We are thrilled to announce an exciting new development for the Massachusetts legal community. Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) is working with the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries (TCLL) to provide an easier and more efficient tool to access books and resources. At LCL, our physical library has always been a valuable resource, providing legal and wellness books to countless practitioners. Now, in place of this physical library, our clients and the Massachusetts legal community can access the Lexis Digital Library, including ABA titles and Nolo eBooks online, with a TCLL library card.
What This Means for our Clients and the Massachusetts Legal Community:
- Convenient, 24/7 access to a curated selection of ABA and Matthew Bender titles
- The ability to enhance practices and personal development from anywhere.
- Easy access is provided by the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries.
Getting Started: The first step is getting a library card from any Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries location. Getting a card is free! Library patrons must be people who live, work, or study in MA.
We’re proud to collaborate with the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries to bring this service to our clients and the legal community, making it easier than ever for lawyers across Massachusetts to benefit from these valuable tools.
Enjoy exploring this new digital library and making it a part of your practice and personal growth!
COMMON QUEStions
Q: WHO CAN REGISTER AS A LIBRARY PATRON?
A: Persons living, working, or attending a college or university in Massachusetts are eligible to register as library patrons. See Trial Court Law Libraries Circulation Policy.
Q: HOW TO REGISTER AND GET A LIBRARY CARD?
A: To register and get a library card from the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries, follow these steps:
For the General Public:
1. Visit one of the Libraries in Person and Bring the Required Form of Identification: You must visit one of the 15 law libraries in person to apply for your card. You can find your nearest law library on the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries website.
2. Complete Registration Form: Once at the law library, complete a registration form. Forms are available at the libraries. You can also find them online in English and Spanish to fill out and bring with you.
3. Provide Required Proof of Identification:
- For people living in Massachusetts: A valid State driver’s license, State-issued photo ID, or US passport with a current home address.
- For people working in Massachusetts: A valid State driver’s license, State-issued ID, or US passport with a current home address, along with a work ID or letter from their employer.
- For people attending college in Massachusetts: A valid State driver’s license or State-issued ID and a student ID or school documentation.
- See Trial Court Law Libraries Circulation Policy for alternative forms of identification.
4. Receive Your Card: After completing the paperwork, you will be given a library barcode number to access online databases and borrow one book that day. The physical borrower’s card will be mailed to your home address. See Getting a Library Card.
For Court Employees:
1. Court employees with a .jud, .sjc, or .appct email address can fill out a form on the Trial Court Law Libraries website.