There are 71,743 print titles and 76,466 microform titles in our physical collection. In addition to its vast physical collection, the law library offers patrons access to databases and services as well as hundreds of UMKC online services and databases — of which many contain relevant legal, government, statistical and business information.
Collection Development Policy (PDF)
Materials used frequently or those needed for assigned readings are placed on reserve to make them conveniently available to all who need them. Because the number of available copies of a particular book or document is often limited, the loan period is restricted to in-library use for a period of two hours. This ensures that each borrower may have a chance to use the material for a reasonable length of time and prevents undue delay to other users.
A list of documents for assigned readings is kept at the circulation desk and is organized by professor and title of class. To determine whether a particular book is on reserve, check the online catalog. A photo ID must be left at the circulation desk for reserve items.
Bloch Law Library maintains a large digital collection with titles such as the Debates of the 1943-1944 Constitutional Convention of Missouri, the Charles D. Gould Jr. photo collection, Sir Edward Coke Collection, Kansas City School of Law Pandex Collection and other UMKC School of Law archive material.
UMKC School of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions of the American Bar Association, 321, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-988-6738.
