Law Library
Library/MuseumAlso known as: William W Cook Legal Research Library, Cook Library, Law Library
Law Library is a library/museum building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 801 MONROE ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 5 floors. It houses Child Advocacy Clinic, Circulation Desk, Michigan Clinical Law Program, Reference Desk. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Law Library is approximately 5 minutes walking south.
Classification: Library Building. 4 classrooms.
Official website: Law Library
Building Details
| Category | Library/Museum |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 MONROE ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
| Floors | 5 |
| Coordinates | 42.27378294915253, -83.73925940847458 |
| Website | www.law.umich.edu |
| Campus | Central Campus |
History
- Year Built: 1931 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
- Architect: York & Sawyer
- Style: English Gothic
- Named for: William W. Cook (Law class of 1882) who funded entire Law Quadrangle
- Notable: Cathedral-like reading room modeled after King's College Chapel, Cambridge
- Primary use: Law library, rare books, legal research
Departments & Services
- Child Advocacy Clinic
- Circulation Desk
- Michigan Clinical Law Program
- Reference Desk
Part of
This location is part of Law Quadrangle.
Nearby Buildings
- Ginsberg Center 97 ft (30 m)
- Law Quadrangle 167 ft (51 m)
- Hutchins Hall 182 ft (56 m)
- Tappan Auxiliary Building 221 ft (67 m)
- Lawyer's Club & Munger Residences 274 ft (83 m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Law Library located?
- Law Library is located at 801 MONROE ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.27378294915253, -83.73925940847458.
- What departments or services are in Law Library?
- Law Library houses Child Advocacy Clinic, Circulation Desk, Michigan Clinical Law Program, Reference Desk.
- How many floors does Law Library have?
- Law Library has 5 floors.
- How do I find Law Library on the University of Michigan campus?
- Law Library is located on Central Campus at 801 MONROE ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 5 minutes walking south.
Sources
- University of Michigan Facilities and Operations
- OpenStreetMap Contributors
- Bentley Historical Library
- MGuide Campus Map — student-built, independently maintained
Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/william-w-cook-legal-research-library