All incoming students are required to have a new laptop computer with at least a 3-year warranty to cover your law school career. These computers will be used for note-taking, legal research, computer-based exams, and in-class participation.
Below are the MINIMUM requirements needed to support computing at the law school.
System Requirements
Windows
| Operating System | CPU | RAM | Hard Drive Size | Wireless Card | Backup Storage | Screen Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 (version 23H2 or higher) | Dual-core Intel i5 or greater (Non-ARM-based processor) | 16 GB or more | 250 GB or more | 802.11g/n | 500 GB USB 3.0 or better | 1280 x 768 or higher |
Mac
| Operating System | CPU | RAM | Hard Drive Size | Wireless Card | Backup Storage | Screen Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| macOS Ventura, Sonoma, and Sequoia | Intel or M series processor | 16 GB or more | 250 GB or more | 802.11g/n | 1 TB USB 3.0 or better | 1280 x 768 or higher |
Only genuine, U.S.-English, French, Portuguese, Swedish, and British versions of Windows Operating Systems are supported. Tablet devices are not currently supported. Windows 10 S, Windows 11 S, Windows RT, Chromebooks, ARM processors, and Linux/Unix operating systems are not currently supported by the examination software used at FSU College of Law.
Questions
If you have questions about computing at the law school or general technology-related questions, you can contact the Florida State College of Law Technology Help Desk at 850.644.7735 or helpdesk@law.fsu.edu.
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