Laptop Computer Recommended Specifications
Acquiring Microsoft Office 2007
Beginning summer 2007, Washburn University's Microsoft Campus agreement will provide students the opportunity to acquire Microsoft Office 2007 at a substantially reduced cost (anticipated to be approximately $75). If you are purchasing a new laptop or desktop in the near future you may wish to wait until you arrive at Washburn before purchasing Office 2007.
Apple / MacIntosh Computer Support
Washburn University School of Law highly recommends the use of Windows-based laptops. Windows is the dominant operating system used in the legal profession. Washburn Law believes students will be most successful and best prepared for the legal world by using the dominant hardware and software platform. In addition, computer exams at Washburn Law and computer bar exams in most states (including Kansas) may only be taken on Windows-based laptops.
Apple / MacIntosh (Mac) support provided by the law school is limited to assisting with wireless and printer configuration.
Questions?
Please contact:
- Jewel Makda at jewel.brueggeman-makda [at] washburn.edu or (785) 670-1776.
Ensuring your laptop is sufficient to get you all the way through law school is a priority when making a purchase.
We recommend purchasing a 3-year warranty so your laptop is protected while attending law school.
The following features are recommended for your laptop:
Windows XP Professional Edition
- 2.0 GHZ processor or faster
- 1 GB RAM or more
- 60 GB hard disk drive
- Wireless network card that supports the 802.11b/g standard (for wireless access throughout the law school). The recommended brand of network card is LinkSys, though there are seldom problems on the law school network with other cards.
- DVD RW optical disc drive
- Microsoft Word or Microsoft Office
- Anitvirus software
Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
- 1.6 GHZ Dual-Core processor or faster
- 2 GB RAM or more
- DVD RW optical disc drive
- Microsoft Office 2007
- Antivirus software
