If you are preparing for the July 2025 Bar Exam, we invite you to reserve a study carrel on L3 or L4 for your own exclusive use from Tuesday May 20 through Monday, July 28, 2025—we’ll even put your name on it.
A library carrel can be your home away from home! Let it be your own personal study space while you gear up to rock the bar exam. Stop by and look around or visit our homepage and take a virtual tour. Just click on the photo above.
The reservation period will begin Thursday May 1. All you need to do is email Chantelle James at chantelle.james@nyls.edu and indicate the floor and carrel number that you’d like to call your own. Once you have sent your request, you will receive an e-mail confirming your reservation.
Some important points to note: First, we recommend that you do not leave any personal belongings unattended in your carrel. Neither the Library nor the law school will be responsible for these items. Second, we expect you to use your carrel on a regular basis—if not every day, at least several days a week. Given the demand for carrels, it would be unfair to some of your classmates to let your reserved carrel sit idle. We will be monitoring usage during the bar exam study period. Finally, your carrel should be clear of any items by Monday August 4.
Don’t wait—get the study carrel of your choice. Beat the demand and check this off your list—reserve your carrel soon.
The Mendik Library is here to support you. We look forward to seeing you on a regular basis this summer.
If a carrel is not your vibe, we have reserved room L402 for exclusive use by bar studiers. We also have three additional group study rooms available on L2, and spacious study tables located on each level of the library. Rooms and study areas beyond the library will also be available for occupancy and will be announced by the Bar Success Department at a later time.