Celebrate Law Day, May 1st

Law Day is a national day of celebration, created to recognize the role of law in American society and its contributions to our democratic way of life. The Joint Resolution that established Law Day (Pub. L. 87-20, 75 Stat. 43) was passed on April 7, 1961, and codified at 36 U.S.C. § 113. The full text of the law can be read here.

President Obama's proclamation in recognition of Law Day 2010 was issued just yesterday, and it can be read here.

The Library of Congress has created a bibliography of resources related to Law Day, including a list of Law Review articles and speeches written to commemorate the occasion.

Extended Hours for Library During Finals

Fred Parks Law Library will extend hours April 29-May 14 2010. We will be open until 2:00am during this period (no library services from midnight until 2:00am).

The Fred Parks Law Library provides a variety of spaces for study and meetings by currently enrolled South Texas students. Room capacity varies from 2-8 persons. Rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis. Rooms left unattended for more than 20 minutes will result in loss of room.

Group size has to be appropriate for room capacity.

Serveal areas of the library are reserved specifically for quiet study during finals. During finals the 1st floor, 4th floor, and 5th floor are ultra quiet areas. Cell phones, beepers, and coversations are not allowed as a courtesy to other patrons.

Food and beverages in unapproved containers are not allowed in the library.