Laptop Computer Requirement for the 2006-2007 Academic Year

Overview
All students enrolling at New York University School of Law are now required to have a Windows-based PC laptop with a wireless Internet connection.  Every student is required to type his or her exams on a computer, and handwriting will not be permitted on exams.  Whether you are studying in the Law Library, collaborating in a study room, or taking an in-class exam, you will be using Wireless connectivity.

Although you may of course use a Windows-based laptop of your choice (provided that the laptop meets our minimum specifications, outlined below), the Law School has made arrangements with the NYU Computer Store for a Windows-based laptop configuration for purchase.

To be clear, for all students, a dual-booted Mac Laptop will not satisfy the NYU School of Law laptop requirement.

A printer for personal use, though not required, is recommended for a variety of uses including printing class handouts and take-home exams. Although laser printers are available in the Law School’s computer labs for printing course-related assignments, reports, research projects, and the like, you should not count on these community printers to print take-home exams which are sometimes severely time-limited. Thus, if you are not comfortable reading take-home exams on a computer screen, you should purchase a printer.

For more information on Technology at NYU School of Law, visit the Law School's Technology Web pages.  Additionally, for more information on Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements, please click here.