The Law IT Department provides comprehensive support for computing, teaching, events, media, and networking technologies to the College of Law community, including students, faculty, staff, and guests. The IT team provides audio and visual services and training to facilitate the educational process and classroom experience, AV support for law events and programs, technology support for law exams, and student assistance with laptops, printing, and connectivity.

The Law IT Department is located on the 2^nd floor of the Law Building in Suite 203.

Students, faculty, and staff can contact IT for assistance using the following methods:

Visit the IT Department in Suite 203, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Email us at law-help@illinois.edu.

For more information, please review the Law IT Help Desk page on the intranet.

Information for Incoming & Current Students

Laptop Requirements

As of the Fall 2025 semester, all law students (whether in the JD or Graduate Division) enrolled in or registered for any course at the University of Illinois College of Law are required to have, for exams and other purposes, a laptop that meets the following requirements. Every student is required to type their exams on a laptop or desktop computer; handwriting will not be permitted on exams. Students may not use a tablet or e-reader for their exams.

Laptops must meet the minimum hardware and software requirements outlined below. Students are responsible for meeting these requirements and keeping their laptop in good working order. The Law IT Department is not responsible for providing laptops to students during the semester or during the final exam period.  Requirements are regularly reviewed and updated. Students must continue to meet these requirements while enrolled at the College of Law.

Minimum System Requirements

To run ExamSoft’s exemplify software, students will need a genuine, modern computer with a supported operating system, sufficient RAM and hard drive space, and a stable internet connection. Specifically, for Windows, it requires 64-bit versions of Windows 10 or 11, while for Macs, it supports macOS Monterey, Ventura, or Sonoma. 

Detailed System Requirements

We recommend using a laptop that is no more than 4 years old. Incoming students must bring their laptops to Orientation for a mandatory IT review.

Buying a Laptop

If you are shopping for a new laptop, you may look at the offerings from the Illini Union TechZone. Incoming and continuing students may be eligible for additional financial aid to assist in purchasing a new laptop or notebook. International students who are not eligible to receive U.S. federal financial aid (for example, FAFSA) are not eligible for laptop financial assistance. Please contact Julie Griffin at jagriffi@illinois.edu for additional information.

For equipment or software questions, please email law-help@illinois.edu.

Computer Lab & Printing

The Law School maintains a small computer lab and shared printers in the basement of the Law Building which includes four desktop workstations and three network printers.

Information for Faculty, Staff, and Guests

The IT Department provides and maintains computing resources and supports technology services for all faculty, staff, and guests at the College of Law.

Email IT for any of your technology-related questions or issues. If we cannot assist, we will help connect you with the appropriate campus resources. For assistance, please email law-help@illinois.edu or view the Law IT Help Desk page on the intranet.