MyLaw Portal

The MyLaw Portal uses a Microsoft SQL scheme for managing permissions via groups that is very similar to the methods used in Active Directory.  In fact, upon logon it verifies the username, password, and groups against AD, then continues to seek group permissions within SQL.  This integration was made to avoid duplications of username & password, and to avoid duplication of permission management.  The permission schema can be controlled by any member of the IT department and functions by placing users into department buckets, which are then granted access to a particular set of applications.

The administration of users is also done via the portal, whether it be a bulk loading of 200 incoming students, or a single new account.  The creation of the Portal account allows a user access to applications such as: dell warranty repair requests, sign up for training sessions, exam signups, book trading, volunteer log of hours, and a host of additional apps.