Each window has a hand-cut glass depiction of an important aspect of our legal development, such as the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, and the scales of justice. Each of the ceiling bays bears writings, which relate to the glass depiction. The Law Library is open to the public during normal working hours. On weekends and after hours, attorneys are required to show proper identification to the security guard on duty at the time of signing-in. Those not yet admitted to the Bar are required to obtain certification of employment on their firm letterhead as a means of identification, and as approved by the Law Librarian.
Proper identification is necessary for admittance.
The Law Library staff can NOT interpret law or give legal advice to its patrons. The request should be in writing and addressed to the Law Librarian. A law firm or attorney may send a paralegal or secretary to the Law Library for borrowing materials. If a secretary or paralegal circulates library material, it must be signed out in the requesting attorney's name. The three-day rule does not include Saturday, Sunday, or County holidays.