Law Library Hours

No student access to the library or law school is permitted outside of the scheduled hours.

Library Hours

Fall & Spring Semesters Fall 2026: August 18 - December 17 Spring 2027: January 18 - May 13
Sunday:	10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.*
Monday - Thursday:	7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.*
Friday:	7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday:	9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
* W&M ID required, evenings. The law library is open to students, faculty, and staff until 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday.

Summer Interim 2026 May 8 - August 17
Sunday	CLOSED
Monday - Friday	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday	10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Holiday Closings & Special Hours
Memorial Day Juneteenth July Fourth Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year's Eve New Year's Day	Closed
Thanksgiving, 2025 (to be updated for 2026)
Winter Break, 2025-2026 (to be updated for 2026-2027)
Fall Break, Spring Break, and other holidays	To be announced...

Reference Hours

Fall & Spring Semesters Fall 2026: August 19 - December 3 Spring 2027: January 19 - April 29
Sunday	4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday	8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday	8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Exam Periods and Winter/Summer Interims
Monday - Friday	8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Reference librarians are available in their offices during these times.

Rare Book Room & George Wythe Room Hours

Exhibits, Monday - Friday	8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Research access by appointment.	Contact: [[lktesar, Linda Tesar]].