First of all, consult your budget. WVU College of Law does not require a computer for law school. Click here for more information on law library computer resources . As an alternative, many law students save money by buying a computer but not purchasing a printer. Determine how much you can reasonably spend on a computer given all the other monetary demands of law school before you begin shopping.
Computers designed for business use are more expensive than computers designed for home use.
Determine what you need and buy accordingly. Financial Aid guidelines have recently changed to allow for the purchase of a computer. The cost of a computer does not necessarily end with the hardware. Add the amount of money you plan to spend on software, Internet access, and insurance to your total computer costs. Also, many computer packages offer free Internet access for one year.