Drake Law Library in a Nutshell  

Welcome to the Drake University Law Library! Use the tabs above to become better acquainted with the Law Library and Des Moines.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact any member of the library staff or call the Information Desk at 271-3189. We are here to help you!

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Meet at the Information Desk at 1 p.m. on any of these days:

Tuesday, Aug. 23

Wednesday, Aug. 24

Thursday, Aug. 25

During the fall and spring semesters,

regular library hours are:

Monday - Thursday    7 a.m. - Midnight

Friday                           7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Saturday                      9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Sunday                        11 a.m. - Midnight

Changes in the library hours for final examinations, holidays, breaks, and summer sessions will be posted at the library entrance and on the Law Library’s web page. Hours are also available by calling the library at 271-3189.

The Student Bar Association Bookstore (271-2822) is located in the lower level of the Law Library. Bookstore hours are available on the law school web page. 

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Many thanks to the University of Missouri Columbia Law Library, whose guide informed this one.