The term-time opening hours for the Law Library are as follows:
Monday 09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 – 17:00
Thursday 09:00 – 17:00
Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday Selected Dates for Jersey Law Course
Sunday Closed
Library opening hours out of term time will vary.
Please contact administration@lawinstitute.ac.je for further information.
The Institute of Law is home to the Law Library, which was previously housed in the Royal Court Building, then Seale Street. Since 2018 we have been based in the Turner Building, at Highlands College.
The Library holds books donated from the collections of the Jersey Law Society and the Royal Court.
Our oldest books require careful handling, therefore they are only available by special request. Should you need to consult one of these books for research, please contact the Institute staff. A sample of those books is available on our Vintage Collection page.
The Library contains resources including:
The Law Library is open to everyone. However, we do ask that you check the opening hours and contact the Office to arrange a convenient time to consult the collection. If you are studying outside the Island and would like to use the library for research, please contact the staff to arrange a time for a visit and to ensure the required material is available.
The Institute of Law houses a special collection of books of historical significance to Jersey’s unique legal system. Many of these precious tomes are old, extremely fragile and in need of specialist attention to preserve them for future generations. Through the Adopt a Book scheme (leaflet here) Islanders can make a personal donation to help restore, conserve and maintain this important collection.
The original books in the library are works of art in themselves, some being over 400 years old, with vellum covers and fascinating designs. Commentators on the customary law of Normandy include Terrien, Basnage, Godefroy and Pesnelle. There are also works by the celebrated Jersey jurists Le Geyt and Poingdestre.
For further information, please contact the Library.
Top Floor, Turner Building,
Highlands Lane,
St Saviour,
JE1 1HL
Top Floor, Turner Building,
University College Jersey,
Highlands Lane,
St Saviour,
JE1 1HL
Telephone: +44 (0) 1534 826 060