Getting Started
Before you Arrive
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Obtain a Laptop
Use our recommended laptop specifications as a guide.
Students considering eventually joining one of the journals at the Law School should be advised that a Windows-based laptop will be more compatible with the software and processes used by the journals.
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Set up Your Uniqname and Account
You will use your uniqname and UMICH password to log in to U-M computing and online services. Your uniqname is also part of your U-M email address.
After payment of your enrollment deposit, you will receive an email from the university inviting you to set up your uniqname and account.
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Permit Use of Your Photo
The Law School uses student photographs for the following Law School purposes:
- Seating charts
- Library identification
- Official student record
- Photo Directory
- Yearbook
If you haven’t already authorized the Law School to use your photograph, please do so now.
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Student IT Support Policies
Review the Law School Information Technology student computing policies:
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Upload an Audio Recording of Your Name
The Law School’s professors, administrators and staff members want to know how to pronounce your name correctly – and your classmates do, too.
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Setting Up Your Laptop
Setup your laptop with the services provided by Law School Information Technology.
After You Arrive
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Obtain Your Mcard (for Student/Computing ID)
Among other things, your Mcard will allow you access to various areas of the Law School after normal business hours and is one way to release print jobs.