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This study examines profiles of Law students’ vis-à-vis their utilization of information resources provided at four campuses of the Nigerian Law School. The study aimed at ascertaining the profiles of law students at the Nigerian law schools with regards to utilization of available information resources, bearing in mind the avalanche of complaints received at the reference desk of difficulties encountered in utilizing the resources. Four research questions with one hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. The correlational survey design was adopted with a sample size of 450 from population of 4,500 from across the four campuses. Observation checklist and questionnaire were the instruments used for data collection. Frequencies, percentages, _Pearson correlation statistics, _Multiple regressions statistics were used for the data analysis. Findings revealed that greater percentage of the sample population falls within the age range of 26-30 years while Majority of the respondents were LL.B degree holders; the most utilized information resources are law texts while Hein Online and electronic handbook are not utilized. Though
there is significant relationship between law students’ age and extent of their utilization of information resources, there is no significant relationship between other profiles of law students and utilization of information resources .Based on the findings, the main objectives of the study was achieved. The study recommended equal provision of information resources and services in all the campuses of the law school. Concerted efforts be made by the library management to provide proper library guides within the
library to facilitate effective and efficient utilization of provided information resources and services by the law students.