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About the Library

A Legacy of Legal Scholarship

For over a century, the Thurmond Law Library has been the cornerstone of legal education and research excellence.

From our home in the heart of the judicial district, we serve law students, faculty, practitioners, and the public. Our collections span centuries of legal thought — from founding-era treatises to cutting-edge digital databases.

Our team of 24 subject-matter librarians provides personalized research support across every area of law, ensuring you find exactly what you need.

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Study Rooms
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Research Collections

Browse our curated digital and physical collections spanning every major area of American and international law.

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Primary Sources

Case law, statutes, regulations, and legislative histories from every jurisdiction.

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Treatises & Commentaries

Authoritative secondary sources covering every recognized area of legal doctrine.

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Legal Journals

15,000+ law reviews, journals, and legal periodicals from around the world.

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Rare Books Archive

Treasuries ranging from Blackstone's Commentaries to Roman civil law manuscripts.

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Our Services

Research Assistance & Programs

From personalized research consultations to instructional programs, our team supports your legal scholarship every step of the way.

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Legal Research Help

Schedule one-on-one consultations with our subject-matter librarians. Walk-in help is available on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm.

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Instructional Programs

Weekly workshops on Westlaw, LexisNexis, HeinOnline, and advanced legal research strategies. Drop-in sessions welcome.

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Citation Consultation

Need help with Bluebook or ALWD citation rules? Our citation desk resolves every style query quickly and accurately.

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Silent Reading Rooms

Soundproof carrels, individual study rooms, and collaborative spaces equipped with monitors, printers, and power.

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Interlibrary Loan

Access materials from over 2,000 partner libraries worldwide. Most requests fulfilled within 3 to 5 business days.

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Faculty Publishing Support

Author services, open access guidance, preprint deposition, and copyright advisory for law faculty authors.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours & Contact

🕑 Library Hours
Monday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed
📞 Get in Touch
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Mailing Address
1200 Justice Drive, Room 1
Alexandria, VA 22314
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Phone
(555) 234-5678
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Email
reference@thurmondlaw.edu
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