You may work at home or at the Law School. If space in your home is limited, a laptop does not need a dedicated work area. If you want internet access with your laptop, you will need a modem to connect from home and an Ethernet card to connect to the available network ports in the Law Library. There are no modem ports within the Law School or the Law Library. There are, however, downsides to a laptop.
Laptops are generally more expensive than desktops.
Because laptops are transported from place to place, there is also greater likelihood of damage to the unit or theft. Repairing a laptop is also expensive. Desktop computers continually drop in price. A desktop computer will give you significant power at comparably low cost. Many individuals find desktop computers more comfortable to work at for extended periods due to the larger keyboard, monitor and mouse.