One of the focal points of the Law Center is a moot court room, where simulated trials and appeals are videotaped for detailed evaluation of student presentations. The library is administered by a professional, faculty law librarian. The reference collection is strengthened by Hamline's participation in local and national cooperative networks, which allow students to locate and borrow virtually any research material needed. Students have access to a computerized catalog of the law library records and the holdings of nine other local libraries. It also has CD-ROM work stations, which include two legal periodical indexes, a variety of directories, and individual state statutes and cases.
Personal computers are available to library users.
All computers access the Internet and World Wide Web. Law students can also use Bush Memorial Library, Hamline University's multimedia information center. This four-level building adjacent to the Law Center contains 180,000 volumes and has computerized access to one million volumes in other local libraries, subscriptions to 800 periodicals, and study space for 500 people. Student Affairs Hamline provides support services, including affordable health insurance, to law students on an as-needed basis. Counseling on academic and personal matters is available through the Office of the Assistant Dean of Students.