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Welcome and congratulations on your acceptance to Columbia Law School. The Information Technology Department looks forward to working with you. The computing environment at the law school is rich with technology and we look forward to assisting you with its use throughout your affiliation with Columbia Law School. Our team of dedicated and hardworking professionals is here to support your student research and educational needs.

 

Many factors will contribute to your technology experience at Columbia Law School, including the computer labs, notebook computers, computer training sessions, legal and Internet research, word processing, and email. Information regarding some of these resources is included in this website. We suggest you study this material before you arrive in August.

 

Be sure to visit this website regularly throughout the summer, particularly in July and August, to learn about our support policies, get purchasing advice, and more. If you have questions, they can most likely be answered on the website, but if not, please contact the IT-Helpdesk  at 212-854-1370 or  helpdesk@law.columbia.edu

 

Enjoy your summer and we eagerly await your arrival!

Creating an Email Account

Your respective deans and professors are eager to communicate with you. It is imperative that you create your email account ASAP, in order to receive important academic-related information. Your Columbia email account is separate from your Law School network account. Email accounts are administered by CUIT, the student computing services provider for the greater University.


The Law School network, administered by the Law School Information Technology Department, is a distinct network complete with its own unique resources. While your access to the Law School network is granted only after passing an exam at the end of your CBT training session, your email account can be created and used beforehand. Also note that the Law School IT Department provides full support for your email account, so you will rarely need to contact CUIT.

 

The email account entitles you to email and dial-up Internet accessLaw SchoolLaw School username and password are supplied during your mandatory Computer Based Training session. If your name is not listed in the University system, please contact the J.D. Admissions OfficeLL.M./ J.S.D./ Special Students office for more information. through the University. It CANNOT be used to access the network. Your or the

 

 
Click here to create your email account

(and select 'Activate a NEW Account (set a password for the first time)
Computer Based Training (CBT)

You are required to complete a computer-based training session and pass a brief online exam before using the Law School 's computing resources. You are strongly encouraged to complete the training before Monday, August 11th. The training will familiarize you with the various resources unique to the Law School network. After passing the exam, your Law School network account will activate and you will receive your username and password.

You can take the Computer Based Training (CBT) module online, and activate your Law School network account. If for whatever reason you are unable to take the CBT online and/or activate your law school account, please visit us in early August and take the CBT and exam at Columbia; however, it is highly recommended that you try and complete the CBT online, prior to arriving the Law School. There are many computing tasks you can accomplish well before your arrival. Besides, the 2nd floor computer lab can get congested at times, as returning and incoming students vie for the same space. Avoid the lines and. take the CBT online.

Please note: The Law School 's computing resources cannot be accessed without a valid Law School username and password. You are required to complete the computer-based training and pass the online exam.

If you are ready to take the CBT, click on the link below. Once you are done going through the module (approximately 20-45 minutes), you will be instructed to take an online exam and how to activate your account. Follow the online instructions and best of luck. The flash player is required for viewing this site.  download flash.

 Click here to login to CBT
Walk-in Notebook Help Sessions

If you own a notebook computer with an Ethernet card and/or modem, stop by one of our walk-in notebook configuration sessions. We will be providing instructions on configuring your notebook for use on the Law School network. Attend one of the walk-in notebook configuration sessions if you have an English-language Windows or Mac OS X notebook computer.

You are NOT required to attend the sessions. You can configure your computer to access the CLS and CUNIX networks on your own, anytime with our instruction manual. The notebook sessions provide an opportunity for you to configure your computer with IT staff on hand.

No sign-up required! Show up anytime during the advertised hours. Arrive at the session with your Ethernet card and/or modem drivers already installed. Consult the documentation accompanying your Ethernet card for instructions on installing the card and drivers. Also bring a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet cable if you have an Ethernet card (recommended length: 6 feet). We service English-language Windows or Mac OS X notebooks only.


Date

Time

Location

8/11/08

9:30am to 3pm

Jerome Greene Hall 107

8/12/08

9:30am to 3pm

Jerome Greene Hall 107

8/13/08

9:30am to 3pm

Jerome Greene Hall 107

8/14/08

9:30am to 3pm

Jerome Greene Hall 107

8/15/08

9:30am to 3pm

Jerome Greene Hall 107 

 

Date

Time

Location

8/18/08

9:30am to 3pm

Jerome Greene Hall 107

8/19/08

9:30am to 3pm

Jerome Greene Hall 107

8/20/08

9:30am to 3pm

Jerome Greene Hall 107

8/21/08

9:30am to 3pm

Jerome Greene Hall 107

8/22/08

9:30am to 3pm

Jerome Greene Hall 107

 

Date

Time

Location

8/25/08

9:30am to 3pm

Jerome Greene Hall 107

8/26/08

9:30am to 3pm

Jerome Greene Hall 107

8/27/08

9:30am to 3pm

Jerome Greene Hall 107

8/28/08

9:30am to 3pm

Jerome Greene Hall 107


IMPORTANT: You should arrive at the session with your Ethernet card and/or modem and drivers already installed. Consult the documentation accompanying your Ethernet card for instructions on installing the card and drivers. At the configuration session, you will install additional network and email software allowing you to access files, printers, and email on the Law School network via Ethernet and/or modem. Also bring a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet cable if you have an Ethernet card (recommended length: 6 feet).

 

English versions of Windows XP Professional or Apple Mac OS X only. We cannot provide software, support, or instructions for non-English Windows, Apple, Linux, or other computers. Please do not bring one of these computers to the configuration sessions.

 
Notebook Support for Students

Explore the links below for additional notebook-related information.

 
 
Software Center

Columbia University distributes a selection of software as well as configuration instructions to help you connect to the internet. The programs can be used for both dial-up and Ethernet connections. A complete list of all the software the university provides and supports can be found at the CUIT Software Center
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