Laptop Computer Recommended Specifications
Acquiring Microsoft Office
Washburn University's Microsoft Campus agreement provides students the opportunity to acquire Microsoft Office 2010 and Mac Office 2011 at a substantially reduced cost. Click here for pricing. 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 your Office software.
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.
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 accidental warranty so your laptop is protected while attending law school.
The following features are the minimum recommended requirements for your laptop:
Windows 7 Business or Home Premium
- 4 GB RAM or more
- Microsoft Office 2010
- Antivirus software
- 64-bit for best performance




