Question: Who can use the Law Library?

Anyone with a demonstrated need to use the Law Library’s collection, including U.S. depository materials, may use the underground Smith Addition to do legal research.  

The following groups may enter the underground Smith Addition by showing a valid UM ID:

• UM Law School Faculty
• UM Law School students
• UM Faculty with status of professor (assistant, associate, emeritus)
• UM Regents (any picture ID is acceptable)

Attorneys may enter the underground Smith Addition by showing a valid Bar card from any state or country. Attorneys from jurisdictions without Bar cards should apply for a research pass at the Reference Desk.

All others should obtain a research pass from the Reference Desk.