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The San Francisco Law Library is the public law library providing access to justice to the City & County of San Francisco and beyond, we are free and open to all since 1870.
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Bay Area Legal Aid’s free, monthly, in-person Consumer Rights Clinic at the SFLL will resume in January 2026. In the interim, please contact their legal advice hotline at 1-800-551-5554 (Monday and Thursday 9:30am-3pm; Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30am-1pm). baylegal.org/events/
November 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Speak to an attorney for free this Saturday 11/15 at JDC's Legal Advice and Referral Clinic in Civic Center:

LARC in Civic Center
UC Law San Francisco, Alumni Reception Center
Saturday, November 15
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...
November 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The law library will be closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans' Day. Please use our remote resources while we are closed: www.sf.gov/legal-databa...
November 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
There's still to register for both of our free virtual MCLE programs this week. To receive CA CLE and the program registration link, email your name and CA Bar # to [email protected] by Noon the day before the program. Details here: www.sf.gov/departments-...
November 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Happy November! Find out about our upcoming free MCLE programs, read about new laws and election news, and get updates on clinics in the library. SF Law Library - November E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/5408...
November 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We have two free virtual MCLE programs next week. We hope to see you there!

Navigating Bankruptcy in the New Era
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
12-1PM

Introduction to Westlaw
Thursday, November 6, 2025
12-1PM

www.sf.gov/departments-...
October 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The Law Library Director, Diane Rodriguez, will join other legal advocates and community leaders at this year's Annual Reentry Conference and Expo on Monday, November 3rd. Learn more about the webinar "Legal Services for Reentry & Recovery" here: reentryconferencesf.org/legal-servic....
October 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
There's still time to make an appointment for Bay Area Legal Aid's free Consumer Rights Legal Clinic hosted at the law library tomorrow, Thursday 10/23 from 9-5. Speak to an attorney about your consumer rights issue and get more information.

www.sf.gov/events--octo...
October 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The law library will be closed Wednesday, October 22 from 9am to 11am for staff training.
October 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Have a question about a legal issue? Speak to an attorney for free this Saturday, 10/18 and learn about referrals and next steps. The JDC's Legal Advice and Referral Clinic in Civic Center is Saturday 10/18 from 9:30am-12PM. No appointment necessary. www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...
October 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Save the date! Take a look at all of our upcoming free programs:

Navigating Bankruptcy in the New Era (virtual)
Wednesday 11/5
12-1PM

Introduction to Westlaw (virtual)
Thursday 11/6
12-1PM

Law’s Picture Books: Visual Culture & Legal Publishing
Thursday 12/9
12-1PM

www.sf.gov/departments-...
October 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Speak to an attorney for free and find out if you have a legal issue at tomorrow's Legal Advice and Referral Clinic, provided by the JDC:

JDC's LARC in the Tenderloin (@GLIDEsf)
Wednesday 10/15
10AM-12PM

No appointment necessary. Learn more here: www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...
October 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
You are invited you to a special lunchtime speaker program in the Law Library on Tuesday, 12/9, from 12-1PM, featuring visiting Rare Book Expert Mike Widener. “Law’s Picture Books: Visual Culture & Legal Publishing,” is free and open to everyone. More details here: www.sf.gov/event-202512...
October 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The law library will be closed Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. You can use our remote resources while we are closed: www.sf.gov/legal-databa...
October 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Check out the October dates for the JDC's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinics!

Tenderloin/GLIDE: Wednesday 10/15
Civic Center: Saturday 10/18
Mission/The Women's Building: Tuesday 10/28 (by appointment only)

Full details about the clinics here: www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...
October 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Happy October! We have lots of treats this month, including information about an upcoming special in-person event with a rare book librarian. Read all about it in our latest newsletter: SF Law Library - October E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/db96...
October 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today is always a good day to visit @sflawlibrary.bsky.social! We are open Monday-Friday from 9-5, and all are welcome. You can also schedule a free tour for yourself or a group to learn more about our free resources and spaces: www.sf.gov/events--marc...
September 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
On the fourth Thursday of every month, Bay Area Legal Aid offers a free Consumer Rights Legal Clinic in the law library at 1145 Market St., 4th Floor. RSVP required—please call 415-982-1300 to schedule an appointment for this Thursday, 9/25. www.sf.gov/events--sept...
September 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
If you missed the JDC's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinic in the Tenderloin yesterday, you can just go to the Civic Center clinic this Saturday, September 20 from 9:30AM-12PM. No appointment is needed to speak to an attorney for free! www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...
September 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
If you need an attorney but can't afford one, come to the JDC's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinic tomorrow, Wednesday 9/17 from 10AM-12PM @GLIDEsf. The clinic is in-person and no appointment is necessary. www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...
September 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
TOMORROW, thousands of civic-minded partners will take to the streets and airwaves for a 24-hour democracy blitz celebrating #NationalVoterRegistrationDay!

#VoteReady bit.ly/NVRDPartner25
September 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
4 days out! Let’s spread the civic cheer.

Nonprofits, libraries, schools, businesses, and all in between. Join us as a #NationalVoterRegistrationDay partner to help get your community #VoteReady bit.ly/NVRDPartner25
September 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
You can officially count the days until #NationalVoterRegistrationDay on just one hand - but that doesn't mean you still can't throw together an excellent voter registration event! Partner today to see how you can get America #VoteReady on 9/16! bit.ly/NVRDPartner25
September 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Just ONE WEEK until #NationalVoterRegistrationDay!

Join the movement to help every eligible voter get #VoteReady in this state and local election year. Sign up as a Partner today: bit.ly/NVRDPartner25

And read out latest elections blog post:
sflawlibraryblog.wordpress.com/2025/09/09/r...
September 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
We’re proud to join #NationalVoterRegistrationDay on 9/16 as a Community Partner! 🎉

Together, we’re celebrating democracy by helping every eligible American get registered and #VoteReady for 2025. Join us: bit.ly/NVRDPartner25
September 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM