University
The Law School is located on the North Grounds of the University of Virginia, about a mile from Central Grounds. (Map of the Law School Grounds)
Central Grounds begins at the corner of Route 29 (Emmet Street) and Ivy Road/University Avenue. To get to that intersection from the Law School, go down Arlington Boulevard and turn right on Emmet Street (Route 29). Alternatively, you can follow Massie Road past Darden to Copeley Road, turn right on Copeley and then left on Ivy Road.
The Rotunda, the heart of the University, is two blocks east of the above intersection on University Avenue. Alderman and Clemons libraries are across McCormick Street.
To reach UVA Medical Center from Route 29/Emmet Street, go east on University Avenue past the Rotunda and under the railroad bridge, and turn right on Jefferson Park Avenue. Or continue on Emmet Street past Ivy Road, veer left with the road as it forks and turns into Jefferson Park Avenue, then make a right into the hospital.
Just one block east of the Rotunda, the Corner is the restaurant and shopping strip along University Avenue that serves Central Grounds. Elliewood Avenue is a side street at the west end of the Corner.
University Transit System
434-924-7231
UVA Parking and Transportation, Millmont Street (behind Barracks Road Shopping Center)
UVA’s blue-and-orange buses are free to University students, faculty and staff. From a bus stop directly in front of the Law School, you can catch a bus every 10 minutes to Central Grounds and the surrounding areas. See the website for routes and schedules.
Community
Charlottesville has one major north-south corridor, Route 29, where most of the major shopping centers are located. The closest shopping area to the school is the Barracks Road Shopping Center. For a full list, see Shopping Centers:
Barracks Road Shopping Center
Near the Law School
A 10-minute walk down Arlington Boulevard from the Law School. Corner of Barracks Road and Route 29 North.
Downtown Mall
Charlottesville’s community showpiece, this pedestrian outdoor mall with patio restaurants, street musicians and Pavilion concerts is a great place to hang out and people-watch outside the University.
Charlottesville Transit System
296-RIDE (7433)
CTS Office, City Yard, 315 4th St. N.W.
Buses serve many parts of Charlottesville Monday-Saturday. Some evening service.
UVA students, faculty and staff may ride free by showing a valid UVA ID card. The fare-free program does not apply to the football shuttle service or to CTS LINK service.