Visiting the Law School

The Law School encourages applicants and prospective students to visit the new David A. Harrison III Law Grounds, located about two hours from the Washington D.C. area, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Visitor parking is available at the Law School grounds (see map of school to view visitor parking); ask for a parking pass at the Clay Hall Reception desk.

For more information on the Charlottesville and University communities, view our online guide to Charlottesville and the Law School, Home Sweet C'ville.

Tours: Law School tours will be offered at the reception desk in Clay Hall at 1 p.m. each weekday from June 6 through Aug. 15. The schedule is subject to change, so interested parties should check here for updates. There will be no tour July 4.

Admission Information Sessions: The Admissions Office will hold an information session each Friday at 2 p.m. from June 6 through Aug. 15 (except July 4). There are several construction projects ongoing throughout the Law School while classes are out of session, so ask the Clay Hall receptionist on the date of the session for the session location. The June 6 session will be held in room WB 121. For more information, please call the Admissions Office at (434) 924-7351 or e-mail lawadmit@virginia.edu. For information on lodging and making the most of your visit to Charlottesville, visit Home Sweet C'ville.

Tour the University Rotunda and Lawn: Tours are free and meet daily at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. inside the main entrance of the Rotunda. More

GETTING TO THE LAW SCHOOL

Getting to Charlottesville and Directions to the Law School
Map of Charlottesville on the East Coast
Map of the North Grounds (Do not follow the parking instructions on this page. Visitor parking is available at the Law School)
Law School Map
Web Map of the University and Northern Grounds | IMap of University Grounds (note that parking directions lead to the main campus and not the Law School)
Virtual Tour of the Law School Lawn (Quicktime)

THE GROUNDS

The David A. Harrison III Law Grounds reflect a recent $46 million expansion and renovation project funded entirely by private support from alumni and friends. The Law Grounds feature new classrooms, seminar rooms, and moot courtrooms; comprehensive computer facilities; an expanded library with a three-story reading room; new dining facilities; attractive offices for student organizations; and numerous student lounges. Surrounded by inviting gardens and an elegant, tree-lined lawn, the setting reflects Jefferson’s conviction that locating an intellectual community within a beautiful environment fosters learning and personal growth. Map

LAW LIBRARY TOURS

Law library tours are available to classes and other student groups, including those outside the Law School who need access to legal materials. Librarians can provide general orientation tours or explain specialized areas of the collection. Contact reference (434-924-3384) to arrange a tour of the library.