Top Ten Technology Features

Students considering attending Law School at Washington and Lee University should be aware of the considerable number of technology resources available to them.

1. Core Services. The School of Law provides e-mail, calendars, network document storage, and network printing for all students, all accessible with a single password. VPN Services are also available that allow access to all network resources from anywhere you can get a netwrok connection.
2. Wireless Network. All public areas, including student carrels and classrooms, have access to the wireless network. This allows students to access the internet, their email, and their remote documents from wherever they like to work.
3. Public Computers and Printers. There are computers for student use scattered throughout the building. In addition, most clinics and student groups have computers in their offices. Students who do not own a laptop computer can reserve a laptop during exam periods. Whether using your own laptop or a public PC, students also have access to several high speed, high quality laser printers (including a color laser printer).
4. High Speed Internet. Washington and Lee has a 100Mbs connection to the internet; few other schools our size have a connection as fast.
5. Good Local Internet Service. Lexington is both rural and small, yet students living in Lexington have many good choices for broadband. There are cable, ISDN/DSL, and WiFi services available from a variety of vendors.
6. Free Software. Washington and Lee provides two key software packages to students, Microsoft Office 2007 and Symantec Antivirus. Students can load this software on their computers for free.
7. HelpDesk in Building. As a service to the student body, Technology Services is available in the building to help students fix their computers. We also have a Dell Certified Technician on staff.
8. Discounts on Dell and Apple Hardware. The School of Law works with Dell and Apple every spring to provide laptops for student purchase at discounted prices. Students can save money by purchasing systems based on Washington and Lee's contract price.
9. Media Services. The media services staff is available to assist students, faculty and staff with instructional technology. They will also, with permission from the instructor, video record any class you request.
10. Environmental Concerns. The School of Law has taken steps to make sure that technology is used in ways that minimize damage to the environment. For example, we have switched to flat panel monitors to reduce power consumptions, we have added duplex printing capability to conserve paper, and we provide recycle bins at all printers.