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First Year Page

Information and resources for First Year Law Students at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University

First Year Page

Welcome First Year Students to the Duquesne Kline Law Library at Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University

Duquesne Kline Law Library is your one-stop location for all legal information needs. You can access our digital resources from anywhere, including through your smart phone, or mobile device. Our website provides comprehensive, and exhaustive, legal information resources and links including our own Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University Catalog (LOCATE). A weekly E-newsletter, "Duquesne Kline Law Library News", is sent to your DU email address to keep you informed of the latest developments in legal information at the Duquesne Kline Law Library, and throughout the profession.

Duquesne Kline Law Library Orientation Video

Please view the following recording to Meet the Duquesne Kline Law Library Team, Hear accounts from fellow Duquesne Kline Students about how the Duquesne Kline Law Library has enhanced their Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University experience, and view a tour of the law library's facilities (3 floors): Duquesne Kline Law Library Orientation and Introduction

 

Maps of the Duquesne Kline Law Library

The map images of each floor of Duquesne Kline Law Library will provide not only orientation of the facilities, but also a valuable guide for locating resource titles for your LRW exercises. The entrance to Duquesne Kline Law Library is located on the Second Floor, or "top" floor. The First Floor is the "middle" floor of law library, and the Ground Floor is the "bottom" floor. Maps of each floor of the Duquesne Kline Law Library can also be found at the left column of this page, as pdf attachments. The maps include: Second Floor, First Floor, First Floor (Federal), Ground Floor.

Duquesne Kline Law Library Regular Hours of Operation

Please visit the Duquesne Kline Law Library's hours page for more information regarding hours of operation.

 

Information Technology (from the Law IT Page) & Printing

The IT Department at Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University provides support for faculty/staff technology needs, as well as management of classroom technology, the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University website, and printing (Canvas Page, OR contact lawit@duq.edu , OR visit Law IT Room 314 of Kline School of Law, or phone 412.396.5533).
 

Support for Students

New students should visit the New Student Technology Guide (Canvas page) or contact lawit@duq.edu to answer the most common questions with information for configuring your MultiPass account and connecting to the wireless network, DuqNet. You can visit the Law IT Department, during regular weekday hours, located at Room 314, 3rd Floor of the Law School, or call 412.396.5533.

Duquesne Kline Law Library Computers

There are computers for student and patron use on all three floors of the Duquesne Kline Law Library. All computers have current Windows, Microsoft Office, and are connected to our printing system.

Electrical Outlets

Every seat in the Library is equipped with an electrical outlet, as well as all seats in the classrooms. Some seats also have USB plugs for charging smartphones and tablets.

Printers & Wireless Printing

The Duquesne Kline Law Library houses two print centers for student use and students are currently allocated up to 3,000 pages per year at no charge. Learn more about printing from your laptop to a Duquesne Kline Law Library printer.

Getting Assistance

CTS (University IT) - issues with Wireless, email and MultiPass (password)

CTS Service Center
Located on Second Floor of Union
412.396.4357
help@duq.edu

Law School IT Department - issues with printing, classroom technology, exams software, pharos printing, Duquesne Kline Law Library computers (and all associated technologies)

Please send an email to: lawit@duq.edu