Top 15 Best Work Bags For Female Lawyers in 2018

Due to the nature of their work, lawyers are often searching for a nice bag in which to carry their materials. A laptop, file folders and a cell phone are among the most essential items for lawyers to transport. Thus, lawyers, especially female ones, want a bag with plenty of storage space. Durability and style are also important, especially when investing in a bag. This article will review 15 of the best work bags for female lawyers and also provide a comparison table. 

Best Work Bag For Female Lawyers Comparison Table

Product	Photo	Dimensions (W x H x D inch)	Weight	Exterior material	Check Price
Fossil “Emma” Editor's Choice		15 x 12 x 2	2 pounds	Smooth Glazed Leather	Check Price
Banuce		15.25 x 11 x 5	2.2 pounds	Italian full grains cowhides leather	Check Price
Banuce		15.25 x 11 x 5	3.62 pounds	Italian Full Grains Cowhides Leather	Check Price
BfB 17-Inch Laptop Bag		18 x 12.5 x 4	3.3 pounds	Faux Snakeskin & Patent Leather	Check Price
BfB Laptop Tote and Tablet Bag		15.5 x 10 x 5	2.9 pounds	Faux Textured Leather	Check Price
Banuce Slim Leather		14.3 x 10.6 x 2.5	2.65 pounds	Cowhides Leather	Check Price
Bostanten		15.3 x 11.8 x 2.3	3.4 pounds	Genuine Cow Leather	Check Price
Blon’s Premium		15.8 x 13.5 x 6.7	2.99 pounds	Faux Leather	Check Price
Solo		16 x 13.5 x 5.5	3.3 pounds	Columbian Leather	Check Price
Shtern		18 x 14 x 3	1.9 pounds	Soft Pebbled PU Vegan Leather	Check Price
KQ New York		15.25 x 11.25 x 3.5	3.35 pounds	Faux Leather	Check Price
Kensington		16 x 11 x 6	3.25 pounds	Faux Leather	Check Price
DTBG		16 x 12 x 3	1.2 pounds	Nylon	Check Price
Overbrooke Classic		17.5 x 13.5 x 4.5	2 pounds	Soft Pebbled Vegan Leather	Check Price
Franklin Covey		17.5 x 11.75 x 4.5	0.32 ounces	Polyester	Check Price

Best Work Bag For Female Lawyers Reviews

If you are still unsure about which product may be right for you after looking at the comparison table above, read on to find the best work bag for female lawyers right for you.

Fossil “Emma” Laptop Bag

Available in three colors – black, tan and brown – this Emma bag looks professional and practical. It is made of soft leather. The included shoulder strap is padded and can be expanded to fifty-four inches in length. The bag also features two top handles for carrying it in the hand or over the forearm. It has three internal compartments, two of which are zippered, and the other fastens with a snap closure.

One big issue is that the Fossil Emma does not offer enough extra features to warrant such a price. Many bags offering slightly less durability and quality can be purchased for much less. The Fossil Emma is created to fit a laptop and a few very small items. However, it isn’t suited to those who wish to carry many large items in addition to a computer.

Banuce Full Grain Leather Bag

This Banuce bag has three zippered compartments and is made of Italian leather. The bag features a detachable shoulder strap and two top handles. The shoulder strap is also adjustable and padded for comfort. A laptop of up to fourteen inches in size can fit into the bag’s interior. Available in brown or black, the bag can be easily attached to luggage for ease of convenience during travel.

One thing to be aware of is the price. While the bag is of a decent quality, similar products offering the same features can be purchased for slightly less money. Thus, this bag is only marginally recommended.

Banuce Women’s Full Grain Leather Bag

With its stiff and sturdy structure, this bag looks more like a briefcase than a messenger bag. Made of Italian leather, it has three zippered compartments. The bag has two top handles and also an adjustable and detachable shoulder strap. The interior has a padded sleeve capable of carrying a laptop of up to fourteen inches in size. An additional padded compartment inside the bag could fit an electronic tablet.

The extra features include pen slots and several pockets. In addition to computer space, this bag can also fit file folders, a few small books and a computer charger.

One thing to beware of with this bag is that the leather can scratch fairly easily. While some buyers may like the scuffed up look of a scratched briefcase, others will be turned off.

BfB 17-Inch Designer Briefcase

This beautiful laptop bag looks both stylish and expensive. The exterior of the bag is a faux snakeskin trimmed in patent leather around the edges. Its padded interior has enough room for a 17-inch laptop in the central zippered compartment.

The exterior side pockets were created to hold a wallet, keys and cell phone. A key ring and detachable shoulder strap are both included with the bag. An elegant magnetic closure is used to keep items from spilling out.

On the negative side, the magnets may not close completely, especially if the bag is overfilled.

BfB Laptop Tote and Tablet Bag

Though this bag looks more like a purse than anything else, it can also be used as a laptop bag. A small laptop with a 13″ screen can fit inside this bag, which has two padded compartments.

This BfB tote can also be worn cross-body or over the shoulder using the included detachable purse strap. Made of faux leather with snakeskin panels on two sides, this bag also includes a tassel on the side. This bag is available in red, grey and black.

Banuce Slim Leather Briefcase/Messenger Bag

This Banuce case is available in both black and blue. Made of cowhide leather, the bag features a brown interior lining. The inside of the bag has two compartments with zippered enclosures. Another zippered pocket is attached outside the bag. A 13-inch laptop computer should fit comfortably inside the bag, which measures 14.3″ x 2.5′ x 10.6 inches.

One setback is that the short handles atop the bag are not long enough to fit comfortably over the shoulder. However, a padded shoulder strap is included and could be used to carry the bag instead.

Bostanten Leather Briefcase/Cross-body Laptop Bag

Due to its simple style, this Bostanten bag is suitable for either sex. The bag comes in three practical colors: dark blue, brown and black.

Made of genuine leather, the bag is suited for lawyers and other business professionals. Designed to fit a laptop up to fourteen inches in screen size, the bag features a polyester lining and a zippered closure. The adjustable nylon shoulder strap can be used to carry the bag cross-body or over-the-shoulder.

One issue with this product is that it can only carry a laptop of up to fourteen inches. People with larger laptops will need a bigger bag.

Blon’s Premium Quality Laptop Bag For Women

This ivory-colored bag looks pretty, stylish and feminine. Made with strong stitches for durability, the bag has a blue interior with a snap closure to secure a laptop. The bag holds laptops measuring up to 15.6 inches in screen size. Designed with functionality in mind, the inside of the bag has pockets and compartments to hold personal items and office supplies.

While the bag looks a bit too dressy to be used as a book bag, it can be used for those who want a professional-looking carry-all for a business office environment. Lawyers, schoolteachers and other professionals should have plenty of space to carry notebooks, papers and folders.

One minor issue is that the laptop enclosure is only minimally padded.

Another positive concerning this bag is that Blon’s offers both a 6-month warranty and a 30-day money back guarantee.

Solo Full-grain Leather Laptop Carryall

Made of dark brown Colombian leather, this Solo bag features a zippered closure. This bag is large enough to comfortably carry a laptop size of 15.6 inches.

The laptop enclosure is padded to protect a computer from damage. Located on the bottom of the bag, metal “feet” help the bag to stand. The feet also protect the bottom of the bag from wear and tear. The exterior is made of soft brown leather, and the interior is blue.

On the negative side, the materials used to make this bag’s interior lining look inexpensive. Wear and tear can cause the lining to rip.

Shtern Women’s Laptop Tote Bag

This bag comes in basic black and has long handles so that it fits comfortably over the shoulder. The bag’s dimensions – 18″ x 14″ x 3″ – make it ideal for carrying a laptop, file folders, notebooks or even a change of clothes. Made of vegan leather, this carry-all bag is both spacious and durable. This Shtern bag could also be used as a book bag for college students. The heavy-duty stitching makes it a good bag for toting books or other heavy items.

The interior is made of basic black nylon. The bag is well-suited to those who need a professional-looking tote. A zippered pocket outside the bag can be used to carry a wallet, makeup, keys and mobile phone. The interior of the bag zips closed, and the laptop enclosure has some minimal padding to prevent computer damage.

One minor issue with this bag is that there are no small, interior pockets. Small items kept inside may spill out of the large pocket and be difficult to locate at the bottom of the bag.

KQ New York Women’s Notebook Satchel Shoulder Bag

This KQ bag comes in three colors: black, pewter, or purple. The bag is made of a shiny faux leather and is designed to be stylish. It looks more like a large purse than a computer case.

The bag’s laptop compartment can hold a laptop up to 15 inches in size. The laptop compartment is zippered to secure a computer inside the pocket. Lightweight and stylish, the bag comes with a thin shoulder strap. The strap is both removable and adjustable, and two short handles at the top of the bag also allow the user to carry it in the hand or over the forearm.

The interior does not leave much space for anything other than a laptop and a few small personal items. Thin straps on the bag may make it uncomfortable to carry bulky or heavy items inside.

Kensington Laptop Tote

This Kensington tote comes in black and is capable of carrying a 15.6 inch laptop. The padded laptop compartment is flanked on either side by extra storage space.

Made of soft, faux leather, the bag is durable and sturdy. It fastens across the top with a metal clasp designed to keep items from spilling out. The black handles can be worn over the arm or over the shoulder. Interior pockets are included and intended to hold a cell phone, 12-inch tablet, wallet and other personal items. The bag is large enough to be used as an overnight bag or as carry-on luggage.

One problem with the bag is that it does not have a zipper. While the clasp will keep the computer from slipping out, other items in the bag’s pockets will fall out if the bag is turned over.

DTBG Women’s Laptop Tote Bag

The DTBG bag is designed to fit a laptop up to 15.6 inches in size. The interior of the bag also has a Velcro enclosure to secure the computer.

In addition to a laptop, the DTBG can also hold an electronic tablet, paper files, and other smaller personal items. Credit cards, a wallet, a cell phone and charger can fit easily into the inner pockets. For added storage, the bag also has front and back pockets large enough to hold small electronic tablets. Built-in pen and pencil holders are included in the bag.

This tote bag is grey, but it also comes in black with pink dots, purple, black with white dots, blue with white dots and blue with green dots. However, this grey bag looks the most professional of all the color options. The grey is a light heather grey and the straps are black.

On the down side, the inner lining of the bag can rip and come undone. The inexpensive handles can also crack and peel.

Overbrooke Classic Women’s Tote Bag

This basic black Overbrooke bag also comes in red, brown, beige, tan and greyish-white. In appearance, the bag has no defining features. It’s a basic black tote capable of carrying a laptop with a screen up to 15.6 inches. The laptop compartment has a snap enclosure to help secure the computer into the bag. The interior of the bag also has a compartment on either side of the computer compartment. These two additional compartments can hold file folders, a notebook or other small items.

The bag’s exterior is made of pebbled leather with a thin white stitching. Inside, the bag is lined in nylon. A small pocket inside the bag can hold a wallet, cell phone or other small personal items. A zippered pocket outside the bag provides slightly more storage space.

What about flaws? The exterior stitching of the bag can come loose. It can tear after months of daily use, especially if the bag is overstuffed with heavy items.

Franklin Covey Women’s Business Laptop Tote

This bag comes in basic black and is mostly made of polyester. This two-handled bag is designed to carry on the user’s shoulder. This tote is capable of carrying a 15.6-inch laptop. The trim on the outside of the bag and on the handles is faux leather but looks expensive, particularly for a bag priced below average for other bags of its kind. The inside lining of the bag is black and white, which looks practical and stylish at the same time.

The interior has three separate compartments. A magnetic snap closure fastens materials neatly into the bag’s main compartment. The laptop pocket is padded on both sides and helps to provide minimal protection for a laptop. The bag is black and stitched in a black thread on the exterior. This black on black color is attractive.

Are there any flaws to consider? The threads can sometimes peel off and leave loose strings hanging from the handles and outside of the bag.

Best Work Bag For Female Lawyers Buyer’s Guide

Screen Size

One key to choosing the right bag is to decide which size you need. The chart included in this article can give you the dimensions of each bag reviewed. It is best to measure the laptop you intend to carry to determine if it will fit within the parameters of the laptop bag.

A standard laptop screen measures approximately fifteen inches. However, when the products listed here say they can accommodate a laptop of fifteen inches, this does not mean every laptop measuring fifteen inches will fit the bag.

The fifteen inches is measured according to screen size. This measurement does not include the space around the outer edges of the screen, which can vary according to laptop brand.

Bag Style

Another important thing to consider when choosing the best work bag for female lawyers is style.

People who want a practical bag and do not need to transport heavy materials should invest in a small and inexpensive bag. Others wish to tote a large computer or use the bag as carry-on luggage.

In such cases, buyers should opt for a bag measuring at least seventeen inches in width or height, depending on the materials to be transported. Those who need to carry bulky items should get a bag with a padded strap. Carrying a heavy bag with top handles will make it feel more cumbersome. Top handles are best for carrying light objects.

Safety of Materials and Chemicals

Laws and regulations, such as the California Proposition 65 state that products made of any known carcinogenic chemical or known to cause birth defects should be labelled as such. These labels serve as warnings to consumers. However, such labels do not guarantee that a consumer will develop cancer or birth any offspring with birth defects.

Consumers have a right to know which materials are used in the products they buy. The Environment Protection Agency, manages the Integrated Risk Information System, a database with info on the health effects from exposure to specific substances. The EPA uses a rating system to indicate each substance’s cancer-causing potential. Consumers unsure about the materials used in the handbags mentioned here could learn more about such materials from the EPA.

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