Welcome to the Law School Exam Procedures page!
Autumn 2026 Exam Information
Exam4 Information Sessions:
TBD
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Autumn 2026 Exam Software
LINK to be posted closer to exams
IT Exam Support Hours - Autumn 2026 Exams
IT Support Staff will be available for all of the listed days/times.
Onsite Support:
Remote Support:
Phone: (773) 834-5300
Email: helpdesk@law.uchicago.edu
Types of Exams
Exam administration is executed by the Office of the Registrar and the Dean of Students.
- In Class -In-class examinations are scheduled for a particular day during the exam period. A proctor is present in the room during the examination. Laptop use on exams—using the appropriate exam-taking software—is mandatory. Students are permitted the use of a single laptop during each in-class exam. The use of cell phones, tablets (iPads, etc.), second laptops, or other devices is strictly prohibited, absent use of such a device as an approved ADA accommodation.
Student Exam Numbers
Law School examinations are graded anonymously. Students are assigned an Exam Close to the middle of each quarter, each student is assigned a new exam number. Law students access their exam number via the University Student Portal (my.uchicago.edu, Academics Tab, My Academics, Term Information, Current Quarter).
Exam4
The Law School uses Exam4 test taking software to administer exams. Please use the guides below to become familiar with how to use Exam4 for in class vs take home exams.
Generative AI Policy for Exams
Unless the instructor specifies otherwise, the use of generative AI is absolutely prohibited in any exam. More information about generative AI use can be found in the Student Handbook.
Contacts During the Exam Period
REGISTRAR:
773-834-5315
IT DEPARTMENT:
IT Helpdesk - 773-834-5300 - helpdesk@law.uchicago.edu
OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENTS:
deanofstudents@law.uchicago.edu
Dean of Students
One the exam period begins, professors should not, under any circumstances, be contacted about exam-related issues. Please contact the Registrar and/or Dean of Students with questions.
Exam Preparation
Use of Classrooms to Take Exams
You may not eat food in the classrooms while taking your exams. Be sure to turn off cell phones and all other audible alarms. You may leave the exam room quietly as needed during the exam, but please be respectful of the needs of your fellow test takers. Please make sure to put a space in between you and the next person in your row if you are taking an exam at the Law School.
Find your Exam ID
For in-class proctored exams you will need to write your exam ID on your index card and hardcopy exam questions. You may find your exam ID online via the University Student Portal (my.uchicago.edu, Academics Tab, My Academics, Term Information, Current Quarter). Please look up your exam ID prior to exam day and bring it with you to the exam. Your exam ID number changes each quarter.
Updating your laptop’s operating system
Do not update your operating system to a new version within 1 week before exams and until you receive your final grade, unless it is a critical security update.
In Case of Computer Failure
If your computer crashes during the exam, immediately notify your proctor. The proctor will notify the Office of the Registrar and then escort you to the IT department, who will address the problem. Once the problem is resolved, you will resume your exam in a different room (on a new laptop, if necessary). You will not lose any time because of the crash.
Professors should not, under any circumstances, be contacted about exam-related issues.
In Case of Illness
In case of illness during the exam, please notify your proctor, who will notify the Office of the Registrar. Arrangements will be made for you to complete your exam in a separate room. If you become ill prior to the exam, do not start the exam. Once started, exams must be completed. Contact the Office of the Dean of Students or the Office of the Registrar if you become ill prior to the exam.
Professors should not, under any circumstances, be contacted about exam-related issues.
Keeping track of exam time
The wall clock in the exam room governs. You should periodically check the wall clock and compare it to the warning and end times written on the board.
Ending an exam in Exam4
To end an exam, students must click the “End Exam – End Exam Now” menu options in EXAM4 to end the exam and start the final upload process.
The proctor announces ‘Please stop typing’ when students should end the exam.
Information on character/word/page count/limit
EXAM4 supports character and word counts, but not page counts/limits (as this depends on the formatting specified at printing time). Faculty are asked to express all such limits in character or word counts. Hyphenated words count as one word.
You may view your word count for each question and for your overall exam using the “Show/Hide Document Stats” feature in the right-hand column or from the Tools option “Show Document Statistics” shown below.
After Exams
Keep an electronic copy of documents related to exam submission until grades are posted
EXAM4 saves your work about every minute and automatically backs-up your answers to your laptop on exit. You should not delete any EXAM4 files or uninstall the EXAM4 program, nor delete any other file that might be related to the software installation until you have received your final grade. In the unlikely event of an issue with the submitted materials, having the backups on your laptop will provide a ready source for resubmission.
Other Questions or Concerns?