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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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Lillian Goldman Law

YLS Community Only: 8am - 2am

Circulation Desk Hours

9am - 8pm

Rare Book Room

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

Reference Desk Hours

10am - 4pm

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Upcoming Events

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New Exhibit: The American Law Institute’s 100th Anniversary

October 10, 2023 - 8:00am

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Celebrating the 150th Birthday of Shepard’s Citations

November 2, 2023

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Judge a Book by its Cover - Rare Book Room Open House

October 19, 2023

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