Visiting Other Libraries

COVID-19 Policies

Currently, many libraries are in the process of reopening or are closed to outside law students. 

Currently enrolled Cardozo students can access the following libraries without a pass, as long as they bring their Yeshiva University I.D. card:

• Cooper Union (located on Third Ave and 7th Street)
• Any Yeshiva University library

Convenience passes are currently not available.

Previous access policies are listed below.

(updated 2022-09-01)

No pass necessary

Currently enrolled Cardozo students can access the following libraries without a pass, as long as they bring their Yeshiva University I.D. card:

• Cooper Union (located on Third Ave and 7th Street)
• Any Yeshiva University library
• CUNY Law Library (Long Island City) (Non-CUNY law students only permitted Monday–Friday)
• Rutgers Law Library (Newark)

Convenience Passes

Students interested in semester-long access to another law school library for studying may obtain one pass per semester from the Cardozo Law Library Circulation Desk. A limited number of passes per school are available. Passes are usually made available after the first week of classes each semester.

Law libraries available:

• Brooklyn Law School
• Fordham University School of Law
• Hofstra Law School
• New York Law School
• Pace Law School
• Seton Hall Law School
• St. John’s University School of Law
• Touro Law Center

One-Day Research Passes

Limited one-day research passes may be available to Cardozo students who need access to a local academic library. To inquire, please visit the reference desk.