The law library is open to Boston College Law School faculty, students and staff; and to Boston College faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students who require materials from the law library's collections. Boston College alumni from all schools also may have access to the library.
Law students from other schools may have access to the law library for specific research projects without presenting a letter of introduction. A current law school ID is required.
Students from colleges and universities in the Boston Library Consortium have access to the law library upon presentation of a Consortium ID. IDs are issued by a student's home institution and verify the need to use specific materials from the law library's collections.
Other students or individuals wishing to have access to the law library should seek prior permission. Please call the library's Information Desk at 617-552-4434 Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and ask to speak to a Reference Librarian about access to the library. We encourage individuals to explore the resources of the public libraries in Massachusetts, particularly the Massachusetts Trial Court Libraries which have many of the legal materials that individuals may need to use. The Massachusetts Trial Court Libraries also offer access to electronic resources and a document delivery service.
Access to Other Libraries
The Boston College Law Library is a member of the New England Law Library Consortium and the Boston Library Consortium. Benefits of membership include access to most member libraries for Boston College Law School faculty, students and staff. Access policies at other libraries vary. Consult the particular library in question to determine if there are access restrictions. If a referral or letter of introduction is required, stop by the Information Desk or call 617-552-4434 to speak with a reference librarian.