The Law Library is open to all members of the Yale community, including alumni and alumnae. Everyone entering the library will be asked to show a valid Yale University identification card, a Law Library pass, or a green Yale University Library privileges card. We do not honor Yale University Library desk passes or stacks passes.
The Library's facilities are also available to faculty and students from member institutions of Research Libraries Group (RLG) and New England Law Libraries Consortium (NELLCO) upon presentation of a valid identification card from the home institution. Please apply for a pass at the Circulation Desk.
Anyone wishing to use the government documents collection may request access.
Special privileges passes may be applied for at the circulation desk by members of the Bar and scholars needing access to the library's unique collections.
Yale Law students should obtain a current Law School validation sticker from the Registrar's office.
Follow this link to see our complete privileges policies.
Borrowing from the Library
Members of the Yale community who have a valid Yale picture identification card may borrow books from the circulating collection.For Consideration of the Collection and Users
The use of cell phones and pagers is not permitted in the Library. Patrons are encouraged to silence them when in the Library.
Please send comments regarding this page to the Circulation Department.