LLM Students

Welcome, Incoming LLM Students!

Please carefully review the information below to help you prepare for your arrival and Orientation Week. If you have any questions, you may contact Student Services.

2025 Orientation

• Useful Information: Northwestern Pritzker Law A to Z (pdf)

International Drivers License

We strongly suggest that you obtain an International Driver's license in your home country, which will serve you temporarily after you arrive in the U.S. Once you are here, you may have the option to obtain the Temporary Visitors Drivers License (TVDL), which will be valid for another 3 years. Visit the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles' site for more information.

Laptop Requirements

• All incoming students are required to have a computer that meets or exceeds the University's recommended guidelines.
• For further information and links to the Dell and Apple educational purchase website, go to Laptop Requirements.
• Laptops that do not meet the minimum specifications will receive limited support from IT.

Public Service Events

• The Public Interest Center (PIC) and the Public Law Group (PILG) have planned a few volunteer projects at various locations on Saturday, August 23rd.
• Day of Service sites (Actual sites may vary): Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, Center on Wrongful Convictions, Cradles to Crayons, Metropolitan Family Services, Jarvis Bird Sanctuary, Women's Justice Institute, Habitat for Humanity