Fall Study and Exam HoursDuring the Fall study and exam period the Law Library is only open to public patrons / attorneys between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Library is restricted to students after 5 p.m. during exams. Must show I.D.
Library Service Hours
- Monday-Thursday7 a.m. - 12 a.m.
- Friday7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Sunday9 a.m. - 12 a.m. (.m.idnight)
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Library News // Blog
- Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
As finals approach, please be mindful to steer clear of behavior that may distract students who are studying or taking exams in library spaces. Being considerate of the issues below helps us maintain a productive work environment for our whole - No need to be bored–check out our board games!
Board games are now available for lending! Choose from our Menu of Games (below) and ask for your choice at the circulation desk. - Exhibit Honoring the 19th Amendment
The Library is hosting the traveling exhibit “100 Years After the 19th Amendment: Their Legacy, and Our Future” through this Friday, November 15th. The six-banner free-standing exhibit by he ABA Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress, features historic - Turn your writing into money!
The Law School Essay Contest Catalog has over 25 (!) writing contests currently running. - Thanksgiving Break Hours
The Library is closed for Thanksgiving. - We Want You! To Provide Feedback on Library Services
The law library is seeking a group of law students from all classes to participate in the Student Library and Technology Exchange (SLATE), which is our library advisory board. Members of SLATE will meet over lunch once in the Fall - Working and Thriving in a Small Firm: Roadmap book from the Lawyerist
New book: Small Firm Roadmap - advice on creating and sustaining a small(er) law firm practice. - New Electronics Recycling System
In response to a request from the Environmental Law Society, the Library has a brand new electronics recycling program. You can leave used personal electronics in the designated receptacles along the wall to the right after you enter the - Fall Break Hours 10/11 – 10/15
The library will have changed hours for fall break. - Student Counseling Services
The law school has made counseling services available in the law library. Hilary Delman, a counselor from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), will be available every Tuesday and Wednesday from noon until 4 p.m. She will meet with law students
Featured Resources // Blog
- New E-Books (November 2019)
Recently new e-books titles from Richmond Law Library Catalog. - Open All Night!
The Law Library will be operating on our extended 24hr schedule during Fall study and exam period (Sunday, Dec. 1st through Thursday, Dec. 19th). - Looking for exam examples? Study aids? Research Guides? The Law Library has it all!
The library has sample exams and study aids to help you ace your finals! - New Materials (October 2019)
Recently-acquired book titles from Richmond Law Library. Browse over 100 titles. - New E-Books (October 2019)
Recently new e-books titles from Richmond Law Library Catalog - Planning an Event? Consider Having it Count for CLE Credit!
Is your student organization planning an event? Did you know the Law Library helps coordinate Mandatory Continuing Legal Education services so you can have your event count towards Virginia’s Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirements? Arranging for MCLE credit helps drive - Working and Thriving in a Small Firm: Roadmap book from the Lawyerist
New book: Small Firm Roadmap - advice on creating and sustaining a small(er) law firm practice. - The Washington Post is Here!
The library now provides unlimited digital access to the Washington Post. Just follow this link and read away! In addition to traditional written news items, the Post offers real-time Q&A discussions on key stories and live-streaming of Washington Post events with - Voting and Upcoming Elections
Voting registration and absentee ballot request deadlines are coming up! For more information about voting in Virginia, including information about how to register and important deadlines, check out the Virginia Department of Elections website. Additional practical information, as well as - New Materials (September 2019)
Recently-acquired book titles from Richmond Law Library. Browse over 80 titles.
Library Technology // Blog
- Keep your files safe – Backup and Sync
Did you know your google account is yours for life AND has unlimited space? Learn how to BACK UP and SYNC to your UR account - Office 365 and OneNote
Need Microsoft Office? Would like to use OneNote? Click here to get Office for free and information on using OneNote. - Handy Shortcut Keys for Mac
Have you been at the computer help desk and watched in amazement as the technician navigated your computer with ease and with a lot fewer clicks? Keep this short cut key list handy and start practicing using the key commands. You’ll be an expert in no time! - Windows – Keystrokes for Folks
Knowing certain shortcut keystrokes can add to your productivity. Have you been at the computer help desk and watched in amazement as the technician navigated your computer with ease and with a lot fewer clicks? Keep this list handy and start practicing using the key commands. You'll be an expert in no time! - Silcrows and Pilcrows and Ordinals OH MY! and other mysteries of Microsoft Word
You will become quite familiar with symbols in legal writing. In addition to adding words like "silcrow" to your vocabulary, you'll learn other quirks to legal writing. To set up Word to work for your new legal writing, make the following adjustments. - Graduating? Important Info Just for You!
When will my network access go away? How long can I use Westlaw? How long can I keep my study Carrel? These and other questions answered here! - Charts and Pivot Tables – Let Excel Work for You
Creating Charts and Pivot Tables are great ways to take data and present the numbers in an easy to digest fashion. Let Excel do the heavy lifting. - Get to Know Word and Excel – Mail Merge, even if you’re not mailing anything
Applying for jobs? Applying for clerkships? Just have data in a spreadsheet that you would like to merge into a contract or other document? Let Microsoft Office and Excel do the hard work. - Create a hand-written Electronic Signature
With so much correspondence sent electronically, or virtually today, it's important to have a signature block that is easy to insert into documents. With Microsoft Word, you have the tools to create a professional signature at your fingertips. - Electronic Signatures? Did I Redact That? Merging Docs? We’ve got you covered!
Ever wonder how to insert a clean electronic signature into a file? How to take an Excel data set and merge the data into Word to produce professional letters, contracts, etc.? How much do you know about redacting data out of a PDF file? Come share Zoe's Kitchen with us on Friday, March 8th to learn to solve these and other mysteries. Do not forget to register in Symplicity!
Contact Information
Circulation: (804) 289-8637
Reference Desk: (804) 289-8685
Technology Services: (804) 289-8975
Reference Desk Hours
- Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday* 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday* 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Weekend reference ends Oct. 6th
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