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Yale’s Legal Laboratory

The Lillian Goldman Law Library is where vast collections meet curiosity’s demand, expertise deepens, and knowledge grows in service of the global legal community.

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8:00am - 8:00pm; 8pm-12am (YLS community only)

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10am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm. Appointments are preferred.

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November 7, 2024 - 2:00pm

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Race, Slavery, & the Founders of Yale Law School - A Fall Rare Book Exhibit

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October 7, 2024

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Digital Exhibit Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of YJIL and the work of Prof. W. Michael Reisman

September 24, 2024

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