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College of Law Laptop Requirements

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.

Windows Hardware Requirements

Must run Windows 11 64 bit and have an x64 processor from Intel or AMD. Windows for ARM is not compatible. Must have at least 4GB of available RAM and 4GB of available Hard Drive space.

Mac Hardware Requirements

Must have an Intel or Apple Silicon Processor (M1-M4). Must be running macOS Ventura, Sonoma or Sequoia. Must have at least 4GB of available RAM and 4GB of available Hard Drive space.

Chromebooks, Android, and Linux are not supported.

Additional requirements apply. See Academic Technology - College of Law (opens in a new tab) for complete details.