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Technology has become an important part of nearly every profession and the legal profession is no exception. The information in this guide will provide you with a basic understanding of technology and services available at Syracuse University and the College of Law, which you will use daily.

Computing Requirements

Detailed computing information including computer requirements can be found on our Computing Requirements page.

Zoom

Realtime collaboration for students attending classes, meetings, and events remotely is handled via Zoom.  Information on logging in to your SU-supplied Zoom account can be found at https://zoom.syr.edu.

Blackboard

Blackboard is a course management system used by many faculty members to enhance teaching and learning.  In most cases, the links for attending live class sessions remotely can be found here.  You can browse to the University’s Blackboard website at http://blackboard.syracuse.edu for additional Blackboard information - it has many useful links to tutorials and guides for Blackboard use.  Use your NetID and password to login to the Blackboard website.

Email for new Students

Once you have activated your NetID, you will have an ‘@syr.edu’ university email account.  Your email account is normally formatted as ‘NetID@syr.edu’.  For example, if your NetID is ‘jbsmith’ then your email is ‘jbsmith@syr.edu’.

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To install the printers on your laptop, please follow the instructions below, depending on your computer.

Wireless Printing for Windows using SURA

Wireless Printing for macOS (Mavericks 10.9 and above)

Zoom

Realtime collaboration for students attending classes, meetings, and events remotely is handled via Zoom.  Information on logging in to your SU-supplied Zoom account can be found at https://zoom.syr.edu.

Blackboard

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- Windows - College of Law

Printing - Mac - College of Law

ExamSoft

Examplify by ExamSoft is an exam delivery tool that provides a secure environment for administering examinations. You will receive additional information from the Office of Student Systems and Administration regarding Examplify during the first weeks of the semester and during exam periods.  Examplify has minimum laptop requirements you can find at the ExamSoft Syracuse Login page. Sign in using your SU netid and password.

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Students have full access to the Microsoft Office suite of products.  Information for accessing this software can be found at central IT's Office 365 page.

Getting Help with your Laptop

There is documentation on campus-wide IT help available for you at:

https://answerssu-jsm.syratlassian.edunet  

Documentation specific to the College of Law can be found on Answers at:

https://answerssu-jsm.syratlassian.edunet/display/law/College+of+Law 


If you need additional help, stop by room 215 in Dineen Hall. IT Staff are available between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm during the academic year to help with wireless connections, software installation, and other technology issues.  During certain times, it may be necessary to make an appointment.

 


You can also contact us by phone or email:

Phone: 315-443-9561

Email:  lawhelp@law  lawhelp@syr.syr.edu