Northwestern School of Law enjoys an outstanding reputation for the quality of its programs and its exceptional level of service to its students. This project ensures that our outdated facilities can be transformed to support these high standards, so that the school can continue to excel and attract the very finest students and faculty. By employing the principles of 'green architecture,' we envision a facility that will blend with the natural setting surrounding the law school while minimizing detrimental impact on the environment. Reinforcing its spectacular setting amidst the wooded acres of Tryon Creek Park, the project's Northwest-style architecture emphasizes an abundance of natural light and openness to the outdoors, while preserving the environmental quality of the existing campus. This warm intimate space, with its own private balcony opening out to the adjacent woodlands, is climate controlled to accommodate the school's growing collection of rare legal books.
Information technology is now a fundamental part of law education and practice.
The technical services suite is the central point for technology administration, instruction and help, providing students and faculty with easy access to all available technology. This inviting, open space, located just inside the main entrance to the library, is the location for vital book circulation and reserve services. Reinforcing the building's strong Northwest style, the public entry lobby is a spacious and light-filled space which echoes the architectural themes found throughout the building. The Boley Library recently acquired the prestigious United States Patent Law Depository, making it the only law school library to have a depository collection. It seats 40 students.