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We support the research, publication, educational, and service endeavors of the faculty, students, and staff of the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai‘i.

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Please note: the links below will take you to the official Law Library website.

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Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
A keycard is needed to access the building.
Law students may use their keycard after hours and on weekends.

No circulation services:

December 24-25 – Christmas Holiday
December 31 – January 1 – New Year’s Holiday

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University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Law Library
2525 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822

Visitors may park at the parking garage located below the library at a flat rate. Parking Information


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OUR MISSION

The Law Library pursues this mission by acquiring, organizing, making accessible, preserving, and disseminating legal and law-related information in all available formats; by providing the best possible service, support and instructional programs; and by creating a physical environment conducive to user needs. In addition to its primary mission, the Law Library serves as a key information resource center for the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa community, the statewide University of Hawai‘i system, other libraries throughout the state and region, and to the bench, bar and citizenry of the State of Hawai‘i.

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2515 Dole Street, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822-2350
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