University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law Library

Happy Juneteenth from the UofL Law Library! In observance of the federal holiday, the Law Library will be closed all weekend (Friday the 19th - Sunday the 21st). Have a safe holiday!

Need a quiet place to prep for the Bar or work on a summer class? The Law Library will be open all summer long with the following hours:

Mon - Thu: 8 AM - 8 PM
Fri: 8 AM - 6 PM
Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sun: CLOSED

Exceptions:
Friday, June 19th: CLOSED
July 3rd and 4th: CLOSED

These hours are subject to change based on I-65 closures and related events. Check the Law Library’s social media for up-to-date information on closures.

The Law Library hours are adjusted for post-finals and Derby weekend! Instead of our normal hours, we will be open:

Thursday, April 30th: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday, May 1st: 8 AM - 12 PM (Noon)
Saturday, May 2nd: CLOSED
Sunday, May 3rd: CLOSED

Happy Derby and last week of finals! Hang in there, Cards!

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This weekend, several Kentucky Derby Festival activities will affect the commute to and from campus. The Law Library will still be open, but patrons may need to use alternate routes and/or parking lots to access campus.

On Saturday, April 25th: 2nd and 3rd St will be closed from 6 AM until 4 PM for the mini and full KDF marathons. For information on parking and campus access, please visit the University of Louisville parking website.

On Sunday, April 26th: various streets in the Highlands and other nearby neighborhoods will be closed for the Pegasus Parade. This should not affect access to campus. Commuters should consult the official LMPD webpage titled "Kentucky Derby Festival Information", which includes a detailed list of street closures.

The Law Library's updated hours for April and May 2026, including Derby closures, finals week adjusted hours, and more.