. Highly recommended.

[@amypattie7004]

I study illustration why do I love watching you

[@jeremyweberman5448]

What do you think about transferring to a better law school after the first year? How dramatic is the difference between a top law school and a middle of the road one in terms of first job, starting salary, and if/how competence in a given area of the law can ever potentially offset theses differences? Thank you!

[@noabroadwaybrockett7087]

North Face Jester Or Patagonia Chacabuco Are the best

[@LegalEagle]

I meant to cover the Jester in the video (link above). It's good.

[@hi00118]

I have a Tumi messenger (not leather, polyester of some kind I think) bag that I’m hoping will carry through my 1L year, has a pretty good laptop pouch, decent size pouch for books and stuff. Haven’t tested it with my civil procedure and property casebooks though... thank god my Torts book is digital

[@aegis3141]

I use a messenger bag,but most of my stuff are in my car,I put a lot of my stuff in my car because I usually study at coffee shops or the library,I can never study at home,dunno why. I got so familiar at my coffe shop that when the cleck saw me they just put in the order,no need for me to say it,because they know I will definitely order my usual.

[@shariecebrewster5962]

Yes that's is so true what you saying be beacause I have a lot homework

[@user-zr6jp3on4f]

This is sooooooooo helpful! Thank you so much. I was thinking of getting two leather bags from Coach, but I’m thinking that the document bag would be best for me-especially since I’ll be walking to and from law school.

[@LegalEagle]

Cool. Let me know how it goes.

[@rei_cirith]

What the hell... why are casebooks not offered in digital form? Also, Samsonite backpacks... I had mine for over 10 years through high school and my entire post-secondary career. When it finally broke on a trip, I just sent it back to Samsonite, and they fixed it under warranty. I don't have any reason to use it anymore, but it's still kicking. On top of that, they are great for business trips. TSA friendly, packable, and has straps for it to slide through luggage handles. www.samsonite.ca/collections/classic-business-2/samsonite-classic-2-tsa-backpack/63642XXXX.html

[@123e90]

I love the document bag idea, but unless I’m walking around in a suit there’s no way I’d ever leave the house with that thing in casual dress.

[@Loafie8]

I got a Herschel Harrison. Comes with organize pockets and section.

[@CologneCarter]

You forgot to mention the most important thing. Carrying heavily loaded backpacks or messenger backs puts strain on your back, hips and above all your knees in the long run. Looking fashionable is ruining your body if you have to carry heavy stuff around for an extended period of time. Document bags on wheels don't do that and there are really nice ones out there. Also, as you said yourself, one might use it after law school as well, which helps save money. And US law schools get you heavily in dept, which mentioned before too. So why not safe some money and be kind to your skeleton and joints at the same time?

[@MrBeatboxmasta]

Diference between a Californian and a Canadian. He mentions carrying the rollie when walking on dirt/grass. Meanwhile, I was thinking snow.

[@DrexelGregory]

It’s a cross, not a plus sign

[@zeromailss]

Rolling bag is best bag

[@CuPi44]

Objection: your contradiction : P Block quote from the comments at video urDWY5TXFa0 "6 Best Free Resources in Law School" [ Oo Patterson 5 months ago How about what type of bag or rolling tote to use as a lawyer? LegalEagle 5 months ago I don't use rollie bags in court because I have self respect. ]

[@rgzesdbjkhger]

What an amazing channel!!

[@LegalEagle]

Thanks!

[@Angelodercole11]

Those bloopers in the end tho 😂😂😂

[@LegalEagle]

Nobody's perfect!

[@jeffcorsiglia1440]

I guess it depends. I still have a leather pack made from WW2. Straps will never break! Old school is still the best school and they just don't make em' like they use to.

[@nadaelmajri5554]

is there any way to get casebooks digitally? for example, could i instead invest in an ipad that would keep all my casebooks and bigger pdfs on there and that way i could use a smaller backpack with the ipad & laptop?

[@nicklountzis3073]

Good one, what is your opinion on wearing a suit in law school and also what's your thoughts about people who will sort of perceive you as an alien if you wear a suit while they are wearing casual clothing. Thank you!

[@darwinbodero7872]

8:53 don’t be afraid of looking like a dork. But you’ll be a dork.

[@GamersGrave]

Hey, I am From India. I am a 4th year Law Student myself. If you are studying in India you really don’t need a bag, I am not joking. It is all about rote learning, some of the students don’t even bring notebooks to the class, we just have Quantity not Quality. To be very honest last year I took my ipad for taking notes in the class but the assistant Professor just told me to stop it and took me to deans office and said I was playing games in the class and on the other hand in the same class there were students who were just sitting idle without pen and paper. I just really don’t know what to say.

[@nocturne2029]

Leather bags are just too heavy! I have a leather purse that I ADORE, but even I must admit that it can be quite heavy. And when you're carrying heavy things, you don't want a bag that's heavy too!

[@Fullmetal1890P]

I had no idea there were so many things that went into a law school backpack...

[@jess_bounce]

It’s crazy. I started w a cheap Walmart book bag and my 1L casebooks absolutely destroyed it. Upgraded near the end of 1L and that giant hardcore book bag will see me through the end of law school.

[@shariecebrewster5962]

I need that nagepaeck

[@MariaJulia-od8jv]

Swiss gear? I always called that brand "Victorinox"

[@AnonYmous-mc5zx]

You know whats a power move? MLP backpack.

[@coolspider295]

This has to be the most underrated comment I have ever seen.

[@techhelpportal7778]

The roollie will work for summer break

[@mrarmaggedon31415926]

"red square with a white plus sign"? That's the weirdest description of the Swiss flag I've ever heard

[@sailorstarfairy1]

Why the heck haven't these case books been digitized for easy access? It's all fine and good for originals in a library but that seems so... Excessive.

[@davidel9466]

How about Cars for Law Students?

[@torgosaves427]

Forgot to mention Pack Camels. Indispensable. Intimidates your rivals. Clears your path in halls.

[@user-zr6jp3on4f]

Also, I was thinking of getting a locker on campus. I believe they are $100 per semester or academic year. Do you recommend a locker?

[@LegalEagle]

Ya, probably a good call. Given that law school costs $200k, I believe in being pretty liberal with low cost items that make life easier or help with grades.

[@crazysnake1096]

I have a B.S. degree in computer science. I was wondering what would be the best avenue to pursue a J.D degree.

[@LegalEagle]

Law school.

[@ValdVincent]

What about briefcases?

[@ericveneto1593]

What are your thoughts on canvas messenger bags?

[@shariecebrewster5962]

I am using old v ookbage

[@nikapodakar5939]

Any good ali express links?

[@LegalEagle]

Sorry, all Amazon.

[@Sam-lj9vj]

I think it looks odd when wearing a (three piece) suit and using a rucksack, a bit childish in my opinion.

[@jess_bounce]

But wearing a three-piece suit everyday looks pretentious. However, I agree that a rucksack looks childish, even with a regular suit

[@TRSandATL]

Who’s wearing a three piece suit to law classes lol

[@jess_bounce]

Parnia Vaghef sometimes we do. Well I personally don’t wear 3-piece suits. But we have to wear our work clothes to school when we have court/externships right before or after classes. Which is really common 3L year. And we all look really dumb in dress clothes plus book bags but we have to do it 😂

[@tommyv4980]

One video its use an ipad to replace your case books, now it's get a bag sturdy enough to carry your case books..Which is it, buddy?!

[@techhelpportal7778]

Im a hike will mine work

[@oldarpanet]

A question for the uber posh type law student(s): Are case books available on line or on DVD?

[@thx1085]

screw the rolling bag ill just have a crate on a hand truck

[@Zekonos1]

can't people move to a paperless option for casebooks? seems cruel to force students to carry around such a burden especially when hardly used

[@tanzilazomo8623]

I mean, casebooks are publicly available so they should be able to find them online. (iPad pro + pencil all the way)

[@feeltheillinois]

rolly bag club what up

[@thebasicswithblaze2569]

GoRuck!

[@emilyodermatt587]

Are there Casebooks on electronic version?

[@LegalEagle]

Nope. You can look up individual cases on Westlaw, but to my knowledge there are no ebook versions of casebooks.

[@cuckoo-clockheart]

LegalEagle wouldn't it be more efficient to just look up the cases we need rather then buy and carrying around casebooks?

[@LegalEagle]

You can do that, but you'd need to get the case citations from someone else's case book. In the grand scheme of things, given the high cost of law school, it's probably worth it just to buy a used casebook and resell it. But it can be done.

[@cuckoo-clockheart]

LegalEagle oh that makes sense. Thank you!

[@emilyodermatt587]

Or ... couldn't you just go to the library, take a photo of the table of contents of the assigned Casebook, and then look up the cases as your professor assigns the corresponding pages? Do the law libraries not have the books that your professor uses in reserve, for use in the library, like in undergrad?

[@NotTotallyHopeless]

If you want a cute and durable leather purse or tote for law school go to Joy Susan. Their products are fake vegan leather, look and feel like real leather and yet are strong as shit. I don't work for them, I'm just a fan

[@elliottclark6547]

Is this in America or Britain

[@LegalEagle]

America. You can't tell from my outrageous accent?

[@elliottclark6547]

LegalEagle No

[@elliottclark6547]

When does law school start in Britain

[@gallowsglare]

100th comment. Law school is terrifying.

[@grace2000ification]

I'll buy a small laptop

[@LegalEagle]

You still want to protect it. And no matter how small your laptop is, your case books are going to be big and heavy.