Law Library

The Library holds the bulk of the University's law collections, specialising in Scots, UK, international and Commonwealth law. It is also a designated European Documentation Centre.

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EdHelp

EdHelp supports students in library, IT, student administration and finance. EdHelp is online, and also in-person at 10 libraries: Edinburgh College of Art Library, Art & Architecture Library, Law Library, Main Library, Moray House Library, New College Library, Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library, Royal Infirmary, The Lady Smith of Kelvin Veterinary Library and Western General Hospital Library.

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Law Library opening hours

Campus maps and travel information

Law Library virtual orientation guide - feedback on this new guide is welcome, please get in touch via the survey form: Feedback survey on Law Library virtual orientation.  

Location and contacts

Law Library, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL. Tel: 0131 650 2044.

Access and opening hours

Staff and students of the University of Edinburgh have full access and borrowing rights. 

NHS Lothian staff can join University of Edinburgh Library as members of the public or apply for other UoE Library membership options if appropriate and on production of the required documentation. Information regarding UoE Library membership is available on the Joining the Library web pages, but please be aware that during exam periods access may be restricted. 

NHS Lothian staff will continue to have access to a wide range of library and information resources and support from the NHS Education for Scotland Knowledge Network (external site)  

Access to the library is also available to other users but please be aware that during exam periods access may be restricted. Please note, that for some external users, the membership application process has changed. Please check up-to-date information on the Joining the Library web pages before visiting any library. 

 

Joining the Library

Library opening hours

Law Library accessibility information

Study Space

There are a number of study spaces available in the Law Library. Please see the Study Space pages for more information and guidance.

Study Space

British Sign Language support

A video relay service is available, enabling British Sign Language users to contact public bodies and vice-versa.

This service operates from 8am to 12 midnight, 7 days a week.

Please visit https://contactscotland-bsl.org for full details.