Pence Law Library

Welcoming Dean Barry!
The Pence Law Library welcomes Washington College of Law’s new dean, Michael Barry. We are excited for him to join our campus community and add to the academic excellence of our law school.

Whether you’re prepping for the bar, refining your research skills through a summer internship, or writing your comment, Pence Law Library has the resources for you. Visit us today! See the last slide for Summer 2026 hours. 🕰️

Summer Hours 🕰️
Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 9 PM; Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM; Saturday and Sunday: 10 AM - 9 PM

Wanted to see how our library team stacked up against the NBA finalists. Turns out law books are more useful as height references than we expected. 📚🏀

May 4-8 is Well-being Week in Law. Take advantage of these library resources and free ABA programs.

📚✨ As National Library Week comes to a close, we celebrate the spaces, people, and resources that make libraries so essential every day. ✨📚

At Pence Law Library, we are proud to support learning, research, and community throughout the year. From study spaces and trusted resources to research guidance and daily connections, libraries remain places where ideas grow and goals take shape.

A special thank you to our students for your thoughtful Post-it notes, kind messages, and feedback throughout the week. Your participation and encouragement were greatly appreciated and helped make this celebration even more meaningful.

Thank you to our students, faculty, staff, and visitors for being part of our library community this week and always.

National Library Week may be ending, but the work of libraries continues every day, and we are always here for you.

📍Visit Pence Law Library for study support, research help, and resources to help you succeed.

📚✨ Celebrate National Library Week with Pence Law Library! ✨📚

This week, we celebrate the spaces, people, and resources that help our community learn, research, and succeed every day. Pence Law Library is more than bookshelves—it is a place for discovery, focus, collaboration, and support throughout your law school journey.

Whether you’re preparing for class, researching your next paper, studying for finals, or finding a quiet place to recharge, the library is here for you.

Stop by this week to:
📖 Explore our collections
💻 Access research databases and study aids
🤝 Connect with librarians and library staff
📚 Find your favorite study spot
☕ Take a moment to reset and refocus

Thank you to our students, faculty, and staff for making the library such an important part of the AUWCL community.

Here’s to libraries, and to everyone who makes them thrive.

📚 Summer 2026 Bar Exam Carrel Reservations Are Opening Soon ⚖️

Preparing for the bar this summer? Pence Law Library will offer reserved study carrels to support focused bar exam preparation.

🗓 Registration Opens: April 24, 2026
🗓 Registration Closes: May 15, 2026

PLEASE RESERVE YOUR CARREL HERE: https://wcl.american.libguides.com/barcarrellottery/2026
https://forms.gle/JTnCbS9KkforqwxGA

There are 48 study carrels available, with priority given to AUWCL Class of 2026 graduates. Assignments will be made based on registrations received, and specific desk selection will not be available.

📍 Reservation Period: May 18 – August 3, 2026

Need to swap a carrel with another student? Swaps may be arranged through May 20 with email approval from the Circulation Desk.

If you no longer need your reservation, please let us know so the space can be offered to another graduate on the waitlist.

📧 Questions or updates? Contact: [email protected]

Please remember: carrels are a shared privilege. Keep spaces clean, do not leave library materials behind, and avoid leaving valuables unattended.

Wishing all bar takers a productive and successful summer of study. You’ve got this. 💪📖

Pence Law library is more than books—it’s your support system. 📚

Need a quiet place to focus?
Need research help?
Need to print before class?
Need a moment to regroup?

Start small: one source, one paragraph, one task at a time. Progress builds momentum.

Lost in your outline or stuck on where to begin? Ask a librarian before you lose another hour.

https://wcl.american.libguides.com/studyaids
https://wcl.american.libguides.com/exams

We’re here to help you work smarter, feel steadier, and keep moving forward.

📚 BLACK HISTORY MONTH TIMELINE — PART II

Leadership, Representation, and Ongoing Impact

The story continues. Black history is not only about landmark cases, it is about leadership, representation, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.
Swipe for Part II of our timeline.

Black history is American legal history. It continues to evolve in courtrooms, classrooms, and communities.

At Pence Law Library, we are committed to supporting research, dialogue, and scholarship that advance equity and justice.

📚 Explore curated resources, biographies, case law, and research guides through the library.