Welcome to the WashU Law Library

WashULaw students, faculty, and staff have 24/7 swipe card access to the Library.

The Law Library is open to non-law students and members of the general public:
Monday – Friday:  8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
unless otherwise noted due to planned/unplanned closures (e.g. scheduled exam periods, private events)

Fall Semester Hours
The Circulation Desk is open and staffed:
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday:  8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Noon to 4:00 p.m. (Circulation/Reserve services only)

 

The Library supports the law school’s legal and interdisciplinary scholarship and the curricular needs of its faculty and students.  It is committed to educating and empowering students, scholars, and the university community by providing access to legal information, ideas, and resources.

  • Search a Catalog for books; eBooks; journals; eJournals; databases; & more
  • Search Washington University’s Online Catalog
    • Search MOBIUS: for books from a consortium of Missouri Libraries
      MOBIUS borrowing is currently unavailable. Please request materials using InterLibrary Loan. (LawILL)

Need Research Help? Ask a Reference Librarian

11.12.2015--Students study in the Washington University Law Library. James Byard/WUSTL Photos

Law Library Services

Discover a wealth of resources—from digital databases and research guides to interlibrary loan access—all right here.

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Browse our major research collections

Explore volumes of international law texts, US state and federal documents, and periodicals.

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General Library Information

Find hours, circulation policy, and contact information.

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