The briefcase is as important a part of the lawyer’s image
as the traditional suit and tie, using big latin words to express simple
concepts, and yelling “OBJECTION!” Think about the name for a moment —
“briefcase” — it’s because we lawyers needed something to carry our reams of
important lawyerly documents around.
And the need to carry things around is never ending. From
the first day you first step into the law office, to your last day appearing in
court before your peaceful, non-lawyerly retirement, you will have to schlep
files, yellow pads, pens, laptops, and legal tomes around with you to Court, to
client meetings, and to take work home with you. I can’t see this requirement
of our job going away soon, no matter how much technology invades the
courtroom.
With that in mind, it’s worth it to invest in a high-quality
briefcase early in your career, because that one briefcase can last your entire
legal career (or longer). Remember durables? Here’s a succinct way to put it:
Buy the best, cry once.
So let’s talk about how terrible your briefcase probably is,
and give you three potential options to replace your sad sack.
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P.S. I heartily second the Saddleback Leather large classic briefcase recommendation.
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