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Law Library

As a law school student, you'll find the Washburn University School of Law Library to be your go-to haven for legal resources. Situated on the second floor of the law school building, the library is brimming with an extensive collection of books, journals, statutes, online legal databases and research guides.

Beyond its vast collection, the library offers a supportive environment tailored to your academic success. Whether you're preparing for exams, collaborating on a group project, or diving into intensive legal research, you'll find quiet study spaces, group study rooms, and access to knowledgeable librarians ready to assist. 

Databases

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Research guides

A librarian talks with a group of studying students about research guides.

Study rooms

Students study in a library study room.

Interlibrary loan

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Your partner in academic success

Take advantage of the quiet study areas, complete with modern technology resources, creating an ideal setting for your focused research and exam preparation. Expert law librarians are readily available to provide guidance on navigating the vast legal materials and offer valuable insights into effective research strategies. The library is more than just a space; it's your partner in academic success throughout your journey at Washburn University School of Law.
A librarian smiles at a law school student at the reference desk.

Study aids

  • CALI: Provides access to hundreds of law professor created quizzes and exercises on a variety of legal topics. Contact Barbara Ginzburg (barbara.ginzburg@washburn.edu) for the registration key.
  • Examples and Explanations books: This series provides hypothetical questions and detailed explanations on a variety of topics. Books are available at the circulation desk and can be checked out for 2 hours.
  • Lexis/Nexis Digital Library: offers access to Lexis treatises, practice guides, and study aids for law students, in eBook format. Available to Washburn Law students, staff, and faculty (use firstname.lastname and your WUID number to log in). Guest access is available at the law library.
  • West Academic: Offers access to the Nutshell series, Hornbooks, and the Short and Happy Guide series. Available to Washburn Law Students, Faculty and Staff by creating an account. Other patrons may use the collection in the library.

A quiet space to study

A student favorite, the late Hon. Delmas Hill reading room provides a tranquil space for students to immerse themselves in their work. The room was designed for focused study and boasts comfortable seating, built-in tables, ample plug-ins and views of the campus.

Explore our digital archives

Dive into the rich history of Washburn University School of Law through our dynamic digital collections! Explore an extensive array of photographs capturing our storied past, delve into decades of alumni insights with issues of The Circuit Rider from 1969 to 2002, and browse the comprehensive archive of the Washburn Law Journal from volume 39, 1999 to the present. Plus, relive the memories catalogued in the School of Law sections of the Washburn University Kaw yearbook. Whether you're researching or just curious, our digital archives offer a window into the vibrant legacy and ongoing story of Washburn Law.
A photo of 1946 Washburn Law graduates from the digital archives.

Supreme court autograph collection

Discover a treasure trove of legal history with our exclusive Supreme Court Justice Autograph Collection. Gifted by Dr. John Davis Jr., a renowned optometrist and passionate autograph collector, this unique collection features the signatures of many of the Justices of the United States Supreme Court.
Supreme Court autograph collection on display in the Washburn Law library.

Don't forget to ask us about our new books!

This library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government Documents. Public access to the government documents collection is guaranteed by public law. (Title 44 United States Code)

Contact the Law Library

Robert J. Dole Hall
Upper Level, East Wing
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621