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Laptop Program

At VLS, students are strongly encouraged to have their own personal computer. It's the most convenient method of personal computing in the law school environment. We have therefore established a "laptop program" for VLS students. This allows students to purchase a modern, reliable laptop (not the least expensive, nor super deluxe model) that we feel provides the best value for a 3 year law school education. The laptop includes preinstalled software and warranty service. Learn more about the Tier 1 Laptop Purchase Program here, on the IT Website. If you still have questions and you'd like to talk to someone, email NewStudentHelpDesk@vermontlaw.edu

If you wish to bring your own laptop, we require that it run the Windows XP Professional operating system, to qualify for helpdesk support. Resolution of software and configuration issues (beyond questions) on personal equipment is available at a cost of $60 per incident. 1 year of free coverage is included with laptops purchased through our program. Microsoft Office 2003 (Windows and MAC version) and Windows XP Professional are available to students for $25. Microsoft Office XP for PC (limited supply) is available for $10. Once you arrive on campus, you can come to the Help Center to purchase these. You will need to present a "paid" receipt from the Business Office, and proof of student status.

Computer Labs

Students are welcome to use the public computers at the Computer Center Lab and in the library. There are currently 40 PCs, 2 eMacs, five laser printers, and two flatbed scanners available for student use. In addition, students use their own laptops to access our wireless network from much of the campus. (Please check with the Helpdesk staff if you need assistance.)

Standard office software is available on all the lab computers. Internet access is available from all locations. Access to WESTLAW and Lexis-Nexis is assigned to all students (by the library). Email and network file storage are available to students. Periodic orientation and training sessions are provided by the IT department staff for those students who require assistance.

Normal semester hours for the Computer Center lab are 8 a.m. to midnight weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. Holiday and summer semester hours vary and are posted at the Computer Center.

Getting Connected at your Residence

If you are a new student, you are probably interested in getting connected at your place of residence. At this time, VLS does not provide any internet services outside of the campus. However, there are a few service providers that you should contact if you are interested in getting high speed internet.

Charter Cable (South Royalton and surrounding areas) www.charter.com
Verizon (DSL) www.verizon.com
SoverNet (DSL) www.sover.net

We recommend that you check with all of these providers to see what service is available at your address. Vermont Law School is nestled amidst rural surroundings, and it is definitely not safe to assume that you will be within reach of high speed service. If you are unable to attain service from the one of above providers, your options are to go with a satellite or dial-up provider. Here are some satellite internet providers that have been used by people in our community:

Direcway/HughesNet - www.hughesnet.com
WildBlue - www.wildblue.com

Contact us:
IT Helpdesk or (802) 831-1355.
IT Website

Barrister's Bookshop

Barrister's Bookshop, Inc., is a non-profit corporation organized by students to provide books and supplies to the Vermont Law School community at competitive prices. It contributes any excess of revenues over expenditures to student activities. Representatives from each academic class sit on its board of directors.