The ultimate list for law students, basics to survive the 3 years ahead and thrive every moment of it. Law school is hard enough, don't make it harder by being unprepared
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Study Time
Interviews and Events
Health and Survival
Technology Musts
Study Time
Get a good writing pen, easy flow ink for smooth note taking
Gel Pens
So many highlights during case briefs
Highlighters
Good notebooks are ESSENTIAL
College Ruled / Lined Notebooks - Decomposition
Perfect for a quick note in the book, keep your resale value while also securing your note
Sticky Notes
Save your neck, this is adjustable which means you can place a book, notes, iPad or tablet, or computer on it
Book Stand
MUST USE! Never forget a due date, study session, or final with a planner.
Academic Planner | School Agenda
You'll have a ton of screen time, save yourself from the headaches that follow
Buy Blue Light Glasses | Computer Glasses, Reader, & Prescription
Save your back from carrying everything
Rolling Backpacks
Printouts can be long, keep them organized in a binder
Staples
You'll want to be able to memorize rules and case information quickly and on the go
Staples 3" x 5" Index Cards, Lined, White, 65 Cards/Pack, 3 Packs/Carton ...
Interviews and Events
Take this during interviews, its professional, organized, and shows you are taking this seriously
Leather Padfolios: Includes Freeleaf® Annotation Notepad
You'll get lots of business cards at events, dont lose them, you'll want them because its all about who you know
Business Card Holder
Have a blazer to throw on and make most outfits instantly more professional. First impressions are important
Simple and plain undershirts that will go great with any outfit
Numi: Sweat-Proof Undershirts for Women | Comfortable ...
Health and Survival
Stay hydrated, keep your ice cold or coffee hot
Stainless Steel Tumblers & Cups
Law school is hard, competitive, and cut throat. Keep your mental health positive with daily affirmations
99 Positive Morning Affirmations You Can Use Daily
Libraries are cold and so are your classrooms, stay warm and dont freeze
Oversized Hoodie
Your health is important, and so is keeping up on your vitamins. Long study hours might have you accidentally skip a meal but you can help with a daily vitamin
One A Day® Women's Complete Multivitamin
Technology Musts
Block out the sound of other students and focus on your studies
Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Technology fails, dont lose that brief, memo, outline, or paper that you stayed up all night typing. Save it in 2 places, especially somewhere like this drive that can be plugged in to another computer in case yours crashes
USB Flash Drives / Data Storage
I have found all my books on PDF, which means for reading I only need an iPad, not heavy books to lug around
iPad
Seriously a life saver when looking at an outline, case information, teacher presentation, and anything else you need up.
Second Monitor For Laptop
Don't let a dead laptop hinder your learning, keep this with you for that power boost