Civility and Courtesy Expectations
We expect that all patrons will be aware of library policies, comply with the policies, and treat all library staff and fellow patrons civilly. All staff members can exercise discretion to ask patrons to leave the library or have Security do so.
Access Policies Yeshiva Community Members
The library is open to currently enrolled students, staff, and faculty members of the Yeshiva University community. A current YU identification card is required to enter the building. All visitors to the Cardozo School of Law must first check-in at the Security Desk.
(updated 2022-04-05)
Access Policies for Cardozo Alumni
Cardozo alumni have reading privileges in the library. Access to the building and library must be coordinated in advance by contacting the Office of Alumni Affairs (cslalumniaffairs@yu.edu). Additional information for alumni may be found on the Alumni page. All visitors to the Cardozo School of Law must first check-in at the Security Desk.
(updated 2022-04-05)
Access Policies for Current, Non-Cardozo Law Students
Students from area law schools and colleges may have on-site use of the library through various consortia. Access may be granted by the day, week, month, or semester. If you are a current student at another law school, contact your own academic law library to see what arrangements may be made.
After speaking with your school’s library, students must make arrangements to secure a pass at least 48 hours in advance by contacting Cardozo’s Reference Desk. The Reference Desk will be available to process these requests Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm and Friday 10am-12pm.
However, access requests are not accepted and are not granted during reading and examination periods. These dates can be found by looking at the academic calendar.
Please contact the Reference Desk (lawref@yu.edu) with any questions.
All visitors to the Cardozo School of Law must first check-in and present a school ID and an access letter at the Security Desk.
(updated 2019-02-01)
Access Policies for New School and Cooper Union
- Students, faculty, and staff of the New School and Cooper Union may access the library with a current, valid school identification card.
- All visitors to the Cardozo School of Law must first check-in at the Security Desk.
(updated 2018-05-16)
Access Policies for Non-Cardozo Community Members
Cardozo School of Law is a private institution, and the library is not open to the general public.
Cardozo is a selective Federal Depository Library. Persons needing access to specific federal depository documents must make arrangements at least 48 hours in advance of their visit. Contact the Reference Desk (lawref@yu.edu) for more information and/or to make arrangements for a visit. The Reference Desk will be available to process these requests Monday to Thursday from 10:00am-5:00pm and Friday from 10:00am-12:00pm.
(updated 2018-05-16)
Bar Study Access Policies
The library offers two bar study periods a year:
- February Bar Exam period which begins in December after finals end.
- July Bar Exam period which begins in May after finals end.
There is a $50 fee for a Bar Study Pass. Students must make arrangements to secure a pass at least 48 hours in advance by contacting the Reference Desk (lawref@yu.edu). The Reference Desk will be available to process these requests Monday to Thursday from 10:00am-5:00pm and Friday from 10:00am-12:00pm. Checks or cash payment only (exact change appreciated). Please bring proof of bar course registration and student ID when purchasing a bar study pass.
Bar study access for non-Cardozo Law School graduates is a courtesy extended by the library. Holders of Bar Study Passes are subject to all library and university policies, and passes may be revoked upon any violations.
All visitors to the Cardozo School of Law must first check-in at the Security Desk.
(updated 2019-05-16)