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Franklin Pierce Law Center Library is a private law library serving the research needs of Pierce Law's faculty and students.  Alumni/ae of Pierce Law enjoy free access to the library forever.  An Attorney Membership program provides subscribers with access to the library and special privileges in exchange for an annual fee. 

Non-Pierce Law community members who may access the library include:

  • Attorney Members
    • Full access
    • Borrowing privileges
    • Access to free Westlaw Pro
    • Contact Kathy Fletcher 603-513-5131
  • Paralegals
    • May purchase an annual membership
    • Access, but no borrowing privileges
  • Intellectual Property Patrons
    • Can acquire a one-day pass (free)
    • Contact Jon Cavicchi 603-228-1541
  • Law Students From Other Schools
    • Must show a valid school ID
    • No borrowing privileges
  • NH Bar Applicants
    • Must show bar review ID badge
    • Access ends second day of bar exam
  • Students From Other NH Colleges
    • Must show a valid school ID from one of the following:  Antioch, College of Lifelong Learning, Franklin Pierce University, Southern NH University, NH Technical Institute, Rivier College, St. Anselm College, UNH
    • No borrowing privileges
  • Students From Paralegal Programs
    • Access must be arranged by the instructor in advance
    • Contact Kathy Fletcher 603-513-5131
  • Federal Document Depository Patrons

Courtesy Access

One time courtesy access is extended to attorney patrons who arrive at the library unaware of the limited access policy.  Membership information will be provided.  These attorneys will be asked to provide their name, firm, address, and phone number to the Circulation Desk Assistant.  Future access to Pierce Law Library will require membership.

It is the policy of the Franklin Pierce Law Center Library to deny library privileges, including access, to any patron who:

  • Fails to register and show appropriate identification at the circulation Desk when entering.
  • Fails to return to the circulation desk when the security alarm sounds upon exit, and refuses to cooperate with the Desk Assistant until the cause of the alarm is successfully determined.
  • Fails to respect the rights of other patrons.
  • Fails to respect library property.
  • Fails to follow the library's written policies and rules set forth in library publications.