Library
New England Law Library
Central to our school’s educational life, the library supports the curriculum and enhances the educational endeavors of faculty, students, staff, and alumni. It features an excellent collection of print and electronic materials and knowledgeable librarians to help you navigate the complexities of legal research.
Course Reserves
Browse Course Reserves to find textbooks, articles, and other readings your professors have placed on reserve for your course.
Library Hours
We’re open to New England Law students, alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as other area law
students, those using Tufts Health Sciences Library for interdisciplinary research purposes, and
active attorneys with a valid bar card.
Fall 2026 Hours
Fall hours begin Monday, August 17th.
Regular Hours
Mon.–Thurs., 8:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sat., 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Sun., 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Fall 2026 Holiday Hours and Closures
Saturday, August 15: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, August 16: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, September 7: OPEN, Labor Day 9am – 5:00pm
Monday, October 12: CLOSED, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Monday, November 16 – Tuesday, November 24: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. (extended hours)
Wednesday, November 25: CLOSED Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 26: CLOSED Thanksgiving
Friday, November 27: CLOSED Thanksgiving Break
Saturday, November 28 – Wednesday, December 16: 8:00 a.m. -11:00 p.m. (extended hours)
Thursday, December 17: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (possible makeup exam day)
Friday, December 18: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 19 – Friday, January 1: Closed
Saturday, January 2 & Sunday, January 3: 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 4: Resume regular hours
Library Tools, Collections, and Resources
Online Catalog
The Portia online catalog links to an extensive print collection, electronic databases, and e-books.
Electronic Databases
To remotely access our databases, use your institutional credentials.
Reference
Our reference librarians, all of whom possess a JD, master’s degree in library science—or both—are available days and evenings to assist with research techniques and resources. All students have access to the major providers of online legal information, Lexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg. Basic training in online research is given to first-year students, and more training is offered on a continuous basis.
Research Guides
Explore our research guides on a variety of legal subjects.
E-books
The library has access to over 40,000 E-books, that can be viewed using a computer or a handheld device
Archives
New England Law maintains extensive archives about the school’s history, especially its beginnings as Portia Law School, the first law school exclusively for women. These archives also include oral histories about Portia and a history of women in the law profession.
We’re Here to Help
Circulation Desk
Phone: 617-422-7288
Reference Desk
Phone: 617-422-7299
Interlibrary Loan
Phone: 617-422-7416
Email: reference@nesl.edu
Fax
Fax: 617-422-7303