Who can practice law? Only licensed lawyers may practice law in Illinois.The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) provided below highlight topics and specific questions that are often asked of the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL). Application for admission on motion is a two step process. The first step is to complete and have approved a Preliminary Questionnaire for admission on motion. If the job doesn't involve any driving or possible expectation of driving, a driver's license isn't necessary. In the US, employment isn't tied to your license. The Illinois Department of Labor requires that all Illinois businesses post the minimum wage among other laws in the workplace. The Fair Workweek Ordinance requires certain employers to provide workers with predictable work schedules and compensation for changes. 711 Licenses are not available for students who work at private law firms.