Software
Microsoft Office
Office365 Free for Students
Students are eligible to sign-up for a free Microsoft Office 365 for Education account which includes Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, and can be installed on up to 5 computers. This program is offered directly by Microsoft and should remain valid while you are actively enrolled as a student.
Sign up for an account using your ÈâÂþÎÝ Gmail address (e.g. netid@nyu.edu) at and follow the instructions in the confirmation e-mail to download and install Office 365 for Education.
Office Home Use Program
Full-time employees are eligible to purchase an Office Professional Plus license for $10, which includes Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, and Publisher. Students are not elligible for this program.
Login to with your ÈâÂþÎÝ NetID and password to purchase a license for Windows or macOS. Follow the instructions in the confirmation e-mail to download and install Office Professional Plus. Keep that e-mail for your records in the event you need to reinstall Office or get a new computer.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Full-time employees are eligible for an annual subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud which includes Adobe Acrobat Professional, Photoshop, Illustrator, and many others. Students are not eligible for this program.
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Antivirus
ÈâÂþÎÝ offers Malwarebytes anti-malware and anti-ransomware software to all members of the Law School community for their personally owned desktop or laptop. It is available for Windows and macOS only, ÈâÂþÎÝ does not provide licenses for Android or iOS. All members of the Law School community are strongly encouraged to install Malwarebytes on their primary personal computer, or whichever device is used for ÈâÂþÎÝ related business, including class related activities.
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Any existing antivirus software must be uninstalled prior to installing Malwarebytes. Instructions to uninstall Symantec Endpoint Protection are offered on . Please if you have any questions.
ÈâÂþÎÝ VPN
Some ÈâÂþÎÝ online services require the use of the ÈâÂþÎÝ VPN when access from off-campus. Visit for instructions to download and install the ÈâÂþÎÝ VPN for Windows, macOS, and mobile devices.
Please read and follow all instructions carefully as you must change the default install options; failure to follow the instructions will cause the ÈâÂþÎÝ VPN to malfunction.
ÈâÂþÎÝ VPN now requires the use of ÈâÂþÎÝ Multi-factor Authentication (MFA).
ÈâÂþÎÝ Virtual Computer Lab
Students can use the ÈâÂþÎÝ VCL from their laptops to access some ÈâÂþÎÝ-licensed software including, Microsoft Office, statistical applications, mathmatical applications, and more. Access to the ÈâÂþÎÝ VCL from off-campus requires the use of the ÈâÂþÎÝ VPN. Login to with your ÈâÂþÎÝ NetID and password to access the ÈâÂþÎÝ VCL.
Software Installation
General software such as Adobe, Firefox, Zoom and the Microsoft 365 suite is pre-installed on all Law School computers. Additional applications are available through Software Center(Click the Start menu and type "Software Center" to locate and open it).
Available software titles include:
- ÈâÂþÎÝ Box
- Dropbox
- ÈâÂþÎÝ Google Drive
- and others
If the software you need is not listed or available for installation, please contact the Helpdesk. Software installations are performed at the discretion of Helpdesk Technicians and require administrator privileges. Some software may require a license purchase funded by individual departments.
Note: Mac users follow a different software installation process—please reach out to the Helpdesk for assistance.