Law Library Sign-off and Summer Hours

The staff and faculty at the Zief Law Library would like to thank you for a wonderful Spring semester. We’ve enjoyed supporting your research, learning, and academic successβ€”and we’re proud to be part of your journey. As we head into summer, please take note of our adjusted hours below.


πŸ“š Zief Law Library – Summer 2025 Hours

Normal Summer Hours (Starting May 19):

  • Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

πŸ—“οΈ Holiday & Special Hours

Memorial Day – Monday, May 26
πŸ”’ Closed

Juneteenth – Thursday, June 19
πŸ”’ Closed

Independence Day Weekend – July 4–6

  • Friday (July 4): Closed
  • Saturday (July 5): 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Sunday (July 6): 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

πŸ“˜ Bar Exam Week – July 29 to August 3

  • Tuesday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

πŸ“™ Library Prep Weeks – August 4 to August 15

  • Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

πŸŽ“ Orientation Weekend – August 16 & 17
πŸ”’ Closed

New Books At The Zief Law Library: April 2025

A collage of ten book covers from the list of new books at the Zief Law Library, added to the collection in April 2025.
A book cover collage of ten new titles added to the library’s collection in April 2025.

The Zief Law Library added new books and eBooks to its collection in April 2025. Topics from April include: business associations; career planning; constitutional law; courts and judiciary; criminal procedure; death penalty; labor law; energy law; family law; health law; immigration law; reproductive rights; social justice; space law; sports law; and more!

Click the titles below or explore our monthly New Books at Zief Law Library webpage for the complete list of recent arrivals. On this site, you will find new additions to the Zief Library print and digital collections. Navigate the site by using the tabs to the left. New books are organized by date of arrival.Β 

Law Library Hours: Graduation Week

Graduation Week Hours (May 11 – May 18)

  • Sunday, May 11: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Monday, May 12: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Tuesday – Friday, May 13 – May 16: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 17: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 18: Closed

Normal Summer Hours (Beginning May 19)

  • Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

And don’t forget to check the Zief Lost and Found Cart! Please abide by the honor code and only take items that belong to you. Items will be discarded on Saturday, 5/17/2025. For high-value items such as phones, wallets, and keys, call Public Safety Non-Emergency at (415)-422-4201.

Free and Reduced Cost Legal Resources

Whether you’re working on a summer internship, building research skills for practice, or simply looking to save on database fees in your future practice, there are lots of quality legal research tools beyond Lexis and Westlaw. Below is a curated list of free and reduced-cost legal resources, along with guides to help you navigate them.

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