The Tarlton Law Library’s physical facility, including Special Collections, is closed until further notice. Tarlton’s librarians and staff remain actively engaged in providing library services. Student tech support (techdesk@law.utexas.edu) and faculty and student reference assistance (https://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/email) will be available during business hours. Students can also consult our Library and Technology Support FAQ (https://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/student-remote) for most frequently needed information.
The Tarlton Law Library is normally happy to welcome members of the public who are interested in conducting legal research. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and pursuant to law school and university restrictions, access to the library building is limited to current UT Law faculty, staff, and students.
Reference librarians are available to help patrons locate information resources and to provide assistance in legal research methodology. Patrons may call or email the library’s Reference Desk for assistance.
Reference librarians do not perform research for patrons and may not provide substantive legal advice or interpret legal materials for the benefit of patrons.
Reference librarians cannot help patrons find an attorney. Patrons living in Central Texas are encouraged to contact the Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas. The State Bar of Texas also has an attorney referral service. For information about free or low-cost civil legal assistance in Texas, please consult texaslawhelp.org.
The law school provides legal representation through its legal clinics in very limited cases. Information about the law school’s legal clinics can be found on the clinics’ website.
