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The Network

The Network integrates the entire Law School community including students, faculty, Library resources and administrative offices. Students may gain access to the Network via their personal account utilizing any of the workstations throughout the Law Library, from student organization offices, or from their laptop via WirelessCanes.

Resources on the Network

Resources offered through the Network include word processing, Lexis and Westlaw, e-mail, Internet access, space for storing personal data, catalogs of the Miami Law Library, other UM Libraries and many law libraries across the country.

Service Desk

The Information Technology Service Desk, located in Room C-118 in the Law Library, provides computing assistance to members of the Law School community. The staff can also be reached by calling 305-284-3000 or by e-mailing help@law.miami.edu.

The Service Desk hours are:

Prospective Student FAQ

How do I login to the School of Law network?

When presented with the login prompt:

• Enter your login name: {User Name:} then press the TAB key or click on the {Password:} box.
• Now type your Password. You will NOT see the characters as you type them.; Press ENTER when finished.
• Your login name is the first letter of your first name, followed by your entire last name. (i.e. John Doe c23456789 = jdoe)
• Your initial password is your "C number" (c########) all UPPERCASE and without dashes.

What is my UMID or C Number?

This is your official University of Miami identification number. It is also known as your "C" number. The Law School uses this number as part of your network login credential.

Where are the uprint printers located?

How do I configure my laptop to print wirelessly via UPrint?

Where can I find law library maps? Click here to access them.

How can I access my email account?

Go to www.law.miami.edu and click on the "Student E-mail" link on the bottom right of the website. Your e-mail address is: [LOGIN NAME]@students.law.miami.edu. Example: jdoe@students.law.miami.edu

Tutorial on how to use the e-mail client

How do I configure my iPhone/iTouch to access my Law School e-mail?

Where are my document files stored?

Your default file location is "My Documents". You have the ability to save, erase, copy, and make subdirectories in this space. Anything that is stored here is private to your account. Remember: In order to gain access to your "My Documents" directory, word processing programs and e-mail, you must first login with your personal LOGIN NAME and PASSWORD.

Can I use a USB thumb (jump) drive?

If you are using a USB portable drive, please log out of the work-station, insert USB drive then re-login. The USB thumb drive will be assigned drive letter (D:\).

How do I access the university's wireless network?

How do I forward my Law School e-mail?

Students are expected to read their Law School emails by using the email system provided to them by the Law School. Although the Law School allows students to forward their school email to another email service provider, it is highly discouraged. The Law School has experienced difficulties forwarding emails to other email service providers. On several occasions these email service providers have blocked the Law School or the University from sending emails to them. The Law School does not control how these email service providers manage their systems; nor the reason for blocking us. We can only guarantee delivery of email messages to the Law School email system. Unfortunately, this is a problem that other major universities are experiencing as well. Instructions on how to forward student emails to another email service provider can be found at the Law School's website, however, students may do so at their own risk. Click here to forward your e-mail.

What computer would the law school recommend?

What software does the University of Miami offer to students?

Click here for a list of software offered by the University of Miami to students. Some software is offered for free and some require a fee. Should you have any questions about software purchase please contact University of Miami's Technology Product Center at 305-284-3961.

How do I fill out an Online Faculty Evalutation?

Click here for detailed instructions, including screenshots about how to fill out an Online Faculty Evalutation form.