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Ask a Question
If you have a quick research question email law-library@unimelb.edu.au
For more in-depth assistance, book a research consultation and one of our law librarians will contact you to make an appointment.
The Law Library provides a range of services for Melbourne Law School staff and students, University of Melbourne staff and students, and the general public.
The Law Library Service Desk is on level 3 of Melbourne Law School. The staff at the Service Desk can assist you with information about the law collection, borrowing, fines and discussion rooms. You can contact the Service Desk on (03) 8344 8913
If you have a research question, visit the Law Library Service Desk and ask to speak to one of our librarians. This service is available Monday to Friday 10am-4pm. Alternatively, you can email us at law-library@unimelb.edu.au (this email is monitored Monday to Friday 10am-4pm).
Student undertaking post graduate studies by research, coursework degrees that include a minor thesis, or post graduate course capstone subjects that include a research project can book a research consultation. Once the form is submitted, one of our law librarians will contact you to make an appointment.
Academic staff should contact the Melbourne Law School Academic Research Service.
Contact details for specific Law Library staff members is available on the contacts page.
View the following links for information about other services offered by the Library:
Research Classes and Training
The Law Library conducts regular training on legal research, reference management and legal information technology.
The Law Library provides access to a wide range of collections
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Collection Development Policy
The mission of the Law Library is to support learning and teaching at the Melbourne Law School (MLS) and to support academic research. Collection development is guided by the MLS Law Library Collection Development Policy.
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New Books
View a list of new books purchased by the Law Library.
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Rare Books Collection
The Law Library has a Rare Books collection, comprising rare legal items dating back to the early 1600s. You can search our Rare Book collection using the Catalogue.
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Past Exams and Readings Online
View the Past Exams and Readings Online.
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Collection Location and Usage
Find out about collection location and usage.
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Digital Repository
The Digital Repository is a centrally administered library service for managing University of Melbourne digital resources from individual items required for course delivery to large collections that are of cultural or scholarly significance. The Repository contains digital objects including research papers, theses, journal articles, past exams, books and book chapters, maps, video and audio recordings, photos etc.
Legal History Resources Online
The history of Melbourne's legal profession, and online resource.
- Alphabetically
Selected databases most useful for legal research alphabetically.
- By Type
Selected databases most useful for legal research by type.
- By Subject
Selected databases most useful for legal research by subject.
- By Jurisdiction
Selected databases most useful for legal research by jurisdiction.
Interdisciplinary Databases
Helpful databases for research that crosses over disciplines other than law.
MLS Legal Scholarship Database
MLS faculty scholarship database, holding work published between 1857 and 2000. Browse the list of former faculty members to see their work, or search the database by keyword, below.
The information on this page links you to a range of tools and resources to help you with legal research and writing.
Research Guides
These research guides are designed to help you find the best resources for your area of law, including both subscription and free resources.
Office for Research (Law)
An administrative unit of Melbourne Law School providing expertise and support services.
Library Location
Levels 3, 4, and 5 (entrance on level 3)
Melbourne Law School
185 Pelham St, Carlton 3053
(Melway Reference: Map 2B 9C)
Law Library Tour
View our video for information about the Law Library services and resources.
Contact the Library
Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us.
Or check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
Ask a Question
Do you need assistance with legal research? If so, you can contact us via these means:
Book a research consultation
Your borrowing account or library feedback
Chat online with a librarian
Information desk (03) 8344 8913
Research
If you have a quick research question email law-library@unimelb.edu.au
For more in-depth research assistance, book a research consultation and one of our law librarians will contact you to make an appointment.
Melbourne Law School staff and students are welcome to contact our specialist Library staff:
- Carole Hinchcliff
Law School Librarian
+61 3 8344 8500
- Joyce Halwenge
Senior Librarian, Library Services and Spaces
+61 3 9035 4865
Liaison Librarians and Library Services Staff
- Trung Quach
Legal Research Skills Advisor & Liaison Librarian
Learning and Teaching+61 3 9035 3061
- Jane Jilbert
Liaison Librarian
Learning and Teaching+61 3 8344 7765
- Christina Ward
Liaison Librarian
Research+61 3 9035 5953
- Tin Nguyen
Liaison Support Librarian
+61 3 9035 5994