Communities and Justice

Law Courts Library

The Law Courts Library is the major law resource for judicial officers in New South Wales.

About our services

The Law Courts Library plays a critical role in the effective administration of justice in New South Wales. Legal authorities and timely information are provided to support the decision making of the courts and tribunals. We also support the initiatives and research of business centres in the courts.

Located within the Law Courts Building, this library was established in 1977 to provide a library service for both commonwealth and state courts. The staff is responsible for classifying and managing more than 400,000 volumes.

Find out about our available services, resources and the library's history.
Search for material held in the library's collections.
Read about our various print collections and online resources.
Access and document supply options for other libraries.
Access and document supply options for legal professionals.
Information to assist members of the public and litigants in person.

Contact us

Location: The Law Courts Library is located on Level 15 of the Law Courts Building at Queens Square, 184 Phillip St, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000. 

Library hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Phone: (02) 9230 8232

Email: libraryservices@justice.nsw.gov.au

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