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Register for Wireless Network Access

LaptopPepperdine University has wireless networking capabilities throughout the Malibu campus as well as at the other Pepperdine campuses.

Students can conduct research, download research projects, and check e-mail within the accessible area.  For those students considering a new laptop purchase please review our recommendations page here.

You can easily access the WiFi network on your laptop, tablet, smart phone, or other wireless device by registering your device at https://wavesconnect.pepperdine.edu.  To register your device, select “Current Students, Faculty, and Staff” and then enter your wavenet ID and password credentials to access the WiFi network. 

Connection Instructions for Faculty, Staff, and Students

  1. Open a web browser on your device (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, etc.) and visit any web page. You should be redirected to the WavesConnect website for your location.  If not, point your browser to https://wavesconnect.pepperdine.edu.
  2. Read and agree to the Computer and Network Responsible Use Policy.
  3. Click “Start” next to the heading of “Current Students, Faculty and Staff.”
  4. Enter your NetworkID and password. (Don’t know your password?)
  5. Select “Student”, “Faculty/Staff – University Owned” or “Faculty/Staff Personally Owned” from the drop down menu.
  6. Click “Continue.”
  7. Wait for the progress bar to complete or reboot your computer.
  8. Registration is now complete. You must register your computer or device annually.

Remember, when you register your device, your registration will last one year.  Registering as a guest user lasts only one day.   

For more information on Network and Internet Access via Computer Registration see Pepperdine University’s IT site here.

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Microsoft Office Suite – Office 365 is FREE to Students

The Microsoft Office suite is a family of software that delivers almost any tool imaginable to assist users at home and in business. Here, Pepperdine Caruso Law IT helps break down the different applications available.

NOTE: We always recommend that you INSTALL and USE the local copy of MS Word (actually install it on your computer’s hard drive) rather than use the online version (accessed through your web-browser) when working on law school projects or pleadings for court. The features you need for law-specific document creation are not all available to you in the online version of Word.

Students and Faculty can purchase this software at a significant discount through Microsoft’s education store; Office 365 is even available for free.

Click the link below to view the Pepperdine IT Student Discount page: http://community.pepperdine.edu/it/students/newstudents/student-discount.htm

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word may be the most popular application under the Microsoft Office suite. Word is a powerful word processing software that is heavily used in the field of law, specifically for legal document creation and formatting. Click here for some common Microsoft Word tips and tricks for lawyers.

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is an all-in-one information manager for personal emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, and notes. It is said to be the second most used Microsoft Office application for lawyer, after Microsoft Word of course. For most interesting information on how to incorporate Outlook’s benefits in a law office, click here.

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is a slideshow presentation software commonly used for meetings, business proposals and industry talks. PowerPoint is known to boost memory retention when it comes to presenting information.

Microsoft Excel

MicrosoftExcel is an incredibly popular spreadsheet software tool. This application may be valuable for analyzing, presenting and sharing data-intensive cases. Many Excel applications exist for case evaluation and management, as well as law firm budgeting.

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Access is a database management system, usually utilized to create business applications from templates or scratch. This is frequently used for lawyer contract tracking and appointment tracking.

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Basics for Pepperdine Law Students

The Basics for Pepperdine Law Students

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Security Tips
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Technology Services
Pepperdine Google Suite
TurnItIn
WaveNet
ExamSoft Examplify
CALI Lessons
Zoom
Contact IS Tech Support
Contact the University IT Help Desk

Law Library Resources
Law Library (Guides, Catalogs, Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw)
Printing and Copying Services
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Fax Services
Reserve a Study Room

Laptops/Computers
Security: Protecting Your Laptop
Law School Computer Recommendations

Course Management Systems
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Hong Kha About Us, Students

Caruso School of Law Information Services

  • To reach Information Services (IS), the Caruso Law technology support group, you may email [email protected] or call 310-506-7425, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you need assistance over the weekend, please leave us an email or voicemail and our team will reach out to you in the order your message was received on the following business day. 
  • Classroom Support: There is a phone installed in every classroom that will automatically call the extension 7425 number when picked up. There is no need to dial.
  • Lawtech.pepperdine.edu is the Caruso Law technology support site that includes announcements and help articles for law students, faculty, and staff.
  • Zoom: If you are having issues accessing class recordings via Courses please make sure to “Sign in” to zoom.pepperdine.edu  before trying to watch a Zoom recording. You only need to do this if you are having trouble accessing any class Zoom recordings within Courses. Here is some additional Zoom troubleshooting information. 
  • Examplify support, please take a mock exam at least 2 days before your first exam. If you have any issues, please contact our IS team immediately.

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Hong Kha Students

“You cannot view this recording”

Using your Pepperdine email to create a personal Zoom account on zoom.com will cause issues with watching class recordings.

You may have used your Pepperdine email for a personal account without knowing, or by mistake. If so, there is a simple fix: We need to let Zoom transfer your account.

To do this, clear your browser’s cache. Then, log into zoom.pepperdine.us using the Sign in button.

This should fix it, but If you continue to have problems someone from our team can help you at the library service desk between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

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How to Find your Exam ID number in WaveNet

During your time at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, it is vital to your grade that you know where to find your Exam ID number. To find it, just follow the three steps below:

First, go into WaveNet and log in using your username and password. Then, select “Academics” on the left navigation bar.

Available to law students only is the “Exam Number/Class Rank” link in the center of the screen. Click the Exam Number/Class Rank link.

Once you select it, it will open a smaller window displaying all relevant information. Simply find your semester and which type of Exam you are taking! Instead of the red XXXX you will see your 4-digit exam number. Please note that the 4-digits change every midterm and final exam.

Best wishes on your exams!

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Turning Off Private Browsing MAC

When using Pepperdine’s Wifi network, make sure to turn off private browsing MAC for the best experience.

Instructions for iOS Apple

Android

For Android devices find Wi-Fi in your settings. It will be under a tab called “Connections” or “Networks.” Once you find Wi-Fi, tap on it.

To the right of ‘pepperdine’ there should be a symbol of a gear. Select it.

Next, you will want to select “MAC address type.” You may have to scroll down to find it.

There should be a small pop-up that gives you a few options. Press “Phone MAC.”

Jump to Android

Apple

For, the process is followed in a similar way. Open settings and find “Wi-Fi.”

Find ‘pepperdine’ in your list, and tap the ‘i’ symbol to the right of it.

Simply scroll down until you find “Private Wi-fi Address.”

Finally, make sure it is off.

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Westlaw: Drafting Assistant

To add a Table of Authorities to your Appellate Brief, it is recommended that you use Westlaw’s Draft Assistant tool. The tool will insert a TOA by picking up cases and numbering in your brief. Of course, you also have the option to insert a TOA manually, and you can learn those instructions through the Harnish Law Library’s Word Formatting Page

  1. Log in to lawschool.thomasreuters.com
  2. In the top tab that indicates “Westlaw, TWEN…” click the drop-down arrow. Then click Drafting Assistant Essential.

3. You will be able to upload a word document. Upload your COMPLETED appellate brief. If it is not fully completed, the numbering and cases will be incorrect.

4. After uploading your brief, choose “TOA Builder” from the left-hand tool column.

5. Under the TOA builder you will have the option to add a citation range, and then to “run” the TOA builder.

6. Once the process has run, and you have selected where your TOA should be placed, select “Finish” and save your new document.

7. With your new appellate brief, carefully go through your citations and cases to ensure that the TOA builder assigned pages correctly. Also, check to make sure that spaces between periods are correct based on the local classroom rules you received for double- or single-spaces after periods. The TOA builder will not fix spacing automatically.

Note: If there’s an issue with the Word document that is downloaded from the TOA builder, then you can simply copy and paste the TOA itself into the version of the document the partners have been working on. 

If you have any questions about the information in this article, please feel free to contact Information Services at [email protected] or (310) 506-7425.

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View Your Unofficial Transcript

Your unofficial transcript details cumulative credits and classes taken at Pepperdine, as well as credits from different programs and grades for each class. Some job or post-grad applications even require this document. Please follow the steps below to learn how to access your unofficial transcript.

  1. Go to wavenet.pepperdine.edu and log in using your Pepperdine credentials.
  2. Next, click on Academics in the left column.

3. Then click on View Unofficial Transcripts.

4. A dialogue box will appear, prompting you to click on the link. This will allow you to view your transcript, and email a copy to your school email.

If you have any questions, or would like to learn more about the content covered in this article, please feel free to contact Information Services at [email protected] or (310) 506-7425.

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Reduce Background Noise in Zoom

This guide will show you how to reduce background noise in Zoom, so that your audio will come through crisp and uninhibited for your audience.

Option 1: In the Meeting

If you are already in the Zoom meeting and notice that you are picking up a lot of background noise, click on the small arrow next to your microphone in the bottom left corner. This will open audio settings. Click on Audio Settings.

Option 2: Before the Meeting

Open the Zoom application on your current computer. Since this setting deals with the audio on the computer you are using, you will need to change this setting for different computers and desktops you use.

Next, click on the gear icon at the top right corner of your application. This will take you into your settings.

Once in Settings: Suppress Background Noise

In the Audio tab, there is an option to suppress background noise. The default is Auto, but you may choose High to suppress even loud noises such as typing and dog barks.

If you have any questions, or would like to learn more about the content covered in this article, please feel free to contact Information Services at [email protected] or (310) 506-7425.