UCI Law Research Guides: Bar Prep: Study Spaces

Notice

The UCI Law Library will be closed Summer 2024, starting Saturday, May 11th.

A list of alternative study spaces are provided below. We recommend that students check each library’s website for information on hours of operation before visiting.

For information on checking out books and other remote services during the library closure, go to the Summer 2024: Remote Library Services guide.

UCI School of Law

MPAA – All are accessible 24/7 with law school keycard.

MPAA 408
MPAA Student Lounge
Additional MPAA spaces will become available after June 14 (exact rooms are TBD and will be updated here)

UCI Campus

UCI Study Space Locator
The UCI Libraries study space locator provides a comprehensive list of available workspaces on UCI Campus.
UCI Science Library
Floors 2-6
Faculty and Graduate Reading Room – Keycard accessible. Visit the Science Library front desk with student ID to check out this keycard.
Langson Library
Floors B-5
Roger C. Holden Faculty and Graduate Student Reading Room – Keycard accessible. Visit Langson Library front desk with student ID to check out this keycard.
Gateway Study Center
Closed for the summer starting June 13th

Southern California Law School Libraries

UCLA Law Library
Non-law UCLA and other UC students must present a current BruinCard (or current student photo ID from their home institution) and make a reservation for a study space for Law Library access. Check access policy for more information and instructions.
Chapman Law Library
Currently enrolled law students from other ABA-accredited law schools may use the library as a study space. Check access policy for more information.

Southern California Public Libraries

Newport Beach Central Library
Study rooms available, check website for more information.
Huntington Beach Central Library
OC Library - Tustin Branch
Study rooms available, online reservations required, check website for more information.
Orange County Public Law Library
Los Angeles County Public Law Library

Northern California Law School Libraries

University of California, Berkeley
The Law Library is staffed and funded primarily to serve the scholarly needs of the University of California students, faculty, and staff, and to provide a place for the study and research of law. Check access policy for information and instructions.
University of California, Davis School of Law
The Mabie Law Library is currently open to UC Davis School of Law students, faculty, staff, and members of the public for law study or legal research. Check access policy for information and instructions.
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
Current law students from other ABA accredited schools can access the library by contacting the Assistant Dean, Library Services (McGeorge School of Law). Please note that library access in the evening and on weekends is through swipe access using a Pacific ID card. Check access policy for information and instructions.

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