4.3 Use of Personal Electronic Devices During Class

The use of personal electronic devices (e.g., laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and other such devices) in Law School classrooms must be consistent with Law School and University policies and are restricted to activities that further the educational mission of the class in session (e.g., taking notes or using electronic resources as instructed by the professor).

Personal electronic devices, including but not limited to laptops, tablets, smart watches, smart glasses and smart phones, are not permitted in first year classes at the Law School. In upper level courses, the default rule is that devices are not permitted. However, individual instructors may decide to allow devices in upper level classes, and may also further restrict which devices are allowed and for what purposes.

The instructor may take appropriate steps to address the use of electronic resources for other purposes (e.g., playing games, surfing the Internet, reading and sending email, streaming videos, downloading AI content, etc.) when they arise in the classroom. These may include reducing the student’s grade or denying the student credit for the class. The Law School expects each student to advance the educational mission of the Law School and to comply with this standard.