Study Spaces in the Law Library

Libraries are great quiet spaces to get work done, and the Charles B. Sears Law Library is no exception. Per library policy, all cell phone and mobile device activity must be silent throughout the Law Library (texting is fine, but, please, no conversations in study spaces!), and we have many dedicated spots for quiet study. With WiFi throughout the libraries, coffee shops nearby for caffeine infusions, and the added convenience of print research materials at your fingertips, the law library is a space designed with you in mind.

Quite a bit of our study space is "first come, first served." As a public law library, we have pro se patrons, private practice attorneys, members of the general public, and students from all of the University availing themselves of our space and services.

However, there are many spaces throughout the law library reserved for law students. These spaces require a valid UB Card. The information attached to a law student's UB ID allows access to these spaces, either through a swipe card access point or through the Circulation Desk reservation systems.

*Patrons are reminded to never leave personal items unattended. Unfortunately, theft happens, and the library is not responsible for the loss of items. Please don't let your stuff become someone else's!*

Spaces reserved for law student use only are indicated * below.

The main entrance to the Law Library is on the 2nd floor. To the left of the main entrance is the main desk; all questions welcome. This is an space open to members of the UB community and visitors.

The reading room, located at the west end of the library, opposite the main entrance, is a group study space. There are outlets at each table, and WiFi is available throughout the space (Log-in is required for wireless access).

The third floor of the library, accessible via the center staircase, elevator, and the rear staircase, has public study space available. There are tables near the center staircase and desks at the end of the stacks.

This is a space open to members of the University community and visitors.

The third floor of the library also has study carrels and conference rooms available for JD, LLM, and JSD students only. For more information, please see Services for Students. 

The fifth floor is a study space for JD, LLM, and JSD students only, accessible only by swipe card. If you need access to 5^th floor materials, please come to the main desk located near the 2^nd floor entrance. 

The sixth floor is a study space for JD, LLM, and JSD students only, accessible only by swipe card. If you need access to 6^th floor materials, please come to the main desk located near the 2^nd floor entrance. This floor also has reservable conference rooms for JD, LLM, and JSD students. For more information, please see Services for Students.

Floor 6 is accessible via the southwest corner staircase and the northwest corner elevator.

Law Student Reading Room

The seventh floor is a silent study space for JD, LLM, and JSD students only, accessible only by swipe card. If you need access to 7^th floor materials, please come to the main desk located near the 2^nd floor entrance.

This floor also has reservable spaces (zoom rooms) for JD, LLM, and JSD students. For more information, please see Services for Students.