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Did you bring in your Laptop the first day of class?

Post by Blueberrypie » Mon Jun 15, 2015 6:35 am

It seems like it isn't nwcessary, as it is the first day. However, I'm looking into experience from my high school and undergrad days, where on the first day class work is minimal. Law school maybe different, we may jump into it quickly. I know one person taking a summer class had work due on the first day, which isn't odd, but I'm just wondering if I would need to have my whole arsenal loaded up for class on the first day.

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Re: Did you bring in your Laptop the first day of class?

Post by runinthefront » Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:10 am

What is the downside to you coming prepared just in case

And yeah you work the first day
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Re: Did you bring in your Laptop the first day of class?

Post by Blueberrypie » Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:49 am

runinthefront wrote:What is the downside to you coming prepared just in case

And yeah you work the first day

I need a new laptop sleeve. I haven't had the chance to purchase one. So I just have my messenger laptop case. I was a little paranoid about carrying it on the train without extra cushion.


So now you know the method behind my question.

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Re: Did you bring in your Laptop the first day of class?

Post by Br3v » Mon Jun 15, 2015 8:01 am

Isn't your first day in like a month? Buy a sleeve

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Re: Did you bring in your Laptop the first day of class?

Post by lavarman84 » Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:56 am

Yes, you'll likely need it. You typically have first day reading assignments and law professors aren't like undergrad professors. They TYPICALLY don't just have syllabus day and then let you go early.(typically being the keyword) Most will actually go over the first day assignment (i.e. start lecturing).

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Re: Did you bring in your Laptop the first day of class?

Post by FuturePanhandler » Mon Jun 15, 2015 10:11 am

:lol:

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Re: Did you bring in your Laptop the first day of class?

Post by okaygo » Mon Jun 15, 2015 10:20 am

Your professor will definitely be lecturing on testable material on day one.

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Re: Did you bring in your Laptop the first day of class?

Post by Clemenceau » Mon Jun 15, 2015 10:50 am

Why do you make so many of these stupid threads

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Re: Did you bring in your Laptop the first day of class?

Post by xmking07 » Mon Jun 15, 2015 11:00 am

You will need it the first day. There will most likely be a 10-15 minute overview at the start or end of class about the syllabus, but that's about all.

You will have had a reading assignment posted/given to you during orientation that concerns the first class periods (I had classes during orientation with assignments). You will need to take notes. There will be cold-calling.

In short, be prepared.

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Re: Did you bring in your Laptop the first day of class?

Post by 071816 » Mon Jun 15, 2015 11:59 am

Blueberrypie wrote:It seems like it isn't nwcessary, as it is the first day. However, I'm looking into experience from my high school and undergrad days, where on the first day class work is minimal. Law school maybe different, we may jump into it quickly. I know one person taking a summer class had work due on the first day, which isn't odd, but I'm just wondering if I would need to have my whole arsenal loaded up for class on the first day.
just bring it and shut the fuck up

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Re: Did you bring in your Laptop the first day of class?

Post by ndirish2010 » Mon Jun 15, 2015 12:27 pm

0Ls. LOL.

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Post by Kinky John » Mon Jun 15, 2015 12:56 pm

Clemenceau wrote:Why do you make so many of these stupid threads

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Re: Did you bring in your Laptop the first day of class?

Post by KMart » Mon Jun 15, 2015 1:17 pm

Why don't you just buy one in the 2 months you have?

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Re: Did you bring in your Laptop the first day of class?

Post by 2014 » Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:12 pm

Whatever notes you take on your first day are going to end up being absolutely worthless so maybe it's better to call it like it is and not bring it.

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Post by pancakes3 » Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:16 pm

Drop out.

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Re: Did you bring in your Laptop the first day of class?

Post by rinkrat19 » Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:20 pm

wtf kind of sleeve do you need to buy that you can't get it before September?

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Re: Did you bring in your Laptop the first day of class?

Post by 071816 » Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:30 pm

Blueberrypie wrote:
runinthefront wrote:What is the downside to you coming prepared just in case

And yeah you work the first day

I need a new laptop sleeve. I haven't had the chance to purchase one. So I just have my messenger laptop case. I was a little paranoid about carrying it on the train without extra cushion.


So now you know the method behind my question.
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Re: Did you bring in your Laptop the first day of class?

Post by shintopig » Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:36 pm

chimp wrote: retake
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Post by hartfordhockaloogies » Tue Jun 16, 2015 8:35 pm

yes

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