Visiting the Law School
The Law School encourages applicants and prospective students to visit the David A. Harrison III Law Grounds, located about two hours from the Washington D.C. area, in Charlottesville, Va. 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, Living in Charlottesville.
- Tours and Class Visits
- Video Tour of the Law School and Classes
- Getting to the Law School
- Dining Information
- The Grounds
- Law
Library Tours
Tours and Class Visits
During the spring semester, student-led tours of the Law School are offered Monday-Friday at 11:30 a.m., from Jan. 28-April 26, when classes are in session. The daily tour group leaves from the Clay Hall reception desk at the front of the facility. Reservations are not required to participate. Class visits (schedule below) also are available on a daily basis. No reservations are necessary to sit in the classes listed. Please arrive at least five minutes before the class session is scheduled to start and introduce yourself to the professor.
On Fridays, following the tour, the Student Bar Association hosts a Student-Life Panel, 12:45-1:30 p.m., in Slaughter Hall Room 131. Also on Fridays, 1:45-2:30 p.m., the Office of Admissions offers a Q&A session about the law school application process in Slaughter Hall, Room 131. Reservations are not required for either the Admissions Q&A or the Student-Life Panel.
Tours and class visits are not available March 11-15 (spring break) and March 22 (the Admitted Students Open House).
Audio Tour: If you are unable to take a tour during the scheduled time, an audio tour is available through the Law School Map at the front desk. A smart phone with Internet capability is required.
Monday
Tuesday
David Martin, WB102 | Thomas Nachbar, WB128 | James E. Ryan, WB126
Wednesday
Thursday
David Martin, WB102 | Thomas Nachbar, WB128 | James E. Ryan, WB126
Friday
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.
