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2022-2023 Info

Until further notice, the Pritzker Legal Research Center is only open to current Northwestern students, faculty, and staff. Non-law members of the NU community have access to the library Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm during the academic year or 9:00 am - 5:00 pm during the summer. During restricted access period (Apr. 19 - May 4), only current Northwestern students, faculty, and staff may use the library. 

Spring Semester Regular Academic Hours

  Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat & Sun

Circulation

8 am - 9 pm 8 am - 9 pm 8 am - 9 pm 8 am - 9 pm 8 am - 6 pm 12 pm - 5 pm

Virtual

Reference

via AskPLRC

9 am - 6 pm

9 am - 6 pm

9 am - 6 pm

9 am - 6 pm

9 am - 5 pm

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In Person

Reference

11 am - 4 pm 10 am - 4 pm 10 am - 4 pm 10 am - 4 pm 10 am - 4 pm ---

Northwestern law students, faculty, and staff have access to the library after the circulation desk closes via their Wildcard. Please see the After Hours Policy for additional details.

Restricted Access for Reading Period & Exams April 19 - May 4

During reading periods and final examinations, access to the library is generally restricted so that Northwestern law students can study and take exams. During this time, the only students who are admitted are Northwestern law students. Students from other universities or Northwestern students outside the law program will not be admitted.

 

Location

375 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611

We can be found on the 2nd floor of the Arthur Rubloff building at 375 E. Chicago Avenue. The Rubloff Building is approximately 3 blocks east of Michigan Avenue at the corner of Chicago Avenue and Lake Shore Drive.

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Summer Hours May 5 - August 20

  Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Circulation

9 am - 5 pm 9 am - 5 pm 9 am - 5 pm 9 am - 5 pm 9 am - 5 pm Closed Closed

Virtual

Reference

via AskPLRC

9 am - 5 pm

9 am - 5 pm

9 am - 5 pm

9 am - 5 pm

9 am - 4 pm

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In Person

Reference

10 am - 4 pm 10 am - 4 pm 10 am - 4 pm 10 am - 4 pm 10 am - 4 pm --- ---

Northwestern law students, faculty, and staff have access to the library after the circulation desk closes via their Wildcard. Please see the After Hours Policy for additional details.

The library circulation and reference desks will be closed on the following holidays.

  • Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day
  • Monday, June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day (observed)
  • Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day
  • Monday, September 4, for Labor Day

Please also note that on Thursday, May 18, there will be no in-person reference desk coverage due to a conference. If you need legal assistance, please email law-reference@law.northwestern.edu or via chat. 

Regular Academic Hours resume Monday, August 21.