About the Library

Doors to the Law Building are unlocked Monday - Friday from 7am to 6pm. Access at any other time requires a valid UVA ID card.

• Law students, faculty, and staff have automatic building access.
• UVA-affiliated students, faculty, and staff can get access turned on by contacting David Holsapple at dholsapple@law.virginia.edu.
• More access details.
• Any questions? Call us at 434-924-3384.

Accessibility

The Law School offers several accessible entrances. The first-floor Library entrance is not handicap accessible, but the staff is willing to assist. Likewise, if a patron needs help with retrieving or photocopying materials, the Circulation and Reference staff are happy to assist. Please call or email Cathy Palombi, Access Services Librarian (434-924-3519; cpalombi@law.virginia.edu) with questions.

The following is our general schedule. Hours will vary occasionally. Please check the Library Hours listed above or our social media (@uvalawlibrary) for updates.

Regular Hours

Monday - Sunday: 8 am - 12 midnight

Exam Period Hours

During exams, the library is open to law students, faculty and staff only. Exams hours typically occur during December and late April to early May. If you have a time-sensitive research need during exams, please email circ@law.virginia.edu to make special arrangements for access to library materials.

Monday - Friday: 6 am - 2 am

Saturday - Sunday: 8 am - 2 am

Summer Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 9 pm

Friday - Sunday: 8 am - 5 pm

See also Hours for all U.Va. Libraries