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Stationery to study law?
Hey, I'll be starting uni this month to study LLB Law and was wondering what stationery I need to buy. The obvious thing is obviously pens, and I got 2 pads of A4 paper.
But do I need anything else? Like a note pad for lectures? Or I can just take the A4 pad? I'm also gonna buy some ring binders, not yet though as I don't know how many I'm gonna need. But shall I get the bigs ones or small ones? The big one will be quite heavy to carry seeing as I will be commuting to uni!
I can't think of anything else I would need. Anything else anyone can recommend?
Sorry if this thread seems pointless lol but I just wanted to know
Thanks!
But do I need anything else? Like a note pad for lectures? Or I can just take the A4 pad? I'm also gonna buy some ring binders, not yet though as I don't know how many I'm gonna need. But shall I get the bigs ones or small ones? The big one will be quite heavy to carry seeing as I will be commuting to uni!
I can't think of anything else I would need. Anything else anyone can recommend?
Sorry if this thread seems pointless lol but I just wanted to know
Thanks!Scroll to see replies
Reply 1
Im starting this year too, and to be honest ive not really thought about stationary. I have a new laptop for uni so i hope that will cut down a lot of paper mess. Any current students use laptops in lectures?
Reply 2
Don't bother with ring binders, the metal pieces will just buckle.
Get lever arch files - not crappy ones get the Shakespere ones with a plastic grip on the lever, these are the only lever arch files which I have found where the metal does not buckle on them.
They are the most expensive but you will save money rather than having to buy twice the amount of lesser standard ones!
Im just taking A4 lined paper to my lectures/classes!
Get lever arch files - not crappy ones get the Shakespere ones with a plastic grip on the lever, these are the only lever arch files which I have found where the metal does not buckle on them.
They are the most expensive but you will save money rather than having to buy twice the amount of lesser standard ones!
Im just taking A4 lined paper to my lectures/classes!
Reply 4
Im commuting too I suppose it depends what your better at: writing or typing. I can touch type fast so its perfect for me. Im aware that i will need ringbinders at some point for handouts. There isnt any restrictions on bringing laptops into lectures in is there? Obviously sound has to be off etc...
I suppose it depends what your better at: writing or typing. I can touch type fast so its perfect for me. Im aware that i will need ringbinders at some point for handouts. There isnt any restrictions on bringing laptops into lectures in is there? Obviously sound has to be off etc...Reply 5
I would also invest in some coloured pens and highlighters. I came up with a different-colour-for-a-different-thing strategy (too boring to explain) and it helped keep my notes organised. Highlighters are invaluable for obvious reasons to.
A hole-punch for those notes that you get given that aren't hole punched which if you aren't an organised person like me would also come in useful to save hassle.
A hole-punch for those notes that you get given that aren't hole punched which if you aren't an organised person like me would also come in useful to save hassle.
DaveLawStuuuudent06
Im commuting too I suppose it depends what your better at: writing or typing. I can touch type fast so its perfect for me. Im aware that i will need ringbinders at some point for handouts. There isnt any restrictions on bringing laptops into lectures in is there? Obviously sound has to be off etc...
I suppose it depends what your better at: writing or typing. I can touch type fast so its perfect for me. Im aware that i will need ringbinders at some point for handouts. There isnt any restrictions on bringing laptops into lectures in is there? Obviously sound has to be off etc...I can touch type fast too, but it's just easier to write. However, I have this weird tendency to not understand what I write if I write it too fast lol because my handwriting gets messy! But I guess I will just have to try and write neater.
superdillon
I would also invest in some coloured pens and highlighters. I came up with a different-colour-for-a-different-thing strategy (too boring to explain) and it helped keep my notes organised. Highlighters are invaluable for obvious reasons to.
A hole-punch for those notes that you get given that aren't hole punched which if you aren't an organised person like me would also come in useful to save hassle.
A hole-punch for those notes that you get given that aren't hole punched which if you aren't an organised person like me would also come in useful to save hassle.
Yeh that's a good idea! Highlighters are a must. I have a hole punch!
I used it for college, hated it when teachers didn't hole punch handouts! 
Reply 7
Yeah laptops in lectures is catching on, i have started this year because i can type like a dictaphone and cant write that fast and it also never hurts your hand no matter how fast the lectruer is!!
Yea all I had was blue pen, files, paper and that was basically it.
Yea all I had was blue pen, files, paper and that was basically it.
Reply 8
Not exactly stationary but you may want to invest in a dictaphone. I personally don't see the benefit in them but some people, particularly those that are slow writers in lectures, tend to find them helpful.
It should also be noted that some lecturers do not want to be recorded but they are likely to let you know beforehand.
In my opinion it is too much of a time waste, you are likely to be given a lecture handout and any powerpoint slides that may be used are also made available to you.
With respect to laptops, they are certainly invaluable for any university study but I hesitate to suggest that they should be used in the lecture theatre to make notes. As well as being a distraction to others (who can't help peering at your screen) I don't think that it will result in as productive notes as you will get if you were to use pen and paper.
Laptops are great for downloading any material that you have to read and of course for producing essay drafts.
It should also be noted that some lecturers do not want to be recorded but they are likely to let you know beforehand.
In my opinion it is too much of a time waste, you are likely to be given a lecture handout and any powerpoint slides that may be used are also made available to you.
With respect to laptops, they are certainly invaluable for any university study but I hesitate to suggest that they should be used in the lecture theatre to make notes. As well as being a distraction to others (who can't help peering at your screen) I don't think that it will result in as productive notes as you will get if you were to use pen and paper.
Laptops are great for downloading any material that you have to read and of course for producing essay drafts.
Reply 9
On the subject of laptops does anyone know if most universities have wireless internet for their students? Im going to MMU anybody know?
Stationary I think you need for studying law at University:
• Get a note book for each subject. It’s much better than just a stack of lined paper because it keeps the notes together and prevents you from loosing a lectures worth of notes! Pucka (sp?) pads are good because you can take the paper out at a later date and store it away (if that’s what you’re more comfortable with!)
• A pack of highlighters. Valuable for highlighting important paragraphs/sentences/words in a case.
• Get big ring-binders for storing work at home. Get one small ring- binder for taking notes to and from lectures/ tutorials.
• Hole-punch. Useful especially if you have a lecturer who loves to give out summaries of classes.
• A laptop is useful but I wouldn’t take it to lectures or the library. I’ve only ever seen one person use a laptop during lectures and they can be quite noisy! Best thing to get is a pen-drive and use the computers in your university’s library (much, much lighter and remember you might have to carry about a heavy textbook as well!)
• The obvious pens/ruler/coloured pencils/ coloured pens
• Plastic wallets for keeping essays pristine before handing them in.
• Dividers to keep folders tidy
• Calendar/wall planner to keep a track of assessments/holidays/ other important details.
I think that’s all…. I am a bit of a stationary fiend
Scots_Law
• Get a note book for each subject. It’s much better than just a stack of lined paper because it keeps the notes together and prevents you from loosing a lectures worth of notes! Pucka (sp?) pads are good because you can take the paper out at a later date and store it away (if that’s what you’re more comfortable with!)
• A pack of highlighters. Valuable for highlighting important paragraphs/sentences/words in a case.
• Get big ring-binders for storing work at home. Get one small ring- binder for taking notes to and from lectures/ tutorials.
• Hole-punch. Useful especially if you have a lecturer who loves to give out summaries of classes.
• A laptop is useful but I wouldn’t take it to lectures or the library. I’ve only ever seen one person use a laptop during lectures and they can be quite noisy! Best thing to get is a pen-drive and use the computers in your university’s library (much, much lighter and remember you might have to carry about a heavy textbook as well!)
• The obvious pens/ruler/coloured pencils/ coloured pens
• Plastic wallets for keeping essays pristine before handing them in.
• Dividers to keep folders tidy
• Calendar/wall planner to keep a track of assessments/holidays/ other important details.
I think that’s all…. I am a bit of a stationary fiend
Scots_Law
Reply 11
Laptops in lectures are great, when you are bored you can use wireless lol. Most unis shold have wireless now and if they dont then they are in the dark ages and need to upgrade!! In more technologically developed countries such as here you are the exception if you dont have ur laptop. they can be loud, but IMO its ur own fault for not being tech advanced enough to use one in class!
Scots_Law
Stationary I think you need for studying law at University:
• Get a note book for each subject. It’s much better than just a stack of lined paper because it keeps the notes together and prevents you from loosing a lectures worth of notes! Pucka (sp?) pads are good because you can take the paper out at a later date and store it away (if that’s what you’re more comfortable with!)
• A pack of highlighters. Valuable for highlighting important paragraphs/sentences/words in a case.
• Get big ring-binders for storing work at home. Get one small ring- binder for taking notes to and from lectures/ tutorials.
• Hole-punch. Useful especially if you have a lecturer who loves to give out summaries of classes.
• A laptop is useful but I wouldn’t take it to lectures or the library. I’ve only ever seen one person use a laptop during lectures and they can be quite noisy! Best thing to get is a pen-drive and use the computers in your university’s library (much, much lighter and remember you might have to carry about a heavy textbook as well!)
• The obvious pens/ruler/coloured pencils/ coloured pens
• Plastic wallets for keeping essays pristine before handing them in.
• Dividers to keep folders tidy
• Calendar/wall planner to keep a track of assessments/holidays/ other important details.
I think that’s all…. I am a bit of a stationary fiend
Scots_Law
• Get a note book for each subject. It’s much better than just a stack of lined paper because it keeps the notes together and prevents you from loosing a lectures worth of notes! Pucka (sp?) pads are good because you can take the paper out at a later date and store it away (if that’s what you’re more comfortable with!)
• A pack of highlighters. Valuable for highlighting important paragraphs/sentences/words in a case.
• Get big ring-binders for storing work at home. Get one small ring- binder for taking notes to and from lectures/ tutorials.
• Hole-punch. Useful especially if you have a lecturer who loves to give out summaries of classes.
• A laptop is useful but I wouldn’t take it to lectures or the library. I’ve only ever seen one person use a laptop during lectures and they can be quite noisy! Best thing to get is a pen-drive and use the computers in your university’s library (much, much lighter and remember you might have to carry about a heavy textbook as well!)
• The obvious pens/ruler/coloured pencils/ coloured pens
• Plastic wallets for keeping essays pristine before handing them in.
• Dividers to keep folders tidy
• Calendar/wall planner to keep a track of assessments/holidays/ other important details.
I think that’s all…. I am a bit of a stationary fiend
Scots_Law
That was great
Rep for you!! I think you preety much covered everything. Cheers
Reply 15
Cheers for the advice guys
Reply 16
Going into final year of my LLB and all I have used are ring binders and A4 file blocks. Laptops in lectures is a ridiculous notion. It annoys everyone around you with the constant tapping ok keys and it more hassle than it's worth.
Reply 17
Pipe down Mr Archaism its not that distracting and you should be able to concentrate thru it anyway, how exactly would you ever work in an open-planned office like many firms have if you cudnt put up with ppl on the phone/dictating/typing all around you.
its not that distracting and you should be able to concentrate thru it anyway, how exactly would you ever work in an open-planned office like many firms have if you cudnt put up with ppl on the phone/dictating/typing all around you.Reply 18
There's a difference.
In lectures the only real noise is supposed to come from the speaker at the front of the hall. This is not the case in offices.
It just seems like a daft idea to me, by all means type your notes up when you get back to your accommodation but to bring a laptop into a lecture - pointless.
In lectures the only real noise is supposed to come from the speaker at the front of the hall. This is not the case in offices.
It just seems like a daft idea to me, by all means type your notes up when you get back to your accommodation but to bring a laptop into a lecture - pointless.
Reply 19
typing up later wastes valuable time though. i used to hold your views and thought it was pointless and annoying until i did it myself, and now i realise its far superior.
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