Arthur J. Morris Law Library

1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors of Brown Hall
Entrance and Circulation Desk on 1st floor; Reference is located on the 2nd floor

The Law Library collection dates back to the founding of the University, when Jefferson assembled classic interpretations of English law such as Glanville and Blackstone.

Bookstore: Courts & Commerce

Slaughter Hall Room 188
Hours: Check Directory

Law textbooks, study aids, supplies, clothing and gifts, greeting cards, stamps, health and beauty aids, snacks and frozen dinners. On-site overnight dry cleaning service. C&C is a branch of the University of Virginia Bookstore and so has access to its main inventory. Coordinates special book orders.

Dining

See the Law School’s Dining Information page. Dining facilities are located in the HMZ | Class of 1975 Student-Faculty Center.

University Parking & Transportation

UVA Parking and Transportation, Millmont St. (behind Barracks Road Shopping Center)

Parking on Grounds is controlled by the University’s Department of Parking and Transportation (P&T). Permits are required to park in all University lots.

University of Virginia Bookstore

Off Emmet St. on the top floor of the Central Grounds Parking Garage
Courts & Commerce Hours: Check Directory

Wide selection of general interest hardcover books, paperbacks, best-sellers, reference books, textbooks, art and school supplies, clothing and souvenirs. Film processing, thesis binding, and out-of-print book searches also offered.

Student Financial Services 

Student Accounts
Carruthers Hall (across Emmet St. from Barracks Road Shopping Center)

Questions regarding payment of tuition and fees should be directed to Student Financial Services.

University Transit Service (UTS)

Department of Parking and Transportation, Millmont St. (behind Barracks Road Shopping Center)

The University buses are free to all students, faculty and staff with current IDs. Schedules are available on the buses and on the website.

Cavalier Computers

Main Store: Inside University Bookstore, above the Central Grounds Parking Garage, McCormick Rd. 

For information on Law School computer requirements, go to Computer Recommendations.

Cavalier Computers Service

Check website for drop-off locations, fees and other information.

University Libraries

Fourteen libraries at the University house more than 4.5 million volumes and nearly 50,000 journals and newspapers from around the world.

Student Legal Services

Newcomb Hall
4th Floor, Room 460
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sponsored by Student Council, Student Legal Services provides legal assistance to all University students in criminal, traffic and most areas of civil law. The attorneys provide counsel and representation, including litigation when necessary. Work-study and volunteer Law School students and undergraduate interns perform research, intake and other paralegal duties. Student Legal Services does not handle disputes between students or disputes with the University. Initial consultation free. By appointment.

University Police Department

Emergency: 9+911
2304 Ivy Rd. (Rt. 250 West)

The University Police Department provides protective service to the University community and enforces criminal and traffic laws on all University property and adjacent street areas. Department personnel also offer safety seminars and a women's self-defense course and provide a student escort service (see below).

University Registrar’s Office

Carruthers Hall

Issues official UVA transcripts, certification of enrollment letters, loan deferments, insurance discounts and letters of good standing. The Law School Student Records Office has forms to request all of these documents, delivered daily to Carruthers Hall. Students must notify this office within 48 hours if they change their local or permanent address. Students are encouraged to make address changes online, through SIS (the University's Student Information System).

Safe Transportation Options

Key Administrative Offices

Administrative offices are open Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Students Affairs is listed first because of its importance to students. The rest of the offices are in alphabetical order.

Student Affairs 

Slaughter Hall Room 107

The assistant dean for student affairs advises and supports students regarding personal and Law School concerns, disability matters and accommodations, leaves of absence, transfers and withdrawals. Please call the office for information and to schedule appointments.

Admissions

Slaughter Hall Room 121

Assistant Dean and Chief Admissions Officer Natalie R. Blazer oversees the Admissions office.

Building Services 

Brown Hall Room 320

David Holsapple handles Law School room reservations and coordinates keys for student lockers.

Business Office 

Brown Hall Room 326 (past mailroom, then right)

Students who work for the Law School will need to go to this office to fill out initial paperwork for employment. Troy Dunaway is senior assistant dean for business and finance.

Career Development

Slaughter Hall Room 232

The Career Development Office is run by Kevin Donovan, senior assistant dean for career services.

Dean’s Office 

Brown Hall Room 319

Financial Aid

Slaughter Hall Room 126A

The Financial Aid Office is run by Matt Wakeman, assistant dean of financial aid, education and planning.

Graduate Studies

Slaughter Hall Room 135A

The Graduate Studies Office administers the LL.M., S.J.D., and Visiting Scholar programs under Michael Doran, director of the Graduate Studies Program. Adriana Vito, assistant dean for graduate studies, advises and supports international graduate students with all aspects of Law School life.

Human Resources 

Brown Hall Room 304

The employment and resource office for employees of the Law School. Director Nicole Robinson can be contacted at 434-924-3094 or @email.

University ITS and Law IT

UVA Help Desk: @email 

UVA Law IT
Brown Hall Room 399
General questions: [email protected]

Law IT supports faculty, students and staff activities. Gary Banks, chief technology officer, heads the department. Services supported by Law IT include:

Mortimer Caplin Public Service Center

Slaughter Hall Room 234

The Public Service Center offers job placement assistance, develops and administers the Law School's voluntary pro bono program, coordinates summer internships and postgraduate fellowships, and provides intensive career counseling to students seeking careers in the public sector.

Student Records Office

Slaughter Hall Room 105C

The Student Records Office under Assistant Dean for Academic Services and Registrar Jason Dugas assists students with course enrollment, coordinates the final examination process, advises students regarding academic policies and procedures, maintains official student academic records, and offers the following services:

  • provides information and Web links to transcripts, University ID cards, the Student Accounts Office, veteran's affairs, address change form, enrollment verification and student status confirmation.
  • prepares Third Year Practice Certificates.
  • provides information and applications for the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE).
  • posts information regarding course assignments, class cancellations, research assistant positions, academic calendars and other notices.
  • provides bar examination information by jurisdiction, completes bar certifications and moral character certifications.

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