Library Hours: 2024
Monday to Friday: 07:30 – 22:00
Saturday: 08:00 -15:00
Public Holidays: Closed
The 24-hour spaces will be open every Monday to Sunday for 24 hours.
How to access the UJ Libraries:
Access to the UJ Libraries can only be granted if you have a valid UJ Card.
NB: Scan your UJ Card at the Entrance Door of the library and again at the Exit Door when you leave!
You do not need to book for library access.
Library support will also be provided online, Monday to Friday, Visit the "Need Help? Contact Us" page for further information.
Two types of information sources are available for law:
Primary Sources refer to original material and the body of the law itself.
Examples that can be found in hard copy as well as electronically in the law library are:
Secondary Sources derive from primary sources of law and offer commentary on those sources.
Examples that can be found in hard copy as well as electronically in the law library are:
This research/subject/LibGuide offers library support to non-law students involved in legal research.
The law library staff hope that it will become your one-stop-shop to find primary and secondary legal sources in hard copy and electronically in the UJ Law Library.
This guide will not only introduce you to valuable information sources related to legal research, but also to the services and facilities offered to undergraduates, postgraduates, staff and researchers. It also provides training material that will make it easier to find subject relevant information.
Refer to the different headings for Law Reports, Legislation, Books, Reference Sources, Journals, Databases, Referencing & Citation, Dissertations & Theses, Plagiarism & Copyright, Research Management Tools, Useful Links and Open Access.
Please explore this guide and contact the librarians or law library assistants if you need any further assistance.
Contact Info:
011 559 2593
