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Library & Technology Services

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

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 - Sunday, August 21 - Tuesday, November 22

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

FALL HOLIDAYS

Labor Day
Sunday, September 4 10:00 AM -8:00 PM
Monday, September 5 CLOSED
Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 23 - Friday, November 25 CLOSED
Saturday, November 26 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 27 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

EXAMS - Monday, November 28 - Monday, December 12

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM

MAKE-UP EXAMS

Tuesday, December 13 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday, December 14 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

WINTER INTERSESSION

Thursday, December 15 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday, December 16 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, December 17 - Sunday, January 1 CLOSED

Posted hours are subject to change without notice.

Library Policies

  • Please carry your GMU ID with you, and present your ID to the Circulation Desk every time you enter the Library.
  • Law students may reserve group Study rooms using the online Reservation system.
  • Eating is prohibited in the Library. Drinks are permitted only in containers with lids. Speak on your cellphone in the stairwell or the Atrium, not in Library study areas.
  • 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.