Its collections constitute the largest research library facility in Canada, with over 7 million volumes in the combined collections of the John P. Robarts Library for the Humanities and Social Sciences, the Gerstein Science Information Centre, and over 40 other college, faculty, and departmental libraries. Many of these specialized collections are relevant for legal research, particularly the libraries of the Centre of Criminology , the Centre for Industrial Relations , and the Faculty of Management. Where possible, we also provide basic reference services to patrons outside of the U of T community. When we are busy, however, we may not be able to provide reference services for all members of the public. When this happens, patrons are encouraged to read the library guides that explain how to use our resources.
Payment is required at the time of service.
The Law Library staff does not and cannot provide legal advice, but we can refer patrons to a list of various legal clinics or other resources where legal advice may be available. See also our Guide to Finding Legal Help in Ontario. Payment is required at the time of service. In all cases of online searching, charges will still be levied for searches that yield no citations or relevant text. The Bora Laskin Law Library provides document delivery services to law students and faculty at the University law school for material not available from the Law Library but available elsewhere.