Welcome to Georgetown University Law Center! We in the IST Department
look forward to providing you with an optimal computer environment.
Please be advised that all first-year J.D. students are required
to have a laptop. (LLM students are not subject to this requirement,
but we believe that having a computer will facilitate their law school
experience.)
HARDWARE
If you are buying a new computer, we suggest that you get one with
at least 2 GB of RAM, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and a 80+ GB hard-disk
drive. All laptops must have built-in WiFi (802.11b/g/n) capability and an internal or external CD/DVD burning drive.
OPERATING SYSTEM
For PCs, we recommend Microsoft Windows Vista Business. For Apple, we recommend Mac OSX
Leopard 10.5.
SOFTWARE
We recommend Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows and Microsoft Office 2008 for Apple.
WEB BROWSERS
The Law Center’s web-based applications are supported on the
following browsers: Internet Explorer 7.0+, Mozilla 3.0.10+, or Safari
3.1+.
EXAMS
If you want to take your exams on a computer you will need to use your own laptop, which must have an internal or external CD/DVD burning drive. It is also a good idea to have a second (backup) laptop battery, since not all of the exam rooms have electrical outlets. Please be advised that the Law Center does not provide loaner laptops or power cords for student use.
SUPPORT
The Technology Reference Desk technicians (located in the E.B Williams
Law Library, Room 304) can provide support for Law Center network
connectivity, anti-spyware software, and anti-virus software. The
Technology Reference Desk hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through
Friday, excluding University holidays. If you have any further questions,
please contact the Law Center's Helpdesk at helpdesk@law.georgetown.edu.
