Career Services Office
Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 License
JD students currently enrolled at The John Marshall Law School who have earned a minimum of 53 credit hours may be eligible for a 711 License. 711 Licenses are not available for students who work at private law firms. In order to be eligible for the license, students must work at one of the following:
- A legal assistance program, organization, or clinic chartered by the State of Illinois or approved by a law school approved by the American Bar Association
- A legal aid bureau
- A law office of the state or any of its subdivisions
- The Office of the Public Defender
For more information, please see www.state.il.us/court. If you have questions about the 711 License, please speak to Jodie Needham. Click here to complete the 711 License application. Applications should be given to Jodie Needham, Assistant Dean of Academic Services, Room 301.

