View a complete list of the graduate programs in library and information science with some offering coursework in law librarianship . Many schools require letters of recommendation, and some hold personal interviews or request a statement of educational objectives from the applicant. Most schools also require a basic level of proficiency in the use of computers. Be sure to check the individual school's website for more specific information about admission requirements, especially application deadlines. Many masters programs in Library and Information Science can be completed in one calendar year with full-time attendance, but the number of academic credit hours required for a master's degree varies from school to school.
Most schools permit part-time attendance, and many now have some distance education opportunities.
Check the breadth and depth of their law librarianship course offerings . Library Educators teach courses in library schools. Syllabi for many courses offered in law librarianship can be found on their webpage. Law librarians must have skills in legal research, legal bibliography, organization of legal materials, law library administration and knowledge of legal information systems. Most graduate programs focus on technology's role in storing and accessing information, or offer coursework in understanding and utilizing the latest technology.