All rights reserved. While the Brandeis School does not require students to own personal computers, we strongly recommend that students purchase one, if they do not own one already, and become familiar with it before entering law school. As legal education and the legal profession become increasingly dependent upon technology, computer proficiency is an essential skill for both lawyers and law students. Incoming students probably ask this question the most, and it's probably the most difficult to answer succinctly. Choosing between a desktop and notebook requires the student to assess his or her needs and computing and learning styles.
Laptop computers tend to be less robust and more expensive than desktop computers.
On the other hand, they are extremely convenient for taking notes. To accommodate notebook users, the Brandeis School recently outfitted three large classrooms with electricity at every seat, and the Law Library has six carrels with electricity and network connections. For students who choose not to purchase a notebook but have on-site computing needs, the Law Library has two labs with a total of 22 computers. University of Louisville Upon matriculation, every student is assigned an e-mail account administered by the University's Information Technology department. The University also offers a fee-based service for students who want Internet access from home.