Lillian Goldman Law Library

The Lillian Goldman Law Library is a law library at Yale University in New Haven that houses extensive legal materials and research resources. The building provides study spaces and access to databases that support scholarly work in law.

The library was named after philanthropist Lillian Goldman, whose donations supported the expansion of the university's legal research resources. Her contributions helped establish it as a major center for legal education.

The collection reflects an international perspective on law, with materials from many countries that show how legal systems differ across the world. This global focus shapes how students and scholars here approach legal questions.

Check access policies before visiting since the library primarily serves Yale students and faculty. Contacting the library directly is helpful for learning about specific research resources or viewing hours.

The library holds rare books and historical documents that explore how race and slavery connected to the school's founding members. These materials reveal lesser-known aspects of the university's past.

Location: New Haven

Part of: Yale University Library

Website: http://law.yale.edu/library

GPS coordinates: 41.31158,-72.92815

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:03