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I used a couple different bags, depending on the day, but actually found a North Face backpack to be the biggest and most comfortable. I had a few shoulder bags/messenger bags but found I usually ended up with a killer backache (I go to a school in an urban area that requires lots of walking to get home, so if you don't have to walk far, you'll probably be fine).That is, of course, assuming you don't want to incur the wrath of your fellow students by investing in a rolly bag (practical for back health, but annoying as hell to everyone around you--law schools are not airports).
As far as taking notes, I use Word too. Unlike Kevin, I do not worry about getting my notes in outline form initially. My opinion is that law school is overwhelming enough in the beginning to be prematurely concerned with outlining. Also as a very new 1L, what is important in class & your readings probably won't be readily apparent. Plus, converting my notes to outlines later in the semester has been my most useful study tool since it forces me revisit, re-organize and rewrite (I don't cut & paste) all of my notes, rather than just reading through them.
Good luck!
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