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About the Rinn Law Library

The primary purpose of the Vincent G. Rinn Law Library is to support the teaching and research functions of the DePaul College of Law and other DePaul University community researchers who need to use legal materials. The Vincent G. Rinn Law Library is located at DePaul University's downtown campus in Chicago. Housed within the Lewis Building at 25 E. Jackson Blvd., the library occupies the 4th through 6th floors, with the entrance on the 5th floor.  The library doors are normally closed. Access is granted by swiping a current DePaul ID (issued to DePaul students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees) or by ringing the doorbell on the wall (for public patron / visitor access). 

Public visitors must have an approved visitor pass to use the library. A pass may be obtained by filling out the reference question form.​ Public patrons / visitors will be asked to leave a valid government issued photo ID with the attendant, in order to receive a visitor pass. All public patrons will be expected to adhere to general library polices and procedures in addition to guidelines for public patron / visitor library usage.

Reference Librarians are available to assist patrons with finding and using materials in the law library. Please note that although the reference librarians will assist users who need information, a reference librarian will NOT research or interpret the law for any patron.

Due to space limitations, public access to the Law Library may be restricted during exam/study periods.