Law Library

The quality of its library is often an excellent measure of the true quality of a law school, and the Hastings Law Library is certainly a critical component of our well-deserved reputation as an international leader in legal education and innovative scholarship. The library offers more than 600,000 volumes as well as access to numerous online databases, services, and resources for students.  The Hastings Law Library is one of the finest in the country. Through its extensive collection of legal materials, knowledgeable staff, student-friendly facilities and technologies, it connects UC Hastings’ students to the latest and most exciting developments in legal scholarship and practice, equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed and lead in a diverse and rapidly transforming world.

In addition to being a comprehensive provider of information and knowledge for our students, the Hastings Law Library is also a significant resource for the entire legal community and the public in the Bay Area. It serves as a designated repository for California legislative and statutory material, and is home to legislative journals, selected state agency annual reports, and federal government documents. Not surprisingly, it plays an invaluable role in ensuring that UC Hastings continues to be a central hub of legal scholarship and activity in the region. Please visit us online or in person for more information or for answers to your questions about the Hastings Law Library.