FAQ: Past Exams
FAQ: Exam Collection
Q: Do you have old exams from past years that I can use as a study aid before finals?
A: Yes! Past exams are put on reserve at the circ desk a short time before the semester exam period. These exams are often also posted on the Intranet.
Q: I just checked for an exam and didn't find anything. Why don't you have all the exams?
A: We need permission from the professor in order to release the exam to students. Some professors do not give us permission to allow students to study from past exams. Other professors only allow hard copy exams, not to be posted on the Intranet. We request permission each semester, but we are only allowed permission by the professors, so that's why not all exams may be available.
If something appears to be missing from the binder, please let library staff know ASAP.
Q: Can past exams be put in the stacks so I can access them after hours?
A: If the exam is on the Intranet, it's accessible 24/7 already! Hard copies remain at the circ desk for a limited time before the exam period only. When we put exam binders in the stacks, we run the risk of them disappearing, making them even more inaccessible. By keeping them on reserve at the circ desk, we can keep track of the binders so that they remain available for all students who need them.
Q: How long are the past exams available?
A: If you need a copy of an exam, make it early and don't wait until the last minute! Past exams are put out several weeks before the exam period for you to plan ahead.
Have more questions about Past Exams? Email lawlib@umn.edu and we'll find the answer for you.