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Library & Technology Services

A resource guide with information about accessing electronic resources and Law Library and Technology services.

Ask a Librarian

Have a Question?

Visit us in Law Library Room 146 or email questions to lawref@gmu.edu. 

Call (703) 993-8076 to leave a voicemail for the reference librarians and receive a callback. Email is preferred and is the quickest way to reach us.

On-Site & Email Reference Hours:

Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM

Email Only Reference Hours:

Monday - Friday 5PM - 9PM

Saturday 12PM - 7PM

Sunday 1PM - 8PM

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Contact Tech Services

Have a Question?

Email: lawsupport@gmu.edu

Call (703) 993-4855 to leave a voicemail for the Tech Support staff and receive a callback.

Appointments available:

Monday - Friday 9 AM - 6 PM

Law Library Hours

Welcome to the Law Library! Please present your ID at the Circulation Desk. All IDs will be checked at the Circulation Desk.

Fall Semester Hours

Exams

Monday, November 27 - Monday, December 11

Monday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Make-Up Exams

Tuesday, December 12 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday, December 13 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Winter Intersession

Thursday & Friday, December 14 & 15 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, December 16 through Monday, January 1, 2024 CLOSED

Winter Term Hours

Winter Term: Tuesday, January 2 - Friday, January 12

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday CLOSED

MLK Jr. Weekend

Saturday, Jan. 13 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, Jan. 14 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday, Jan. 15 CLOSED

Spring Semester Hours

Spring Semester Regular Hours: Tuesday, January 16 - Sunday, April 21 

Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday  10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Spring Break: Saturday, March 2 - Saturday, March 9

Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, March 3 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Spring Exams: Monday, April 22 - Monday, May 6

NOTE: Doors to the law school lock at 11PM. You must be in the building by 11PM to remain past 11PM. Please carry your ID. Only GMU patrons are permitted in the building past 11PM. All patrons are cleared out by the Security Guard at 2AM--no exceptions! 

Monday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Makeup Exams, Intersession, and Graduation

Tuesday, May 7 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday, May 8 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday, May 9 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday, May 10  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, May 11 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 12 CLOSED

Library Policies

  • Please carry your GMU ID with you, and present your ID to the Circulation Desk every time you enter the Library.
  • The law library is generally a space for quiet study and research. 
  • Law students working in groups may reserve group Study rooms using the online Reservation system.
  • Speak on your cellphone in the stairwell or the Atrium, not in Library study areas.
  • Eating is prohibited in the Library. Drinks are permitted only in containers with lids.
  • Library and technology staff may have conversations with each other and patrons as part of providing service and supporting research. Points of service are located on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Floors. The 4th floor has no service points and may be quieter than floors with service points. Kindly let staff know if their conversations are disruptive.
  • Email any concerns about the Library environment to Associate Dean Melanie Knapp. 
  • Attorneys and alumni visiting the Library MUST present a valid ID. Your status as an attorney or alumni will be verified before you are allowed to enter the Library. We strongly encourage attorneys and alums to contact lawref@gmu.edu before you visit to ensure that we have the materials that you need. Additional policies may be found here.