Computing in the Law Library

There are PCs running current Windows systems throughout the Law Library.  All computers can be used to search the Law Library catalog and other databases in addition to browsing the web.

Saving work. Files on the local drives are cleared overnight for privacy. If you need to save, you can use a USB drive or a cloud-based option like Google Drive.

Software. Microsoft Office programs, Internet Explorer, and Firefox are available.

Software option -  for UCI and UCI Law resources. UCI Law community members can use the law school's VPN (Virtual Private Network) to get access to databases that require authentication. Instructions are available from UCI Law IT (LawNet login required). If you have trouble accessing the instructions, see this LawNet Help page. 

Browser-based option - for UCI resources. UCI community members can use the UCI Web VPN to connect to many resources that require authentication. This option is helpful when you cannot install software on the computer you're using. Instructions are available from UCI Libraries.

Password-based sites - for UCI Law community members. Contact information for Bloomberg Law, CALI, Lexis Advance, WestlawNext, and Courtroom Cast is in our Password Q&A.

Printing is available from library computers; wireless printing from your own device is also available. UCI Law students - see UCI Law Information Technology Services > WEPA Student Printing for more information.

There are several scanning devices in the Law Library. Scanning is free, but on some devices it's limited to sending by email.

Mobile device registration is required for current UCI affiliates. Guest wireless access is available for non-UCI affiliates. UCI Office of Information Technology has more information about Mobile Access at UCI.

Connecting to UCI Law resources. When using the UCI Mobile network (for example, from a laptop in the Law Library) UCI Law community members should use the law school's VPN (Virtual Private Network) to use databases that require authentication. Instructions are available from UCI Law IT (LawNet login required). If you have trouble accessing the instructions, see this LawNet Help page. 

Coverage. The UCInet Mobile Access network covers all of campus, including the entire Law Library and the courtyard outside.