Community Legal Resources

This site was developed to help residents of Syracuse and Onondaga County locate legal information and services. 

Please note the following change regarding access to the College of Law building effective Novermber 20, 2009:  

The College of Law is open to the general public Monday - Friday from 7am - 6pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 4pm during the academic year.  Please note that the building is closed to the public during Carrier Dome events.  Students, faculty and staff must use their ID cards to access the building when the main doors are locked.  Summer and holiday access varies.

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Please note that the Barclay Law Library staff may not, and does not, offer legal advice or interpretation of the law. The Center's collections and the information described here are intended to provide research guidance only. We encourage you to contact an attorney for professional advice. 



Self-Help Law Quick Links

Use the Quick Links for general information and guidance about common legal issues. For information on local and state legal services, consult the links below. 

These Internet portals provide information and guidance to the public about common legal issues, offer advice about obtaining and working with an attorney, and link to collections of federal and state laws.

General		New York Law
ABA Consumer Guide to Legal Help		Empire Justice Center
Findlaw for the Public		NY Bar Association: For the Public
Nolo: Law for All		NY Law Guide
		Neighborhood Legal Services; Legal Information Letters

• Area Legal Information & Services
  
• Handling Your Own Legal Matters
  
• H. Douglas Barclay Law Library Electronic Resources
  (Restricted resources are noted.)
  
• More about Barclay Law Library Services