LAW SCHOOL GRADUATE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY LICENSURE UNDER ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT RULE 711 - Application Instructions

Sep 25, 2026

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Law School Graduate Application for Temporary Licensure under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 provides instructions and structured sections for applicants, supervising attorneys, and the dean. Applicants complete personal information, graduation date confirmation, bar exam and MPRE eligibility status, and certify accuracy. Employers and supervising attorneys record supervising details and employer type, then certify. The dean certifies graduate status, reviewed sections A and B, eligibility for temporary licensure, and no objection to performing authorized services, with office-use approval data included.

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CategoryExam

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Pages2

Reading Time5 min

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Section A: To be completed by Applicant

Eligibility boxes and certifications

Section B: To be completed by supervising attorney and employer details

Section C: To be completed by Dean of Applicant’s law school

Dean certifications and correspondence email

Office use only

LAW SCHOOL GRADUATE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY LICENSURE UNDER ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT RULE 711 Instructions: Completed applications should be submitted to the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) via email [at](at Rule711@illinoiscourts.gov)[ ](at Rule711@illinoiscourts.gov)[Rule711@illinoiscourts.gov](at Rule711@illinoiscourts.gov), or via regular mail at: AOIC (Attn: 711 Processing) 222 N. LaSalle, 13th Floor Chicago, IL 60601 This form is not to be altered in any way other than by filling in the blanks/check marks. Section A. (to be completed by Applicant) | First Name | Middle Initial | | Last Name | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Street Address | | City/State/Zip | | Telephone Email Address Please check all applicable boxes below: 􀂈 I graduated from law school on . 􀂈 I understand that in order to be eligible for licensure under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 as a law school graduate, I must sit for and receive a passing score on the first Illinois bar exam and Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) administered following my graduation from the abovenamed law school. 􀂈 I have taken the Illinois bar examination on , OR 􀂈 I have not yet taken the Illinois bar examination and I am registered to take it on . 􀂈 I have taken and received a passing score on the MPRE, OR 􀂈 I have not yet taken the MPRE and I am registered to take it on . I hereby certify the information in Section A is accurate and true. / Applicant (Signature) / Date 1 Revised 04/2023 The services authorized by Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711, which I acknowledge I have read, will be performed under my supervision by . Applicant/Student's Name | Employer Name | Supervising Attorney Name and ARDC \# | | --- | --- | | Employer Address | City/State/Zip | | Employer Telephone Supervising Attorney Email Address
The Employer indicated above is (check appropriate box):
􀂈 A legal aid bureau, legal assistance program, organization or clinic chartered by the State of Illinois or approved by a law school approved by the American Bar Association
􀂈 The Office of the Public Defender
􀂈 An office, agency or department of the state or any ofits subdivisions
􀂈 An office, agency or department of the United States or any ofits subdivisions
I hereby certify that the information in Section B is accurate and true.
/
Supervising Attorney (Signature) / Date
Section C. (to be completed by the Dean of Applicant’s law school) | | By checking the below boxes, I hereby certify the following information is accurate and true: 􀂈 The Applicant is a graduate of the above-named law school. 􀂈 I have reviewed the information provided in Sections A and B of this application. 􀂈 The Applicant meets the eligibility requirements for temporary licensure under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711. 􀂈 I have no objection to the Applicant being authorized to perform the services described in Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711. / Dean of Law School (Signature) / Date (Dean’s Office email address for all 711 correspondence) For Office Use Only: Approved by: Date: Expiration Date: 2 Revised 04/2023 Print Form

FAQs

Where should a completed Rule 711 application be submitted?

Submit completed applications to the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) via email or via regular mail to AOIC (Attn: 711 Processing), 222 N. LaSalle, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601.

What eligibility steps must an applicant confirm for temporary licensure under Rule 711?

The applicant must confirm graduation from the law school and indicate whether they have sat for and received a passing score on the first Illinois bar exam and the MPRE administered after graduation.

What does the dean need to certify in Section C?

The dean must certify the applicant is a graduate of the law school, has reviewed Sections A and B, meets temporary licensure eligibility requirements under Rule 711, and has no objection to authorization to perform the services described in Rule 711.

Sep 25, 2026

Uploaded by Mabel